Annette Hooker
Auburndale,FL
Summary
Seasoned Staffing Specialist with relevant experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, and employee relations. Possess strong skills in strategic planning, candidate sourcing, and interview facilitation. Recognized for maintaining productive relationships with clients and improving efficiency of hiring processes. Committed to fostering inclusive work environments and driving organizational growth through skillful talent management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staffing Specialist
PeopleReady
Lakeland, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified job applicants.
- Conducted interviews with potential employees to assess qualifications, skills, and experience.
- Maintained accurate records of all staffing related activities in the company database.
- Managed onboarding processes for new hires including orientation programs and training sessions.
- Built relationships with external vendors such as headhunters or recruiting agencies for specialized roles when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of collection activities using company software systems.
- Responded promptly to customer requests for account information via phone, email, or mail.
- Conducted reference checks, background investigations, drug screening tests and other pre-employment assessments.
- Wrote contracts, processed payroll and reported on employee performance.
- Processed payroll, numerous electronic deposits, and employee pay adjustments.
Cashier
ARKH Liquor#2
Winterhaven, FL
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
Front End Manager
Pops seafood
Lakeland, FL
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.
- Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
- Stocked supplies such as food, dishes, utensils, and cleaning materials.
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
Lebanon, NH
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Received and stocked merchandise in a timely manner.
- Organized shelves, racks and bins to ensure product availability.
- Verified accuracy of incoming shipments against purchase orders.
- Maintained an orderly appearance at all times throughout the store.
- Picked up boxes and related trash from sales floor.
- Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
- Identified and quickly handled spill clean-up.
Cashier
Dollar General
Limerick, ME
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lebanon High School
Lebanon, NH06-2009
Skills
- Staff training and motivation
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration
- Recruitment expertise
- Employee training and orientation
- Background Checks
- Cost Control
- Onboarding
- Relationship Building
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- MOT certified
- Microsoft Windows and Office
- Data entry background
Certification
- MOT Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staffing Specialist
PeopleReady
06.2023 - Current
Cashier
ARKH Liquor#2
06.2022 - 01.2024
Front End Manager
Pops seafood
02.2021 - 02.2023
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
01.2017 - 01.2019
Cashier
Dollar General
01.2017 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Lebanon High School