Brandon Carter
Lansing,MI
Summary
Successful Talent Acquisition Specialist relocating to the Lansing/East Lansing area with 5 years of experience finding, screening and attracting applicants to open positions. Polished in performing direct or phone interviews with potential employees. Personable and diplomatic professional possessing refined negotiation and communication skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Development Manager
Crowne Plaza Lansing
Lansing, MI
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Created and managed comprehensive onboarding processes that enhanced retention by 21% from 2023 to 2024.
- Identified potential vendors who can provide relevant services such as recruitment support or executive coaching.
- Presented training information via role playing, simulations and team exercises.
- Participated in local job fairs and recruitment events for prospective hiring.
- Facilitated job application processes for qualified candidates.
- Managed candidate activity within Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
- Crafted compelling job descriptions to attract qualified candidates.
- Scheduled and conducted new employee orientations.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Trillium Staffing Solutions
Kalamazoo, MI
10.2018 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with recruiting branches around the country to achieve hiring goals.
- Reviewed referral candidates and contacted qualified individuals to request applications.
- Qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates in a variety of sectors including construction, light industrial, and professional driving.
- Reviewed resumes, applications, and other documents submitted by applicants.
Lead Mobile Expert
OSL Retail Services
Portage, MI
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Managed postpaid wireless sales inside participating Walmart locations
- Assisted in training and interviewing new employees for multiple locations
- Successfully increased postpaid sales, and met or exceeded every sales goal under minimum supervision.
- Maintained a professional and positive working relationship with Walmart management and employees.
Assistant Manager/Sales Lead
Best Buy Mobile
Portage, MI
05.2014 - 11.2016
- Assisted in developing and implementing sales strategies designed to drive growth and revenue
- Responsible for counting product in the store and accurately entering results on a daily basis
- Created and maintained reports based on various metrics to put my sales team in the best possible position to succeed
- Cash management and security responsibilities; completed and filed proper paperwork accurately at every close
- Solved customer issues creatively in ways that were beneficial to the customer and the business
- Provided training to new sales consultants
- Active and available leader in a store that was consistently at the top of our district
Sales Consultant
Best Buy Mobile
Portage, MI
07.2013 - 05.2014
- Recognized as a top sales contributor on a team that met or exceeded sales goals on a consistent basis
- Relentless research on the latest products to remain knowledgeable in a constantly evolving field
- Correctly entered customer information into our sales systems to avoid any customer dissatisfaction
- Used critical thinking to place customers in the correct plan and product for their needs
Shipping/Receiving
Craft Precision
Schoolcraft, MI
06.2006 - 07.2013
- Responsible for parts being packaged safely
- Made deliveries
- Filed and maintained proper paperwork
- Organized deliveries by sorting and stocking receivables
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Lawton High School
2007
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
KVCC
Skills
- Complex problem resolution
- Attention to detail
- Adaptable
- Time management
- Verbal and written communication
- Talent Acquisition
- Candidate Screening
- Recruiting Software Experience
- Recruitment strategies
- Onboarding processes
- Diversity and inclusion
References
- Sarah Fenno-Director of Operations at Michigan Senate Democrats-513.614.2754
- Tori Braidwood-Branch Manager at Trillium Drivers-989.284.5680
- Darren Hanfland-Former Supervisor at Best Buy-269.425.0022
Timeline
Talent Development Manager
Crowne Plaza Lansing
02.2024 - 02.2025
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Trillium Staffing Solutions
10.2018 - 01.2024
Lead Mobile Expert
OSL Retail Services
09.2017 - 10.2018
Assistant Manager/Sales Lead
Best Buy Mobile
05.2014 - 11.2016
Sales Consultant
Best Buy Mobile
07.2013 - 05.2014
Shipping/Receiving
Craft Precision
06.2006 - 07.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
Lawton High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
KVCC
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