Brenda Fisher
Westerville,Ohio
Summary
Skilled Staffing Specialist offering more than 6 years of experience in talent acquisition and retention strategies . Talented at assessing, defining and aligning client needs and developing effective recruiting/staffing programs. Strong communicator and liaison between clients, candidates and management teams. Well respected and regarded by management and coworkers as a leader focused on attaining desired results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staffing Analyst
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
12.2020 - 08.2023
- Evaluated staffing needs and collaborated with department managers to fill open positions efficiently.
- Optimized staffing processes by streamlining candidate selection and interview scheduling.
- Enhanced recruitment efforts by implementing data-driven decision-making tools.
- Conducted reference checks and screening of potential candidates to support onboarding process.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Coordinated job postings and advertisements for maximum exposure and response rate.
- Developed guidelines, questionnaires and processes for assessing, interviewing, and onboarding phases.
Management Analyst
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices in management analysis.
- Optimized project management practices by conducting comprehensive assessments of project plans and timelines, ensuring timely completion of deliverables without compromising quality standards or exceeding budgets.
- Developed comprehensive reports, providing valuable insights into business performance and aiding in strategic planning efforts.
- Assisted in change management initiatives, ensuring a smooth transition during organizational restructuring efforts.
Accountant - Audit
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
09.2014 - 08.2017
- Conducted thorough internal audits to identify discrepancies, recommend corrective actions, and ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Strengthened relationships with external partners such as auditors through timely communication and transparent collaboration.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining accounting processes.
- Implemented effective internal controls to mitigate risks associated with financial misstatements.
Financial Analyst
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Utilized a variety of assessment tools during candidate evaluations, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of individual strengths and weaknesses before making hiring decisions.
- Collaborated with manager to determine department's short and long-term hiring needs.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor timekeeping compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize budgets, resulting in improved resource allocation.
Accounting Technician
Defense Finance And Accounting Service
09.2009 - 09.2012
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Streamlined accounting processes by implementing efficient software solutions and organizational methods.
- Increased team productivity by providing ongoing training and support for accounting staff members.
- Ensured data integrity in financial systems through regular audits, system updates, and adherence to internal control policies.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
Various Titles
Data Memory Marketing, Inc.
05.2004 - 09.2009
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration -
Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OhioSkills
- Talent Acquisition/Recruitment Strategies
- Analytical Skills
- Decision Making/Problem Solving
- Budget Tracking
- Financial Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Audit Processes
- Accounting
Awards
- Summa Cum Laude degree - 4.0 GPA
- Dean’s List 2007-2009
- Academic Vice President’s Award for Academic Excellence, May 2009
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Senior Staffing Analyst
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
12.2020 - 08.2023
Management Analyst
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
08.2017 - 12.2020
Accountant - Audit
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
09.2014 - 08.2017
Financial Analyst
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
09.2012 - 09.2014
Accounting Technician
Defense Finance And Accounting Service
09.2009 - 09.2012
Various Titles
Data Memory Marketing, Inc.
05.2004 - 09.2009
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration -
Ohio Dominican University
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