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Bria C. Roach

Long Island, NY / Washington D.C.

Summary

Multi-talented, detail-oriented and highly effective Program Development / Talent Acquisition Professional who promotes positive and productive environments in a variety of industries. Excellent work ethic - focused on operational improvements, on-time delivery of projects and seamless coordination of special events. Results-focused, analytical problem solver that is committed to client service, policy development and staff management. Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with key decision-makers at all levels of the organization, including stakeholders, customers, and outside vendors.

Applicant Tracking Systems: Bullhorn, Taleo, JobDiva, PeopleFluent, Success Factors, iCIMS, Workable, Oracle, Workday, Montage, Springboard, ADP, Cornerstone, USAJobs, Beamery, AmazonHire, UKG, ADP

Industry Experience: Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO), Government Contracting (Cleared Space), Internal/Corporate, Staffing & Recruiting Agency, Boutique Staffing Firm, Healthcare, Banking/Finance, Non-Profits, Veteran Placement, Higher Education, Labor Union/Benefit Fund, Manufacturing, Production, Distribution, Clinical Research

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Sourcer (Contract)

Amazon
Seattle, WA
12.2021 - 07.2022
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
  • Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
  • Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.

Recruiter / Human Resources Generalist (Contract)

US House Of Representatives, CAO
Washington, DC
04.2021 - 06.2022
  • Provided human resource generalist guidance to managers and employees including job postings, screening and interviewing applicants, onboarding and talent management.
  • Spearheaded talent acquisition activities playing instrumental role in building and retaining high-caliber teams.
  • Guided leaders and employees as subject matter expert in areas of employee classification and compensation, talent management and training.
  • Improved quality of hiring decisions by working with hiring managers on new comprehensive employment selection processes.
  • Understood, interpreted and mediated human resources inquiries to support administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs.

Applicant Tracking System: Cornerstone, House.net, USAJOBS

Positions Managed/Assisted: HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, Office Manager, Financial Counseling Manager, Network Installations Supervisor, Broadcast Engineer/ AV Technician, Senior Budget Analyst, Personnel Security Specialist, Apprentice Locksmith, PeopleSoft Administrator

Senior Talent Acquisition Operations Specialist

New York Community Bank - Publicly Traded Bank
Hicksville, NY
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Aided in migration from legacy HRIS system to new technology to minimize business impacts.
  • Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
  • Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
  • Acted as brand ambassador conducting weekly New Hire Orientation to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits and advantages of working for company.
  • Maintained work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
  • Collected and analyzed information, and detailed records to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
  • Obtained background check data on prospective employee's, financial statuses and personal histories.
  • Assessed vendor services for compliance with company policies and processed invoicing payment requests.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Applicant Tracking System: ADP

Information Technology Recruiter (Contract)

32BJ Benefit Funds
New York, NY
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Assisted senior management with making key decisions by developing and submitting performance reports with status updates and improvement recommendations.
  • Implemented process improvements to automate office operations, including record tracking and interview scheduling.
  • Migrated legacy HRIS system to new technology to minimize business impacts.
  • Educated staff on HR software functionality with special emphasis on data collection and reporting.
  • Coordinated with IT team leaders to forecast hiring needs and department goals.
  • Maintained work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
  • Evaluated technical knowledge and skills of each candidate against client requirements.

Applicant Tracking System: Legacy System, ADP
Positions Filled/Sourced: Business Analyst, Project Manager, IT Security Analyst, Senior/Junior Systems Administrator, Dynamics 365 Developer, Data Warehouse Architect, IT Operations Support Analyst, Cloud Architect

Program Development Coordinator (Contract)

SCO Family Of Services
Dix Hills, NY
07.2019 - 12.2019
  • Streamlined recruiting and onboarding processes for entire team.
  • Advised executives on best practices for employee growth and productivity goals while building and implementing effective, modern employment policies.
  • Analyzed and modified compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and comply with legal requirements.
  • Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing onboarding and extensive background screening process.
  • Created and implemented new training initiatives assuring continuous training to employees to promote long-term excellence.
  • Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives and adhered to corporate branding requirements when filling positions.
  • Coordinated workshops for employees to better understand company mission, streamlining daily activities and aligning worker and company priorities.
  • Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.

Applicant Tracking System: Taleo

Positions Filled: Care Managers, Behavioral Health Providers, Recruiting Specialist, Quality Improvement Specialist, Licensed Clinicians, Operations Director, Office Manager

Flex Team Recruiter (Remote)

PeopleScout
03.2018 - 09.2019
  • Talent Acquisition Professional for RPO - responsible for all recruiting activity within assigned clients.
  • Scheduled interviews and communicated important information to candidates on selection, background verification, hiring process and qualification questions.
  • Verified candidates fit hiring manager's desired employee characteristics and qualifications through comprehensive screening process. ( CDL, Medical Card, Education and Criminal History verification and Drug Screen)
  • Facilitated manual and digital applicant tracking techniques, collaborating with hiring personnel and vendors (Sterling and Cisive) on fair and effective hiring practices.
  • Managed and maintained recruitment rules and regulations to adapt to ever-changing needs.

Clients: Change Healthcare (Formerly known as McKesson) - Queensbury, NY Account, Sun Coast Resources - Midland, TX, Sysco - Kansas City, KS, Eastern Wisconsin, Montana , Goodyear - Texas

Applicant Tracking System: Workday, Taleo, Success Factors, Oracle, Montage, Springboard

Positions Filled: Accounts Receivable Specialist, Patient Services Coordinator, Client Service Representative, Data Entry, CDL Driving Positions. Warehouse Order Selectors, Customer Service, Fleet & Maintenance

Technical Recruiter (Remote)

Tech Qualled - Military Veteran Training
Washington DC Metro Area
07.2018 - 10.2018
  • Responsible for identifying the best and brightest Military Veteran candidates to participate in our comprehensive training program.
  • Reached out to prospective applicants via calls, texts, emails, and social media.
  • Helped students complete applications and navigate the admissions processes.
  • Provided prospective applicants with information about educational and career planning.
  • Finalized and processed enrollment applications.
  • Met or exceeded enrollment and retention goals on a consistent basis.

Applicant Tracking System: Workable

Positions Filled : Account Executives - Tech Sales

Recruiting Specialist (Remote)

Precision Solutions - Government Contractor
Washington, DC Metro Area
06.2017 - 02.2018
  • Worked closely with internal Account Managers to maximize effectiveness of the recruiting process and to ensure that job requirements and expectations are clearly understood.
  • Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
  • Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.
  • Responsible for keeping detailed records of all candidate interactions and DoD clearance verifications in company's applicant tracking system.
  • Tracked candidates and pushed for feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics, and other variables.
  • Coordinated employment offers with management and extended offers to selected candidates.

Applicant Tracking System: iCIMS

Positions Filled: Specialized in Cloud, Cyber, Information and Network Security Positions in the Cleared Space (Secret, TS, SCI, Poly). Solutions Architect, Java Developer, C#, .Net, Python, Mongo DB, SQL, Web Developers, UX/UI Developer, Salesforce Administrator.

IT Recruiting Manager (Contract)

SNI Companies - Staffing Agency
Washington, DC
01.2017 - 04.2017
  • Developed and increased line of business and overall client base of the SNI Technology division of SNI Companies.
  • Worked with Senior Management to handle negotiations of contracts within the region.
  • Provided the highest quality customer service to both existing and prospective clients and candidates.
  • Responsible for building SNI presence in the local marketplace through consistent participation in networking organizations and events.
  • Created and oversaw recruiting and retention ideas for applicants/employees.

Applicant Tracking System: Bullhorn

Positions Filled: IT Project Manager, UX/UI Developer, Director of Digital Strategy, Salesforce Administrator, Sr. Accounting Manager, Staff Accountant, Bookkeeper, Office Manager, Junior Project Manager

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)

Planned Parenthood Federation of America - Non-Profit
Washington, DC / New York, NY
10.2016 - 01.2017
  • Specifically assigned to the Office of the Vice President and Chief Experience Office for recruitment needs in the Washington, D.C. Office
  • Acted as a liaison and in-person resource for Hiring Manager, Candidates, and HR Business Partners.
  • Helped design and institute newly created Talent Acquisition hiring processes and onboarding procedures.
  • Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
  • Maximized team knowledge and productivity by effectively training, monitoring and directing employees in application of best practices and regulatory protocols.
  • Served as company representative at job recruitment fairs, career fairs, and various other networking events to promote PPFA's Mission and Vision.

Applicant Tracking System: PeopleFluent, Success Factors

Positions Filled: Constituency Communications Officer, Digital Art Director, Budget Analyst, Regional Youth & Campus Organizer, Youth Digital Campaign Specialist, Public Policy Coordinator, Government Relations Coordinator, Digital Advocacy Coordinator, VP of Communications, Managing Director of CXO, Campaign Managers, Campaign Organizers, Internships

Technical Recruiter (Contract)

New York Community Bank - Publicly Traded Bank
Long Island, NY
07.2016 - 10.2016
  • Pre-screened all resumes prior to sending them to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Coordinated employment offers with management and extended offers to selected candidates.
  • Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities.
  • Reviewed human resource paperwork for accuracy and completeness by verifying, collecting and correcting additional data.
  • Tracked key dates and deadlines and maintained specific personnel lists.

Applicant Tracking System: Taleo

Positions Filled: Help Desk, Field Technicians, Desktop Engineers, Systems Engineers, Network Engineers, Information / Network Security Specialists, Cyber Security Specialists, IT Project Manager, Business Analyst, Database Administrators, .NET Developers

Technical Recruiter

Mondo
Arlington, VA
12.2015 - 05.2016
  • Worked with Platinum Clients and Government Contractors: Lockheed Martin, Booz Allen Hamilton
  • Led the creation of recruiting plans for all open positions.
  • Screened all applicants based on their qualifications and background.
  • Explained company policies, procedures, laws, standards, and regulations to each applicant.
  • Promptly corresponded with all applicants and Account Directors.
  • Tracked candidates and pushed for feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics, and other variables.
  • Prepared contracts and offer letters for new candidates.

Applicant Tracking System: Job Diva

Positions Filled: Specialized in Cyber, Information and Network Security Positions in the Cleared Space (Secret, TS, SCI, Poly). Java Developer, C#, .Net, Python, Mongo DB, SQL, Web Developers, UX/UI Developer, Salesforce Administrator.

Technical Recruiter (Contract)

Inserso Corp - Government Contractor
Vienna, VA
07.2015 - 11.2015
  • Worked solely on Cleared Positions - DoD, DHS
  • Responsible for keeping detailed records of all candidate interactions on company's applicant tracking system.
  • Scheduled interviews and sent interview confirmations to Hiring Managers as well as candidates.
  • Sent out assignment information details and interview information for in-person interviews.
  • Observed in-person interviews conducted by Hiring Managers for internal positions.
  • Promptly corresponded with all applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.
  • Posted positions through approved recruitment channels.
  • Pre-screened all resumes prior to sending them to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Screened all applicants based on their qualifications and background.

Applicant Tracking System: Bullhorn

Positions Filled: Help Desk, Field Technicians, SharePoint Administrators, .NET Developers, Java Developers, Systems Administrators, Technical Writers, Administrative Assistant, Proposal Coordinator

Interim Recruiting Assistant

The Ford Agency Inc - Boutique Staffing Firm
Washington, DC
05.2015 - 07.2015
  • Served as primary coordinator to temporary division, responsible for supporting overall recruiting and placement efforts.
  • Gathered supplementary information on potential candidates including conducting background checks, verifying clearances, checking references, and employment verifications.
  • Scheduled interviews and sent interview confirmations.
  • Provided research assistance on potential new clients as needed and created new client information packets.
  • Provided research assistance on potential new clients as needed and created new client information packets
  • Maintained and updated the agency's applicant tracking sheet and placement records.
  • Checked in with candidates as requested.
  • Posted job advertisements as requested, refreshing posts regularly and researching new advertising strategies.
  • Managed long and short term projects independently.

Applicant Tracking System: Bullhorn

Positions Filled: Human Resources Professionals, Receptionists, Paralegals, Marketing Professionals, Communications Professionals

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Men Count - DC (NIH Study)
Washington, DC
01.2015 - 05.2015
  • Collaborated with the Project Director and community-based organization partners to develop and share prevention, intervention and recruitment information on social media outlets.
  • Implemented strategies to increase program effectiveness by 35%.
  • Developed and designed new recruitment literature for program expansion to additional institutions.
  • Conducted enrollment activities, including administering surveys via tablet and conducting HIV/STI screenings as necessary.
  • Conceptualized future program components.
  • Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
  • Prepared literature for reports, presentations or submission to peer-review journals.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Public Interest Research Intern

American Psychological Association
Washington, DC
09.2014 - 12.2014
  • Worked with team members and collaborates with the Office on AIDS Cyber Mentors Program to organize and simplify an outdated application process.
  • Created and managed databases designed to compile data for federal and private research funding applications.
  • Aided in the creation and implementation of a career development plan focused on building the strength of program members to conduct independent research.
  • Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
  • Evaluated potential subject participants to assess suitability for planned studies.
  • Assessed data using scientific methods while following all important specifications.

Sports Marketing Program Coordinator

George Washington University- Sports Marketing
Washington, DC
08.2013 - 06.2014
  • Coordinated operations & communication between athletic department leadership and spirit program members while managing program finances.
  • Oversaw the financial records, expense reports, and supply requisition approval for the entire Sports Marketing Department.
  • Regularly posted new content and updates to the spirit program's website and social media accounts.
  • Arranged transportation and accommodation logistics for the spirit teams.
  • Proofed and approved production and printing drafts of promotional materials.
  • Collaborated with designers and the editorial team on marketing materials.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

George Washington University
Washington, DC
05.2015

Skills

  • Onboarding and recruitment knowledge
  • Program development and management
  • File and records management
  • Creative problem solver
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Process improvements
  • Staff Development and Employee Training
  • Pre-Employment Screening

Certification

  • 07/19: Mandated Reporter- New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
  • 01/2018: Licensed Tax Preparer - State of Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
  • 02/2018: Certified Volunteer Income Tax Preparer (VITA Program) - IRS

Timeline

Technical Sourcer (Contract)

Amazon
12.2021 - 07.2022

Recruiter / Human Resources Generalist (Contract)

US House Of Representatives, CAO
04.2021 - 06.2022

Senior Talent Acquisition Operations Specialist

New York Community Bank - Publicly Traded Bank
09.2020 - 04.2021

Information Technology Recruiter (Contract)

32BJ Benefit Funds
01.2020 - 06.2020

Program Development Coordinator (Contract)

SCO Family Of Services
07.2019 - 12.2019

Technical Recruiter (Remote)

Tech Qualled - Military Veteran Training
07.2018 - 10.2018

Flex Team Recruiter (Remote)

PeopleScout
03.2018 - 09.2019

Recruiting Specialist (Remote)

Precision Solutions - Government Contractor
06.2017 - 02.2018

IT Recruiting Manager (Contract)

SNI Companies - Staffing Agency
01.2017 - 04.2017

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)

Planned Parenthood Federation of America - Non-Profit
10.2016 - 01.2017

Technical Recruiter (Contract)

New York Community Bank - Publicly Traded Bank
07.2016 - 10.2016

Technical Recruiter

Mondo
12.2015 - 05.2016

Technical Recruiter (Contract)

Inserso Corp - Government Contractor
07.2015 - 11.2015

Interim Recruiting Assistant

The Ford Agency Inc - Boutique Staffing Firm
05.2015 - 07.2015

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Men Count - DC (NIH Study)
01.2015 - 05.2015

Public Interest Research Intern

American Psychological Association
09.2014 - 12.2014

Sports Marketing Program Coordinator

George Washington University- Sports Marketing
08.2013 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

George Washington University