CASSANDRA JAMES
Lithonia,GA
Summary
Administrative Assistant with over 14 years of experience providing vital support to educational services and staffing agencies. Demonstrates proficiency in staffing, applicant sourcing, and recruiting software, with a strong focus on process improvements and employee relations. Known for meticulous attention to details, and a commitment to fostering an organized and efficient work environment, enhancing communication and operational effectiveness.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Services Specialist
UEI
09.2025 - Current
- Developed career resources and materials for student engagement and support.
- Conducted workshops on resume writing, interview techniques, and job search strategies.
- Collaborated with employers to identify internship and job opportunities for students.
- Provided one-on-one career counseling sessions to guide students in their career paths.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
T.H.R.I.V.E. Christian Academy
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Provided essential support to the school principal and other staff, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the school office.
- Handled a wide range of tasks, including curriculum, managing student records, handling communications, and providing clerical support.
- Contributed to a welcoming and organized school environment and facilitated effective communication within the school community along with front office management.
SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
Spectrum Staffing
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed 8+ clients in the Advanced Manufacturing/Advanced Recruitment, HVAC and Electrical Staffing.
- Responsible for one or more programs and online systems for leave, timekeeping, benefit enrollment, position description, payroll for full-time, direct hires or agency-placed associates, employee processing, new hire orientation, training, performance evaluations, workmen compensations, and more.
- Collaborated with hiring managers, staff, and candidates.
HR LIAISON
goTRG
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Responsible for one or more programs and online systems for leave, timekeeping, benefit enrollment, position description, payroll for full-time and agency-placed associates, employee processing, new hire orientation, training, performance evaluations, workmen compensations, and more.
- Collaborated with hiring managers, staff, and candidates to furnish support and coordinate phone screens, interviews, and offers of employment.
TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
Cor Tech International
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Provided full-cycle in-house recruitment for roles across three manufacturing warehouses and corporate headquarters for temp to perm positions and/or payroll placement.
- Served as lead recruiter with demonstrated success in forecasting, job design, and maintaining compliance with employment law and legislation.
- Managed internal job postings, utilized networking events, referrals, and creative sourcing techniques to expand the existing pool of candidates.
RECRUITER/ACCOUNT MANAGER
Acrobat Outsourcing
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Worked in a dual role to support up to 15 accounts in the hospitality industry.
- Executed searches to recruit and attract potential hires and oversaw candidates through the full-cycle interview process.
- Managed internal job postings, utilized networking events, and referrals to expand the existing pool of candidates.
STAFFING MANAGER
Remedy Intelligent Staffing
01.2014 - 01.2016
- On-site Manager of Niagara Chocolate acting as the candidate point of contact for temp to perm warehouse and management roles.
- Led successful operations in recruiting, hiring, training, orientation, payroll, problem resolution, and employee relations management.
- Qualified candidates through background checks and drug screening.
RECRUITER/ACCOUNT MANAGER
Buffalo Staffing
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Staffed accounts in the NDT, HVAC, Electrical, Administrative, Medical, and Light Industrial Industries.
- Maintained a current database of all individuals in the staffing agency to monitor scheduling and logistics.
- Qualified candidates through background checks, verified license, and drug screening.
Skills
- Talent Assessment
- Candidate Generation
- ATS
- Recruiting Software
- Staffing
- Outsourcing
- Applicant Sourcing
- Employee Relations
- Project Management
- Process Improvements
- Resume writing
- Problem-solving skills
Timeline
Career Services Specialist
UEI
09.2025 - Current
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
T.H.R.I.V.E. Christian Academy
08.2023 - 07.2025
SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
Spectrum Staffing
06.2021 - 07.2023
HR LIAISON
goTRG
03.2019 - 05.2021
TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
Cor Tech International
04.2018 - 02.2019
RECRUITER/ACCOUNT MANAGER
Acrobat Outsourcing
01.2016 - 01.2018
STAFFING MANAGER
Remedy Intelligent Staffing
01.2014 - 01.2016
RECRUITER/ACCOUNT MANAGER
Buffalo Staffing
01.2011 - 01.2014
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