CHENÉ FERGUSON
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist with a proven track record in full life cycle recruiting and employee engagement. Skilled in developing innovative recruitment strategies to attract top talent and enhance retention. Detail-oriented professional with a passion for building diverse and engaged teams. Dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into HR initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources And Recruiting Specialist
Piedmont Driving Club
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Oversaw HR management for 180 headquarters employees and 40 golf location employees, ensuring compliance with HR policies and regulations.
- Managed recruitment and HR functions, including pre-boarding processes, employment verifications, and compliance with fair employment legislation and regulations.
Orchestrated onboarding for 60 employees within 30 days at newly launched dining establishment, ensuring smooth and seamless transition for new hires. - Orchestrated onboarding processes for new hires, facilitating smooth integration into organization
- Utilized knowledge of recruitment strategies to attract and retain talented, diverse, and engaged workforce
- Ensured thorough recruitment processes, including detailed candidate assessments and adherence to organizational budgets
- Provided excellent customer service to candidates and internal stakeholders, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly
- Demonstrated advanced communication skills in screening, interviewing, and counseling applicants, as well as composing various correspondences and reports
- Utilized verbal and quantitative skills to analyze recruitment needs and make informed decisions
- Proficient in using multiple software systems and computer applications to support HR and recruitment activities.
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to develop accurate job descriptions and requirements for open positions.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Envistacom LLC
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Led full life cycle recruiting efforts for diverse roles within government contracting firm, ensuring alignment with organizational needs
- Recruited for technical and non-technical roles for 350 employees and outperformed industry benchmark of 40 days to fill with 25-day average time to fill rate, achieving 37.5% outperformance
- Maintained talent acquisition survey rating of 95% or higher through strategic sourcing and recruitment efforts, resulting in highly engaged and satisfied workforce
- Implemented innovative recruitment strategies to attract top talent, including sourcing passive candidates through social media and industry events
- Conducted thorough interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate suitability and fit for various positions within organization
- Managed pre-boarding processes and ensured completion of employment verifications in compliance with organizational policies and regulations
- Provided exceptional customer service to candidates throughout recruitment process, fostering positive candidate experiences
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail and effective multitasking skills in managing multiple recruitment tasks simultaneously
- Utilized advanced communication skills to liaise with candidates, hiring managers, and external stakeholders, representing organization effectively at universities, military bases, and agencies
- Leveraged analytical abilities to analyze recruitment needs and make data-driven decisions to support organizational goals
- Worked independently, taking initiative in recruitment activities and collaborating closely with team members to achieve hiring objectives
- Proficient in utilizing HR software systems to streamline recruitment workflows and track recruitment data effectively.
Assistant Manager - Recruiter
XpresSpa
04.2017 - 01.2020
- Implemented employee engagement initiatives, resulting in 74% increase in new hire retention, and surpassed weekly sales goals by 24%, enhancing spa profitability
- Played key role in talent acquisition efforts, recruiting top talent through platforms like Indeed and attending events, ensuring candidates met job requirements and certifications
- Facilitated onboarding, airport badge, and training procedures for spa staff, ensuring compliance with company and airport regulations.
Customer Service Assistant Manager
Culture Look LLC
06.2010 - 04.2017
- Assisted in leadership meetings and employee training sessions
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
- Maintained accurate financial records and supported company expansion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA 2011-2014BBA - Human Resource Management
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA (online)06.2025
Skills
- Full Life Cycle Recruiting
- Recruitment Strategy Development
- Compliance With Employment Legislation
- Proficiency In Hr Software Systems
- Interviewing Techniques
- Fair Employment Legislation And Regulations
- Sourcing Strategies
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Excellent Customer Service
- Detail-Oriented Approach
- Effective Multi-Tasking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Social Media Recruiting
- Candidate Sourcing
- Talent Acquisition
References
References are available upon request.
Certification
- Human Resources Certified Professional, SHRM - 02/2024
- Professional Recruiter Certification AIRS Powered By ADP - 12/2020
Affiliations
- SHRM Member
Timeline
Human Resources And Recruiting Specialist
Piedmont Driving Club
05.2023 - 11.2023
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Envistacom LLC
01.2020 - 03.2023
Assistant Manager - Recruiter
XpresSpa
04.2017 - 01.2020
Customer Service Assistant Manager
Culture Look LLC
06.2010 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kennesaw State University
BBA - Human Resource Management
Liberty University
- Human Resources Certified Professional, SHRM - 02/2024
- Professional Recruiter Certification AIRS Powered By ADP - 12/2020
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