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Christina Matthews

Brick,NJ

Summary

Senior Recruiter with 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience across union, technical, and corporate hiring. Strong track record of sourcing, screening, and hiring top talent in high-volume, fast-paced environments. Skilled in building and maintaining pipelines, adapting strategies to new markets, and supporting hiring managers with qualified candidate pools. Proficient with LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, job boards, MSP platforms, ATS systems, and social media–driven recruiting strategies to deliver an exceptional candidate and manager experience.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruiter (Union & Corporate Hiring)

Traffic Plan
02.2022 - Current
  • Manage recruiting across 3 territories, driving ~50 interviews per month per region and achieving 5–25 hires monthly in each area, depending on demand.
  • Source candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, MSP platforms, job boards, and referrals; conduct background checks and registry screenings to ensure compliance.
  • Support operations expansion by launching recruiting in new territories, adapting strategies to local markets, and meeting urgent staffing deadlines.
  • Maintain pipelines to keep union and corporate roles consistently staffed and reduce time-to-fill.
  • Provide hiring managers with qualified candidate pools, scheduling support, and regular status updates throughout the hiring process.
  • Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
  • Trained junior recruiters on best practices, contributing to overall team success and improved efficiency.
  • Partnered with HR teams to determine workforce planning needs, aligning recruitment efforts with business objectives.

Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist

Suntuity Solar
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • Owned full cycle recruiting for technical field staff, sales, and operational roles.
  • Sourced candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, indeed, ZipRecruiter, Handshake, and social platforms, generating pipelines across multiple markets.
  • Conducted structured phone screens, scheduled interviews, and guided candidates through onboarding and training.
  • Ensured compliance and accurate tracking in ATS systems, producing reports to track pipeline and hiring success.
  • Partnered with management to anticipate headcount needs and align hiring strategies with growth goals.
  • Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.

Inside Sales Representative / Lead Generator

Trinity Solar
09.2014 - 02.2020
  • Developed pipeline generation strategies that converted disengaged prospects into customers.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to identify trends and target high-potential clients.
  • Strengthened persuasion, relationship-building, and objection-handling skills that directly supported recruiting success.

Real Estate Sales Agent

Weichert Realtors
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Guided clients through the full sales cycle of home buying and selling.
  • Drafted contracts, scheduled audits/permits, and negotiated deals.
  • Built trust-based relationships, consistently meeting sales goals.
  • Enhanced property listings'' visibility by utilizing social media platforms, email campaigns, and traditional marketing methods.

Education

Associate - Liberal Arts

Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, New Jersey
06.2007

Some College (No Degree) - Digital Arts

University of Delaware
Wilmington DE
06.

Skills

  • Full-Cycle Recruiting (Union, Technical, & Corporate)
  • High-Volume Hiring & Candidate Pipeline Management
  • Candidate Sourcing (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, CareerBuilder, MSP platforms)
  • ATS & CRM Management Candidate Tracking & Screening
  • Background & Compliance Checks Hiring Requirements
  • Recruitment Strategy Development Workforce Planning
  • Candidate Experience & Onboarding Process Improvement
  • Team Collaboration Time & Priority Management

Timeline

Recruiter (Union & Corporate Hiring)

Traffic Plan
02.2022 - Current

Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist

Suntuity Solar
02.2020 - 08.2021

Inside Sales Representative / Lead Generator

Trinity Solar
09.2014 - 02.2020

Real Estate Sales Agent

Weichert Realtors
01.2014 - 01.2018

Associate - Liberal Arts

Brookdale Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Digital Arts

University of Delaware