Damon Tate
Memphis,TN
Summary
Versatile human resources professional with 15 years of experience working with company contacts to secure qualified staff. Well-versed in business operations, administrative management requirements and relationship-building strategies. Motivated team player possessing outstanding multitasking and communication abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Recruiter
Apple one
07.2023 - Current
- Reviewed candidate applications and conducted phone interviews and screenings.
- Coordinated events and seminars to recruit new talent.
- Developed, listed and maintained wide-ranging job descriptions and job postings.
- Coordinated interviews by working closely with candidates and hiring decision-makers.
HR Specialist
TruGreen Corporate
Memphis, TN
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Provided essential support to address individual HR needs of employees.
- Safeguarded human resource information, maintaining employee confidence and protecting operations.
- Maintained human resources records by processing applications and resumes.
- Established and maintained trusted relationships around organization to optimize business and employee experience.
- Developed and documented HR procedures to refine processes and drive compliance with policies.
Recruiter Specialist
FedEx corporate
Memphis, TN
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Scanned and sorted packages according to destinations and service type using handheld scanner.
- Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
- Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
- Advertised and promoted open positions using social media and digital marketing procedures.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners.
- Facilitated job application processes for qualified candidates.
- Worked with senior leadership to develop comprehensive recruitment strategies for long-term implementation.
- Provided hiring status updates to HR and managers for comprehensive oversight.
- Managed candidate activity within Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Senior HR Coordinator
Olympus ENT
Memphis, TN
10.2000 - 06.2014
- Explained human resources policies and procedures to employees.
- Managed communication regarding employee orientation and open enrollment for benefits.
- Answered employee questions during entrance and exit interview processes.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
- Resolved personnel issues regarding human resources matters needing clarification, submissions and corrections.
- Selected and interviewed candidates for all available positions.
- Managed employee onboarding with enriching internal and external training development of both online and traditional environments.
- Worked with HR department to devise and update policies as needed for corporate accountability and workplace health.
- Organized and delivered training by scheduling, securing facilities and collaborating with subject-matter experts.
- Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.
- Scheduled meetings with employees to address concerns and grievances.
- Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
- Conducted employee performance reviews and implemented corrective actions to increase productivity.
- Aligned HR policies with federal and local regulations.
- Managed compensation, insurance and vacation days within employee benefits programs.
- Launched wellness plans to reduce stress, boost morale and increase productivity.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Psychology
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN2024
High School Diploma -
Northside Senior High School
Memphis, TN05.1989
Skills
- Onboarding
- College Recruiting
- Relationship Building
- Performance Appraisal
- New Hire Onboarding
- Employment Data Tracking
- Temporary Employees
- Benefits Administration
- In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
- Team Building
- Training and Mentoring
- Candidate Sourcing
Timeline
Human Resources Recruiter
Apple one
07.2023 - Current
HR Specialist
TruGreen Corporate
02.2019 - 05.2019
Recruiter Specialist
FedEx corporate
02.2018 - 01.2019
Senior HR Coordinator
Olympus ENT
10.2000 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Northside Senior High School
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Psychology
Southwest Tennessee Community College