Devonte' Allen
Columbus,OH
Summary
Seeking a dynamic and challenging role as an executive recruiting coordinator, where I can leverage my experience in scaling a financial technology company and my expertise in data analysis to drive efficiency and improve the candidate experience. With a proven track record of successfully transitioning from a startup to a publicly traded company, I bring a wealth of knowledge in optimizing coordinating processes through data-driven strategies. I am known for my effective communication skills and ability to build strong relationships, fostering lasting connections within the organization. By combining my creative thinking, curiosity, cross-team collaboration, social media literacy, and financial industry knowledge, I am eager to make a significant impact through innovation and creative solutions. I thrive on challenges and continuously seek opportunities to grow and expand my knowledge.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruiting Coordinator
UPSTART
02.2019 - Current
- Upstart is an AI lending platform that partners with banks and credit unions to provide consumer loans using non-traditional variables, such as education and employment, to predict creditworthiness
- Non-tech & Tech Coordinator Helping Scale A Diverse Engineering, IT, Operations, and Machine Learning Team(s) - Leveraging Greenhouse, GoodTime, and Google Workspace
- Scheduled a quarterly average of 2,000+ interviews (1R, 2R, Final Round Onsite)
- Managed Upstart's Engineering coordination in entirety handling L1-L7 roles including Director and VP engineering roles while also coordinating for several other departments (non-tech)
- Experience in helping build GoodTime (GoodTime turns time-wasting meetings into smart meetings that get you to your goals faster through automated scheduling, relationships, and data insights)
- Maintained requisites in Greenhouse
- Trained and interviewed new recruiting coordinators - Built a full RC training program and onboarding process for new hires from the ground up
- Assisted with leading a team of RC's by building interpersonal relationships using open communication in order to foster good relationships.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives.
- Coordinated incoming job requisitions and applications.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Scheduled and conducted hundreds interviews each week.
- Conducted numerous recruiting events to grow passive talent pipeline to prepare for future hiring needs.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
- Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
- Worked alongside global business leader to deploy new training strategies.
NSLCC Analyst- Aerotek
Nationwide Financial Services
- Processed accounts changes for annuity, variable/life policies, pension plans, and proprietary/non-proprietary products
- Prepared and reviewed complex federal, state and local statutory financial statements and reports, supplemental and statistical forms and data calls, and/or employment, premium, sales/use and personal property tax returns as well as related journal entries as assigned in accordance with state and federal laws, regulations and/or instructions
- Reviewed, researched, and interpreted records and reports to accurately make decisions via Excel and other Microsoft systems
- Prepared special reports and presentations to management and internal customers as directed
- Assisted in responding to requests and inquiries from external auditors, IRS, state departments and examiners, statistical bureaus, and/or other regulatory agencies on analytical inquiries, compliance and/or data quality/integrity matters
- Assists in the review and evaluation of quarterly financial results and assists in analyzing trends to ensure accurate reporting, integrity of data and to avoid fines and penalties
- Responsible for the timely initiation of high dollar amounts of related tax and fee payments as required by the state and federal laws, regulations and instructions
- Participated on selected projects as directed.
Social Media Specialist
EDDIE BAUER/EXPRESS
- Provided excellent customer service
- Placed and received inbound/outbound high-performance calls
- Entered/retrieved company and customer data via computer
- Handled and forwarded corporate calls and emails
- Resolved customer complaints, inquiries, and responded to customer complaints on multiple social media platforms not limited to Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
- Controlled Express.com customer inquiries
- Managed multiple customer to customer service live chats while multitasking through several computer programs
- Offered superior position in social media department, however, the Express call-center was unexpectedly closed and laid off all employees.
- Maintained company's social media presence by posting messages, answering posts, and monitoring responses.
- Increased customer engagement through social media.
- Tracked and analyzed social media and online marketing initiatives.
Education
High School Diploma - General Education, College Preparation
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
Lockbourne, OHBusiness
Ohio University
Skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Ability to analyze data in order to continuously improve processes and workflows
- Exceptional Written and Verbal skills
- Workflow Analysis
- Process Enhancement/Improvment
- Documentation and Reporting
References
- Brittany Mbao, Upstart, 304-617-3753
- N. Richardson, Upstart, 614-323-2699
Timeline
Senior Recruiting Coordinator
UPSTART
02.2019 - Current
NSLCC Analyst- Aerotek
Nationwide Financial Services
Social Media Specialist
EDDIE BAUER/EXPRESS
High School Diploma - General Education, College Preparation
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
Business
Ohio University