Dezmond Gilbert

• Full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried personnel, primarily forklift operators, for Penske Logistics warehouse operations.
• Advised hiring managers on interview techniques and selection criteria.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to understand position requirements.
• Participated in industry networking events to build talent pipeline.
• Managed employee referrals program including tracking progress and awarding incentives.
• Organized recruitment activities such as career fairs, campus visits.
• Developed job descriptions and postings to attract qualified applicants.

• Monitor attendance, productivity, plus other performance standards along with providing coaching and counseling to associates
• Manage associates' working hours and activities to minimize overtime also to meet or surpass productivity targets
• Determining areas that could benefit from Continuous Improvement efforts
• Motivate and engage associates by focusing on team accomplishments and recognition
• Work with Penske Truck Leasing to ensure schedule of preventative maintenance is complete
• Acquire a thorough working knowledge of the site's operating systems in order to ensure operational compliance and correct exception resolution

● Developed recruiting strategies in an effort to identify eligible military candidates.
● Conducted recruiting events and visits to attract potential recruits.
● Built relationships with school officials, local government, law officials, business owners,
parents, and recruits.
● Met or exceeded monthly/yearly recruiting goals.