Successful dealership recruiter with 12 years of experience finding, screening and attracting applicants to open positions. Polished in conducting background and reference checks and performing direct or phone interviews with potential employees. Personable and diplomatic professional possessing refined negotiation and communication skills paired with in-depth knowledge of recruitment development.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Industry Recruiter
Stars N Cars
Brooksville , Fl
04.2012 - Current
Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
Developed job descriptions and postings to attract qualified applicants.
Conducted in-depth interviews with top candidates to assess skills and fit.
Negotiated salaries and other employment terms with successful applicants.
Provided feedback to unsuccessful applicants on the status of their applications.
Referred suitable candidates to relevant departments for additional assessment.
Organized recruitment activities such as career fairs, campus visits.
Identified best practices for recruiting process improvement.
Participated in industry networking events to build talent pipeline.
Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding recruitment activities.
Coordinated background checks on successful candidates prior to offer acceptance.
Advised management on staffing needs and strategies for improving diversity initiatives.
Assisted in onboarding of new hires by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
Created and maintained positive relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners.
Developed recruitment strategies to achieve required staffing levels for assigned requisitions.
Worked with senior leadership to develop comprehensive recruitment strategies for long-term implementation.
Participated in local job fairs and recruitment events for prospective hiring.
Attended career fairs and networking events to help fill openings and build candidate pipeline.
Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
Contacted job applicants to inform of application status.
Selected qualified job applicants or referred to managers to make hiring recommendations.
Accounting and Finance
Berkshire Hathaway Automotive
Dallas , TX
01.1999 - 01.2012
Maintained accurate financial records and reports for the dealership.
Reconciled bank accounts and processed payments from customers.
Processed payroll for all dealership employees.
Performed account reconciliations on a regular basis.
Assisted in year-end closing procedures by preparing journal entries as necessary.
Processed applications for new titles, transfers and duplicate titles.
Researched customer inquiries regarding title information.
Coordinated with other departments to resolve issues related to titling process.
Performed data entry of vehicle information into system for registration purposes.
Assisted customers with questions about the titling process or fees associated with it.
Entered lien information into the system when applicable.
Provided assistance in resolving discrepancies between loan documentation and vehicle titles.
Conducted investigations into incidents of fraud, theft and other loss prevention violations.
Assisted in the prosecution of individuals involved in criminal activity at stores.
Identified areas where additional security measures may be needed.
Assisted with the preparation of financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.