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EKELIUS MYERS

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Leader with a focus on high-end results. A coordinator and individual contributor with responsibilities for cross-functional teams. Experienced in HR, talent acquisition, internship administration, and training and staff development. Recognized for leadership, being a good team player, project completions, and willingness to assume additional responsibilities. Self-motivated with a passion to achieve objectives though dedication, integrity, trust, and hard work. Focused on diversity, inclusion, and creating opportunities for BIPOC and other minority groups. Dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into HR initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Talent Acquisition Recruiter

FedEx Express
08.2018 - Current
  • Recruit candidate pools through aggressive sourcing channels including, but not limited to, passive sourcing and pipeline development, job boards, data mining techniques, referrals, networking, associations, job fairs, complex internet searches, etc
  • Self-starter with a superior work ethic and a defined sense of urgency
  • Engage with talent using internal and external databases, social media, job boards, career fairs, and other recruitment techniques
  • Establish and maintain relationships with education institutions and community organizations to train and attract a diverse applicant pool
  • Interpret managers’ and supervisors’ hiring requirements, advise them of recruiting strategies, and communicate effectively with candidates
  • Meet with managers and supervisors for strategy sessions to develop and update recruiting approach
  • Assist in developing new recruiting techniques and processes
  • Successfully met peak hiring demands
  • Mapped, organized, and executed mini hiring blitzes throughout the Midwest region as well the Minneapolis region to increase the pool of applicants and lower hiring cycle times for regional offices and hubs.

Talent Acquisition Specialist & Intern Coordinator

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
11.2014 - 03.2018
  • Conducted and facilitated onsite-based interviews to identify qualified and suitable candidates for entry-level laborer positions
  • Facilitated field recruiting group presentations and interviews throughout the U.S
  • And Canada
  • Member of a three-person field recruiting team that met the goal of recruiting 60 candidates in 60 days
  • Responsible for college recruitment of student interns though referrals, on-campus open houses, and regional presentations
  • Created and maintained requisitions using Ceridian Recruiting Solutions and Dayforce applicant tracking systems
  • Managed full recruiting life cycle, sourcing, screening, interviews, testing, background checks/drug.

Human Resources Professional

United Parcel Service
10.1999 - 11.2014
  • Maintained weekly staffing for 250 employees in 3 facilities, processing employment requisitions applications, disclosures, and other employment documentation
  • Recruited at job fairs; established relationships with over 25 high schools and colleges in the Bay Area
  • Regularly provided training on a wide variety of topics, including communication within the workplace, leadership, and teamwork
  • Acted as a liaison for employees and the union (International Brotherhood of Teamsters)
  • Monitored San Jose International Airport applications and badges according to TSA regulations.

Education

BA - Recreation and Leisure Management

San Jose State University
01.2001

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Outlook
  • Cornerstone
  • Lotus Notes
  • Dayforce
  • Workday
  • SharePoint
  • iCIMS Applicant Tracking Software
  • Cold Calling
  • Job Fairs Planning
  • Interviewing and Prescreening
  • Behavioral Interviewing
  • Business Requirements Understanding
  • HIPAA Expertise
  • Employment Verification
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Candidate Pipeline Development
  • Temporary and Seasonal Employees
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Prior Experience

  • Boys & Girls Club, Team Lead for afterschool programs and activities
  • United Way, Volunteer and Fundraiser
  • San Jose State University, Greeter and Visitor Resource Contact
  • College Student-Athlete

Timeline

Sr. Talent Acquisition Recruiter

FedEx Express
08.2018 - Current

Talent Acquisition Specialist & Intern Coordinator

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
11.2014 - 03.2018

Human Resources Professional

United Parcel Service
10.1999 - 11.2014

BA - Recreation and Leisure Management

San Jose State University

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