Elena Cassara
BRIGANTINE,NJ
Summary
Experienced professional with over 20 years of dedicated service in the hospitality industry, combining a proven track record of success with a decade of teaching expertise in career and technical education. Skilled in inspiring and training future industry leaders, and with nearly five years of recruiting experience, adept at identifying and attracting top talent. Known for delivering exceptional results, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering career growth. A dynamic leader with a passion for hospitality, education, and talent acquisition.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Humanus
08.2023 - Current
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Provided regular updates to hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment activities and progress.
- Maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
- Sourced and screened candidates for various roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
Manager
Andres Wine Bar And Grill
05.2012 - Current
- Onboard new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to amplify team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Digital Marketing: knowledge of digital marketing tactics, including social media, email marketing, and content creation
- Accomplished all tasks within established timeframes.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
- Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.
- Developed/maintained relationships with customers.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
ACLS Group
06.2017 - 08.2023
- Orchestrate the overall talent acquisition process
- Generate a pipeline of candidates to be sourced, recruited, assessed and pre-qualified
- Manage and drive the established talent process for the hiring initiative
- Sourced/Pre-Screened/Assessed viable candidates
- Interface with human resources and the hiring authorities regarding any talent acquisition issues
- Set up face-to-face interviews with hiring manager and additional team members as needed.
- De-brief with the hiring authorities
- Perform Reference Checks and Background Checks
- Negotiate and presented offers to prospective hires
- Support the candidate pre-qualification process and on-boarding process for candidates that are hired
- Attend and follow-up on job fairs and public presentations at educational institutions
- Conduct exit interview upon employment resignation and termination
- Organize and managed the resume/candidate flow
- Maintain ATS (applicant tracking system)
- Draft Talent Acquisition Process & Procedures Guide
Hospitality Instructor
Atlantic County Institute Of Technology
09.2016 - 06.2023
- Teaching/training high school students in a fully functioning restaurant, providing hands-on training in hospitality and culinary arts.
- Brand Management: Demonstrating experience in maintaining and enhancing the brand's image and positioning across different markets to attract outside customers.
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans to meet state standards and industry requirements.
- Met training needs with well-organized, factual programs based on contemporary requirements.
- Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
- Presentation Software: Proficient in using presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint, Google slides) to design compelling slides and deliver dynamic presentations.
- Virtual Events: Experienced in organizing and hosting online events, ensuring smooth technical setup and engaging content delivery.
- Project Management: Showcases proficiency in managing projects and campaigns from concept to execution, meeting deadlines and objectives
- Live Streaming: Knowledgeable in setting up and managing live streaming platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Classroom) for real-time communication and engagement with remote audiences. Utilized this platform strictly during the pandemic.
- Maintained documentation on educational services and tracked students' progress to gauge overall success.
- Observed and evaluated students' on progress, provide feedback/suggestions for improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities.
- Adapted to a remote teaching environment during the Pandemic using different strategies and technologies.
TESOL Instructor
International Teaching
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses.
- Facilitated discussions to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Worked with various ages and skill levels.
Human Resources Intern
Revel Casino
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Collaborated with HR team to coordinate events.
- Assisted HR and recruiting teams by scheduling phone screens and on-site interviews.
- Aided in planning recruitment related events.
- Observed tasks and concerns with leadership roles.
Education
Teachers Certification - Career And Technical Education
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ06.2019
BBA - Business
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ06.2013
Skills
- Management and leadership
- Training and development
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Talent Acquisition
- Talent Management
- Candidate Pipeline Management
- Customer service
- Customer Relationship Management
- Project Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Social media and digital marketing
- Brand-Building/ Marketing Strategies
- Creative Thinking
- Creating Audiovisual Aids
- Event Coordination
- Budgeting and cost control
- Issue and Conflict Resolution
- Cultural Sensitivity
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Humanus
08.2023 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
ACLS Group
06.2017 - 08.2023
Hospitality Instructor
Atlantic County Institute Of Technology
09.2016 - 06.2023
TESOL Instructor
International Teaching
01.2013 - 07.2013
Human Resources Intern
Revel Casino
06.2012 - 12.2012
Manager
Andres Wine Bar And Grill
05.2012 - Current
Teachers Certification - Career And Technical Education
Brookdale Community College
BBA - Business
Montclair State University
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