ELIZABETH GALDAMEZ
Joliet,IL
Summary
Senior Recruiter with 6+ years of expertise in healthcare recruitment and talent acquisition. Achieved a 25% increase in company revenue through innovative recruitment strategies and enhanced referral rates by 30%. Skilled in managing high-volume candidate screening while ensuring compliance and accuracy in hiring processes. Focused on driving organizational success by adapting to evolving talent needs and improving the recruitment experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Travel and Perm Healthcare Recruiter
Custom Group of Companies
01.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded the establishment of an Aesthetics division, specializing in dermatology and plastic surgery, resulting in a 25% revenue increase.
- Managed job postings across platforms including Vivian, Indeed, and LinkedIn on a weekly basis.
- Negotiated advantageous contracts with facilities and nursing professionals monthly, ensuring positive outcomes for all stakeholders.
- Streamlined payroll processing for over 100 professionals weekly using Microsoft Edge, achieving accuracy in time reporting.
- Enhanced hiring efficiency by meticulously screening a minimum of 50 candidates monthly, while diligently maintaining a comprehensive reference log.
- Entered contracts and compliance forms with precision, significantly boosting processing efficiency.
- Cultivated strong relationships with nurses, boosting referral rates by 30%.
Senior Healthcare Recruiter
Prolink Healthcare
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Posted and managed job listings on external sourcing sites to attract top talent.
- Conceptualized a highly successful Facebook group, amassing an impressive 10K members in under a month.
- Coordinated and conducted candidate interviews, expertly identifying the best fit for open positions.
- Prepared comprehensive recruiting communications, including offer confirmation letters and materials for candidates and applicants.
- Maintained a robust book of business for over 90 nurses, successfully retaining their talents post-placement.
- Executed post-offer job compliance administration, ensuring thorough employment verification and background checks.
- Scrutinized potential candidates to ensure their qualifications aligned with client needs.
- Communicated effectively with talent, providing constructive feedback.
- Acted as a liaison between talent and CRM systems for streamlined operations.
Medi-Spa Development and Aesthetic Practice Manager
Giostar Institute of Health and Anti-Aging
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Oversaw patient billing and POS transactions, increasing payment accuracy by 15%.
- Implemented advanced medical records software, improving record-keeping efficiency by 20%.
- Executed effective pricing and inventory management strategies, yielding a 10% boost in revenue.
- Established comprehensive protocols and guidelines, enhancing service quality by 30%.
- Strategically managed procurement and vendor collaborations, increasing product selection by 25%.
- Facilitated collaboration between teams and management, strengthening interdepartmental trust.
- Nurtured team relationships, resulting in a 20% improvement in patient outcomes.
- Elevated brand presence by implementing targeted social media strategies, boosting visibility by 40%.
Surgical Coordinator
Whole Beauty Institute
03.2015 - 09.2020
- Educated patients about options and risks associated with surgical procedures through thorough consultations.
- Collaborated with Michigan Surgical Center and RUSH to efficiently schedule surgical procedures.
- Drove over $1.5 million in annual surgical sales through effective coordination and targeted marketing strategies.
- Managed all aspects of patient scheduling and coordination, streamlining operational processes.
- Handled patient insurance billing, including coding and writing predeterminations, ensuring compliance.
- Conducted pre-operative appointments and necessary follow-ups to ensure patient preparedness.
- Supported medical assistants in managing patient overflow and demand, optimizing team productivity.
- Coordinated logistics for hotelling, delivery services, transportation, and additional patient needs.
- Followed up with new patient leads and previously established patients who failed to schedule appointments.
- Procured surgical supplies and office items to maintain optimal operational efficiency.
Cosmetic Coordinator
Advanced Dermatology
10.2012 - 03.2015
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by 90% by providing comprehensive education, empowering informed decisions regarding cosmetic treatments.
- Collaborated with product representatives to devise promotional specials and improve employee training initiatives.
- Played a pivotal role in the successful opening of the Glencoe location while establishing positive patient relations.
- Managed the patient experience by taking photographs, securing consent signatures, scheduling treatments, and processing payments.
- Oversaw a portfolio of over 500 patients, ensuring consistently high levels of service and satisfaction.
Marketing Intern
Dr. Denis Gross Skincare Dr
05.2009 - 08.2010
Education
B.S. unfinished - Fashion Merchandising
Buffalo State College
04.2025
Skills
- CRM
- Bullhorn
- NEXTECH
- Metrics and Reporting
- Medical records software
- Self-Starter
- Interviewing
- Relationship Building
- Legal knowledge
- Recruitment
- Screening
- Self-Motivation
- Collaboration
- Team Tailor
- Healthcare Recruiting
- Applicant Tracking System
- MS Office
- MS EDGE
- Remote Work
- Compliance
- Communicative
- Reliable
- Assessments
- Team Player
- Healthcare Industry Knowledge
- Candidate Experience
- Data Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Full Lifecycle Management
- Flexibility
- Candidate sourcing
- Interviewing clients
- Employee relations
- Applicant tracking systems
- Healthcare industry
Accomplishments
- Consistently brings in yearly revenue of 5.2 million (and growing) through temp, temp to perm, and permanent placements
- Sourced and placed healthcare workers in hard-to-fill roles in both nursing and allied positions
- Placed 50+ healthcare professionals annually and reduced time to fill by 30%
- Screened 200+ resumes per week and conducts in-depth phone screens, moving top 10% of candidates to hiring manager interviews; 85% of screened candidates received offers
- Utilized knowledge of JCAHO standards to attract top nursing talent and build compelling job postings
- Partnered with healthcare hiring managers to understand technical requirements for roles like ICU RNs, OR techs, medical assistants and nurse practitioners
Timeline
Senior Travel and Perm Healthcare Recruiter
Custom Group of Companies
01.2022 - Current
Senior Healthcare Recruiter
Prolink Healthcare
09.2021 - 01.2022
Medi-Spa Development and Aesthetic Practice Manager
Giostar Institute of Health and Anti-Aging
09.2020 - 09.2021
Surgical Coordinator
Whole Beauty Institute
03.2015 - 09.2020
Cosmetic Coordinator
Advanced Dermatology
10.2012 - 03.2015
Marketing Intern
Dr. Denis Gross Skincare Dr
05.2009 - 08.2010
B.S. unfinished - Fashion Merchandising
Buffalo State College
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