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Georgette Bloom

Georgette Bloom

Clearwater,MN

Summary

Over 30+ years of work experience; 20 years sales and retail, 9 years Human Resources which includes experience in management, legal, recruiting, and the renewable energy sectors.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruiting Specialist Supervisor

Blattner Company
Avon, MN
03.2020 - Current
  • Full-cycle recruiting for skilled trades position throughout the United States.
  • Work closely with hiring managers at several projects, nationwide, at one time.
  • Manage team of Recruiting Specialists to make sure positions are filled with the best qualified candidates in a timely manner.
  • Mentor and train Recruiting Specialists to create a “best in service” internal staffing agency.
  • Source through Indeed, SeekOut, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn Recruiter, as well as use the HRIS (Workday/PageUp) reviewing and dispositioning candidates.
  • Help determine staffing strategy, obtain position requirements and compensation, and ensures job descriptions are updated.
  • Negotiates and makes job offers for positions in a timely manner.
  • Serving as the Apprenticeship Program Lead
  • Co-Chair for Veterans Committee
  • Assists with college/university career fairs and Jobsite job fairs as needed.
  • Schedule job fairs, work with local Workforce Centers.
  • Determine what marketing is needed to promote open positions
  • Contingent worker (3rd party) liaison

Legal Administrative Assistant

Blattner Company
Avon, MN
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Provides project support by acting as the single point of contact for monthly customer invoicing. Reviews change orders for accuracy and completeness, as well as records change orders provided to the customer and coordinating execution. Coordinates insurance activity, ensuring that all insurance certificates, bonds, SDI and special coverages are accurately requested and provided to the customer on a timely basis. Works with Blattner project managers and in-house attorneys to facilitate customer financing documentation.
  • Provides assistance throughout the customer contract negotiations process. Obtains, prepares and organizes relevant documents for initial review. Generates customer contract status tracker. Enters handwritten contract edits into electronic format. Obtains contract document signatures.
  • Performs post contract execution tasks including redacting the customer contract, distributing finalized customer contract exhibits to field personnel, and populating project specific lien waivers.
  • Files state storm water pollution prevention plan permit submittals, notices of intent and notice of terminations.
  • Communicates with CSC regarding Blattner licensing and processing related company licensing tasks (searching and uploading documentation to CSC files, processes company CSC requests for documentation, files CSC research documents in SharePoint, processes CSC invoices, and processes CSC request for documentation for annual renewals). Restructures and maintains company licensing documentation in SharePoint.

Human Resources Assistant (Temp Position)

Blattner Company
Avon, MN
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
  • Answered and directed outbound and inbound phone calls per day.
  • Prepared monthly, weekly and daily logs using Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Improved productivity initiatives while coordinating itineraries and scheduling appointments.
  • Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
  • Posted positions through approved recruitment channels.
  • Recruited and screened qualified potential employees.
  • Tracked various statistics and kept detailed records to support human resources department.

Office Manager/Admin Assistant (Temp Position)

North Central State Regional Council Of Carpenters
St. Augusta, MN
04.2019 - 09.2019

Provide P-T administrative support to Field Agents and customer service to members. Duties include general clerical, financial reporting, accounts receivable/payable, receptionist, day-to-day operations of office and project- based work.

Member Sales Advisor

YMCA Greater Twin Cities
New Hope, MN
10.2018 - 04.2019

Sells and promotes YMCA memberships, programs and services in order to enable their branch to forward their strategic mission goals. Together with the Membership Sales Director, they will be the first point of contact for prospective new members, determining their needs and offering solutions to meet these needs.

Outreach Administrative Assistant (Part-time)

Pathway Church
Burleson, TX
01.2018 - 09.2018

Provide administrative support to Director of Outreach in all areas of ministry.

Convention Sales Manager

Sanford Event Center
Bemidji, MN
01.2012 - 03.2014
  • Ensured the successful achievement of the convention center's short and long-term sales goals and objectives.
  • Assisted and advised Executive Director as necessary, to initiate and prepare Convention Center's budget.
  • Secured conventions, meetings, and weddings to increase sales for the venue. Oversee all aspects of each event from preparing and presenting proposals to individuals or associations, pre-event details, set-up, tear down to final billing.
  • Increased sales in one year over 200%.

Director of Membership Development

Bemidji Area Chamber Of Commerce
Bemidji, MN
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Created and maintained membership by developing relationships with businesses in the community. This involved coordination of events, managing the Ambassador committee, communicating with members regularly.
  • Responsible for developing and implementing marketing and sponsorship packages.
  • Collect membership dues.

Credit Administrator

Ultima Bank Of Minnesota
Fosston, MN
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Worked with customers to answer questions, resolve disputes and research discrepancies.
  • Assisted with reconciliations and customer communications.
  • Conducted presentations to upper management and executive teams for loan recommendations.
  • Reviewed customer files on regular basis to make sure receivables were in sound condition.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

Office Manager and Insurance Agent

Dahlberg Livestock Equipment
Clearbrook, MN
01.2003 - 01.2005

Managed two businesses; insurance agency and livestock business. Built website and maintained current information. Handled incoming clients for property and casualty insurance needs. Provided best in class customer service and delivered cost effective insurance policies based on client's needs. (Note: Insurance Agency closed)

HR Administrator/Safety Assistant

TEAM Industries
Bagley, MN
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
  • Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
  • Reviewed safety policies and procedures to be used.
  • Implemented safety training.
  • Was the lead for all Safety meetings.
  • Handled Work Comp investigations.

Floor Sales Manager

Ace Tack & Outfitters Western Store
Cambridge, MN
03.2002 - 08.2002
  • Taught salespeople to close deals and improve sales performance to increase revenue for company.
  • Recruited, hired and trained team of salespeople.
  • Developed strong and lasting rapport to improve customer service and retain valued clients.
  • Motivated sales team to exceed sales quotas through friendly competition and other incentive programs.
  • Demonstrated product and answered questions for prospective customers.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Decreased inventory shrinkage, drive-off and daily cash discrepancies by closely monitoring daily operations.
  • Created and led sales promotions and advertising strategies to boost profits and bring in new customers.
  • Motivated employees to success and pointed out areas of improvement, which bolstered efficiency rates.

Mortgage Loan Processor

Community National Bank
Oregon, WI
01.2001 - 01.2002

Human Resources Coordinator

American Medical Systems
Minnetonka, MN
01.1986 - 01.1992
  • Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
  • Managed all temporary positions and maintained positive relationships with 3rd party companies.
  • Coordinated company training and compiled training reports and communication to support compliance with corporate requirements.
  • Developed training manual.
  • Reviewed and corrected job offer letters for completeness and accuracy before approving delivery.

1035 Coordinator/Death Claims Examiner

Northwestern National Life Insurance
Minneapolis, MN
01.1984 - 01.1986

Education

Associate of Arts - Sales, Marketing, And Management

Northwest Technical College
MN
2014

Minnesota Notary Public

Property And Casualty Insurance License

Minnesota Insurance
Fargo, ND
2004

Completely Certified C.A.R.E Instructor (CCCI)

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft applications: Outlook, Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint
  • Designed training manuals, contracts, sales proposals, newsletters, banners, and flyers utilizing the above applications I use these applications on a regular basis and have used them throughout the majority of my occupations
  • Proficiency in business communications
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Multi-tasked oriented
  • Works well independently, as well as a great team player
  • Human Resources Management Systems (WorkDay, PageUp)
  • Employment Data Tracking
  • In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
  • Promotion/Event Coordination
  • Candidate Searching (LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, CareerBuilder, Indeed)
  • Employee Hiring
  • Veterans Committee Co-Chair

Work Availability

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Quote

Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.
Robert Louis Stevenson

Timeline

Recruiting Specialist Supervisor

Blattner Company
03.2020 - Current

Legal Administrative Assistant

Blattner Company
12.2019 - 03.2020

Human Resources Assistant (Temp Position)

Blattner Company
10.2019 - 12.2019

Office Manager/Admin Assistant (Temp Position)

North Central State Regional Council Of Carpenters
04.2019 - 09.2019

Member Sales Advisor

YMCA Greater Twin Cities
10.2018 - 04.2019

Outreach Administrative Assistant (Part-time)

Pathway Church
01.2018 - 09.2018

Convention Sales Manager

Sanford Event Center
01.2012 - 03.2014

Director of Membership Development

Bemidji Area Chamber Of Commerce
01.2009 - 01.2012

Credit Administrator

Ultima Bank Of Minnesota
01.2005 - 01.2009

Office Manager and Insurance Agent

Dahlberg Livestock Equipment
01.2003 - 01.2005

Floor Sales Manager

Ace Tack & Outfitters Western Store
03.2002 - 08.2002

HR Administrator/Safety Assistant

TEAM Industries
01.2002 - 01.2003

Mortgage Loan Processor

Community National Bank
01.2001 - 01.2002

Human Resources Coordinator

American Medical Systems
01.1986 - 01.1992

1035 Coordinator/Death Claims Examiner

Northwestern National Life Insurance
01.1984 - 01.1986

Associate of Arts - Sales, Marketing, And Management

Northwest Technical College

Minnesota Notary Public

Property And Casualty Insurance License

Minnesota Insurance

Completely Certified C.A.R.E Instructor (CCCI)
Georgette Bloom