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Jena Rodriguez

Summary

Dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Adept at building and maintaining positive relationships with employees and management. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Essendant
05.2018 - 04.2024
  • Led full-cycle recruitment for diverse positions, enhancing talent acquisition strategies.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers to align recruitment needs with business objectives.
  • Streamlined candidate screening processes, improving efficiency and reducing time-to-fill metrics.
  • Implemented innovative sourcing techniques, leveraging social media and job boards to attract top talent.
  • Mentored junior recruiters, fostering skill development and promoting best practices within the team.
  • Analyzed recruitment data to identify trends and inform strategic hiring decisions for future growth initiatives.

Facility Leader

Chicago Swim School
10.2016 - 05.2018
  • Directed daily operations of a high-traffic swim school facility, ensuring smooth coordination of swim lessons, lifeguard coverage, and customer service functions.
  • Led and developed a team of instructors, lifeguards, and front-desk staff through training, performance feedback, and scheduling, resulting in improved staff retention and service quality.
  • Maintained strict safety and compliance standards, conducting regular facility inspections, enforcing pool safety protocols, and ensuring adherence to local health regulations.
  • Managed customer relations, addressing inquiries, resolving concerns, and fostering a welcoming environment that encouraged repeat enrollment and positive word-of-mouth.
  • Monitored performance metrics such as enrollment numbers, retention rates, and instructor evaluations to drive continuous improvement in program delivery.

Customer Service Representative

G.S. Floor Designs
03.2013 - 10.2016

Managed customer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person interactions.

  • Resolved product-related issues by coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.
  • Trained new staff on company policies and customer service best practices.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.

Assistant to Recreational Director

Village of Island Lake
05.2005 - 05.2013
  • Managed scheduling and coordination of community events to enhance resident engagement.
  • Assisted in drafting and distributing public communications to ensure timely information dissemination.
  • Led volunteer initiatives, fostering community involvement and strengthening local partnerships.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.

Education

AAS Degree - Business Management

McHenry County College
01-2010

Skills

  • Recruitment metrics analysis
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Competency-based hiring
  • Job posting optimization
  • Time management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Training and onboarding
  • Highly organized with a detail orientation and proven follow-up skills
  • Self-motivated work ethic
  • Process improvement

Certification

  • Entrepreneurship Certificate
  • Business Management Principles Certificate
  • Organizational Leadership Certificate

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Essendant
05.2018 - 04.2024

Facility Leader

Chicago Swim School
10.2016 - 05.2018

Customer Service Representative

G.S. Floor Designs
03.2013 - 10.2016

Assistant to Recreational Director

Village of Island Lake
05.2005 - 05.2013

AAS Degree - Business Management

McHenry County College
Jena Rodriguez