Jermaine Watson
Lauderdale Lakes,FL
Summary
Versatile Human Resources Coordinator and recruiter dedicated to sourcing the best talent and establishing modern workforce policies to drive company growth and productivity. Communicative leader with an outstanding record of operational improvement through workforce planning and development. Developer of high-value, cost-effective employee benefits options.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Coordinator
Sageview
08.2024 - Current
- Scheduled interviews to facilitate timely recruitment processes
- Conducted phone screenings to assess candidate qualifications and fit
- Conducted thorough candidate reference checks to verify employment history and qualifications
- Managed processing of employee leave requests to maintain accurate records
- Gathered data for HR reports to support decision-making and compliance
- Created and updated employee files to ensure accurate and compliant records
- Monitoring department email and chat tools
- Revised company's careers page to reflect current job openings and branding
Recruiter and HR Coordinator
Career US & Sageview
02.2024 - Current
- Identified future hiring needs and developed targeted job descriptions to attract qualified candidates.
- Attracted suitable candidates through databases, online employment forums, and social media.
- Collaborated with department managers to establish a comprehensive list of role requirements, ensuring alignment across teams.
- Conducted interviews and assessed applicants' knowledge, skills, and experience for open positions.
- Scheduled interviews and conducted phone screenings to streamline the recruitment process.
- Created and updated requisitions via ADP, maintaining accurate records to facilitate recruitment tracking.
- Processed new hire paperwork to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Monitored department email and chat tools to enhance communication during hiring.
Account Manager Pharmaceutical Sales
KeySource
Fort Lauderdale
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Liaised with and persuaded targeted pharmacies to purchase products, leveraging strong sales techniques to drive growth
- Assessing clients' needs and presenting suitable promoted products
- Exceed new Account goal every month
- Met budgeted quotas by implementing effective sales strategies.
- Built trusted relationships with medical representatives, influencing key decision-makers in product selection
- Work with sales team to develop strategies and implement brand strategies to ensure a consistent marketing message
- Monitored and analyzed data and market conditions to identify opportunities for competitive advantage
- Attended sales meetings to discuss strategies and team objectives, conference calls, training sessions
- Pursue continuous learning and professional development and stay up-to-date with latest medical data.
Travel Nurse Recruiter
HealthTrust WorkForce Solution
Sunrise, USA
03.2020 - 07.2023
- Developing a growing pipeline of potential travel candidates by utilizing a variety of recruiting sources effectively
- Sourced referrals from current and former nurses to expand candidate pool.
- Communicates with the Hospital Account Manager and traveler regarding traveler availability, open positions and assignment changes
- Ensures that schedule availability of all active travelers is updated and documentation is entered into system to make sure all travelers are interviewed quickly
- Managed daily operational activities for travelers during assignments to ensure smooth transitions and support
- Maintained consistent contact with travelers during assignments to troubleshoot issues and provide support.
- Facilitated weekly quality control calls and career path discussions with travelers to enhance satisfaction and retention
- Collaborates with other departments (Housing, QA…) to ensure that the travel employee begins assignment on time
- Coordinated with Director of Recruitment on issues arising with travel candidates during assignments to mitigate potential cancellations
- Consistently meet or exceed established goals both individually and departmentally
- Participate in communicating with other recruiters in the Recruitment Department suggestions on sales strategies, recruiting strategies and methods that will achieve order fill goals
- Fully articulates and adheres to requirements of each facility
Recruiter
CHG Physician Recruiter
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
07.2017 - 02.2020
- Generate revenue through closing the permanent placement of healthcare providers into our client facilities
- Negotiate contract terms with physicians and clients and extend offers
- Evaluated provider qualifications and needs to effectively match them with suitable job opportunities.
- Established and maintained relationships with new and existing physicians and clients to enhance engagement and satisfaction
- Maintain and grow pipeline and database of potential candidates and clients
- Made outbound calls to providers, developing prospective business by building relationships and influencing consideration of new career opportunities
- Sold and negotiated throughout recruitment process while serving as subject matter expert and applying consultative approach with providers
Admissions Advisor
Kaplan University
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
01.2010 - 06.2017
- Counseled and advised students throughout Admissions process by evaluating qualifications, commitments, motivations, needs, and interests, ensuring tailored guidance.
- Assisted students with enrollment process and enhanced overall academic experience through personalized support.
- Maintained communication with Administration, Academics, and Financial Aid to streamline Admissions process and foster collaborative relationships between departments.
- Adhere to all appropriate corporate, federal and state Admissions policies, while working ethically and maintaining integrity at all times to be able to execute the requirements of Kaplan's Admissions Code of Conduct.
- Record all activities regularly and accurately into the database management system.
Supervisor
Hair Club for Men
Boca Raton, FL
01.2003 - 06.2010
- Managed a team of 30 to 60 sales representatives, overseeing daily operations and performance.
- Assisted Sales Manager in leading and motivating sales team to achieve corporate sales objectives.
- Assist agents to reach and maintain the company's bi-weekly goals.
- Evaluated representatives' production on a weekly basis.
- Generate reports showing Sales %, install %, adherence, and attendance.
- Resolved customer issues and communicated escalated problems to Sales Manager.
Trainer and QA
Hair Club for Men
Boca Raton, FL
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Created instructional materials to enhance trainee engagement and learning outcomes.
- Develop and perform training session with new hires and current employees.
- Coordinated with marketing and sales departments to align training initiatives with business objectives.
- Develop communication skills in sales and marketing people.
- Ensure that the training is conducted within the budgetary limits.
- Ensures company policies, and standard operating procedures are administered and followed in a fair and consistent manner.
- Monitored calls and provided feedback to agents to meet sales and quality assurance targets.
Sales Rep
Hair Club for Men
Boca Raton, FL
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Presented and sold company products and services to current and potential clients, enhancing client engagement.
- Establish and maintain client relationships.
- Prepared action plans and schedules to identify and achieve specific sales targets.
- Compiled status reports detailing activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goals for management review.
Education
MBA -
Kaplan University
Davenport, Iowa 01-2014
Bachelor of Arts -
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida01-2011
Bachelor's - Secondary Education (History and Computer Sciences)
Mico University
Kingston, Jamaica01-1997
Diploma - Computer Science and Mathematics
Central Connecticut State University
01-1994
Skills
- Applicant tracking
- Employee onboarding
- HRIS management
- Job posting
- Regulatory compliance
- Talent acquisition
- Sales
- Management
- Computer savvy
- Microsoft Office proficient
- Outlook proficient
- ADP Proficient
- Training and development proficient
- Onboarding and offboarding proficient
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Roller skating
- Running
- Volleyball
- Tennis
- Traveling
- Dancing
Timeline
HR Coordinator
Sageview
08.2024 - Current
Recruiter and HR Coordinator
Career US & Sageview
02.2024 - Current
Account Manager Pharmaceutical Sales
KeySource
08.2023 - 01.2024
Travel Nurse Recruiter
HealthTrust WorkForce Solution
03.2020 - 07.2023
Recruiter
CHG Physician Recruiter
07.2017 - 02.2020
Admissions Advisor
Kaplan University
01.2010 - 06.2017
Supervisor
Hair Club for Men
01.2003 - 06.2010
Trainer and QA
Hair Club for Men
01.2002 - 01.2003
Sales Rep
Hair Club for Men
01.2001 - 01.2002
MBA -
Kaplan University
Bachelor of Arts -
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor's - Secondary Education (History and Computer Sciences)
Mico University
Diploma - Computer Science and Mathematics
Central Connecticut State University