Jordin Cook
2216 Milan Dr. Cedar Park,TX
Summary
Empathetic, adaptable and successful talent acquisition professional with over 5 years of experience in human resources and 3 years in recruiting and customer service. With a proven track record in diverse sectors including biotech startups, nonprofits, law firms, government contractors and tax firms. Experience in leveraging ATS and HRIS systems to streamline recruitment processes. Committed to fostering inclusive workplaces while sourcing top-tier talent to drive organizational success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Recruiter
Jackson Walker LLP
Austin, TX
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Reviewed resumes, conducted phone interviews and scheduled in-person interviews for potential job applicants.
- Provided guidance to hiring managers and attorneys regarding selection criteria and interviewing techniques.
- Managed the recruitment process from initial contact to offer acceptance.
- Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
- Provided mentorship to recruiting coordinator on interviews and candidate assessment.
- Managed staff requisitions within the state of Texas, including Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss current projects, goals, objectives related to recruiting efforts.
- Created job postings, managed job boards, and used other sources to source qualified applicants.
- Gathered list of references and contacted to verify work history.
- Worked with external recruitment agencies to attract and hire qualified specialists.
Corporate Recruiter
T2S Solutions
Remote
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided guidance on job descriptions, salary ranges, and interview processes.
- Conducted initial phone screens with qualified applicants to assess their skills and experience.
- Developed relationships with external recruitment agencies to source passive candidates.
- Negotiated offers with selected candidates ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Advised senior management on best practices for effective recruitment processes.
- Researched competitive landscape for potential talent pools relevant to organization's needs.
- Monitored applicant tracking system actions to support hiring deadlines and streamline candidate experiences.
- Advertised and promoted open positions using social media and digital marketing procedures.
- Worked with senior leadership to develop comprehensive recruitment strategies for long-term implementation.
- Developed or implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
- Assisted hiring managers in developing recruitment strategies for hard-to-fill positions.
Junior Recruiter
Opentrons
Remote
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Counseled hiring managers on best practices for interviewing techniques and selection criteria.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to recruitment processes.
- Created job postings on internal and external websites, as well as social media platforms.
- Sourced passive candidates through networking and outreach activities.
- Researched and identified recruiting sources to attract qualified job applicants.
- Provided support in developing effective job descriptions for newly created roles.
- Analyzed trends within the industry related to recruitment methods and strategies.
- Collaborated with Human Resources team members in order to coordinate onboarding activities such as background checks, drug screens, reference checks.
- Participated in special projects related to improving the overall quality of recruiting efforts.
- Organized events such as career fairs or other recruitment activities at colleges and universities in order to build a pipeline of entry-level talent.
- Managed applicant tracking system to track progress of each candidate in recruitment process.
- Reviewed resumes and applications for alignment with requirements of open positions.
Human Resources Coordinator
Mayor Brown LLP
Washington, DC
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Updated employee records in HR database system.
- Handled confidential information with discretion and sensitivity.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
- Prepared documents for termination processes such as exit interviews and severance packages.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new employees.
- Responded to internal inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, payroll.
- Developed onboarding materials and presented orientation sessions for new hires.
- Maintained employee files in compliance with applicable legal requirements.
- Resolved personnel issues regarding human resources matters needing clarification, submissions and corrections.
- Conducted regular audits of completed employee verifications to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Compiled reports related to personnel activities such as attendance tracking for legal secretaries and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Howard University
Washington, DC05-2016
Skills
- Interviewing Expertise
- Applicant Tracking Systems (Paycom, iCIMS, ClearCompany and JazzHR)
- Job Description Development
- Networking
- Resume Screening
- Talent Acquisition
- Outbound Calling
- Applicant Sourcing
- Process Improvement
- Salary Negotiation
- New Hire Orientation Facilitation and Coordination
- Online Job Boards (Glassdoor, LinkedIn, Indeed, ClearanceJobs)
- Recruitment Strategies
- ADP Workforce Now
- Compensation Negotiation
- Team Collaboration
- Human Resource Information Systems (Paycom, PeopleSoft and ADP)
- Microsoft Office expertise (Outlook, Word Excel and SharePoint)
- College Recruiting
- Employment Verification
- Executive Recruiting Strategies
- Time Management
- Security Clearance and License Verification
- Startup Recruitment
- Public Speaking
- Communication Platforms (Teams, Slack, Jabber, Zoom, Google Meet, Webex and Convoso)
- E-verify and I-9 Collection
- HR Audits
- Candidate Pipeline Development
- Customer Service
- Heavy Call Volume
Accomplishments
- Certification of Appreciation (2023)
- Employee Recognition Award (2018)
- Nominated for the Shining Star Award (2018)
- Promotion from Recruiting Coordinator to Jr. Recruiter at Opentrons within a year (2021-2022)
- Staffed 3 biomedical labs across the country for roles ranging from entry level to senior level (2022)
Timeline
Staff Recruiter
Jackson Walker LLP
10.2023 - 12.2023
Corporate Recruiter
T2S Solutions
01.2023 - 10.2023
Junior Recruiter
Opentrons
02.2021 - 12.2022
Human Resources Coordinator
Mayor Brown LLP
07.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Howard University
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