Karissa Willis
Atlanta
Summary
Talented Recruiter with expertise in sourcing methods, offer negotiations, and interviewing techniques. Collaborative team player with 5 years of hands-on experience developing and implementing recruiting strategies to fulfill staffing needs across diverse sectors, including nonprofit organizations. Proven ability to plan and execute events related to recruitment, networking, and talent acquisition. Advanced computer user familiar with job-related software, with a strong background in building partnerships and creating efficient staffing solutions.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Leader
The Book Bank Foundation
- Current
- Build and maintain relationships with community members and partners.
- Plan and lead community engagement events and initiatives.
- Serve as the primary contact for community inquiries.
- Collaborate with teams to reflect community input in programs.
- Identify community needs and propose solutions.
- Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for outreach and events.
- Develop partnerships with local organizations and entities.
- Represent the nonprofit at community meetings and events.
- Assist with fundraising and grant initiatives.
Digital Customer Care Agent
Bloomingdale's
12.2024 - Current
- Stayed current on company products and services, ensuring accurate information was provided to customers at all times.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
- Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
Technical Recruiter
AllSTEM Connections
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Screened resumes, conducted pre-screen interviews, and technical assessments.
- Maintained a database for proactive IT candidate sourcing.
- Utilized job boards, internet tools, and career fairs to find candidates.
- Collaborated with clients to understand hiring needs.
- Created job ads and wrote job descriptions.
- Sourced and qualified candidates, conducting screening interviews.
Personnel Supervisor
EmployBridge
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed recruitment tasks including job postings, pre-screening, interviews, reference checks, and employee orientation.
- Developed recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Handled onboarding, paperwork, background checks, orientations, and provided compensation and benefits details.
- Scheduled and administered assessments and drug tests for current and prospective staff.
- Addressed HR inquiries on personnel practices, labor laws, benefits, and training.
Staffing Coordinator
Flexible Staffing of Georgia
2014 - 01.2020
- Managed staffing operations, including interviewing, hiring, and mentoring.
- Supported new hire process by scheduling interviews, handling paperwork, and preparing manuals.
- Led workforce planning, onboarding, labor relations, and benefits administration.
- Developed and updated job descriptions across departments.
- Created interview questionnaires, assessment guidelines, and onboarding processes for streamlined hiring.
Education
High School Diploma -
Henry W Grady
Atlanta, GASkills
- Candidate Screening
- Technical Recruiting
- Onboarding
- ATS Systems
- Employment Verification
- Candidate Sourcing
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Event Planning
Language
English
Organizations
- The Book Bank Foundation
- Non-Profit
- Phone: 404-963-1571
- Email: Karissawillis@thebbf.org
- Responsible for building, engaging, and supporting a strong and vibrant community network. This individual will work closely with the nonprofit's leadership, staff, and volunteers to implement initiatives, facilitate outreach, and foster connections among community members to further the organization's mission.
Timeline
Digital Customer Care Agent
Bloomingdale's
12.2024 - Current
Technical Recruiter
AllSTEM Connections
01.2021 - 01.2023
Personnel Supervisor
EmployBridge
01.2020 - 01.2021
Community Leader
The Book Bank Foundation
- Current
Staffing Coordinator
Flexible Staffing of Georgia
2014 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Henry W Grady
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