KATHERINE FITZSIMMONS
Head Of Human Resources
Louisville,CO
Summary
Goal-oriented recruiting professional motivated to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines. Proficient in developing and overseeing diverse candidate pipelines, marketing plans and advertising strategies.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Human Resources
Trailer Source Inc
Wheat Ridge, CO
08.2020 - Current
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Monitored and handled all employee claims, including performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Hired employees and initiated new hire paperwork process.
Director of Human Resources and Marketing
Highlands Landscaping & Fencing LLC
Arvada, CO
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Develop strategic HR plans and policies (recruitment, training, compensation, etc.).
- Ensure all procedures comply with legal regulations and best practices.
- Always handled sensitive information in a confidential and respectful manner.
- Prepare reports for the CEO using business metrics.
- Utilized a strong working knowledge of MS Office, and photo and video editing software.
Recruiting|Retention Manager
CareGivers America
Clarks Summit, PA
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Coordinated and attended recruiting events and industry conferences to build relationships and source candidates.
- Worked with the 36 Office Manager's to schedule appointments and company meetings.
- Responsible for providing galvanizing leadership to 45 total employees; created, implemented, and drove comprehensive recruitment and talent acquisition strategies across 18 office locations.
- Chosen as Secretary of the Retention Committee to bolster recruiting and employee retention outcomes.
Patient Service Coordinator
Penn Medicine
, PA
11.2014 - 12.2016
- Promoted from Patient Service Associate to Patient Service Coordinator.
- Brought forth excellent multitasking and prioritizing skills.
- Successfully increased patient satisfaction by coordinating with the Director of Strategic Planning to spearhead digital content strategy that enhanced interdepartmental communications.
- Recognize for thoughtfully working with clientele, including A-list celebrities, to coordinate their patient care.
Human Resource|Office Manager
Power Home Remodeling Group
Philadelphia, PA
09.2011 - 10.2014
- Promoted from Customer Care Manager to Human Resource|Office Manager.
- Relied upon to lead recruitment and onboarding of new employees while managing HR across the organization.
- Designed and deployed an intuitive analytic tracking system to provide call volume insight and documentation.
- Successfully orchestrated company-wide events for over 1,000 employees both locally and abroad; worked with A-list celebrities on the scheduling of events and coordination of locations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Counseling And Human Resources
University Of Scranton
Scranton, PA 08.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
MS Office Suite
Compensation structuring
Labor negotiations
Recruitment strategies
Annual evaluations
Full cycle recruiting
Business requirements understanding
Accomplishments
Additional philanthropic experience as Assistant Moderator for Lakota Sioux Reservation (2006 – Present).
Timeline
Head of Human Resources
Trailer Source Inc
08.2020 - Current
Director of Human Resources and Marketing
Highlands Landscaping & Fencing LLC
09.2018 - 08.2020
Recruiting|Retention Manager
CareGivers America
08.2017 - 08.2018
Patient Service Coordinator
Penn Medicine
11.2014 - 12.2016
Human Resource|Office Manager
Power Home Remodeling Group
09.2011 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Counseling And Human Resources
University Of Scranton
08.2007 - 05.2011