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KATHLEEN DRAKE

The Woodlands,TX

Summary

Versatile recruiting professional with background successfully executing diverse project tasks to meet deadlines. Highly skilled at communicating with colleagues, interviewing, analyzing processes and achieving key milestones. Enthusiastic, creative problem solver and talented team player with superior planning and decision-making skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruiting Representative

United Airlines
01.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw ongoing delivery of recruiting operations projects by identifying cross-functional dependencies and making resourcing decisions.
  • Conducted interviews for aircraft maintenance technician roles and coordinated hiring events for more than 75-100 candidates in attendance weekly.
  • Provided dedicated support and guidance to the training team in assisting with new hires' first day at United through leading training classes.
  • Developed opportunities for operational improvements across recruiting programs and implemented changes using process mapping and test-and-learn strategies.
  • Managed requisitions, reviewed applications and collaborated with hiring managers to select qualified candidates for consideration.
  • Scheduled interviews, badging visits and other clearance appointments for new hires and monitored clearance status to facilitate onboarding.

Academic Advisor

Orbis Education
06.2021 - 01.2023
  • Conducted interviews to qualify candidates for the admissions process for the University of St. Thomas nursing school and provide candidates for consideration to the committee.
  • Provided academic coaching to students in prerequisite courses on reocurring basis to maintain educational progression.
  • Coordinated events for field recruitment opportunities within the Houston area, contributing to the growth of partnerships and creation of new applicant pipelines.
  • Mentored new advisors, provided on the job training, and developed quick reference job training aids to assist in onboarding.

Executive Assistant

White Wing Wealth Management
12.2019 - 06.2021
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Explained and documented types of services to be provided for clients, and responsibilities to be taken on by financial advisor.
  • Facilitated new client onboarding processes and investment account set up.
  • Coordinated the merging, closing and opening of accounts on behalf of a financial advisor.
  • Managed administrative supplies by ordering supplies, cataloguing materials, and tracking expenditures
  • Edited and proofed marketing materials and monthly newsletters

Education

Bachelor's of Science - Pyschology

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Graduate Certificate - Agile Project Management

Grand Canyon University
2022

Skills

  • Interviewing
  • Project Management
  • Scrum Methodologies
  • Microsoft Office
  • Scheduling
  • HRIS
  • Onboarding
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Customer Service
  • Relationship Management

Timeline

Recruiting Representative

United Airlines
01.2023 - Current

Academic Advisor

Orbis Education
06.2021 - 01.2023

Executive Assistant

White Wing Wealth Management
12.2019 - 06.2021

Bachelor's of Science - Pyschology

University of Houston

Graduate Certificate - Agile Project Management

Grand Canyon University
KATHLEEN DRAKE