Kay Wright
Cypress,TX
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter/Business Consultant
Wright Search Firm
03.2011 - Current
- Handled all recruitment activities for various roles such as Engineers, Sales, HR, Accounting, IT, Production and Operations roles at all levels
- Various project based consulting including Onsite staffing to engage directly with managers and candidates. Assisted in HR projects such as audits of job descriptions and postings for clients.
- Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
- Increased candidate placements by developing and maintaining relationships with clients and candidates.
- Leveraged LinkedIn Recruiter tool effectively, broadening network connections and identifying passive candidates.
- Actively participated in industry conferences and networking events, keeping up-to-date on current trends and expanding professional network.
- Followed candidate through the hiring process with my clients including setting up interviews, salary negotiations, background and any other pre employment activities
- Handled all accounting and marketing functions including payroll and P&L, building my website and all outgoing uniformed messages to candidates.
- Established strong employer branding through strategic marketing efforts, such as social media campaigns and engaging career site content.
- Successfully run a direct hire staffing business focused on building long term relationships with my clients through a desire to fulfill their short and long term goals
Engineering Solutions Specialist (Contract)
Manpower Engineering
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Solutions based selling for Engineering projects
- Build social media, job boards and mail merge content to attract new clients and/or opportunities.
- Work with recruiting to find best talent for clients
Sr. Executive Recruiter
Spherion (Staffing Company)
10.2010 - 02.2011
- New Business Development for Engineering disciplines
- Recruitment for Engineering and Finance roles
- Account management of clients and candidates to ensure a smooth hiring process.
Business Development Manager
Brookway Horticultural Services (Commercial Landscaping Company)
08.2009 - 10.2010
- Developed new sales for the Houston and surrounding markets
- Cold call on Property Managers, Hotels, HOA, Business Owners, and retail establishments including Home Depot, AutoZone, and Sonic
- Follow up on all existing self-generated leads.
Recruiter/Account Manager
MAC, Inc. Independent Consultant
04.2007 - 08.2009
- Business Development for Oil and Gas/ Manufacturing clients
- Recruitment for Engineers, Accounting, and various Manufacturing positions with various companies
- Opened and managed accounts mainly in Manufacturing, Oil and Gas.
Human Resource Generalist
SPX Process Equipment (Valve Manufacturer)
12.2006 - 04.2007
- Recruitment for Engineers, Accounting, Planners, Operations Manager, and various manufacturing openings
- Handled all employee relation issues for direct and indirect labor totaling over 400 employees
- New Hire Orientation including entry of all new employees into Peoplesoft
- Auditing process monthly and quarterly for all Peoplesoft entries.
Regional Recruitment Specialist
Greene, Tweed & Co. (Manufacturer of Oil and Gas Products)
02.2006 - 05.2006
- Recruitment for Engineers, Sales, Marketing Managers, Designers, Administrative, Machinists and all other Manufacturing Personnel
- Support the Houston and Regional offices for recruitment needs
- All sourcing including internet searches, job fairs, recruitment agencies and referrals
- Involved in entire hiring process including candidate selection, interviews and offers to candidates.
Senior Human Resource Generalist
Greene, Tweed & Co. (Manufacturer of Oil and Gas Products)
01.2001 - 03.2004
- Provided HR Generalist support for client group consisting of Engineers, Sales, Marketing, Administrative personnel, IT and Accounting
- Handled recruitment process for Houston facility.
Human Resource Manager
Kozmo.com (Company Closure)
04.2000 - 01.2001
- Recruited 100 employees locally to start Houston office
- Ensured local compliance to Federal, State and Local Regulations are accurately documented and filed as it pertains to employment issues
- Provided basic Human Resource advice and counsel to all employees.
Staffing Manager
Robert Half International
11.1999 - 03.2000
- Interviewed and hired candidates of external opportunities
- Sales, Recruitment and Staffing duties on a rotational basis
- Development and expansion of client base through appointments and continual follow-through.
Education
BBA - Marketing
Texas State University
San Marcos, TXTimeline
Engineering Solutions Specialist (Contract)
Manpower Engineering
10.2023 - 12.2023
Recruiter/Business Consultant
Wright Search Firm
03.2011 - Current
Sr. Executive Recruiter
Spherion (Staffing Company)
10.2010 - 02.2011
Business Development Manager
Brookway Horticultural Services (Commercial Landscaping Company)
08.2009 - 10.2010
Recruiter/Account Manager
MAC, Inc. Independent Consultant
04.2007 - 08.2009
Human Resource Generalist
SPX Process Equipment (Valve Manufacturer)
12.2006 - 04.2007
Regional Recruitment Specialist
Greene, Tweed & Co. (Manufacturer of Oil and Gas Products)
02.2006 - 05.2006
Senior Human Resource Generalist
Greene, Tweed & Co. (Manufacturer of Oil and Gas Products)
01.2001 - 03.2004
Human Resource Manager
Kozmo.com (Company Closure)
04.2000 - 01.2001
Staffing Manager
Robert Half International
11.1999 - 03.2000
BBA - Marketing
Texas State University