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Kenya Bullock

Columbia,MD

Summary

Experienced Recruiting Manager with understanding of program management, team leadership and strategic planning. Skilled in collaborating with local leadership to assess needs, implement updates and train managers on effective strategies for finding and hiring top candidates.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Recruiting Manager

ProMedica Senior Care Services
08.2022 - Current
  • Managed hiring events to drive candidates to specific facilities
  • Visited with regional locations to assess needs and develop methods to improve recruiting strategies
  • Maintained subject matter expertise on applicant tracking software
  • Achieved staffing objectives through strategic and tactical planning, program management expertise and knowledge of effective recruitment, interviewing and training procedures
  • Trained local staff on effective interview techniques
  • Reviewed resumes and employment applications and interviewed applicants to evaluate work history and other qualifications
  • Managed recruitment team and educated and mentored new advisors
  • Developed lists of qualified candidates for corporate hiring managers
  • Established and maintained contacts with schools, employment agencies and other public organizations to find and attract applicants
  • Elevated team performance via strategic planning and coaching in areas of prospecting, sales and value-added presentations
  • Adhered to corporate branding requirements when filling positions
  • Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates
  • Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement
  • Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives
  • Streamlined recruiting processes for entire team
  • Coordinated activities of human resources team, distributing resources and personnel effectively across organization to meet HR needs.

Contingent Senior Corporate Recruiter

Trinity Health Systems
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems
  • Verified applicant references and employment details
  • Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network
  • Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs
  • Compiled and produced qualified candidates' information for hiring manager review and liaised between parties to coordinate formal, management interviews
  • Used Boolean searches to develop applicant portfolios for expected openings
  • Advised, coached and counseled managers and staff to support human resources policies, procedures, programs and labor relations
  • Developed and deepened relationships with college campus representatives to meet with graduating seniors for recruitment
  • Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency
  • Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments
  • Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates
  • Tracked candidates and pushed for feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics and other variables
  • Administered benefits programs, analyzed compensation and other competitive data and prepared budgets.

Talent Acquisition Specialist Contractor

WMATA
01.2020 - 01.2022


  • Sourced and screened candidates for administrative, rail and transit roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers and onboarding
  • Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits and advantages of working for company
  • Evaluated resumes, interviewed and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results
  • Leveraged employee referrals, direct sourcing, Internet applications and recruitment agencies to source candidates for positions
  • Reviewed employment applications and background check reports to facilitate hiring process
  • Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates
  • Identified and created recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change and assess progress
  • Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity
  • Performed difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees and administering disciplinary procedures.

Contingent Internal Recruiter

Randstad
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Advised management on organizing, preparing and implementing recruiting and retention programs
  • Developed and implemented recruiting strategies to meet current and anticipated staffing needs
  • Qualified job applicants and referred them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate
  • Performed searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, and employee referrals
  • Reviewed employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements
  • Scheduled and conducted new employee orientations
  • Advised management on organizing, preparing and implementing recruiting and retention programs
  • Performed searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, and employee referrals
  • Prepared and maintained employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, and promotions, used human resources management system software
  • Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and regulations
  • Qualified job applicants and referred them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate
  • Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.

Asset Protection Team Leader

Target
01.2010 - 02.2018
  • Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
  • Wrote reports for internal and external crime, burglary, or theft.
  • Utilized security systems and CCTV to monitor store activities and detect possible security incidents.
  • Patrolled store departments to check for suspicious activities.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies and programs to minimize shrinkage.
  • Contacted local authorities and apprehended shoplifters.
  • Maintained secure environment by regularly checking store premises and inspecting security equipment.
  • Monitored and analyzed customer behavior to identify and respond to potential theft and fraud incidents.
  • Utilized data analysis to identify any security threats and develop solutions to mitigate risks.

Senior Recruiter

Mobile Nurses
12.2008 - 12.2013
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events, and job fairs.
  • Presented employers with up to 50 candidates each month.
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
  • Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
  • Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
  • Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
  • Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite acclimatization process.
  • Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations.
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
  • Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.

Corporate Recruiter

Inovalon Formally MedAssurant
11.2006 - 11.2008
  • Collaborated with various departments to define job qualifications.
  • Facilitated new hire orientation and scheduling.
  • Completed paperwork and work authorization forms after hiring new employees.
  • Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
  • Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
  • Collaborated with HR leadership regarding candidate salary determinations.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S - Applied Psychology

Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD

Skills

  • Human Resources Management
  • Confidential Records Management
  • Talent Acquisition Strategies
  • Social Media Platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Facebook, Twitch and Handshake
  • Employment Data Tracking
  • Employee Hiring
  • Corporate Branding
  • Management Consulting
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • EEOC Training
  • HR Policies
  • Employer Branding Expertise
  • Contract Negotiation Skills
  • Complaint Management
  • Highly proficient with Workday, ADP, Kronos, MSP and various other CRMs, HRIS, and ERP systems

Affiliations

  • Psi Chi
  • Beta Kappa Chi
  • Society of Human Resource Management

Timeline

Regional Recruiting Manager

ProMedica Senior Care Services
08.2022 - Current

Contingent Senior Corporate Recruiter

Trinity Health Systems
04.2022 - 07.2022

Talent Acquisition Specialist Contractor

WMATA
01.2020 - 01.2022

Contingent Internal Recruiter

Randstad
10.2019 - 12.2019

Asset Protection Team Leader

Target
01.2010 - 02.2018

Senior Recruiter

Mobile Nurses
12.2008 - 12.2013

Corporate Recruiter

Inovalon Formally MedAssurant
11.2006 - 11.2008

Bachelor of Science (B.S - Applied Psychology

Coppin State University

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