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KHADIJAH FREEMAN

Country Club Hills,USA

Summary

Dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist with a proven track record at excelling in full-cycle recruiting and strategic sourcing. Leveraged applicant tracking systems and Microsoft Office to enhance candidate pipelines, achieving significant improvements in hiring efficiency. Skilled in fostering robust client/candidate relations, demonstrating both keen analytical abilities and strong interpersonal skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Specialists

Easterseals Serving Chicagoland & Greater Rockford
Chicago, IL
09.2024 - Current
  • Ensure effective and timely processes are deployed from initial outreach through onboarding (sourcing, scheduling, interviewing, recruitment marketing, pipeline management, offers, onboarding, etc.)
  • Utilized creative sourcing strategies and recruitment branding to identify, engage and attract top talent.
  • Conducted initial phone screens and coordinated interview schedules with hiring managers.
  • Built and maintained a strong talent pipeline through proactive market research and ongoing relationship management.
  • Collaborate with hiring leaders to understand the specific skills and qualifications required for each role.
  • Regularly review and adjust hiring criteria based on evolving program needs and feedback from current employees.
  • Use data and trends to predict future hiring needs and develop proactive strategies to address potential staffing shortages.
  • Provide regular reports to leadership with insights and recommendations based on hiring forecasts.
  • Maintained applicant tracking system records and updated candidate information as needed.

Talent Acquisition Partner

Jewish Child & Family Services (JCFS Chicago)
Chicago
07.2023 - Current
  • Manage full-cycle recruitment process of more than 20 open union/ non-union roles (Sourcing, job posting, offer negotiation/ acceptance, background check, onboarding)
  • Reduced time-to-fill for critical roles with strategic sourcing techniques and efficient interview scheduling
  • Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
  • Collaborate w/ hiring managers to determine their staffing needs, create effective recruitment strategies
  • Administrated applicant tracking system (UKG)
  • Conduct IHCW, DCFS, ISP, and health care registry background checks
  • Help organize, coordinate Human Resource department projects and processes
  • Ensure agency compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, confirm requirements are met by entities that oversee agency programs, accreditation, and licensure
  • Manage accurate electronic employee files

Recruiter

Careers In Nonprofits
Chicago
04.2022 - 06.2023
  • Manage full cycle recruiting process of up to 8 open roles at once (sourcing, prescreen, interview, candidate selection, offer negotiation, referral & background check)
  • Consult with nonprofit organizations to assess their hiring need, advise on salary due to current market trends
  • Managed high-volume openings in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently
  • Managed a portfolio of clients to develop/ maintain pipeline
  • Create and post job listings and descriptions
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management system (LOXO)
  • Increased candidate placements by developing and maintaining relationships with clients and candidates
  • Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events
  • Streamlined communication between candidates and hiring managers, leading to higher satisfaction on both sides

Program Mgr. /Church Administrator

Bright Star Community Outreach
Chicago
07.2019 - 04.2022
  • Improved program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving solutions in the workforce development space
  • Collaborate with community leaders in developing projects as a board member and member of the GBCAC (Greater Bronzeville Community Action Council) and GBNN (Greater Bronzeville Neighborhood Network)
  • Assist in convening a coalition of 70 nonprofit organizations that led to strengthening access to Workforce, Youth, and Economic Development programs
  • Oversee, and maintain the Church's membership database (Servant Keeper)
  • Aid previously incarcerated individuals with the skills necessary to return to the workforce & community successfully
  • Aid in the goal of assisting residents in the community ages 16-55 with jobs to contribute to household sustainability
  • Partnered with Chicago Public Schools (Safe Passage Program) ensuring the safety of 3,000 students from 8 schools
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives

Tour Coordinator (Temp)

Redfin
Chicago
03.2019 - 07.2019
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized travel itineraries for available properties
  • Connect with property listing agents to confirm availability
  • Trained new team members on company procedures and best practices for successful tour coordination
  • Ensured smooth transitions between different tour segments by synchronizing timings across activities
  • Streamlined booking processes for increased efficiency in tour coordination
  • Schedule tour request via phone, email & internal company system
  • Notate the system regarding daily activities and the status of the status of the market
  • Worked closely with management staff to create new and lucrative tours
  • Built personal relationships with home buyers to promote positive experiences

Recruiter

Employbridge
Joliet
04.2016 - 07.2018
  • Managed caseload of 10 -15 CDL Drivers
  • Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events
  • Assist CDL drivers with the onboarding process, assign new hire videos following DOT regulations
  • Attach drivers to assignments based on customer needs and driver's experience
  • Processed drug screening, MVR, and background test
  • Streamlined communication between candidates and hiring managers, leading to higher satisfaction on both sides
  • Implemented innovative sourcing strategies that led to the discovery of top talent in competitive markets
  • Negotiated competitive salary packages with candidates, resulting in successful offers and acceptances
  • Supervised and maintained all utilization review documentation through CRM
  • Trained junior recruiters on best practices, contributing to overall team success

Senior Admissions Advisor

ITT Technical Institute (School Closed)
Chicago
10.2015 - 04.2016
  • Managed a caseload of prospective students, guiding them through the entire admissions lifecycle from initial inquiry to enrollment
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas/ personal concerns
  • Increased student enrollment by developing and implementing targeted recruitment strategies

Senior Admissions Advisor

Everest College (School Closed)
Bedford
07.2007 - 09.2014
  • Increased student enrollment by developing and implementing targeted recruitment strategies
  • Mentored junior admissions advisors, supporting their professional growth and performance improvement
  • Managed a caseload of prospective students, guiding them through the entire admissions lifecycle from initial inquiry to enrollment

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Argosy University- Incomplete
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Full Cycle Recruiting
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Workforce Planning
  • Managed client contracts
  • Candidate pipeline management
  • Applicant tracking systems
  • Onboarding
  • Client/ Candidate Relations
  • Microsoft Office
  • G-Suite
  • Salary and benefits negotiations

Volunteer Experience

  • Bright Star Church of God In Christ, Associate Board Member
  • Bright Star Community Outreach (BSCO), Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Specialists

Easterseals Serving Chicagoland & Greater Rockford
09.2024 - Current

Talent Acquisition Partner

Jewish Child & Family Services (JCFS Chicago)
07.2023 - Current

Recruiter

Careers In Nonprofits
04.2022 - 06.2023

Program Mgr. /Church Administrator

Bright Star Community Outreach
07.2019 - 04.2022

Tour Coordinator (Temp)

Redfin
03.2019 - 07.2019

Recruiter

Employbridge
04.2016 - 07.2018

Senior Admissions Advisor

ITT Technical Institute (School Closed)
10.2015 - 04.2016

Senior Admissions Advisor

Everest College (School Closed)
07.2007 - 09.2014

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Argosy University- Incomplete

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