Kia McAfee
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Collaborative recruiter applies strong project management skills to every job task. Demonstrates efficiency in coordinating onboarding activities with organizing and planning abilities. Possesses strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills dedicated to integrating new hires effectively into the organization.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Onboarding Specialist
Kelly Educational Staffing
09.2021 - Current
- Identify qualified candidates through various recruiting and sourcing tools such as: web-based sourcing, internet postings, internal and external networking, job fairs and referral programs
- Screen and interview qualified candidates
- Partner with my Account Manager to identify top accounts, target skill sets, and key market segments
- Build and maintain relationships with industry contacts to gain knowledge and generate referrals and sales leads
- Perform various customer service-related activities
- Coordinated pre-employment screenings, background checks, and documentation requirements to expedite hiring timelines and reduce potential delays in bringing talent onboard.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Kelly Educational Staffing
08.2015 - 12.2020
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
- Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
- Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process for multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection.
Area Sales Manager
Urban Media Group
12.2006 - 06.2010
- Managed seven store locations, trained, motivated, and coached team to meet sale goals
- Directed four store managers and set monthly goals while monitoring sales team performance
- Set sales and monthly budgets and completed sales forecast
- Processed payroll for assigned employees
- Collaborated with General Manager to ensure proper adherence to company policies
- Planned and organized Corporate Events
Sales Manager
Urban Media Group
12.2002 - 05.2006
- Managed 20 – 25 sales representatives
- Analyze budgets/streamline process
- Coaching and performance monitoring
- Monitored competitors to ensure area monthly goals were met
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resource Management
Webster University
07.2018
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Emphasis in Business Administration Management
University of Missouri-St. Louis
05.2016
Associate in Arts - Business Administration
St. Louis Community College
05.2013
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Products
- Great Communication skills
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Ability to meet and exceed target goals
- Problem Solver
- Recruitment and hiring
- Training and mentoring
- Talent management
Additional Information
Proficient in Microsoft Products, Great Communication skills, Strong Interpersonal skills, Ability to meet and exceed target goals, Problem Solver
Timeline
Onboarding Specialist
Kelly Educational Staffing
09.2021 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Kelly Educational Staffing
08.2015 - 12.2020
Area Sales Manager
Urban Media Group
12.2006 - 06.2010
Sales Manager
Urban Media Group
12.2002 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Emphasis in Business Administration Management
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Associate in Arts - Business Administration
St. Louis Community College
Master of Arts - Human Resource Management
Webster University
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