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KIM RIDDLE

KIM RIDDLE

Recruiter
Birmingham,AL

Summary

256-208-1578 kdriddle1965@yahoo.com SUMMARY Results-driven professional with diverse experience in several industries. Background includes external and internal business communications, marketing, finance, recruiting, sales and administration. Recognized for ability to meet demanding deadlines and to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Self-motivated team builder with excellent interpersonal skills. Able to persevere through challenges and obstacles. Dedicated to producing high quality results.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Recruiter

Warren Averett
Birmingham, AL
01.2019 - Current
  • Warren Averett, I leverage my CSP credential knowledge and 20 years of experience to match great people with great jobs
  • Warren Averett is a regional CPA firm that offers executive recruiting services in various areas, including Accounting, Engineering, Technology, Executive Administration, Senior Management and HR
  • Specialize in recruiting professionals for direct hire positions in accounting, human resources, IT, telecommunications, engineering, office administration and executive management
  • Use multiple tools and techniques to source, screen, and place candidates, such as candidate and applicant tracking systems, internet posting and searching, phone, text and email communication
  • Collaborate with account managers and clients to understand their hiring needs and provide them with the best talent in the market
  • A track record of exceeding placement goals and delivering high-quality service
  • My mission is to build great relationships and make great friends along the way
  • Systems: Bullhorn ATS; SharePoint and UltiPro.

Corporate Recruiter/HR Specialist

Education Corporation of America
Birmingham, AL
02.2013 - 12.2018
  • Working with senior management to recruit and retain qualified candidates as well as drafting position announcements, screening resumes, phone, video conference and face to face interviews, conducting reference checks and negotiating position offers for 80+ campuses across the US
  • Handles all staffing needs for senior leadership roles for campuses and corporate
  • Provide specialized support in various areas such as employment processing, benefits information, background checks and offer presentation, and new hire orientation
  • Develop pipelines for future openings; maintain recruiting reports; post and monitor all open jobs
  • Establish strong relationships with all upper management and hiring managers to ensure the best hires possible
  • Lead special projects
  • Systems: SharePoint, Concur, UltiPro and Workday

Technical Recruiter II

Synergis
Birmingham, AL
02.2011 - 02.2013
  • Recruit candidates to support the staffing needs of clients by researching and developing a detailed understanding of job requirements; advertising open position requests on online job boards, social networking sites, and other media; screening and submitting candidates based upon the requirements and behavioral fit for each position; and conducting reference checks on selected candidates
  • Ensure successful placements by advising candidates on the keys to a successful interview, debriefing candidates and clients following client interviews to gather feedback; negotiating pay and position expectations with the candidate; and communicating regularly with hiring managers and account personnel to monitor and maintain customer satisfaction
  • Develop a pipeline of available talent for open and expected position requests by researching available candidate databases of IT professionals, soliciting referrals, networking at events, and developing as well as maintaining relationships with information technology professionals
  • Monitor and maintain accurate records of recruiting, and account activities by regularly updating business systems and databases
  • Systems/ATS – Sendouts Surge
  • Sales
  • Support business development for Synergis by proactively marketing candidates and generating sales leads and visiting current and potential clients.

Recruiter, Consultant

Telforce Group
, TN
10.2010 - 02.2011
  • Recruiting for all aspects of the Telecom industry.

Sr. Technical Recruiter/Corporate Recruiter

Dynis LLC
Columbia, MD
11.2009 - 09.2010
  • Responsible for all recruiting needs for our corporate and off-site locations
  • Responsible for sourcing, selection, screening and interview set-up of support staff, C level executives, and various other positions with concentration in the Telecommunications industry
  • Also recruit candidates by cold-calling and referrals
  • Update and monitored company job board, external job boards and social networking sites to recruit candidates and increase traffic flow to the company website
  • Work side by side with VP’s, Directors and Hiring Managers to established hiring priorities and recruiting strategies
  • Implemented the companies first ATS - Hirebridge
  • Worked remote effectively, autonomously and consistently in a professional home office environment.

Senior Technical Recruiter/Search Consultant

Allstates Technical Services, a BE&K Company
Birmingham, AL
02.2005 - 10.2009
  • Staffing: Telecom; Engineering; Administrative, Responsible for recruiting contract personnel as well as direct hire personnel
  • Experience with recruiting professionals
  • Extensive phone work, pre-screening and interviewing candidates for job openings
  • Proficient with MS Office applications
  • Self-motivated and resourceful
  • Initial resume reviewing, sourcing/screening of candidates
  • Internet posting and searching, placing candidates on assignment
  • Recruited, sourced, screened, interviewed and reference checked applicants in positions matching skills and availability
  • Worked closely with Account Managers for the purpose of defining company hiring needs and filling openings as quickly and proficiently as possible
  • Handled employee issues and assisted employees in an on-going capacity
  • Explained company policies, health, vacation and retirement benefits to new and existing company employees
  • Introduced employees to paperwork relating to timesheets, expense reimbursement forms and assisted employees with short-term financial needs in order to retain them on company payroll
  • Systems/ATS – EZ Access and WebPAS

Marketing Coordinator

NorthStar Communications Group, Inc, BE&K Company
Birmingham, AL
03.2003 - 02.2005
  • Support the development and distribution of marketing and sales materials
  • Market and coordinate all minor and major company and client events as well as trade show planning and execution
  • Develop and write all press releases internal and external
  • Maintain company store and promotional inventory
  • Monthly budget preparations and control
  • Along with the marketing duties I also supported the president/CEO and Sr VP of Marketing and Business Development to include all the same duties listed below.

Executive Administrative Specialist

NorthStar Communications Group A BE&K Company
02.2001 - 02.2005
  • Provide clerical and administrative support services to CEO and other Senior Executive Management, as well as, correspondence, travel arrangements and meeting preparations
  • Used independent judgment in completing activities and operate with little supervision
  • Oversee administrative procedures and processes for assigned area
  • Audit monthly budget reports, as well as monitor accounting and time records.

Office Manager/Project Coordinator

NorthStar Communications Group a BE&K Company
08.2000 - 03.2001
  • Perform a crucial role in the process of establishing and maintaining efficient administrative services
  • Implement policies and procedures for production of documents, workflow, filing, ordering of supplies, records maintenance, and other clerical services
  • Organize office operations such as workspace assignment and layout
  • Assist in decision process for hiring, terminating, promoting, or evaluating office personnel
  • Monitor budget, accounting, and time records
  • Provides administrative support to project team including preparation of presentations and training materials maintenance of calendars, meeting set-up and logistics, invoicing and travel
  • Initiate project team activities and monitor performance; ensure that project team members receive and provide timely communication and documentation.

Dealer Monitoring Clerk / Recordation Clerk

Norwest Financial
02.1994 - 08.2000
  • Of Consumer Complaints
  • Determine the validity of consumer complaints as it relates to home Improvement loans
  • Coordinate the resolution of these complaints with our network of contractors
  • Authorize expenditures of up to 5K to mitigate losses for unresolved complaints.
  • Record all necessary documents with courthouses all over the US.

Education

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Central Alabama Community College

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Alexander City Junior College

Accomplishments

  • Extensive Recruiting/Sales/HR/Employment Law Classes/Seminars/Training (CSP)Certified Staffing Professional 2005 – 2011

Skills

Recruiter training and mentoring

Boolean search techniques

Social media recruiting

Recruitment process improvement

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

Remote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k match

Timeline

Senior Recruiter

Warren Averett
01.2019 - Current

Corporate Recruiter/HR Specialist

Education Corporation of America
02.2013 - 12.2018

Technical Recruiter II

Synergis
02.2011 - 02.2013

Recruiter, Consultant

Telforce Group
10.2010 - 02.2011

Sr. Technical Recruiter/Corporate Recruiter

Dynis LLC
11.2009 - 09.2010

Senior Technical Recruiter/Search Consultant

Allstates Technical Services, a BE&K Company
02.2005 - 10.2009

Marketing Coordinator

NorthStar Communications Group, Inc, BE&K Company
03.2003 - 02.2005

Executive Administrative Specialist

NorthStar Communications Group A BE&K Company
02.2001 - 02.2005

Office Manager/Project Coordinator

NorthStar Communications Group a BE&K Company
08.2000 - 03.2001

Dealer Monitoring Clerk / Recordation Clerk

Norwest Financial
02.1994 - 08.2000

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Central Alabama Community College

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Alexander City Junior College

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