Kimberly Vivar
Whittier,CA
Summary
Dynamic Lead Recruiter with a proven track record at Elected Personnel, enhancing recruitment processes and candidate quality through data-driven strategies and affirmative action integration. Excelled in team motivation and full-cycle recruiting, boasting bilingual proficiency. Achieved significant improvements in hiring efficiency and diversity, embodying a blend of strategic vision and interpersonal skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Recruiter
Elected Personnel
04.2022 - Current
- Implemented data-driven strategies to optimize recruitment efforts and improve candidate quality.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for more efficient candidate selection and onboarding.
- Ran leadership training sessions on incorporating Affirmative Action laws into recruitment efforts.
- Scheduled interviews and communicated important information to candidates on selection, hiring process and qualification questions.
- Facilitated manual and digital applicant tracking techniques, collaborating with hiring personnel on fair and effective hiring practices.
- Trained junior recruiters in interviewing, recruiting and onboarding strategies.
- Established employer branding initiatives that attracted top-tier candidates through targeted messaging and outreach campaigns.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their needs to fill positions effectively.
- Verified candidates fit hiring manager's desired employee characteristics and qualifications through comprehensive screening process.
- Managed high-volume requisition loads, ensuring timely placement of qualified candidates in open positions.
- Worked closely with managers to communicate job descriptions accurately.
- Trained and mentored junior recruiters, enhancing team performance and success rates.
- Continuously updated knowledge of labor market trends, adjusting recruitment strategies accordingly.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
Hairstylist
JCPenney
05.2017 - 08.2022
- Consistently maintained cleanliness of the workspace, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for clients.
- Built a loyal clientele through exceptional customer service and attention to detail in styling techniques.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized haircuts, styling, and color services.
- Collaborated with fellow stylists to create a positive work environment and share best practices.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
- Stayed updated on current hair trends and techniques to make customers look fashionable and increase satisfaction.
- Trimmed, cut, and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
- Completed safety training and certifications to minimize risk of infection or injury to customers.
- Mixed pigments and used proper techniques to achieve desired color.
Education
Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA07.2016
Skills
- Full cycle recruiting
- Job posting optimization
- Data-driven recruitment
- Diversity and inclusion
- Behavioral interviewing
- Recruitment marketing
- Candidate sourcing
- Onboarding management
- Time management
- Team motivation
- Self-motivated work ethic
- Verbal and written communication
- Administrative skills
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Excel spreadsheets
- Job applicant interviews
- Recruiting software experience
- Employment verification
- Typing speed
- Customer service
- File organization
- Office administration
- Data entry
- English and Spanish fluency
- Office equipment maintenance
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Recruiter
Elected Personnel
04.2022 - Current
Hairstylist
JCPenney
05.2017 - 08.2022
Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Fullerton College
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