Kirsten Jensen
Chicago,IL
Summary
Multi-faceted Professional with 15+ years of experience in recruiting, training, and teaching in a variety of educational, corporate, and government settings. Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sourcing Specialist
Rewards Network
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed and executed recruitment strategies for hard to fill position's, resulting in 45% increase in applicant flow
- Managed full cycle recruitment process for variety of position's, from entry - level to executive
- Created and maintained recruitment database, tracking key recruitment metrics
- Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to ensure alignment with company's recruitment strategy
- Identified and pursued new methods of sourcing and recruiting, utilizing social media and other online resources
- Provided coaching and support to hiring managers on recruitment processes and best practices
- Executed effective sourcing strategies that successfully sourced qualified candidates
- Efficiently managed and updated candidate records in Applicant Tracking System
- Delivered high-level candidate care and achieved recruitment goals through successful implementation of sourcing plans.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
Sourcing Specialist
LevelUP
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Reviewed online portfolios and resumes to pre-screen candidates and collaborated with hiring managers to identify each position's requirements
- Sent recruiting emails and followed up with candidates, asked for referrals from internal and external networks for hard-to-fill roles, and contacted past applicants for new job opportunities
- Developed network of potential candidates and industry professionals, and logged candidate information in
- Increased outreach by 25% weekly
- Applicant Tracking System and other internal databases
- Identified future hiring needs and proactively sourced potential hires and measured and reported on recruiting metrics, like source of hire and time-to-fill
- Participated in cross-functional activities to spark innovation, break bureaucratic boundaries and reduce production cycle times
Recruiter
Coding Dojo
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Managed all job requisitions with high level of candidate care
- Recruited for technical education positions to fill non-standard hours shifts
- Screened applicants and applied appropriate screening tests
- Guided qualified applicants through application and hiring process
- Organized candidate data and all communication in one platform
- Reviewed HR practices and ensure are applied through entire recruiting process
Transition Specialist and Teaching/Learning Coach
Valley View School District
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Developed training programs specific to job sites that are offered
- Managed multiple job site projects at same time with successful completion on or before due dates
- Supervised DRS caseload and case notes for 75 students which resulted in successfully obtaining funding for program
- Established and maintained transition assessment and services resource file used by special education for progress monitoring on goals
- Created and designed coursework for bi-weekly vocational lessons and designed quality professional development for teachers
- Created and implemented training program
- Managed job coaches
Special Education Teacher
West Liberty School District
11.2008 - 06.2019
- Assisted in recruiting process for potential teachers, administrators and para educators
- Managed teachers and paraprofessionals in Special Education Department
- Head of Special Education Department
- Committee member for Equity team, Building Leadership team, District Leadership team
- Created hundreds of lessons and designed coursework for several areas including World History, US History and Government, English 9-12, as well as Work Study and Study Skills classes
Education
Master of Arts -
Morningside University
Sioux City, IA08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA05.2007
Skills
- Interviewing
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Interpersonal Skills
- Team Leadership
- Organizational Development
- Relationship Building
- Analytical Skills
- Talent Management
- Creative Problem Solving
- Highly Organized
- Communication
- Social Media
- Project Management
- Documentation skills
- Proficiency in Google Suites and Microsoft Office
- Excellent Communication
Certification
- Talent Sourcing
- Illinois Professional Educator License
- Google Project Management Certificate
Timeline
Sourcing Specialist
Rewards Network
04.2022 - 02.2023
Sourcing Specialist
LevelUP
12.2021 - 04.2022
Recruiter
Coding Dojo
07.2021 - 09.2021
Transition Specialist and Teaching/Learning Coach
Valley View School District
08.2019 - 04.2021
Special Education Teacher
West Liberty School District
11.2008 - 06.2019
Master of Arts -
Morningside University
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
University of Northern Iowa
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