Klondé Hunter-Lawson
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Task-driven professional with 30+ years of experience in management and team building across diverse industries. Innovative and collaborates well with others. Strong follow-up skills and the ability to multitask and perform under pressure in fast-paced, deadline-focused environments. Proven success in Talent Management, Organizational/ Leadership Principles, and quality assurance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Multi Area Recruiting Coordinator
Waffle House, Inc.
Norcross, GA
08.2018 - Current
- Support 15 field recruiters and almost 350+ restaurants in the southeast US
- Screen management applications to determine eligibility for employment
- Exceed hiring goals by 10% by collaborating with Recruiting Directors, senior-level restaurant managers
- Maintain applicant tracking system (ATS) to ensure accurate reporting of data and metrics for management candidates
- Partner with operations and recruiting teams to organize a balanced approach to building talent pipelines
- Compose written correspondences and communicate policies and procedures
- Audit new hire document for completion and accuracy.
- Aid in executing recruitment events to bring in area candidates and ensure quality candidate experience throughout the hiring and onboarding process
Operations Support Specialist
Waffle House, Inc.
Norcross, GA
10.2009 - 08.2018
- Served as Liaison between the operations team and the corporate office
- Responsible for restaurant associates’ payroll in the southeastern US and processed checks - voids and reissues
- Handled banking reconciliations, processed weekly journal entries to balance accounts
- Audited and processed alleged forgeries, maintained filing system of financial records and updated cash register shortages
- Maintained current payroll records, verified disbursement of weekly payroll, and responded to vacation inquiries
- Assisted Accounts Payable and restaurant operators with inquiries about P&L
- Compiled weekly and monthly unit reports for publication at headquarters.
Asst. Purchasing Agent & Office Admin.
Lavista Equipment Supply (LES)
Norcross, GA
03.2006 - 10.2009
- Negotiated prices on construction materials, equipment and parts to maintain profit margins by 5%
- Identified potential suppliers for goods and services based on cost, quality, reliability, and delivery requirements with national and foreign vendors
- Supported the Project Managers and Construction Department in maintaining documentation and records of all purchasing activities
- Computed and created purchase and sales orders in AS400 System to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders
- Formed & compiled training materials, created and processed invoices and reported weekly payroll for warehouse & customer service associates
Education
Certificate of Specialization; Complete -
Harvard Business School Online
06.2022
Certificate in Organizational Leadership; Complete -
Harvard Business School Online
06.2022
Certificate in Leadership Principles; Complete -
Harvard Business School Online
11.2020
Certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy; Complete -
Harvard Business School Online
11.2020
Certificate in Management Essentials; Complete -
Harvard Business School Online
10.2020
Skills
- Task-driven and self-motivated
- Customer service and problem-solving
- Organized and team-oriented
- Conflict resolution and coaching
- Leadership and adaptability
- Writing and oral speech
- MIcrosoft Office proficiency
- Documentation and compliance
Timeline
Multi Area Recruiting Coordinator
Waffle House, Inc.
08.2018 - Current
Operations Support Specialist
Waffle House, Inc.
10.2009 - 08.2018
Asst. Purchasing Agent & Office Admin.
Lavista Equipment Supply (LES)
03.2006 - 10.2009
Certificate of Specialization; Complete -
Harvard Business School Online
Certificate in Organizational Leadership; Complete -
Harvard Business School Online
Certificate in Leadership Principles; Complete -
Harvard Business School Online
Certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy; Complete -
Harvard Business School Online
Certificate in Management Essentials; Complete -
Harvard Business School Online
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