Laura Niles
Houston,TX
Summary
Motivated and compassionate professional with seven years of progressive experience in Recruitment Consulting, seeking to transition into the healthcare field as a Physical Therapy Assistant. Currently pursuing an education in physical therapy, with a strong commitment to patient care, rehabilitation, and wellness. Seeking a full-time position as a server and/or bartender.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Consultant
Progressive Recruitment
Houston, Texas
02.2021 - Current
- Provide white-glove recruitment consulting services to Packaging Equipment, Food Processing, and Industrial customers throughout the US
- Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to understand their needs and preferences.
- Sourced candidates through various platforms, including internal CRMs, LinkedIn Recruitment, Indeed CV Database, and ZoomInfo.
- Built relationships with candidates to enhance engagement throughout the recruitment process.
- Conducted initial phone interviews with potential candidates to assess their skills and qualifications.
- Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
- Generated over $1.1M in new deal GP
- Promoted from Recruitment Consultant to Senior Consultant in 2022, Principal Consultant in 2023, and Executive Consultant in 2024.
- 2022 Houston Perm Rookie of the Year, 2022 Global Rookie of the Year Nominee, 2023 Permanent Sales MVP, 2024 H2 Incentive Trip Qualifier, and 8x Lunch Club Qualifier.
Recruitment Consultant
Fircroft (now NES Fircroft)
Houston, Texas
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Delivered recruitment consulting services to Construction, General Manufacturing, Energy, and Transmission & Distribution sectors across US and Canada.
- Sourced candidates using internal CRMs, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed CV database, and Monster.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define recruitment needs and job specifications.
- Conducted interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications and cultural alignment.
Designated Trainer, Bartender, Server
The Cheesecake Factory
Arlington, Texas
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Follow health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food and beverage products.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar and service areas throughout shifts.
- Prepared and served a variety of cocktails and beverages for customers.
- Trained new servers on menu details and customer service protocols.
- Attended "new menu roll outs" every six months.
Sr. Performance Intern
Athlete Training + Health
Arlington, Texas
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Conducted research on best practices in sports performance and training methodologies.
- Assisted in developing training programs for athletes of varying skill levels.
- Lead and assist with group training sessions for both children and adults.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology & Exercise Science
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2018
Associate of Applied Science -
Lone Star College
Houston, TX05-2012
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Customer Service
- Process Management
- Resilience
- Self-Motivated
- Highly Organized
- Detail-Oriented
- Time Management
- Training and Mentorship
- Excellent Communication
Additional Experience:
Front Desk Lead, Gold's Gym, January 2013 - August 2014
Server/Trainer, Hofbrau Steakhouse, April 2012 - August 2014
Certification
TABC Seller Training Certification
Texas Food Handler Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Consultant
Progressive Recruitment
02.2021 - Current
Recruitment Consultant
Fircroft (now NES Fircroft)
01.2019 - 11.2020
Sr. Performance Intern
Athlete Training + Health
01.2018 - 07.2018
Designated Trainer, Bartender, Server
The Cheesecake Factory
05.2015 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology & Exercise Science
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Applied Science -
Lone Star College
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