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Work History
Education
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Lisa A. Strong

Huntsville,AL

Summary

Versatile Talent Acquisition and Human Resources professional with 25+ years of experience working with company contacts to secure qualified staff. Well-versed in business operations, administrative management requirements and relationship-building strategies. Motivated team player possessing outstanding multitasking and communication abilities.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Mesa Associates, Inc.
Madison, Alabama
04.2024 - 08.2024
  • Collaborated with recruitment and HR professional to achieve hiring goals.
  • Conducted interviews to assist management in selecting most qualified candidates.
  • Planned and executed recruitment events to bring in area candidates.
  • Managed recruiting budget through cost-effective advertisement and third-party recruiters.
  • Posted positions on job boards, media and alternate sourcing channels to attract diverse talent pool.
  • Used social media as recruitment tool by posting content and responding to inquiries or comments.
  • Promoted company culture to establish company as employer of choice in local market.
  • Analyzed employment-related data and prepared reports.
  • Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
  • Developed or implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
  • Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
  • Tracked personal and financial information of employees.

Corporate Recruiter / Corporate HR Generalist

Mesa Associates, Inc.
Madison, Alabama
04/01/13 - 04.2024
  • Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
  • Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
  • Facilitated job application processes for qualified candidates.
  • Monitored applicant tracking system actions to support hiring deadlines and streamline candidate experiences.
  • Ensured adherence and compliance to U.S. EEO regulations and all employment legislation.
  • Collaborated with human resources teams to mitigate risks and verify regulatory compliance.
  • Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
  • Prepared or maintained employment records using human resources management system software.
  • Conducted exit interviews and completed employment termination paperwork.
  • Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures or regulations.
  • Addressed harassment allegations, work complaints or other employee concerns.
  • Informed or trained management on interviewing, performance appraisals or documentation of performance issues.

Training Department & H.O.P.E Career Service

Continental Corporation - Automotive
Huntsville, AL
10.2009 - 10.2009
  • Collaborated with stakeholders in creating marketing and branding materials.
  • Worked with team members to promote great customer service and pleasant work environment.
  • Attended and participated in meetings and brainstorming sessions with team members.
  • Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management.
  • Managed training calendars to inform participants of upcoming training session topics and dates.
  • Identified and addressed training needs by collaborating with management and requesting more resources if necessary.
  • Developed targeted courses to achieve company training objectives and enhance skills of new employees in leadership roles.

On-Site Contract Services Mgr. (Continental Corp)

Yoh Managed Staffing
Huntsville, AL
02.2007 - 09.2009
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
  • Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation and training.
  • Leveraged leadership skills to identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures and controls.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Established and managed yearly budgets of up to $2M+
  • Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.

Marketing Consultant

Rocket City Broadcasting
Huntsville, AL
12.2005 - 02.2007
  • Supported clients in raising brand recognition through strategic marketing.
  • Developed and implemented promotional plans targeting key audiences.
  • Researched clients and competitors to ascertain information useful for developing focused marketing solutions.
  • Addressed marketing needs of customers by creating and designing ads that promoted goods and services of advertisers.
  • Crafted effective copy for marketing campaigns resulting in high ROI and exceptional SEO results.

Director of Education

E. S. Brooks and Associates, Inc.
Huntsville, AL
06.2002 - 11.2005
  • Strengthened technical and operational expertise of staff through lesson planning and training seminars.
  • Facilitated both in-person and virtual training courses to provide valuable training for new and current staff.
  • Sought and managed budgeting for learning and knowledge transference activities.
  • Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
  • Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
  • Prepared and maintained personnel reports and records for officials and agencies.

Business Development Manager

Randstad Staffing Services
Huntsville, AL
04.1996 - 11.2001
  • Generated leads and capitalized on valuable business opportunities to bring in new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
  • Leveraged cold calling, in-person visits and referrals to build leads.
  • Maintained open and ongoing communication with clients to meet needs and expectations.
  • Prospected, identified and cultivated relationships with contacts to promote product lines and solutions.
  • Determined business development opportunities and implemented effective strategy for client acquisition.
  • Established new customer accounts using negotiation and sales closing abilities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management

Athens State University
Athens, AL
12-2012

Skills

  • Recruitment planning
  • Managed client contracts
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Talent management
  • Pipeline Maintenance
  • Student retention
  • Fundraising
  • Student Counseling
  • Program Analysis
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Recruitment
  • Staffing Agency Coordination
  • Personnel Management
  • College recruiting
  • Pre-Employment Screening
  • Report Preparation
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Work Complaint Handling
  • Relationship Building
  • Employment law knowledge

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Mesa Associates, Inc.
04.2024 - 08.2024

Training Department & H.O.P.E Career Service

Continental Corporation - Automotive
10.2009 - 10.2009

On-Site Contract Services Mgr. (Continental Corp)

Yoh Managed Staffing
02.2007 - 09.2009

Marketing Consultant

Rocket City Broadcasting
12.2005 - 02.2007

Director of Education

E. S. Brooks and Associates, Inc.
06.2002 - 11.2005

Business Development Manager

Randstad Staffing Services
04.1996 - 11.2001

Corporate Recruiter / Corporate HR Generalist

Mesa Associates, Inc.
04/01/13 - 04.2024

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management

Athens State University
Lisa A. Strong