Lori "LC" Clarke

• Conducted safety audits to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Analyzed incident reports to identify root causes and recommend preventive measures.
• Streamlined reporting processes for safety incidents, improving response time and accountability.
• Reduced accident rates by implementing safety protocols and providing training to employees.
• Continuously monitored and updated safety policies and procedures to ensure alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Conducted risk assessments for various projects, ensuring all safety measures were in place before commencement.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and candidate profiles.
• Streamlined interview processes, enhancing candidate experience and engagement.
• Analyzed recruitment metrics to identify trends and improve hiring practices.
• Established strong relationships with external partners to expand talent networks.
• Provided exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, maintaining consistent communication and transparency.
• Managed multiple requisitions simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with other departments to understand their unique staffing needs and priorities.
• Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, ensuring clear communication and understanding of position requirements and expectations.
• Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to recruitment practices.

Reason for Leaving: Budgetary and Administrative changes

Duties included:

• Advised students and helped them prepare for career positions
• Conducted resume workshops
• Established relationships with local employers such as Tesla, Lamborghini, Lexus, Caterpillar, Hendrick Automotive, and other top companies
• Conducted Career Fairs
• Drafted key reports
• Negotiate salary, tuition and relocation on the students' behalf
• Met placement goals on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis
• Surpassed company wide metrics as expected
• Directed students, various staff and student workers on daily goals
• Hosted major companies visiting campus for recruitment efforts
• Academic and attendance counseling as needed

Reason for Leaving: Lay-Off due to Reduction in Force

Duties included:

• Responsible for staffing and recruiting for various Area Manager positions, Automotive Technicians, Paintless Dent Repair Technicians, Driver/Porter, Automotive Painter and Painter's Helper, Account Managers, Area HR Assistant, Automotive Body Repair, Interior and Wheel Repair and other positions specializing within the automotive reconditioning realm
• Sourced, interviewed, and hired for the Mid-Atlantic and Chesapeake Regions
• Assisted with social media and various forms of networking in the full desk cycle of recruitment
• Conducted upper management calls with region
• Established successful relationships with local schools for sourcing graduates
• Conducted new hire calls and assisted with finalizing the onboarding process

Reason for Leaving: Lay-Off due to COVID cut back's

Duties Included:

• Counseled students on career opportunities, field of study, resumes, and job searches
• Conducted orientations, presentations, and tours
• Worked with students with disabilities to meet career objectives Assessed what tools the student needs to be successful with close community partnerships such as Vocational Rehabilitation
• Admissions, field recruiting, and overall front office administrative duties
• Counseled students on attendance and academics
• Posted job openings throughout campus and with instructors.
• Conducted one-on-one career counseling, mock interviews, and resume proof reading
• Proctored nursing entrance exam and prepares several reports including IPEDS, Haven Sexual Assault prevention training, Alcohol Edu., and WIOA
• Assisted with preparation for Banner training
• Acted as Student Services Coordinator in absence of regular Student Services Coordinator
• Engaged in off-campus speaking engagements
• Advertised on social media and assist with news releases
• Planned TN Promise and TN Reconnect events and mentoring
• Determined and assisted with decision making during investigations and disciplinary actions
• Assisted in supervising of front office procedures and receptionist
• Worked with financial aid to communicate with students in the whole process of admissions
• Assisted with curriculum design of Phlebotomy and attends advisory board meetings as needed
• Designed new student orientation to ensure compliance with FERPA, Jean Cleary Act, Alcohol and Drug abuse prevention, and sexual assault prevention in accordance with federal guidelines and TBR policy
• Administered faculty and staff training on sexual harassment and assault prevention and reporting procedures as well as by-standard intervention

• Led recruitment strategies to attract beginning sales talent for the 500 seat call center.
• Mentored junior recruiters, enhancing their skills in candidate evaluation and selection.
• Facilitated training sessions on best practices for interviewing and candidate engagement.
• Cultivated strong relationships with external agencies to expand talent pool options.
• Coached hiring managers on best practices for following Affirmative Action and responded to questions with comprehensive knowledge.
• Spearheaded diversity initiatives, resulting in a more inclusive workplace culture and talent pool expansion.
• Expanded company presence at job fairs, maximizing exposure to potential candidates and increasing applicant volume.
• Visited numerous locations and organized events according to strict schedules.
• Coordinated successful internal referral programs that resulted in the acquisition of valuable new hires.
• Improved employee retention rates by identifying trends in turnover data and developing targeted action plans.
• Established employer branding initiatives that attracted top-tier candidates through targeted messaging and outreach campaigns.
• Oversaw full cycle recruiting for 120+ vacancies each quarter during expansion and peak times.
• Streamlined interview processes, improving efficiency and candidate experience.
• Analyzed recruitment metrics to identify trends and optimize talent acquisition efforts.