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Marquis Clemons

St Louis,MO

Summary

Dynamic talent acquisition expert with a proven track record at Akkodis in leveraging recruiting and hiring skills alongside exceptional relationship building to attract top-tier talent in aerospace, automotive, and IT sectors. Mastered applicant tracking systems and behavioral interviewing, ensuring a 25% increase in successful placements. Specializes in creating strategic partnerships and adapting recruitment strategies to meet evolving market demands.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineer Recruiter

Akkodis
Indianapolis, IN (Remote)
08.2022 - 01.2025
  • Executed the steps of the placement cycle for customers and orders with a focus in industries such as aerospace, automotive and IT
  • Leveraged resources to recruit the highest caliber candidates through online social networking, job boards and professional networking
  • Developed creative recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates to meet customer demands
  • Assessed candidate hard and soft skills through a combination of behavioral interviews and competency-based evaluations
  • Participated in daily meetings to prioritize open orders
  • Extended offer of assignments including compensation and bill rate negotiation
  • Developed long term relationships with associates and hiring managers while on assignment to ensure redeployment
  • Maintained awareness of market salaries and benefits of local competitors while identifying staffing trends

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Flexential
Charlotte, NC (Remote)
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to understand their talent needs.
  • Built and maintained a strong talent pipeline through proactive market research and ongoing relationship management.
  • Utilized creative sourcing strategies and recruitment branding to identify, engage and attract top talent.
  • Assisted in the development of recruiting strategies to attract qualified applicants.
  • Reviewed resumes, applications, and other documents submitted by applicants.
  • Utilized applicant tracking systems (ATS) to streamline recruitment processes and maintain candidate data.
  • Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.

Employment Specialist

America Works
Memphis, USA
05.2018 - 08.2021
  • Assisted clients with developing an appropriate career plan that incorporated their skills and interests.
  • Selected qualified job applicants or referred to managers to make hiring recommendations.
  • Monitored client participation in assigned employment programs, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.
  • Participated in outreach efforts within the community including presentations at schools, churches, civic organizations.
  • Developed individual employment plans tailored to clients' needs and career objectives.
  • Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.

Human Resource Assistant

Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center
Memphis, USA
12.2017 - 05.2018
  • Created and maintained internal job descriptions and postings to accurately reflect roles.
  • Prepared materials and reports for compliance audits.
  • Searched employee files to obtain information for authorized persons and organizations.
  • Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.
  • Organized and attended hiring events and participated in job fairs to network with potential candidates.
  • Reviewed resumes submitted by applicants for open positions.
  • Facilitated new hire orientations and employee training sessions.

Payroll Manager

Anointing Hands Homecare, LLC.
St. Louis, USA
06.2016 - 12.2017
  • Processed requests from employees related to direct deposit enrollment or address changes.
  • Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits, providing necessary payroll records and explanations.
  • Conducted regular audits of payroll records and processes to identify and correct discrepancies, enhancing data integrity.
  • Managed year-end processing tasks, including tax document preparation and distribution to employees.
  • Reviewed time sheets for accuracy before submitting them to the accounting department.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

University of Tennessee at Martin
Martin, TN

Skills

  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Negotiation
  • Talent Management
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Behavioral interviewing
  • Adaptability
  • Data analysis
  • Conflict resolution
  • Relationship building
  • Documentation and communication

Accomplishments

  • Akkodis Rookie Club member - Rewarded $10,000 bonus for having a weekly average gross profit of $10,000 for four consecutive weeks within first 12 months of start date.
  • Akkodis Rookie of the Year in 2023 - Rewarded all inclusive trip to Cabo.

Timeline

Engineer Recruiter

Akkodis
08.2022 - 01.2025

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Flexential
02.2022 - 05.2022

Employment Specialist

America Works
05.2018 - 08.2021

Human Resource Assistant

Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center
12.2017 - 05.2018

Payroll Manager

Anointing Hands Homecare, LLC.
06.2016 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

University of Tennessee at Martin
Marquis Clemons