Melissa D Book
Hillsboro,OH
Summary
Resourceful Healthcare Recruiter with 9 years of experience and a distinguished ability to multi-task and find employees quickly. Adept at collaborating with hiring managers and clinics to find best-in-class candidates for various positions. Knowledgeable about medical terminology and cold calling. Adept at planning recruitment events and networking. Exceptional eye for detail. Fosters an environment of teamwork and continued growth and development across all functions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional Educator( Spanish Language)
Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro, OH
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted lessons utilizing online education services
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Established three new Honors level classes
- Delivered curriculum to over 200 students in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Reviewed college essays for senior students and assisted with college application process..
- Assessed student social, emotional and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
Healthcare Recruiter
U.S. Army
Deerfield, IL; Grand Prairie, TX; Miami, FL, IL, TX, FL
07.2010 - 04.2019
- Recruited all healthcare specialties ranging from licensed physicians, dentists and allied health professionals to residency programs and students applying to scholarships programs for medical, dental, veterinary schools, advanced nursing degrees and optometry students.
- Assigned to recruiting area of 12,000 miles that covered 138 hospitals, 10 major universities , 9 medical schools and 2 dental schools. This area includes Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands.
- Improved production by 325 % in one fiscal year when assigned area of Puerto Rico in FY 18-19.
- Communicated with potential hires to provide clarity on expected tasks, compensation and policies.
- Completed extensive background checks on healthcare employees for government clearance
- Trained new recruiters on most effective interview techniques
- Conducted regular presentations to hospital CEO's and Directors of Graduate Medical Education
- As Equal Opportunity Liaison, counseled leadership and offered actionable initiatives to reduce compliance-related issues addressing equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment.
- Applied comprehensive understanding of HR principles and employment laws and regulations to provide counseling to new recruiters and develop station policies.
- Helped management improve appraisal, counseling and performance optimization techniques to maximize workforce satisfaction and productivity.
- Eliminated process lags with quick processing of applicants and medical reviews..
- Utilized social media sites to recruit new employees.
- Reviewed job applications to identify, vet and recommend optimal candidates.
- Communicated with potential hires to provide clarity on expected tasks, compensation and policies.
- Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
Radiologic Technologist
Highland District Hospital
Hillsboro, OH
02.2003 - 07.2009
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients, establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images
- Prepared and administered contrast materials
- Operated x-ray and mobile imaging equipment in Emergency Room, In-patient and Operating Room settings
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA
Education
Healthcare Recruiting
Army Healthcare Recruiting School
Fort Jackson, SC07.2013
Army Recruiter
US Army Recruiting And Retention School
Fort Jackson, SC06.2010
Radiologic Technology
Bartone School of Radiography
Brooklyn, NY06.1993
Associate of Science - Natural Science
Puerto Rico Junior College
Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico12.1990
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Spanish fluency
- Personnel engagement
- Cost reductions
- Regulatory compliance
- New hire orientation
- Applicant Qualification
- Training and development
- Interviewing techniques
- Records maintenance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Candidate Searching
- Physician Recruiting
Certification
ACTFL Certification in Spanish proficiency 2021
Army DLPT certification 2018
Equal Opportunity Leader Certification Redstone Arsenal, AL 2011
Unit Prevention Leader Certification( Drug Testing and Compliance) Fort Knox, KY 2013
Accomplishments
- Human Resources
Trained team of six new recruiters, increasing department productivity and resulting office being ranked as number one in Army Medical Recruiting. - 2011 Charleston Recruiting Company Commander's Award for Top Recruiter
- 2012 3rd Medical Recruiting Brigade Soldier of the Quarter(2nd Quarter)
- 2013 Chicago Company Recruiter of the Year
- 2015 San Antonio Medical Recruiting Company Soldier of the Quarter (2nd Quarter)
Timeline
Paraprofessional Educator( Spanish Language)
Hillsboro High School
08.2021 - 01.2022
Healthcare Recruiter
U.S. Army
07.2010 - 04.2019
Radiologic Technologist
Highland District Hospital
02.2003 - 07.2009
Healthcare Recruiting
Army Healthcare Recruiting School
Army Recruiter
US Army Recruiting And Retention School
Radiologic Technology
Bartone School of Radiography
Associate of Science - Natural Science
Puerto Rico Junior College
ACTFL Certification in Spanish proficiency 2021
Army DLPT certification 2018
Equal Opportunity Leader Certification Redstone Arsenal, AL 2011
Unit Prevention Leader Certification( Drug Testing and Compliance) Fort Knox, KY 2013
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