Melody Chapman
North Richland Hills,USA
Summary
Dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist with a proven track record at CHRISTUS Health, adept in data-driven decision-making and networking. Excelled in sourcing and recruiting top talent, achieving a 60% external hire rate. Skilled in full-cycle recruitment and applicant assessment, I bring enthusiasm and strategic insight to talent management.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Recruiter II
CHRISTUS Health
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
01.2014 - Current
- Company Overview: https://www.linkedin.com/company/10769/
- Responsible for sourcing, recruiting, selecting, interviewing, and evaluating a variety of candidates
- Responsible for coordinating screens and interviews with all internal management, as well as hiring managers
- Work with Management leadership to determine hiring needs and ensure that cost-effective recruitment strategies are implemented to meet hiring requirements
- Work with hiring managers to develop and maintain job descriptions, requirements, and other related documentation
- Develop sourcing strategies and networks using various methods such as Associate referral programs, mentoring programs, Internet resources, advertising resources, professional associations, schools, alumni programs, networking, external referrals, diversity resources, etc
- Facilitate team interviewing
- Actively manage the recruitment program and provide subject matter expertise on recruiting issues
- Consult with management staff on salary expectations, availability issues, and expediting the hiring process
- Utilize a variety of sources to identify and recruit candidates, including referrals, online database services, newsgroups, college recruiting opportunities, and advertisements
- Responsible for negotiating salary, relocation expenses, travel, and various other issues
- Highly involved in the design, creation, and implementation of quarterly reports, including graphs, computations, and the selection of metrics to be measured such as vacancy and retention rates
- Evaluate recruiting efforts to continually improve recruiting processes and the quality of talent brought into the organization
- Ensure that appropriate records and statistical reports covering recruitment and hiring activity are maintained
- Ensure data integrity and entry into the applicant tracking system
- Develop recruiting plans and tactics to hire new Associates and develop an effective pipeline of key talent potentially available for immediate hire
- Stays informed of recruiting trends
- Https://www.linkedin.com/company/10769/
System Recruiter - Nursing
Christus Spohn Health System
Corpus Christi, Texas
01.2005 - 06.2014
- Company Overview: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2525580/
- Reports to the Regional Talent Acquisition Manager, responsible for staffing systems, processes, and technology across the organization
- Coordinate and implement highly effective recruitment processes; working with six (6) acute care facilities in the healthcare system
- Coordinate the relocation and immigration process
- Represent CHRISTUS Spohn Health System in professional appearance and manner and participate in recruitment events on a local, regional, national, and international basis
- Make travel arrangements for interviewing candidates from out of the area
- Make offers of employment to candidates in accordance with compensation practices
- Schedule hired candidates for onboarding
- Build relationships with and provide status updates to hiring managers throughout the talent acquisition process
- Identify trends in healthcare talent acquisition and discuss changes in these trends with management
- Recommend advertising sources in print, online or trade publications to attract new candidates
- Participate in projects and provide professional support to the overall operation of the Human Resources Department
- Metrics for FY 2014: Filled 420 requisitions, 60% external hires and 40% internal promotions, Maintained average time to fill of 6.75 weeks
- Https://www.linkedin.com/company/2525580/
Healthcare Professional Recruiter / Public Relations / Marketing
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
McAllen, Texas
05.1998 - 01.2005
- Company Overview: https://www.linkedin.com/company/4027213/
- 2003-2005 – Healthcare Professional Recruiter: Reported to Human Resources Manager, Perform a variety of recruitment, benefits, and compensation functions, Provide sufficient quantity of medical professional personnel through the screening and recruitment of candidates, Acquire qualified medical professionals from a variety of sources, Represent the organization at career days, job fairs, and conventions, Review recruitment literature regularly to ensure sufficient supply is maintained and all information is current, Prepare and plan for recruitment activities from initiation to completion, Conduct pre-screening interviews and check references on qualified applicants, Verify licensure, make job offer, and arrange employment process with the HR Department, Work closely with Clinical Directors to maintain position control
- 2000-2002 - Director of Media/Community Relations & Senior Friends Advisor: Reported to COO, Develop and execute marketing, advertising, public relations, and special event campaigns and evaluate the success of these initiatives, Plan and conduct community relations programs designed to create and maintain favorable public image for Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Enhance the organization among all of its publics (existing and potential) through all available communications media, Coordinate television, radio and print communications activities for various campaigns, Develop, coordinate, and manage all chapter activities, operations and promotion of Senior Friends Chapter internally and externally, Manage operating budget
- 1998-2000 - Senior Friends Advisor: Reported to Marketing and Managed Care Manager, Responsible for promoting and managing activities and growth of Senior Friends Chapter, Appoint and oversee Senior Friends Advisory Board, Train and supervise all Chapter Staff and Volunteers as required to service membership, Serve as a community liaison, Conduct additional marketing projects as assigned
- Https://www.linkedin.com/company/4027213/
Marketing Assistant
Lea Regional Medical Center
Hobbs, NM
02.1993 - 04.1995
- Reported to CEO
- Responsible for the planning, coordinating, and implementation of all marketing activities and programs
- Employs strategies that are designed to increase the awareness through multiple marketing, advertising, and promotional initiatives of HCA Lea Regional Hospital as a leader in health care services
- Interprets service and communication needs for all audiences developing comprehensive market strategies that encourage understanding, acceptance, and goodwill in support of the strategic plan
- Monitor and review the effectiveness and appropriateness of market strategies with respect to their audience
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Louisiana State University
Skills
- Data-driven decision-making
- Interviewing techniques
- Applicant sourcing
- Talent management
- Recruitment
- Applicant assessment
- Candidate interviews
- Networking
- Full-cycle recruitment
- Candidate pre-screening
- Job fairs planning
- International recruiting
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Recruiter II
CHRISTUS Health
01.2014 - Current
System Recruiter - Nursing
Christus Spohn Health System
01.2005 - 06.2014
Healthcare Professional Recruiter / Public Relations / Marketing
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
05.1998 - 01.2005
Marketing Assistant
Lea Regional Medical Center
02.1993 - 04.1995
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Louisiana State University
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