MERCEDES WELLS
New York,NY
Summary
Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level compliance position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Douglas Elliman
New York, NY
05.2023 - Current
- Post positions on job boards, media and alternate sourcing channels to attract diverse talent pool.
- Conduct interviews to assist management in selecting the most qualified candidates.
- Utilize creative sourcing strategies and recruitment branding to identify, engage and attract top talent.
- Build talent pipeline according to core company values and role requirements.
- Review referral candidates and contacted qualified individuals to request applications.
- Built and maintained a network of potential candidates through market research and relationship management.
- Apply market knowledge and sourcing skills to engage with active and non-active applicants.
- Select qualified job applicants or referred to managers to make hiring recommendations.
- Search for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements, or employee referrals.
- Maintain applicant profiles and information in the applicant tracking system.
Senior Recruiter (Contract)
PeopleScout
Remote
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed and ensured the implementation of high-quality recruitment, interviewing selection, and strategic onboarding processes.
- Built the skills and commitment of hiring managers to follow best practices in all stages of the talent acquisition life cycle.
- Conducted thorough candidate prescreening interviews and recommend highly qualified and diverse candidates who meet the requirements for the role.
- Provided daily/weekly reports to hiring managers on a timely basis regarding status relating to all positions; including outreach and response for each position as needed.
- Analyzed data from multiple sources to systematically document work and results.
- Advertised and promoted open positions using social media and digital marketing procedures.
- Developed creative ideas and innovative recruiting techniques to source qualified professionals and a diverse talent pool. (i.e., social media, employee referrals, direct contact recruiting, internet data mining, job boards, and internal/external networks).
- Explained job duties, compensation, and benefits to potential candidates.
- Monitored applicant tracking system actions to support hiring deadlines and streamline candidate experiences.
- Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs, and other qualifications.
Career Services Coordinator
Grant Associates Inc
New York, NY
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.
- Referred applicants to vocational rehabilitation, training or to Account Managers and Business Relationship Manager for recruiting events
- Worked closely with Account Managers and Business Relationship Manager to match employer needs/job orders with the skills and qualifications of jobseekers.
- Assessed applicants’ knowledge, skills, and experience to best suit open positions.
- Managed a schedule for training, client assessment and individual career advisement with placement targets results.
- Maintained a case load and managed case notes for each client.
- Reviewed resumes and assess candidates’ eligibility for specific job openings.
- Assisted candidates in preparing or revising resumes.
- Referred candidates to workshops to help build skills and improve their chances of employment.
Sourcing Manager
Grant Associates Inc
New York, NY
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Sourced and attracted candidates by reviewing resumes, job applications, and performing phone screenings.
- Built a pipeline of qualified candidates to fill open positions, screened them according to the job requirements, referred them to interviews, and followed up with the employer.
- Acted as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process.
- Provided analytical and well-documented recruiting reports to the Business Services Team.
- Scheduled interviews and oversaw the preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.
- Conducted candidate re-engagement through email blasts and database pipelines.
- Prepared recruitment materials and posted jobs on appropriate job boards and social media.
- Created flyers and advertisements for recruitment events.
- Ensured all screening, hiring, and selection were done in accordance with employment laws and regulations.
- Provided daily updates to Business Service Manager and Business Relationship Manager.
Human Resources Assistant
Bowery Residents Committee
New York, NY
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about the application, performing background checks, and providing I-9 forms.
- Handled sensitive and confidential employee information with complete discretion.
- Guided new hires through orientation and onboarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process.
- Processed employee status changes, keeping human resources systems and employee records up to date.
- Posted job announcements and pre-screened applicants to candidates for available positions.
- Processed onboarding paperwork for new hires and rehires.
- Conducted job applicant background checks in accordance with policy and procedures.
- Performed periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
- Prepared and issued ID badges for new hires and replace missing badges; troubleshoot ID badge system.
Office Assistant (Contract)
Gouverneur Hospital
New York, NY
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Greeted visitors or callers to handle questions or direct them to appropriate staff.
- Checked records for required signatures by closely reviewing documents.
- Maintained compliance frameworks, policies and documentation to support audits.
- Adhered to deadlines in optimizing regulatory and operational performance.
- Tracked assignment completion to provide weekly metrics to compliance manager.
- Advised staff and customers through audits and remedy compliance issues.
- Offered diverse clerical support to office team members, managed correspondence, answered telephone calls, and tracked documentation.
- Created reports and other types of documentation, which often contained sensitive and confidential data.
- Maintained records and personnel files to drive administration and office support.
- Conducted background clearances for new hires and verify licenses
- Assisted with career fair planning and efforts
- Screened applicants prior to submitting them to hiring managers and/or HR managers
- Supported talent acquisition team by leveraging recruitment job boards/tools to place positions on Indeed and Peoplesoft.
Clerical Associate (Contract)
Jacobi Medical Center
The Bronx, NY
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Reviewed company policies against best practices to better understand level of compliance.
- Created, updated, and maintained detailed documents, charts, and spreadsheets to sort company information.
- Collected and reviewed monthly expired nursing license reports.
- Maintained records and personnel files to drive administration and office support.
- Completed in-depth reviews of audit reports, client actions and monitoring activities.
- Monitored logs and work records to track and manage reports, inventory, and supplies.
- Reached out to employees, supervisors, and/or department to obtain renewals of documentation
- Obtained nursing license/certificate renewals and verified online.
- Reviewed records in cases of potential liability and determined compliance actions.
Education
Master of Studies in Law - Compliance
USC Gould School of Law
04.2023
Master of Professional Studies - Fashion Marketing
LIM College
New York, NY08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Monroe College
The Bronx, NY08.2018
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Monroe College
The Bronx, NY12.2016
Skills
- HRIS applications proficient
- Background checks
- Applicant sourcing
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Candidate pipeline development
- Problem-solving
- Audit Documentation
- Personnel records maintenance
- Documentation skills
- Interviewing expertise
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Privacy and Confidentiality
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Douglas Elliman
05.2023 - Current
Senior Recruiter (Contract)
PeopleScout
05.2022 - 12.2022
Career Services Coordinator
Grant Associates Inc
11.2021 - 05.2022
Sourcing Manager
Grant Associates Inc
05.2021 - 11.2021
Human Resources Assistant
Bowery Residents Committee
10.2019 - 05.2021
Office Assistant (Contract)
Gouverneur Hospital
05.2019 - 09.2019
Clerical Associate (Contract)
Jacobi Medical Center
10.2018 - 03.2019
Master of Studies in Law - Compliance
USC Gould School of Law
Master of Professional Studies - Fashion Marketing
LIM College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Monroe College
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Monroe College