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Mickell Bailey

Laurel,MD

Summary

Results-driven Recruiter specializing in full-cycle talent acquisition, candidate sourcing, and workforce planning. Adept at building strong relationships with clients and candidates to ensure successful placements. Skilled in utilizing innovative recruiting strategies, applicant tracking systems, and market intelligence to identify top talent. Passionate about matching the right candidates with the right opportunities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Information Technology Recruiter

Experis, Manpower Group
05.2022 - Current
  • Spearheaded full-cycle recruitment for technical positions, including software developers, system administrators, network engineers, and IT project managers
  • Developed and executed innovative sourcing strategies, such as social media outreach, online job boards, and referral programs, resulting in a 20% increase in candidate pool
  • Conducted initial screening and interviews to evaluate candidates' technical skills, cultural fit, and career goals, resulting in a reduction of time-to-hire by 15%
  • Collaborated closely with hiring managers to understand their needs, refine job descriptions, and provide regular updates on the recruitment process
  • Maintained Bullhorn applicant tracking system data integrity, ensuring accurate and up-to-date candidate information
  • Overcame candidate’s objections through active listening and personalized screening questions
  • Cold called candidates from Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder from prebuilt 'call sheet' to maximize outreach and to identify candidates with skillsets matching job requisitions
  • Increased the number of closable business opportunities by partnering with recruiting team members, Recruiting Manager, and Business Development Managers to create effective 'Win Strategy' to ensure clients’ talent needs and expectations are met
  • Maximized Experis profitability by negotiating pay rate with candidates based on the job expectations and candidates skillset
  • Exceeded client expectations by consistently submitting qualified candidates for job requisitions with niche skillsets
  • Ensured client needs are met by asking appropriate questions and discussing potential candidates to solidify an ideal profile on 'Job Qualification' calls.

Associate Recruiter

Tential Solutions
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment for a wide range of positions, including technical, managerial, and administrative roles
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to understand their requirements and craft compelling job descriptions that attracted qualified candidates
  • Utilized various sourcing methods, such as LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and networking events, resulting in a 30% increase in candidate pool
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes
  • Used Boolean searches to develop applicant portfolios for Rapid Hire and Permanent openings
  • Cold called 100+ candidates from Career builder/Zip recruiter on a weekly basis
  • Communicated market concerns and deficiencies in the application flow to management and relevant hiring personnel
  • Managed and oversaw Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to meet current and future business needs
  • Ensured a positive candidate experience by managing communication through email, text, and phone correspondence
  • Acted as the first point of contact for questions regarding the application and recruitment process

Legislative Assistant

Maryland General Assembly
01.2020 - 10.2021
  • Managed the calendars for weekly agenda through Asana to coordinate meetings with lobbyist, constituents, members of non-profit organization and important events.
  • Managed the flow of incoming visitors and daily meetings and sit in for meetings in absence of Delegates.
  • Assisted in the development of press releases, speeches, and op-eds to communicate the legislator's stance on various issues clearly.
  • Conducted research for Delegates to foster evidence-based testimonies in Committee meetings.
  • Maintained updated databases of pertinent contacts within government agencies, non-profit organizations, private sector entities, and media outlets for effective networking opportunities.
  • Responded to constituents' policy complaints by diligently researching issues and status of legislation pertinent to the constituents’ complaints
  • Organized events and town halls, engaging community members in critical discussions about policy initiatives.
  • Tracked constituent correspondence in Excel spreadsheet to maintain record of issues and legislation important to the Delegates consistency
  • Developed strong relationships with policymakers, advocacy groups, and industry representatives to advance strategic priorities effectively.
  • Monitored legislative developments by attending hearings, briefings, and meetings to stay informed on current matters.

Advocacy Coordinator

Our Voices Matter
09.2018 - 12.2019
  • Increased public awareness on policy issues by creating compelling content for social media platforms.
  • Conducted research on best practices in policy advocacy to inform organizational strategies and tactics.
  • Enhanced community outreach by organizing and executing various advocacy events and initiatives.
  • Evaluated the success of advocacy campaigns using data-driven metrics to guide future initiatives.
  • Developed strategic advocacy plans in alignment with organization''s mission and goals.
  • Monitored legislative developments to inform timely and effective advocacy actions.
  • Coordinated volunteer recruitment, training, and management to support successful advocacy campaigns.
  • Made referrals to appropriate services, following up to confirm patients received access to required care.

Research Assistant Intern

American Institute for Research
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Managed databases to ensure organized storage and retrieval of research information.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance project outcomes through brainstorming sessions.
  • Assisted in data collection for ongoing research projects to support overall study objectives.
  • Documented findings with comprehensive reports, ensuring clarity and thoroughness of research data.
  • Conducted thorough statistical analyses on collected data sets to derive meaningful conclusions from research findings.
  • Contributed to the successful completion of research projects by collaborating effectively with team members.

Fitness Coordinator

Funtastic Fitness
06.2015 - 05.2017
  • Developed a safe and nurturing environment for kids to explore and learn through play.
  • Enhanced children''s creativity by implementing diverse and engaging activities.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curriculum that catered to the diverse needs of children in the program.
  • Fostered positive relationships between staff members through effective communication practices that encouraged teamwork.

Restaurant Associate

Erickson Senior Living
07.2014 - 10.2015
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a positive guest experience.
  • Trained new employees by demonstrating tasks and coaching during daily activities.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food orders, resulting in increased efficiency and satisfied customers.
  • Improved overall efficiency by quickly learning new menu items and adapting to changes in daily specials or promotions.

Education

Health Administration And Policy -

University Of Maryland
Baltimore, MD
12.2018

Public Health -

Howard Community College
Columbia, MD
05.2017

Skills

  • ATS Proficiency
  • Client relationship management
  • Recruitment and retention strategies
  • Conducting Client Interviews
  • Talent acquisition
  • Career counseling

Timeline

Information Technology Recruiter

Experis, Manpower Group
05.2022 - Current

Associate Recruiter

Tential Solutions
01.2022 - 05.2022

Legislative Assistant

Maryland General Assembly
01.2020 - 10.2021

Advocacy Coordinator

Our Voices Matter
09.2018 - 12.2019

Research Assistant Intern

American Institute for Research
05.2018 - 09.2018

Fitness Coordinator

Funtastic Fitness
06.2015 - 05.2017

Restaurant Associate

Erickson Senior Living
07.2014 - 10.2015

Public Health -

Howard Community College

Health Administration And Policy -

University Of Maryland
Mickell Bailey