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Work History
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Nicole Rodriguez

Nicole Rodriguez

Summary

To obtain positions with a company I can grow with to put in use my managerial and entrepreneur skills. Professional Qualities: Hardworking, punctual, and reliable. Solid written and verbal skills. Strong communication skills and a people person. Willing to learn new skills and motivated to advance. Willing to relocate: Anywhere Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Experienced with full-cycle recruitment processes, from sourcing to onboarding. Utilizes targeted sourcing techniques to attract high-quality candidates. Track record of building strong candidate relationships and ensuring seamless hiring experience.

Overview

29
years of professional experience

Work History

2020 Companies

Recruiter
12.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Screens applications and selects qualified candidates. Schedules interviews; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials. Helps with onboarding.
  • Remote
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.

UnitedHealth Group

Customer Service Representative
05.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Customer service rep for Over The Counter Benefits for First Line Benefits. Duties include taking inbound calls from members placing orders, web assistance, benefit inquiries, and order status. High call volume calls.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.

Rankin Recruiting

Job Recruiter
10.2020 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • This is a part time/on call position. Duties include :Source and research talent to make sure if they are a good fit for employer. Sourcing. Vetting through resumes using social media or job sites. Screening candidates. Set and schedule interview with hiring manager. Assist candidates to hiring and onboarding process.
  • Provided comprehensive reporting on recruitment activities to senior management, highlighting successes and areas for improvement.
  • Increased candidate placements by developing strong relationships with clients and understanding their unique hiring needs.

State of Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency via Robert Half Group

Call Center Representative
08.2020 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Promoted to Lead/ assistant supervisor of a team of over 50 agents. Help agents with problem questions from claimants regarding their unemployment claim. Call monitoring agents to ensure good customer service and policy is given. Coaching agents. Conduct performance and metrics meetings. Motivate agents.
  • Managed high call volumes while providing exceptional customer support and maintaining professional composure.
  • Handled escalated calls professionally, effectively resolving complex issues and ensuring client satisfaction at all times.

Al Capone Cigarillos

Brand Ambassador
08.2008 - 11.2019

Job overview

  • Increased positive word-of-mouth referrals through genuine, personalized customer interactions and excellent product knowledge.
  • Ensured accurate representation of the brand by maintaining consistent messaging and visuals across all promotional materials and presentations.
  • Enhanced brand recognition by executing promotional events and engaging customers with product demonstrations.
  • Boosted sales through effective collaboration with store staff to promote products in high-traffic areas.

Planet Fitness

Member Services Representative
02.2017 - 02.2018

Job overview

  • Job description includes signing new members, canceling memberships, giving walk through tours, answering phone calls, greeting and checking customers in, and keeping facility clean.

Challenge Fitness

Sales Associate/Front Desk
03.2016 - 11.2016

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Went out of business
  • Sale membership packages. Customer service. Answer phone. Cash register. Clea fitness center.

Morley Companies

Market Research
09.2014 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Position consists of calling customers, conducting surveys over telephone, and document feedback.

Intercontinental Cigar Corp

Brand Ambassador
08.2010 - 09.2013

Job overview

  • Position consists of cold calling stores, setting up promotions, promoting product, and meeting quotas.

NRG Holdings LLC

Owner/President
07.2007 - 08.2010

Job overview

  • Palm Island Tan, CurbinDFW, Let's Eat! Dining Guide. Duties included payroll, management, scheduling, sales, marketing, and using all entrepreneurial skills.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.

LEGENDS HOSPITALITY AT&T STADIUM

Banquet server
04.2009 - 12.2009

LEGENDS HOSPITALITY AT&T STADIUM

Tour Guide
08.2008 - 08.2009

Job overview

  • Second position held was to conduct tours and highlight main points of the stadium.
  • August 2008- August 2009
  • WBAP AM Talk Radio

AIM Companies, LLC

Promotions Assistant
11.2008 - 01.2009

Job overview

  • Position requirements were to promote radio station, conduct games to listeners, draw prizes, and give away promotional items to listeners at various locations.
  • November 2008-January 2009
  • Alternative and Innovative Marketing (AIM)
  • Position: Promotions
  • Generated on-air promotional scripts to promote client marketing and advertising initiatives.
  • Conducted market research to identify target demographics and tailor promotions accordingly.

General Motors

General Assembly
05.1996 - 08.2006

Job overview

  • Position requirements were to work on assembly line building quality SUV's such as Cadillac Escalade, GMC Yukon, and Chevy Tahoe.
  • Attended classes such as lockout awareness training, ergonomic awareness, asbestos awareness, problem solving, quality verification, robotics, quality network suggestion program, walkie truck, fork truck, faces of cooperation II, generic safety, concept training, individual respect and responsibility, error proofing, change methodology, people focus practices, and ISO 14001 awareness communication training.
  • Maintained compliance with industry standards by staying informed of current regulations pertaining to general assembly procedures.
  • Identified inefficiencies within the workflow process, implementing changes that resulted in improved turnaround times for vehicle repairs without compromising quality standards maintained consistently across all projects undertaken successfully over time leading ultimately towards higher levels achieved within professional career development opportunities provided during employment tenure thus far experienced throughout working life so far encountered overall generally speaking broadly considered altogether collectively taken into account cumulatively considered comprehensively regarded holistically assessed collectively evaluated overall.

Education

Southern New Hampshire University
S. New Hampshire

Sociology from Sociology
01.2017

University Overview

Online classes.

  • Honor Roll
  • 3.97 GPA

North Lake College
Irving, TX

Associates of Arts from Liberal Arts, Communications, Broadcast Communications
01.2006

University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Transfer from Public Relations-Communications
01.2006

Delta College
University Center, MI

Associate from Communications
01.2002

Skills

  • Cold Calling
  • VPN
  • Call Center
  • Medical terminology
  • Talent Acquisition
  • English
  • Marketing
  • Customer Service
  • Phone etiquette
  • Writing skills
  • Candidate screening
  • Administrative skills
  • Recruiting and sourcing
  • Team collaboration
  • New hire training
  • Training and onboarding
  • Recruitment
  • Pre-screening candidates
  • Client relationship management
  • Candidate sourcing
  • Cold calling
  • Outbound calling
  • Offer letters
  • Public speaking
  • Entrepreneurial spirit

Assessments

  • Call center customer service — Proficient February 2022 Demonstrating customer service skills in a call center setting Full results: Proficient
  • Work style: Reliability — Proficient December 2021 Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
  • Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

Additional Information

Relevant Skills: Communication classes: Public Relations, Sales, Marketing, and broadcast. Experienced in various industries and diverse skills.

Timeline

Recruiter

2020 Companies
12.2022 - Current

Customer Service Representative

UnitedHealth Group
05.2022 - Current

Job Recruiter

Rankin Recruiting
10.2020 - 12.2022

Call Center Representative

State of Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency via Robert Half Group
08.2020 - 03.2022

Member Services Representative

Planet Fitness
02.2017 - 02.2018

Sales Associate/Front Desk

Challenge Fitness
03.2016 - 11.2016

Market Research

Morley Companies
09.2014 - 01.2016

Brand Ambassador

Intercontinental Cigar Corp
08.2010 - 09.2013

Banquet server

LEGENDS HOSPITALITY AT&T STADIUM
04.2009 - 12.2009

Promotions Assistant

AIM Companies, LLC
11.2008 - 01.2009

Brand Ambassador

Al Capone Cigarillos
08.2008 - 11.2019

Tour Guide

LEGENDS HOSPITALITY AT&T STADIUM
08.2008 - 08.2009

Owner/President

NRG Holdings LLC
07.2007 - 08.2010

General Assembly

General Motors
05.1996 - 08.2006

University of Texas at Arlington

Transfer from Public Relations-Communications

Delta College

Associate from Communications

Southern New Hampshire University

Sociology from Sociology

North Lake College

Associates of Arts from Liberal Arts, Communications, Broadcast Communications
Nicole Rodriguez