Patricia Brown
Talent Acquisition
Valley Center,CA
Summary
Dynamic Recruiter with demonstrated record of success recruiting candidates for the medical industry. Skilled at reviewing and pre-screening applicants, setting up, executing interviews, and hiring processes. Goal oriented and motivated to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines with little oversight. Well organized and proficient in developing and overseeing diverse candidate pipelines, utilizing social media recruiting, and applicant tracking systems. Well-versed in reviewing resumes, screening candidates and managing applications.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
Covid Clinic Inc
Remote, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Practiced modern procedures incorporating talent acquisition, mentoring, training, onboarding for a medical field start-up company.
- Familiarity with high volume, multi-state hiring while maintaining an understanding of industry trends and hiring desires for the company.
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems such as Indeed, Zip Recruiter, Workable, Betterteams, and Facebook Jobs.
- Leveraged social media platforms, online job boards, as well as developed relationships with college campus representatives to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates and new graduates.
- Effective negotiating and networking skills
- Demonstrable experience in different areas of recruiting
- Executive recruiting experience as well as developed lists of qualified candidates for corporate directors.
- Developed and deepened relationships with college campus representatives to meet with graduating seniors for recruitment.
Front Desk Office Manager
Stonecreek Animal Hospital
Irvine, CA
06.2012 - 06.2019
- Managed a busy five veterinarian practice reception area, including greeting clients and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information.
- Communication and teamwork: handled all social media accounts and inquiries and implemented the hospital's presence on Facebook and other social media accounts.
- Organizational Skills: served as the central point of contact for all outside vendors and representatives needing to meet with the Hospital Administrator and owner of the practice.
- Wrote reports and correspondence from dictation and handwritten notes.
- Implemented insurance processing within our practice to better assist our clientele with claim forms to ensure the most coverage and reimbursement.
- Implemented a new filing system for Hospital Administrator, which reduced errors on billing and clerical work by 15%.
- · Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating them about positive animal care practices.
- Entered data from pet records and office visits into computer system using Avimark.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors, and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Vetted resumes, interviewed potential candidates, hiring, onboarding, and training of new hires.
- Developed relationships with potential job candidates to promote effective communication throughout hiring processes.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates, and working with upper-level management.
Administrative Assistant
Westminster Veterinary Group
Westminster, CA
01.2010 - 06.2012
- Welcomed office visitors warmly and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Scheduled annual checkup appointments, consultations, and surgery visits for various animals, including dogs and cats.
- Monitored multiple doctor's work calendars and scheduled appointments, meetings, and travel.
- Delegated groups of volunteers from around the city of Westminster and organized them for different adoption events we had.
- Worked with local officials to make sure animal cruelty cases were properly documented to use in court.
- Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff.
- Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
Education
AA - Liberal Arts: Social & Behavioral Sciences, Liberal Arts: Social & Behavioral Sciences
Santiago Canyon College
01.2018 - 01.2012
AA - Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities & Communication, Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities & Communication
Santiago Canyon College
01.2018 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH 08.2019 - 01.2021
Skills
Candidate pipeline management
Assessments and qualifications
Administrative support
Public speaking
Clerical support
Candidate vetting
Recruitment strategies
Applicant Tracking Systems
Administrative skills
Timeline
Recruiter
Covid Clinic Inc
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management
Southern New Hampshire University
08.2019 - 01.2021
AA - Liberal Arts: Social & Behavioral Sciences, Liberal Arts: Social & Behavioral Sciences
Santiago Canyon College
01.2018 - 01.2012
AA - Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities & Communication, Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities & Communication
Santiago Canyon College
01.2018 - 01.2012
Front Desk Office Manager
Stonecreek Animal Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2019
Administrative Assistant
Westminster Veterinary Group
01.2010 - 06.2012