RASHAD BARNES - PHR

Supervisor: Olivier Berube /olivier.berube@activision.com/ May contact

• Implemented hiring strategies in collaboration with business leaders and hiring managers, culminating in hiring industry leading talent aiding in company net income increase of 87% (Q1 22' to Q1 23') and 100% (Q2 22' to Q2 23').
• Created and automated candidate tracking, analyzed problems based on data research, and provided recruiting metric insights for informed decision making using Monday.com dashboards.
• Constructed processes to build, attract, and retain diverse talent pipelines, resulting in reduced time to fill.
• Utilized Canva and creative content creation skills to design attractive job ads, marketing videos, and product promos bolstering 3 million + social media followers and strengthening employer branding.
• Organized recruitment campaigns and programs to include job fairs, cross-talks, and recruitment events increasing high-quality applications approximately 30%.
• Advise and resolved complex problems, assisted hiring managers in understanding current market trends, enhancing recruiting action plans.
• Conducted in-depth technical and cultural interviews ensuring skills and experience align; 100% fully qualified candidates hired.
• Coordinated onboarding to ensure smooth transition into organization and top notch candidate experience; increased referrals 50%.
• Developed sourcing strategies and engaged passive candidates through various channels, filling all requisitions in a timely manner.
• Identified, engaged, and built relationships with passive candidates through various channels such as LinkedIn, social media, professional networks, referrals, and other sources with a 55% response rate.
• Managed postings on job boards and other recruitment websites.
• Utilized Boolean search strings to optimize searches for targeted profiles.

Supervisor: Sumpter Burgess /(757) 870-8750/ May contact

• Managed and developed high-performing recruiting professionals, emphasizing strong communication, compliance and cross-functional collaboration, 99% pass rate.
• Taught strong persuasion and negotiation skills to build talent pools and effective business partnerships.
• Led cross-functional teams and projects, demonstrating strong collaboration, support and planning.
• Instructed 2000+ hours on full cycle recruiting and executed proactive sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill positions, highlighting compliance and cross-functional collaboration.
• Supervised and delivered individualized instruction to enhance learning experience and ensure conformity with regulations; 100% student compliance.
• Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
• Created a positive learning environment by establishing open communication with students and colleagues; 98% studaent satisfactory rate.
• Assessed student progress through tests and quizzes to evaluate understanding of course material; 100% educational standards met.

Supervisor: William Biddle /linkedin.com/in/smsgt-william-biddle/ May contact

• Developed and implemented a comprehensive recruitment strategy to attract and build diverse talent pools, exceeding annual recruitment goal by 243% in FY19.
• Advised management on recruitment methods and action plans, solving complex human resources situations.
• Built and leveraged professional network connections to provide continuous and relevant applicant sources across diverse industries and experience levels; 100% of recruitment targets met or exceeded.
• Prepared listing of qualified applicants for review and coordinated next-phase interviews with management team; filled all open role with top tier candidates.
• Balanced multiple priorities in a fast paced, high demand, full cycle recruitment environment.
• Advise management on a wide range of staffing issues and code personnel actions using HRIS/ATS; zero errors.
• Conduct job analysis for a variety of occupational series and grades to aided in planning for the workforce of the future.
• Apply relevant laws, policies, regulations, standards, and priority considerations to source, promote, place, or appoint personnel; no requisition unfilled.

• Managed team of 6 ensuring high standard of work quality by monitoring team performance and proactively correcting identified deficiencies ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Identified, measured, and controlled risks associated with operational activities, leading to improvements in efficiency, productivity, and employee relations.
• Supervised and motivated team members to surpass timeline and quality targets.
• Conducted safety inspections of work areas and equipment to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Developed, implemented, and maintained safety policies, procedures, and standards in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Achieved 100% fill rate by issuing lists of qualified candidates for open positions in collaboration with recruiting department leads.
• Exceeded assigned goal by 49% through effective marketing program and dynamic sales techniques in full cycle recruiting activities.
• Prepared employees for roles through orientation, guidance on compensation, and advice on career objectives.
• Conducted phone screens to assess qualifications and assisted hiring managers in developing recruitment strategies for hard-to-fill positions.
• Applied classification principles to review position descriptions ensuring accuracy.
• Reply to inquiries after interpreting regulations, policies, procedures, and precedent decisions.
• Produce written information including technical material specific to targeted audience.

• Managed and conducted Occupational and environmental health-activities to ensure compliance with federal and State workplace safety regulations.
• Organized Investigations of accidents and incidents to identify root causes and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Led training on safe work practices for employees at all levels of the organization, emphasizing compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Conducted workplace assessments to determine current risks and reduce workplace mishaps, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Inspected facilities to determined level of company compliance with federal and State workplace safety regulation and communicated violations to proper authorities.
• Developed, implemented, and maintained safety policies, procedures, and standards in accordance with applicable laws and regulations to ensure compliance