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Rebecca Shafter

Dickinson

Summary

Methodical and well-coordinated professional well-versed in recruitment, HR, and operational strategies. Comfortable multitasking in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Proficient in organizing schedules and paperwork.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Talent Acquistion Specialist

Non-Destruct and Visual Inspection-NVI
07.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
  • Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
  • Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
  • Created engaging job postings that accurately reflected position requirements while showcasing company culture.
  • Developed strong understanding of industries served, allowing for targeted recruiting efforts for specialized positions.
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Partnered with HR teams to determine workforce planning needs, aligning recruitment efforts with business objectives.
  • Increased candidate placements by developing and maintaining relationships with clients and candidates.
  • Organized job fair events that attracted diverse talent pools, increasing the company''s reach within local communities.
  • Negotiated competitive salary packages with candidates, resulting in successful offers and acceptances.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to address specific recruitment challenges and develop tailored solutions.
  • Monitored recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and implemented changes accordingly.

National Turnaround Coordinator

Acuren Inspection
10.2021 - 08.2023
  • Recruited and hired technicians and inspectors to create a national turnaround division.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of turnaround projects.
  • Provided expertise on industry standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance throughout the turnaround process.
  • Scheduled DISA drugs screens and background checks as needed for all turnaround compliance needs.
  • Collected certifications and collaborated with the Corporate Level III to ensure all technicians certifications and eye exams were compliant.
  • Collaborated with site managers weekly to ensure all needs were met.
  • Deployed all employees to designated turnarounds.
  • Investigated and reported accidents, incidents, or safety concerns to appropriate personnel and authorities.
  • Developed contingency plans to address potential challenges or issues encountered during the course of a turnaround project.

Regional Recruiter/HR Representative

Acuren Inspection
07.2019 - 10.2021
  • Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
  • Built and leveraged professional network connections which provided continuous and relevant applicant sources across diverse industries and experience levels.
  • Collaborated with recruitment and HR professional to achieve hiring goals.
  • Planned and executed recruitment events to bring in area candidates.
  • Negotiated candidate salaries and prepared employment contracts.
  • Managed and updated recruitment ATS software.
  • Reviewed referral candidates and contacted qualified individuals to request applications.
  • Organized applicant drug tests and obtained results.
  • Increased recruiting network by leveraging industry contacts and internet mining resources, including CareerBuilder, Indeed and LinkedIn.
  • Communicated duties, compensation, benefits and working conditions to all potential candidates, enabling better understanding of job expectations.
  • Created and maintained strong alliances with local colleges and trade schools to establish trusted relationship and continuous funnel of applicants.
  • Brought in well-qualified, multifaced job candidates to fill open positions.
  • Contacted all job applicants to inform of application status.
  • Proactively identified and solved complex recruitment problems impacting employer short- and long-term success.

Bartender/Personnel Supervisor

Reno’s
09.2010 - 07.2019
  • Opened and closed the bar
  • Balanced the drawer and calculated tips
  • High volume bartending. Preparing drinks for clients directly and through servers
  • Participate in monthly staff meetings
  • Supervised employees and clients during shifts
  • Provided insight regarding job duties to optimize productivity.
  • Optimized processes by training employees to apply industry best practices and observe all protocols.
  • Liaised between employees and senior leadership to address inquiries, complete contract processing and foster problem resolution

Intern Reporter

Houston Chronicle Neighborhood
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Produced and edited daily news and entertainment reports.
  • Created imagery to coordinate with news stories by capturing photos.
  • Collaborated with media executives to create interesting story lines.
  • Used social media outlets to connect directly with public.
  • Completed investigations of important community issues and put together well-received reports.
  • Shaped narrative on key issues through effective storytelling and knowledge of public opinion.
  • Drafted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories.
  • Asked questions and discovered facts during interviews.
  • Interviewed sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.

Education

Core

Slidell High School
Slidell, LA
05.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

University Of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX
05.2018

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • UltiPro (UKG)
  • DISA background checks and drug screens
  • Paycom
  • ICIMS
  • RAMS
  • Excel
  • Multitasking
  • Analytical thinking
  • Technical communication
  • Documentation management
  • Full understanding of NDT field

Skills

  • Candidate pre-screening
  • Resume scanning
  • Project recruiting
  • Human resource management systems

Timeline

Corporate Talent Acquistion Specialist

Non-Destruct and Visual Inspection-NVI
07.2023 - Current

National Turnaround Coordinator

Acuren Inspection
10.2021 - 08.2023

Regional Recruiter/HR Representative

Acuren Inspection
07.2019 - 10.2021

Intern Reporter

Houston Chronicle Neighborhood
01.2018 - 05.2018

Bartender/Personnel Supervisor

Reno’s
09.2010 - 07.2019

Core

Slidell High School

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

University Of Houston - Clear Lake