Hi, I’m
Rene Ferguson
Summary
Hardworking Senior Recruiter offering 4+ years of experience . Adept at sourcing, screening and sorting candidates for relevant openings. Knowledgeable about assessment, interviewing and onboarding processes.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Holiday In
Senior Recruiter
01.2023 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs and successfully fill vacancies in a timely manner.
- Managed relationships with external recruitment agencies, ensuring timely and cost-effective fulfillment of open positions.
- Implemented innovative recruiting techniques to attract top talent in a competitive market.
- Actively participated in local job fairs to promote company brand among prospective employees while identifying potential talent matches for current vacancies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and labor market data to inform recruitment strategies accordingly.
- Fostered positive candidate experiences through transparent communication throughout the recruiting process.
GRP Services
Recruiter
01.2020 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Trained junior recruiters on best practices, contributing to overall team success and improved efficiency.
- Implemented innovative sourcing strategies that led to the discovery of top talent in competitive markets.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
- Partnered with HR teams to determine workforce planning needs, aligning recruitment efforts with business objectives.
American Airlines
Recruiter
01.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Implemented innovative sourcing strategies that led to the discovery of top talent in competitive markets.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
- Created engaging job postings that accurately reflected position requirements while showcasing company culture.
- Improved employee retention rates through thorough candidate screening and interview techniques.
- Increased candidate placements by developing and maintaining relationships with clients and candidates.
- Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
Energy 1
Sales Manager / Recruiter
01.2018 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Built rapport with repeat customers, fostering long-term loyalty to the brand.
- Assisted in recruiting top talent for the sales team, contributing to a high-performing work environment.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Consistently met or exceeded quarterly sales targets through diligent effort and persistence in closing deals.
- Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
Horizon Senior Living
Sales Agent
01.2017 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Streamlined sales processes, implementing time-saving strategies that boosted productivity.
- Improved overall customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing tailored solutions.
- Increased sales revenue by consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets.
- Boosted referral rates by cultivating positive relationships with satisfied customers who were eager to recommend our products/services to others.
- Achieved top performer status within the company due to consistent high sales numbers.
- Negotiated contracts with prospective clients, helping to secure long-term business partnerships.
- Exceeded quarterly quotas by effectively managing a large territory of accounts and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel
Sales Manager
01.2016 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Evaluated competitor offerings to maintain a competitive edge, adapting strategies as necessary for sustained success.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities, leading to expansion into profitable territories.
- Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
- Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
- Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
- Consistently met or exceeded quarterly sales targets through diligent effort and persistence in closing deals.
Gold's Gym
Sales Representative Team Leader
03.2015 - 03.2016
Education
Pierce College
Bachelor Of Business Science from Marketing
Skills
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Candidate vetting
- Salesforce expertise
- Talent Acquisition
- Social Media Recruiting
- Recruitment Marketing
- Competency-Based Interviewing
- Talent management
- Recruitment
- Online Job Boards
- Strategic Sourcing
- Job Applicant Interviews
- Candidate Selection
- Team motivation
- Full cycle recruiting
- Recruiting and Sourcing
- Candidate Screening
- New Hire Training
- Job Description Development
- Contracting
- Public Speaking
- Recruitment strategy development
- Global recruitment
- Team Collaboration
- Client Relationship Management
- Candidate and client relations
- Self-Motivated Work Ethic
- LinkedIn Sourcing
- Project Management
- Candidate Sourcing
Timeline
Senior Recruiter
Holiday In
01.2023 - 03.2024
Recruiter
GRP Services
01.2020 - 01.2023
Recruiter
American Airlines
01.2019 - 01.2020
Sales Manager / Recruiter
Energy 1
01.2018 - 05.2019
Sales Agent
Horizon Senior Living
01.2017 - 02.2018
Sales Manager
Holiday Inn Express Hotel
01.2016 - 01.2017
Sales Representative Team Leader
Gold's Gym
03.2015 - 03.2016
Pierce College
Bachelor Of Business Science from Marketing