RENEE CHEATHAM
Richmond,VA
Summary
Experienced Recruiter adept at interviewing, screening, onboarding, and implementing effective recruiting strategies. Skilled in Executive and Administrative tasks, consistently enhancing recruitment abilities for progressive growth. Committed team player seeking career advancement in a thriving operational environment. Dedicated military family member with extensive experience volunteering to support military families through community-based organizations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
How to Manage a Small Law Firm
03.2021 - 06.2024
- Successfully hired nine C-Suite Management Advisors in the most successful first recruiting quarter
- Deployed Predictive Index and Kolbe assessments as part of the vetting process
- Provided positive candidate experience by maintaining consistent encouragement and while shepherding them through each stage of interview process
- Actively promoted positions and motivate candidates desire to work with company
- Best recruiting quarter saw hiring of nine C-Suite Management Advisors and three Admin Assistants
- Kept track of candidate progress using Breezy HR ATS System (from application to hire)
- Used data from ATS System to create accurate executive reporting
- Managed the staffing process, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring and onboarding
- Drafted job descriptions and posted them to various online websites
- Drafted and maintained SOP’s as needed for various activities within the department
- Updated employee files and organization charts as needed
- Researched and shared recruiting industry trends
- Member of employee team that canvassed for better insurance and other improvements.
Backup Direct Support Provider
Serenity C&C Inc.
02.2016 - 03.2021
- Distribution, documentation and support regarding home medication management
- Maintained annual Medication Management certification
- Advocated on behalf of individuals to ensure community integration, engagement and respect
- Completed daily documentation required by Sponsored Residential Agency, State and Federal reporting guidelines
- Oversaw monthly budgeting and reporting of Representative Payee funds.
Receptionist/Admin Assistant
Olde Town Counseling – Part-time
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Greeted patients and set a positive office experience
- Oversaw the scheduling of appointments, answered phones and communicated with therapists regarding their schedules
- Organized and maintained patient files
- Handled invoicing and receipt of payments for busy therapy practice
- Communicated with insurance company representatives regarding coverage
- Verified insurance coverage and documented in patient files with proper billing codes.
Sewing and Crafting Team leader - VA Representative
Soldiers’ Angels – San Antonio, TX (Volunteer)
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Virtual team leader of 998 knitters, quilters and crochet crafters across the country in the creation of various handmade items to boost the morale of veterans, wounded and active-duty service members and their families
- Oversaw and reviewed budget for the Sewing and Crafting Team
- Grew team from 225 after database purge to well over 2500.
Departmental Administrative Assistant
Virginia Union University– Richmond, VA
09.2010 - 01.2014
- Provided primary administrative support to the Chairs of Social Work, Religious Studies, Criminal Justice and History/Political Science
- Supervised daily activity, schedules and assignments for work study students
- Designed Administrative Assistant manual.
Skills
- Engaged Listening Skills
- Asana
- Breezy HR – ATS
- Clear Oral Communication
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Customer Engagement
- Emotional Intelligence
- Senior Executive Interviewing
- Web-Based Research Skills
- Kolbe – 6778
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Medication Management
- Microsoft 365 Software – Proficient
- Microsoft Teams
- Predictive Index – Artesian
- QuickBooks
- Effective Time Management
- Typing 65-75 wpm
- Transcribing
- Zoom
- Talent Acquisition
- Salary Negotiation
Education and professional affiliations
- Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI, 1980-1982 – 1991, Business Administration
- Certified Professional Secretary – (CPS), 2000-2005
Community Service
- Hospice of Virginia 2011-2015
- Soldiers’ Angels VA Representative – 2014-2016
- Volunteer Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center -2014- 2016
- VA Voluntary Service Executive Chairperson 2015-2016
- Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center 2016 Volunteer of the Year
- AmeriCorps VISTA Member – Soldiers’ Angels VA Volunteer Coordinator 2015-2016
- Home and Community Based Foster Care – 2011-Present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Recruiter - How to Manage a Small Law Firm
03.2021 - 06.2024
Receptionist/Admin Assistant - Olde Town Counseling – Part-time
08.2016 - 03.2017
Backup Direct Support Provider - Serenity C&C Inc.
02.2016 - 03.2021
Sewing and Crafting Team leader - VA Representative - Soldiers’ Angels – San Antonio, TX (Volunteer)
01.2014 - 01.2016
Departmental Administrative Assistant - Virginia Union University– Richmond, VA
09.2010 - 01.2014
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