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Work History
Education
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Rona Scott

Port Saint Lucie,FL

Summary

Dynamic Recruiter with a proven track record, specializing in talent acquisition and strategic partnerships. Skilled in innovative recruitment techniques that have significantly enhanced candidate placements and fostered community engagement. Renowned for public speaking abilities and a steadfast commitment to integrity, consistently delivering impactful workforce solutions.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recruiter - Hope Florida Navigator (Remote/Office)

CareerSource Research Coast
Port Saint Lucie, FL
06.2022 - Current
  • Source, recruit, screen, and refer viable candidates to fill job vacancies for multiple employers within the Tri-County area of the Treasure Coast in the industries of Manufacturing, Skilled Trades, Distribution, Healthcare, Non-Profit, and Technology.
  • Collaborate with local employers to establish community partnerships, and assist with registration and job postings on the state's employment site called Employ Florida.
  • Actively recruit and source qualified candidates utilizing CRM on Employ Florida, LinkedIn, Indeed, in-person events, and social media to fill employer job vacancies.
  • Co-creator and facilitator of the weekly Hot Jobs segment aired on CSRC social media platforms and shared on employers' websites and/or social media.
  • Develop recruitment strategies to heighten community exposure of CSRC products, programs and services.
  • Work with Human Resources, Center Managers, Business Navigators, Career Planners, and additional staff to match Employ Florida job order skill requirements with clients' transferable skills, and apply referrals.
  • Facilitate presentations of CSRC workforce services, products, and programs to employers and community partners.
  • Participate in case conferences related to assisting Hope Florida clients in obtaining employment opportunities with considerable employment barriers.
  • Screen potential candidates for eligibility and suitability requirements under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for on-the-job training opportunities.
  • Assist in all aspects of job fairs and recruitment events, including Facebook Live exposure during events.
  • Tier One Certified.

Child Advocate Recruiter

Guardian ad Litem 11th Circuit
Miami, FL
09.2015 - 09.2020
  • Interviewed, trained and mentored volunteer recruits in successful strategies to become court appointed child advocates for children within State/County foster care system.
  • Managed volunteers' personal information, caseload, and training on the employer's secured data system.
  • Recruited volunteers by leveraging presence at local events, social media, churches, partnered agencies, and additional collaborations.
  • Increased the recruiting network by leveraging industry contacts through community education and partnerships.
  • Conducted state-required monthly home visits to interview children under the Department of Children and Families' care.
  • Presented Guardian ad Litem services monthly to the Foster and Adoptive Parent Association.
  • Developed radio, social media, marketing strategies, and initiatives to promote the brand, increase volunteer retention, and generate revenue-focused activities.
  • Voice actor for all South Florida region radio ads, and on-air host for radio interviews and social media ads/events.
  • Provided court reports regarding recommendations for children under the jurisdiction of the Miami-Dade 11th Circuit.

Sales Manager

Macy's
Miami, FL
08.2009 - 02.2015
  • Achieved several promotions and was stationed at three store locations (Milford, CT; Meriden, CT; Miami, FL) in overall employment.
  • Managed departments with sales goals of over $1.2 million.
  • Supervised, hired and trained up to 100 Sales Associates during peak retail times.
  • Exceeded sales goals and improved profitability by aligning sales strategies and business plans with market trends.
  • Boosted team morale and overall sales volume by creating employee incentive sales contests.
  • Mentored employees and instructed them on how to manage complicated sales, complex issues, and difficult customers.
  • Responsible for completing staff annual reviews.
  • Manager in Charge (MIC) of the Employee Relations Committee.
  • Partner in Time Coordinator for three Macy store locations, and responsible for recruiting staff as volunteers to donate time in assisting with the needs of local non-profit organizations.
  • Facilitated Train-the-Trainer courses for managers within the Fine Jewelry and Cosmetic Departments.
  • Manager of the Year in 2010, 2011, and 2014, based on exceeding sales and customer service goals.

Education

Certified Well-being Coach

The Chopra Center
Carlsbad, CA

Bachelor of Science - Speech Communication

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Leading Focus Groups
  • Collaborative Management
  • Event Planning
  • Targeted Networking
  • Public Speaking Skills
  • Policy Enhancement
  • Consistent Integrity
  • Proficient in Computer Applications
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Talent Acquisition Strategies
  • Strategic Decision Making
  • Labor Market Assessment

Certification

  • State of Florida Tier One Workforce Professional Certification
  • State of Florida Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Certification
  • State of Florida Department of Children and Families Adoptive Parent Certification

Accomplishments

  • Macy's Inc. Sales Manager of the Year (2010,2011,2014)

Affiliations

  • Be Strong International , Miami Florida - A non-profit organization that delivers educational services and resources to families in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.

Board of Directors - Secretary, Communications Committee Member (2019 - 2021)

Timeline

Recruiter - Hope Florida Navigator (Remote/Office)

CareerSource Research Coast
06.2022 - Current

Child Advocate Recruiter

Guardian ad Litem 11th Circuit
09.2015 - 09.2020

Sales Manager

Macy's
08.2009 - 02.2015

Certified Well-being Coach

The Chopra Center

Bachelor of Science - Speech Communication

Northeastern University
Rona Scott