Samantha Rizos
Dallas,TX
Summary
I find great people and find them awesome careers. This all starts with a conversation. Along the way, we connect to uncover their goals, values, and next career moves. If we don't find it together, we stay connected because I want the best for them. I am a highly motivated Senior Recruiter and Account Manager! It all started with my love for people and creative aspirations. I've grown my skills in full-cycle recruiting, strategic sourcing and B2B sales. I specialize in the placement of marketing and creative talent on a permanent basis in DFW, but throughout the years have grown my skills into a diverse, variety of industries: Accounting, Finance, Legal, Healthcare, Technology, Administrative, C-Suite, and now Marketing & Creative.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
Ultimate Staffing
Dallas, TX
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
- Collaborated with departments heads to determine staffing needs.
- Utilized various sourcing methods to locate optimal candidates. (Linkedin Recruiter, Indeed, Career Builder)
- Monitored applicant tracking systems for updates on current applications. (Bull Horn)
- Identified new recruiting sources through networking events or social media campaigns.
- Created job postings for various roles across multiple disciplines and platforms.
- 2 months ahead of contract/direct hire placements based on training recquirements
- Stepped in to help with management (no manager for our team during time at Ultimate Staffing)
- Brought in 3 brand new clients within 2 weeks of employment
- 40 cold calls a day
Business Development Manager
Wheeler Staffing Partners
Plano, TX
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Determined business development opportunities and implemented effective strategy for client acquisition.
- Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.
- Managed meetings with Sales team to strategize sales action plans
- 4 new business contracts signed within 2 weeks of hire
- Utilized Bullhorn CRM
- Utilized Linkedin to find all phone numbers to cold call and contact prospects (no sales platform)
- Provided training to sales staff on effective communication techniques when dealing with clients.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and market share.
- Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
- Leveraged cold calling, in-person visits and referrals to build leads.
Recruiting Manager, DFW Marketing and Creative
Robert Half
Dallas, TX
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Specialize in Direct Hire roles through out the DFW area within the Marketing and Creative industry
- Collaborated with recruitment and HR professional to achieve hiring goals.
- Networked with HR professionals, businesses and colleges to locate qualified candidates.
- Utilized Salesforce to keep up with Candidates, Sales and Activity
- Billed $223,000 from November 2021-April 2023
- Specialty in hiring Marketing Executives and Director roles
- Number 7 in the entire country for the Marketing and Creative Industry in April 2022 out of 72 Recruiters and Managers
- Featured in the Robert Half Newsletter in April 2022 for Rookie of the Month
- Recognized district wide by the Sr. District President from the accomplishments at the beginning of employment
- Participated in high intensity training from November 2021-February 2022
- Received a score of 98% on the Robert Half Training completion testing
- Prospected new opportunities by identifying promising commercial customers and qualifying leads.
- Delivered presentations to address customer needs and offer solutions (including the Robert Half Salary Guide)
- Discussed pricing and negotiated service contracts to secure agreements- always secured the highest fee to each client brought in
- Brought in 4 new clients from past relationship building
- Participated in a variety of DFW Networking events to gain new clients and candidates
- Managed and updated recruitment ATS and CMS software.
Senior Recruiter
Wheeler Staffing Partners
Plano, TX
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Recruiting on a wide variety of roles including Accounting, Mortgage, Legal, Admin, C-Level and more
- Placed 20 Candidates from May 2021- November 2021, most of them being Legal, Direct Hire roles
- Placements: 2 Staff Accountants, 1 COO, 6 Paralegals, 5 Trial Attorneys, 1 Auto Liability Claims Manager, 1 Loan Processor and 6 Legal contractors
- Developed recruitment strategies to achieve required staffing levels for assigned requisitions.
- Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
- Second place in the company bringing in profit
- Received 2 raises within a 2-month time
- Utilizing Bull Horn CRM
- Highly proficient in LinkedIn Recruiter, Zip Recruiter and Indeed
- Responsible for cold calling
- Lead Recruiter on our top Legal Client
- Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
Lead Account Manager/Recruiter for Mortgage RPO
Wheeler Staffing Partners
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Managed all Submittals and edited all submitted resumes within the Team
- Negotiated contracts and closed agreements to maximize profits.
- De-escalated customer interactions by providing alternative tactics to solving problems and satisfying customer needs.
- Coordinated all interviews and communication directly with client
- Kept up with all KPI’s in acquiring the required amount of hires each month
- Top Producer in hires for DE Underwriters
Account Manager/B2B Sales/Marketing
Wheeler Staffing Partners
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Prospecting clients and responsible for cold calling
- Navigating the hiring freezes during Covid-19
- Trained myself on different sales techniques
- Brought on 2 different clients through prospecting
- In charge of all marketing and social media for entire company
- Brought Company’s LinkedIn following from 10k followers to 20k followers during this time
- Designed the Wheeler Staffing Partners T-Shirts for the company
Owner
Sprinkled Threads
Little Elm, Texas
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Continuous communication with customers via on-line software
- Continuous management of multiple orders and customers
- Proficiency with intricate design software
- Achieved 5-star website rating through excellent customer service, quality and attention to detail
- Managed steady stream of new and repeat customers.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
Recruiter
Right Staff, Inc.
Dallas, Texas
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Sourcing and recruiting IT professionals for major U.S Companies
- Analyzed all requirements for job positions
- Screened and selected qualified applicants
- Utilized the latest technology to optimize recruiting technique
- Straight commission pay structure
- Directly connecting with Candidates on LinkedIn and sourcing (no LinkedIn Recruiter)
- Managed candidate activity within Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Reviewed employment applications to match applicants with job requirements.
- Sourcing and Recruiting areas of concentration: Web Developers (React and Angular), Frontend and Backend, .net Developers, Java Developers, Salesforce Developers, Data Center Infrastructure positions, Support Staff, Systems, Networks, Architects, PMO: Project Management, Program Management, Business Analyses, Help Desk and contract positions
Retail Sales Consultant
KENDRA SCOTT
Frisco, Texas
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business and Marketing
General Studies
Texas Womens University 01.2018
- Painting and Drawing
Texas Tech University
Skills
- Hiring Trends and Analysis
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Team Recruiting and Hiring
- Sales Forecasting
- Salesforce CRM Software
- Market Trends Analysis
- Networking Events
- Analyzing and Modifying Compensation
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Wheeler Staffing Partners
05.2023 - 09.2023
Business Development Manager
Ultimate Staffing
01.2023 - 04.2024
Recruiting Manager, DFW Marketing and Creative
Robert Half
11.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Recruiter
Wheeler Staffing Partners
04.2021 - 11.2021
Lead Account Manager/Recruiter for Mortgage RPO
Wheeler Staffing Partners
08.2020 - 03.2021
Account Manager/B2B Sales/Marketing
Wheeler Staffing Partners
02.2020 - 09.2020
Recruiter
Right Staff, Inc.
03.2018 - 12.2019
Owner
Sprinkled Threads
02.2017 - 01.2020
Retail Sales Consultant
KENDRA SCOTT
05.2015 - 08.2015
Associate of Arts - Business and Marketing
General Studies
- Painting and Drawing
Texas Tech University
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