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Sara Cooper

Trappe,PA

Summary

Experienced talent acquisition professional with over 15 years of full life cycle recruiting and 5 years of management experience. Demonstrates commitment to integrity and building strong relationships with senior management, directors, and client groups. Skilled in understanding needs and developing effective staffing strategies. Proven success in mentoring, coaching, and motivating staff. Thrives in fast-paced environments and consistently meets targets within tight deadlines. Proficient in developing diverse candidate pipelines, marketing plans, and advertising strategies for exceptional results. Throughout career, Hiring Manager surveys consistently average a satisfaction rating of 9/10.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Recruiter

ADP RPO, LLC
08.2021 - 07.2024
  • Recruit and hire top Sales and Customer Support/Experience talent in the Medical Device Industry.
  • Responsible for developing a partnership with hiring managers and HR/BP's to ensure successful delivery of staffing services
  • Coaching hiring managers on the hiring process during the intake call and throughout the hiring process
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to determine specific needs, creating tailored job descriptions and interview guides for each position.
  • Work directly with hiring managers regarding expectations and challenges, develop sourcing plans and recruiting strategies
  • Database management, review candidate pipeline and disposition candidates accordingly
  • Participate in weekly calls with hiring managers and HR/BP's to review requisition status
  • Candidate sourcing, recruiting, screening and presenting candidates to the hiring manager
  • Report generation and metric analysis
  • Create candidate offers in collaboration with the HR/BP's
  • Pull market data reports and counsel hiring team on recruiting strategies and efforts
  • Applicant Tracking Systems utilized: RTR/Lumesse/Talent Link/Success Factors
  • Reduced time-to-fill for key positions through streamlined recruitment processes and proactive candidate sourcing techniques.
  • Coached candidates throughout the interview process, providing valuable feedback on resume preparation and interview techniques to improve their chances of success.
  • Implemented innovative sourcing methods, utilizing social media platforms and networking events to engage top talent in the market.
  • Spearheaded diversity recruiting initiatives, actively seeking out underrepresented groups within the applicant pool to create a more inclusive workforce.
  • Managed recruitment life cycle from job posting to offer acceptance, ensuring efficient communication between all stakeholders involved in the hiring process.
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.

Director of Admissions

Pope John Paul II High School
10.2018 - 08.2021
  • Under the direction of the School President, implement a comprehensive Enrollment and Admissions plan
  • Works with Director of Marketing to establish and implement Marketing Plan
  • Develop long range organizational and promotional/marketing plans (print, electronic, social and other mediums) for programs and initiatives which support and promote admissions
  • Foster, develop and nurture new and existing relationships with the community, prospective parents and students through research, in-person visits, appointments, phone calls and emails in an effort to schedule presentations and recruit students (Area elementary schools, high school nights)
  • Give in person and Zoom presentations in a variety of settings and groups, and answering questions on the school from students and parents
  • Explain admission, tuition assistance and scholarship procedures/policies
  • Meet with prospective students and families, arranging tours and shadowing programs, and coordinating open houses and entrance test events
  • Pioneered and administer the PJP Admissions Instagram which was growing each week
  • Provide direction to the Admissions office staff including performance reviews and the annual review of their job descriptions
  • Provide oversight and direct the management of the Prospect and Admissions modules of the School Admin System (system similar to an ATS)
  • Serve as a member of the school's scholarship/financial aid team as required
  • Work closely with the faculty and staff to ensure understanding of the school's enrollment management program and engage them in the process
  • Collaborate with the Office of Catholic Education (OCE) planning and efforts, as appropriate; provide required reports to the OCE; attend meetings and training opportunities throughout the year
  • Ability to analyze data and develop strategies that help the school's enrollment, create weekly metric reports which track weekly progress and year over year enrollment data
  • Conducted regular evaluation of admission policies and procedures, making necessary adjustments to maintain alignment with institutional objectives.

Client Relationship Manager/Recruiter

ADP RPO, LLC
08.2014 - 10.2018
  • Responsible for developing a partnership with hiring managers and HR/BP's to ensure successful delivery of staffing services
  • Coaching hiring managers on the hiring process during the intake call and throughout the hiring process
  • Work directly with hiring managers regarding expectations and challenges, assist with drafting job postings, and develop sourcing plans and recruiting strategies
  • Develop process improvements for full cycle recruitment
  • Database management, review candidate pipeline and disposition candidates accordingly
  • Participate in weekly calls with hiring managers and HR/BP's to review requisition status
  • Candidate sourcing, recruiting, screening and presenting candidates to the hiring manager
  • Report generation and metric analysis
  • Create and negotiate candidate offers
  • Pull market data reports and counsel hiring team on recruiting strategies and efforts
  • Applicant Tracking Systems utilized: People Fluent, Taleo, RTR and Lumesse/Talent Link

Senior Technical IT Recruiter

Allied Staffing Resources
10.2013 - 07.2014
  • Full life cycle recruitment of IT professionals for contract, contract to hire and full time opportunities locally and nationally for small, medium and large sized client base
  • Sourced, Qualified, Closed, and Placed IT Professionals with skills sets including but not limited to: Software Engineers / Developers / Architects (.Net, Java) / QA (Software, Hardware Testers) / Business Analysts / Business Intelligence / Data Warehouse (ETL Developers, Architects) / ERP Professionals (SAP, PeopleSoft) / DBA (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2) / Project Management / Program Management and Network Engineer
  • Manage the scheduling and logistics of all interviews between the candidates and management of clients
  • Utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Vendor Management Systems (VMS) such as Maxhire, Bullhorn and iCIMS
  • Successfully complete HR duties with the on boarding process of consultant's onsite with clients through Allied Resources
  • Advertise open positions to recruit potential candidates through candidate calls, college recruiting, job fairs, referrals, LinkedIn, social media, Career Builder, Bullhorn Reach, etc.

Senior IT Staffing Executive

Robert Half Technology
10.2012 - 10.2013
  • Managed Robert Half Technology's Salaried Professional Services in PA, NJ, and DE regions which was a hired bench of dynamic IT Consultants who have chosen a full time career with Robert Half Technology that we placed on some of our toughest, longest term projects where turnover must be at a minimum
  • Areas of recruiting and business development specialties include: .NET Architecture and Development, SQL Server Database Administration and Development, SharePoint Administration, Design and Development, Crystal Reports, Software Quality Assurance, JAVA Architecture and Development, Cisco-based Network Architecture, Engineering and Support, Helpdesk and Desktop Support

Contractor (Seasonal)

Hunt Auctions, Inc.
09.2009 - 01.2013
  • Collect contracts from vendors, escort sports celebrities to and from autograph area, ensure proper breakdown of vendor booths and supervise smooth execution of over 200 vendors from the Valley Forge Convention Center at the end of the show
  • Retail sales of both current and vintage sports memorabilia at the Hunt Auctions, Inc., kiosk at Citizen Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Executive Recruiter

TRG Staffing, LLC
06.2011 - 09.2012
  • Identify and recruit qualified candidates for staffing company clients through sourcing, internet searches, job posting responses, networking through LinkedIn and referrals
  • Compose work history profile for candidate (submittal) to be submitted to staffing company client

Senior Recruiter, Scientific/Clinical Division

Aerotek, Inc.
10.1998 - 04.2005
  • Identified and recruited qualified candidates through sourcing, internet searches, job posting responses, attending networking events, job fairs, college career days and referrals
  • Pre-screened potential candidates, which involved conducting personal interviews, testing and verifying professional references
  • Promoted to Senior Recruiter in less than 6 months
  • Administered performance reviews of current contractors, counseled on unsatisfactory performance, and advised new candidates on interview skills, resume structure and career planning
  • Prospected and targeted Pharmaceutical companies and CROs, corporate headquarters and start-up organizations to acquire new business
  • Established salaries and pay rates with clients and contractors
  • Trained and developed new recruiters by reinforcing fundamentals, role-playing and establishing long and short-term goals to ensure increased production
  • Worked directly with hiring managers and human resources to understand their needs and to create a recruiting strategy
  • Negotiated appropriate contract terms and fees for incoming job orders
  • Qualified candidates by conducting in person and phone interviews to obtain work history, education, training, job skills and salary requirements
  • Analyzed client requirements against qualifications of candidates and matched the best candidate with client needs
  • Coordinated candidate interviews and debrief with clients
  • Performed complete reference checks on candidates ensuring authenticity of stated skills and experience
  • Reviewed benefits and compensation packages with employees.

Guest Relations Page (Internship)

QVC, Inc.
12.1996 - 09.1998
  • Prepared scripts and products for show hosts, floor managed for on-air talent
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications -

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Skills

  • Behavioral Interviewing
  • Networking and Branding
  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Recruitment analytics
  • Experience with several Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Recruitment Process Improvement
  • Boolean Search Techniques

Airs Certifications

  • Certified Diversity Recruiter (CDR)
  • Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR)
  • Advanced Certified Internet Recruiter (ACIR)
  • Certified Social Sourcing Recruiter (CSSR)
  • Professional Recruiter Certification (PRC)

Timeline

Principal Recruiter

ADP RPO, LLC
08.2021 - 07.2024

Director of Admissions

Pope John Paul II High School
10.2018 - 08.2021

Client Relationship Manager/Recruiter

ADP RPO, LLC
08.2014 - 10.2018

Senior Technical IT Recruiter

Allied Staffing Resources
10.2013 - 07.2014

Senior IT Staffing Executive

Robert Half Technology
10.2012 - 10.2013

Executive Recruiter

TRG Staffing, LLC
06.2011 - 09.2012

Contractor (Seasonal)

Hunt Auctions, Inc.
09.2009 - 01.2013

Senior Recruiter, Scientific/Clinical Division

Aerotek, Inc.
10.1998 - 04.2005

Guest Relations Page (Internship)

QVC, Inc.
12.1996 - 09.1998

Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications -

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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