Sonya Branch-Hamilton
Lakeland
Summary
Resourceful Staffing Coordinator with proven experience in managing all aspects of the recruitment life cycle. Skilled in sourcing candidates, conducting interviews and coordinating staffing logistics. Demonstrated strengths include excellent communication skills, strategic planning and commitment to maintaining compliance with company policies. Notable impacts made through streamlining processes to increase efficiency and implementing innovative strategies for talent acquisition.
Strategic professional in human resources management, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in employee relations, compliance with labor laws, and talent acquisition strategies. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Effective staffing specialist with several years of experience in talent acquisition. Adept at client needs assessment and recruiting program development. Accustomed to executing all qualifying, hiring and onboarding processes. Recognized for strong communication style across employees, clients and management teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staffing Coordinator
The club at LakeGibson
Lakeland
12.2020 - Current
- Coordinated with training department to ensure employees met required qualifications and certifications.
- Utilized staffing software to track employee availability, shifts, and time-off requests.
- Conferred with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.
- Developed job postings, tracked applicants through applicant tracking system, and coordinated onboarding paperwork.
- Conducted exit interviews and completed employment termination paperwork.
- Conducted reference checks on prospective employees as part of the pre-employment process.
- Prepared reports on staffing metrics, including turnover rates and hiring costs, for management review.
- Collaborated with department heads to forecast future staffing needs based on project demands.
- Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation, and benefits.
- Developed or implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
- Reviewed resumes submitted by applicants against job requirements.
- Kept track of timekeeping responsibilities and employee time off requests when completing schedules.
- Selected qualified job applicants or referred to managers to make hiring recommendations.
- Conducted orientation sessions for new hires, covering company policies and job expectations.
- Coordinated staffing schedules to ensure optimal coverage across multiple departments.
- Oversaw staffing and related operations, spanning interviewing, hiring and mentoring personnel.
- Participated in job fairs and recruitment events to promote the company and attract candidates.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from candidates regarding job opportunities at the company or organization.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date employee records, including contact information and job classifications.
- Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs.
- Facilitated orientation sessions for new hires.
- Assisted payroll teams by reporting employee hours and calculating correct compensation.
- Worked with human resources teams to align staffing decisions with regulatory standards.
- Facilitated communication between employees and management to address staffing concerns.
- Kept labor costs and metrics within preset departmental budgets.
- Identified methods for reducing turnover rates through improved recruitment practices.
Activity Director
Oakbridge health care
Lakeland
03.2016 - 12.2018
- Designed and led activities in crafts, music and sports.
- Trained and managed assistants and delegated tasks for staff members.
- Consulted with staff and other professionals to discuss activities.
Staffing Coordinator
Lakeland Hills Center
Lakeland
01.2000 - 03.2016
- Coordinated with training department to ensure employees met required qualifications and certifications.
- Utilized staffing software to track employee availability, shifts, and time-off requests.
- Conferred with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders when necessary.
- Set up workshops, conferences and meetings by scheduling and reserving rooms and preparing supplies.
- Helped complete admissions packets and submitted paperwork to professionals for review and processing.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
- Assisted in creating and implementing marketing plans to increase student enrollment.
- Served as a liaison between prospective students and faculty members during the admissions process.
- Compiled data related to enrollment trends and college and university acceptance rates for various academic years.
- Conducted exit interviews and completed employment termination paperwork.
- Reviewed resumes submitted by applicants against job requirements.
Admissions Assistant
Lakeland Hills Center
Lakeland
01.2000 - 03.2016
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders when necessary.
- Set up workshops, conferences and meetings by scheduling and reserving rooms and preparing supplies.
- Responded to customer issues to provide immediate resolution and improve retention.
- Led tours for prospective residents and family members to show facilities and answer questions.
- Helped complete admissions packets and submitted paperwork to professionals for review and processing.
- Conducted research, compiled and typed statistical reports, synthesized information and provided excellent communication to disseminate information throughout organization.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
- Assisted in creating and implementing marketing plans to increase student enrollment.
- Attended conferences dedicated to higher education topics such as diversity, international recruitment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mulberry High School
Mulberry, FL06-1985
Skills
- Staffing software
- Employee onboarding
- Recruiting strategies
- Timekeeping management
- Personnel policies
- Applicant tracking
- Employee training
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Work complaint handling
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Retention management
- Time tracking and payroll administration
- Training and mentoring
- Personnel recruitment
- Multitasking
- Job description development
- Staffing agency coordination
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Administrative assistance
- Drug testing
- Management consulting
- Procedure compliance
- Background checks
- Manage employee relations
- Record preparation
- Payroll administration
- Willingness to learn
- Written communication
- Applicant qualification
- Performance appraisal
- Employee surveys
- Pre-employment screening
- Employee orientation
- Training and development
- Leadership development
- Coordinate recruitment strategies
- Background checking
- Recruitment
- Time management
- Employee recognition programs
- Performance evaluation
- Active listening
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- CNA
- Notary
- Home health aide
Timeline
Staffing Coordinator
The club at LakeGibson
12.2020 - Current
Activity Director
Oakbridge health care
03.2016 - 12.2018
Staffing Coordinator
Lakeland Hills Center
01.2000 - 03.2016
Admissions Assistant
Lakeland Hills Center
01.2000 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Mulberry High School