T. Smith-McNear
Human Resource/ Recruiting Specialist
Walkertown,NC
Summary
Results-oriented HR Recruiter practiced in developing and establishing strategic recruitment strategies and identifying appropriate talent. Offering 13 years of comprehensive experience sourcing diverse, high-caliber candidates by maximizing internet resources, social media and referrals. Committed to successfully managing phases of full-cycle recruiting from initial sourcing and screening through offer negotiations and onboarding.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CEO Executive Assistant/ DEI Trainer
Remote Contractor
Social Designs Consulting
07.2019 - Current
- Catalyzing company Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion growth by providing customized trainings
- Maintain customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
- Provide historical reference by developing and utilizing filing/retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions
- Prepare content, coordinate, and execute (present) live classroom/virtual training across a multitude of company sectors throughout the United States
- Built a robust brand awareness through conferences and speaking engagements leading to an increase in trainings, book, and game sales
- Management of branding media including traditional, new media, and social media in compliance with the company’s brand and social media guidelines
- Maintain and prepare all proposals and contracts
- Manage CEO’s complex and frequently changing travel arrangements
- Perform a variety and range of routine to complex administrative, clerical, and office duties in support of the CEO
- Research to prepare, gather and edit CEO’s published publications for accuracy.
Independent HR Consultant/Recruiter/Contractor
True Source Management Solutions, Inc
10.2009 - Current
- Oversaw the recruiting, hiring, and onboarding process by conducting interviews, background checks and reviewing employment contracts
- Assisted new employees with on-boarding trainings, reviewed all new hire forms for accuracy, and ensured that new employees had a clear understanding of company benefits
- Delivered new employee orientations to foster and introduce company culture, policies, and procedures
- Create new training programs for new hires and develop and implement professional development curriculum and continuing education
- Conducted offboarding of employees in payroll system and exit interviews by documenting appropriately
- Entered new, transferred or promoted employees into payroll system
- Recommended and implemented a DEI plan to attract and to retain a diverse pool of qualified applicants
- Supported the execution of new and revised hiring and retention policies
- Coached managers and employees on performance issues
- Created or made updates to company handbook or standard operating procedures
- Modified and/or created job descriptions within all departments
- Represented the company in unemployment hearings
- Worked with management to create and administer employee satisfaction surveys
- Facilitated employee focus groups and maintained confidentiality when reporting data back to department managers or CEO.
- Assisted and guided clients on HR procedures and program development by devising performance evaluations, job descriptions and industry-standard salary ranges.
- Built HR consulting capabilities focused on clients undergoing organizational change and development.
- Developed and launched highly successful cultural and gender diversity programs.
Continuing Education Admission Counselor/ Recruiter
Guilford College
Greensboro, NC
12.2016 - 07.2017
- Recruited, admitted (conducted admission interviews), and enrolled adult and transfer students
- Managed all recruitment marketing efforts and programs for the college including external and internal strategies
- Consistently developed and maintained a pipeline of potential candidates for future opportunities
- Consistently maintained a student pool of approximately 25-45, with full cycle completed within 60-90 days
- Managed travel calendar and schedule for college fairs and private visits
- Assisted in planning, coordinating, and implementing on/off campus recruitment events
- Student- Business Management Major/ Human Resource Minor
- Explained institution's fee structure, amenities, courses offered and facilities to prospective students and parents.
- Assessed student interests and skills and provided strategic information about pursuing suitable courses.
- Reviewed admissions applications and evaluated student credentials.
- Worked with financial aid office to verify student's' applications and discuss payment options.
Business Manager
Mentor Network/Family Centered Services
Winston-Salem, NC
04.2008 - 12.2011
- Supervised daily staff activities, establishing an effective and smooth work environment
- Recruitment and marketing of Family Centered Specialist staff members
- Screened applicant’s background/ reference checks and scheduled/conducted interviews
- Credentialing of all clinical staff members including degree evaluations
- Performed data entry for employee payroll, expense reports/ledgers, and personnel transactions such as new employees, terminations, leave of absence, direct deposits, and maintained related payroll records and reports
- Contract negotiations that required careful planning with a wiliness to collaborate
- Responsible for ensuring that a SOP was created to ensure that all processes were standard throughout the department and used recorded data to correct errors or issues
- Project Manager/ Medicaid Yearly Cost Reporting/Financial Reports
- Attended all meetings, job fairs, and marketing events.
- Created, managed and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
- Assisted with hiring process and training of new employees.
- Brought in new business connections and revenue generation opportunities by improving networking strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Human Resource Management
Guilford College
Greensboro, NC 01.2012 - 05.2015
Skills
ADP/WorkdayBenefits administrationCoachingConflict Management and Problem SolvingComplaint Handling/Dispute ResolutionCompensation and payrollCustomer Relationships/ ServiceData ManagementDeadline Driven/ Detail OrientedDiscrete & Ethical/Confidentiality/FERPA/HIPPA LawsEffectiveness & EfficiencyExtraordinary Customer CareGoogle SuiteHRM knowledgeMarketing (Network & Negotiation)Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc)MultitaskingPolicies & ProceduresProject ManagementRecruitment & RetentionSelf-MotivatedStaff Training & DevelopmentStellar Communication SkillsTime Management SkillsVirtual Platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, EasyRetro, etc)
Organizational turnaround
Corporate leadership
Policy development and optimization
Human Resources Management (HRM)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Remote Contractor
Social Designs Consulting
07.2019 - Current
Continuing Education Admission Counselor/ Recruiter
Guilford College
12.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Human Resource Management
Guilford College
01.2012 - 05.2015
Independent HR Consultant/Recruiter/Contractor
True Source Management Solutions, Inc
10.2009 - Current
Business Manager
Mentor Network/Family Centered Services
04.2008 - 12.2011