Ternesia Hunt
West Columbia,SC
Summary
Results-driven professional thriving in fast-paced environments, adept at collaborative teamwork, and skilled in proactively networking to establish effective relationships. Self-sufficient and capable of excelling with minimal supervision. Demonstrated proficiency in executing recruiting strategies, including candidate management, diversity sourcing, and interview process management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Recruitment Specialist
American Red Cross
04.2023 - Current
- Actively recruit prospective volunteers in 14 counties throughout central and upstate South Carolina, traveling and participating in recruitment events and volunteer/community fairs throughout state
- Utilize recruitment strategies plans to meet assigned benchmark metrics including strategic recruitment plan
- Forge relationships with key volunteer recruitment agencies/organizations, market segments, and populations
- Maintain accurate records of potential and actual volunteer leads using targeted recruitment tools
- Recommend ideas and strategies related to recruitment that contribute to future growth of American Red Cross
- DE&I Committee member
Senior Director Store Manager
Macy's
04.2017 - 09.2022
- Led recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of hourly supervisors and salaried managers
- Sourced candidates through employee referrals, networking, internal databases, and research.
- Evaluated candidates based on employment factors such as job experience, education and training, skill, knowledge and abilities, and other data pertinent to selection and referral of candidate
- Led 'Associate to Manager' development program in partnership with Division Human Resources team
- Managed three locations, improving store culture, increasing associate retention, engagement, and performance
- Oversaw sales/service, merchandising promotions, store maintenance, and support functions.
General Manager
JCPenney
04.2012 - 04.2017
- Directed operations for two different locations, leading team of 50+ associates
- Developed strategic plans and exceeded sales goals by 3%
- Hired, trained, and developed staff, increasing associate engagement rates by 12 points
- Mentored high-performing associates, resulting in their promotion to management positions
- Served as Division Supervisor for Development Training, selecting associates to build company's talent pipeline
- Conducted customer surveys, analyzed findings, and implemented changes to boost satisfaction and retention rates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Marketing
Winthrop University
Rock HillCertificate - Human Resources Essentials - Human Resources
Cornell University
Ithaca09.2022
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Organizational and Negotiation
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Relationship-Building
- Multi-tasking
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
- Time Management
- Succession Planning
- Social Media Networking
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Volunteer Recruitment Specialist
American Red Cross
04.2023 - Current
Senior Director Store Manager
Macy's
04.2017 - 09.2022
General Manager
JCPenney
04.2012 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Marketing
Winthrop University
Certificate - Human Resources Essentials - Human Resources
Cornell University
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