VALERIE SHINABARGAR

Goal-oriented recruiting professional motivated to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines. Proficient in developing and overseeing diverse candidate pipelines, marketing plans and advertising strategies, 20+ years of full cycle recruitment. 15+ years Office Manager to include the automotive industry. Active Missouri Notary expires August 20, 2025.

• LINCARE, Kansas City, MO, Recruiter, 06/2022 to 06/2024: Accountable for the management of a comprehensive employment program which included, full cycle recruiting, evaluating applicants, assisting managers with the selection of talent for a large variety of positions. Manage the on-boarding process to include new hire orientation and scheduling all new hire training. Coordinate and extend job offers to new hires to include background investigations.
• METRO HEATING & A/C, Liberty, MO, Office Specialist/Dispatcher, 09/2020 to 06/2022: Answer all incoming calls. manage dispatch software (DISPATCHME) to schedule & dispatch service appointments and complete work orders. Create invoices and manage payments. Order and track equipment. Apply and maintain city business licenses, pull building permits, and schedule inspections. Prepare payroll for technicians, to include track mileage, credit card transactions & expenses for technicians.
• KC GERMAN AUTO SERVICE, Kansas City, MO, Office Specialist, 01/2020 to 09/2020: Greet customers that visit the shop, answer incoming calls, filing, doing estimates for repairs, billing, and scheduling appointments. Document customer correspondences/invoices within their respective repair order. Work directly with vendors to order parts and obtain prices for vehicles in for repair. Accurately post all vendor/sublets bills, generates purchase orders. Answers incoming telephone calls, determines purpose of callers, and forwards calls to appropriate personnel or department.
• CAR GALLERY, INC., Kansas City, MO, Office Manager, 02/2008 to 03/2020: Oversee the office operations and bookkeeping transactions for the corporation, which includes two businesses, Car Gallery, and KC Car Galley. Also includes New Generation Investments, LLC, for rental properties. Analyze & organize office operations & procedures, accounting & bookkeeping, flow of correspondence, filing, requisition of supplies, devise new procedures to improve workflow efficiency, record keeping of all financial transactions. Verify, allocate details of business transactions to accounts into ledgers from documents such as sales slips, invoices, receipts, check stubs. Reconcile and balance accounts. Compile reports to show statistics such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss and other items pertinent to operation of business. Responsible for in-house finance transactions and collections, such as insurance verification and process lien holder information with the State for vehicle title applications, new titles, repossessions, and reassignments. Process title work, in-put vehicle purchases through Dealer Center. Manage the expenditure for company advertising for car sales marketing. Coordinate transactions for auto auctions.
• TRUGREEN Lawn Care Services, Lee’s Summit, MO, Branch Employment Coordinator/Talent Acquisition, 03/2019 to 06/2019 (rehired): Full cycle recruitment, manage an on-line talent management/applicant tracking system, WORKDAY, where all applications and resumes are processed electronically through the TRUGREEN website; continually source talent. High volume of recruitment to include entry-level non-exempt positions and exempt positions. Manage the on-boarding process to include new hire orientation and scheduling all new hire training. Coordinate and extend job offers to new hires to include background investigations and pre-employment drug screenings.
• BUDGET CAR & TRUCK RENTAL OF KANSAS CITY, Kansas City, MO, Talent Acquisition Manager, 01/2018, 08/2018: Developed, implemented, and managed a sustainable talent acquisition and hiring plan and strategy. Performed analysis of hiring needs and provided employee hiring forecast. Determined HR and recruitment needs. Designed, planned, and implemented employer branding activities. Quickly built a relationship and collaborated with Human Resources, Area Directors, and the owner through the hiring process. Recruit and screen candidates for 7 local market Budget Kansas City locations and the KCI airport. Also managed full cycle recruitment for two additional cities, Omaha, NE and Wichita, KS. Overall responsibility for sourcing candidates, reviewing resumes, phone screens, and scheduling and tracking all interviews. Expert in Internet data mining, professional networking, branding, and passive candidate sourcing. Proficient with all levels of sourcing methods for hard-to-fill roles and not-so-hard to fill roles, HRIS, Recruitment Marketing tools, LinkedIn, Facebook, variety of job boards, ZipRecruiter, Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com. Planned and managed procedures for improving the candidate experience and overall recruitment process with implementing a new applicant tracking system Paylocity. Developed creative staffing solutions. Provided cost effective solutions to maximize reach to potential candidates. Analyzed Human Resources related data compiling recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source of hire, and customer satisfaction to improve recruitment strategies. Coached, consulted, and collaborated with Executive Management and HR on staffing process, sourcing strategies and talent assessments. Managed the on-boarding process to include new hire orientation and scheduling all new hire training. Coordinate and extend job offers to new hires to include background investigations and pre-employment drug screenings.
• TRUGREEN Lawn Care Services, Lee’s Summit, MO, Branch Employment Coordinator/Talent Acquisition, 02/2016, 07/2017: Full cycle recruitment, manage an on-line talent management/applicant tracking system, WORKDAY, where all applications and resumes are processed electronically through the TRUGREEN website; continually source talent. High volume of recruitment to include entry-level non-exempt positions and exempt positions. Manage the on-boarding process to include new hire orientation and scheduling all new hire training. Coordinate and extend job offers to new hires to include background investigations and pre-employment drug screenings.
• PICK-N-PULL Self Service Auto & Truck Dismantler (a division of Schnitzler Steel), Kansas City, MO, RECRUITER/Talent Acquisition, 12/2014 to 12/2015: Develop, implement, and manage an on-line talent management/applicant tracking system, PEOPLE SCOUT; manage on-line recruitment databases; Internet recruitment, social media, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and employer brand marketing and advertising, on-going development of candidate “pools” to continually source talent. High volume of recruitment; remote Recruiter for 25+ stores throughout the United States. Responsible for executing the vision and aligning the organizational strategy with our talent acquisition needs. Oversees direction, management guidelines and procedures related to hiring, staffing, systems, and methodology. Provide weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly reporting to executive team including fill rate, retention rates, training completion and other measurable statistics related to recruiting and onboarding.
• SPRINT (YOH Staffing), Overland Park, KS, CONTRACT RECRUITER, 04/2014, 06/2014: Utilize and manage an on-line talent management/applicant tracking system, BRASSRING, where all applications and resumes are processed electronically through the SPRINT website; manage on-line recruitment databases; Internet recruitment and employer brand marketing and advertising, on-going development of candidate “pools” to continually source talent. High volume of recruitment to include entry-level non-exempt positions to high level management positions. Manage the on-boarding process to include new hire orientation and scheduling all new hire training. Coordinate and extend job offers to new hires to include background investigations and pre-employment drug screenings. Responsible for OFCCP and EEOC requirements for tracking applicants including internet applicants.
• H&R Block (ITG Staffing), Kansas City, MO, Contract Recruiter, 06/2012 to 12/2012: Full cycle recruitment for a 500 plus client services operations / customer service call center. ICMS applicant tracking system. Leverage online recruiting resources, cold-calling, and in-house ATS to identify and recruit qualified candidates. Create and foster relationships with colleges and diverse professional organizations to attract and recruit diversity candidates. Provide complete, accurate, and inspiring information to candidates about the company and position.
• Citi Group (Spherion Staffing), Kansas City, MO, Contract Recruiter, 08/2011 to 06/2012: Full cycle recruitment. Utilize and manage an on-line talent management/applicant tracking system, TALEO, to continually source talent. High volume of recruitment to include entry-level non-exempt positions to high level management positions. Perform general Human Resources responsibilities including the administration of compensation and benefit programs, employee development and performance management.
• Community Blood Center, Kansas City, MO, Human Resources Generalist (Recruiter), 03/2009 to 07/2011: Responsible for full cycle recruitment. Manage on-line recruitment databases; Internet recruitment and employer brand marketing and advertising, on-going development of candidate “pools” to continually source talent. Analyzed Human Resources related data compiling recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source of hire, and customer satisfaction. Managed, track & report Affirmation Action Plan responsible to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) ensuring ongoing compliance. Perform general Human Resources responsibilities including the administration of compensation and benefit programs, employee development and performance management.
• Truman Medical Center – Lakewood, Kansas City, MO, Recruiter, 2006 to 2007:, Principally accountable for the management of a comprehensive employment program which included, recruiting, evaluating applicants, checking references, and assisting managers with the selection of talent for a large variety of exempt and non-exempt staff positions. Responsible for full cycle recruitment.
• Children’s Mercy Hospital & Clinics, Kansas City, MO, Recruiter, 1999 to 2006: Accountable for the management of a comprehensive employment program which included, full cycle recruiting, evaluating applicants, assisting managers with the selection of talent for a large variety exempt and non-exempt positions. Utilized and managed an on-line talent management/applicant tracking system where all applications and resumes were processed electronically through the CMH website; managed on-line recruitment databases; Internet recruitment and employer brand marketing and advertising. Responsible for full cycle recruitment.
• Kelly Services, Inc., Kansas City, MO, Staffing Agent, 1998 to 1999: Managed the hiring and placement; recruitment, screening, employment testing, of candidates for a variety of clients throughout Kansas City area, providing quality service and timely delivery of temporary staffing services.
• University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, Employment Coordinator, 1989 to 1998, Administered an all-inclusive employment program including the recruitment and selection of qualified candidates, assisting managers with the selection of talent for the entire Hospital staff including Nurses, clerical, accounting, facilities, and a variety of other exempt and non-exempt positions within clinical, non-clinical, allied health and service areas. Managed and positively affected the universities’ Affirmation Action Plan and union contracts ensuring ongoing compliance and positive employee relations. Acted as Human Resources Generalist with responsibilities in compensation & benefit administration and employee development.