Virginia "Catherine" Ginns
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dynamic Government Contract Recruiter with a proven track record at Equiliem, excelling in candidate sourcing and offering exceptional team collaboration. Achieved a landmark with the first top-secret position offer from MIT Lincoln Laboratories at the company. Skilled in boolean searches and renowned for fostering strong business connections, significantly enhancing recruitment outcomes. Known for communication and strong customer service skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Government Contract Recruiter
Equiliem
Charlotte, NC
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
- Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
- Maintained and updated databases with the latest information on personnel security clearances.
- Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
- Utilized ClearanceJobs, LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, and CareerBuilder to source qualified candidates.
- Received the first offer from MIT Lincoln Laboratories for a top-secret position in the company's history.
- Maintained higher business connections than required by the team standard.
Server
The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.
Huntersville, NC
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
- Brought wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and poured for customers.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
Head Server
Cafe 100
Huntersville, NC
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Delivered high-quality service and quick beverage service to promote customer satisfaction.
- Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
- Used suggestive selling techniques to entice customers with more expensive or higher-margin items and add-ons.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-2024
Skills
- Candidate sourcing
- Applicant assessment
- Resume scanning
- Boolean search expertise
- Interviewing clients
- LinkedIn sourcing
- Team collaboration
- Recruiting and sourcing
- Partnership development
- Work authorizations
- Salary negotiation
- Offer letters
- Recruiting software experience
- Microsoft office expertise
- Onboarding assistance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Government Contract Recruiter
Equiliem
07.2024 - 12.2024
Server
The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.
02.2023 - 11.2023
Head Server
Cafe 100
03.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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