Wendy Lechner
Olathe,KS
Summary
Seeking a position that allows me to utilize my education and work experience while offering opportunities for further growth and development Competencies: Supervision Employee relations Initiative Creative, outside-the-box approach Attention to detail and excellent multi-tasking ability Marketing skills, including sales and advertising 10+ years’ experience with various computer software, able to learn new software quickly Data entry Customer service excellence Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe software including Excel, Word, Power-point More than ten years utilizing progressive communication techniques.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse Recruiter
Ethos Medical Staffing
Lenexa, Kansas
07.2024 - Current
- Monitored applicant tracking system actions to support hiring deadlines and streamline candidate experiences.
- Identified qualified Travel Nurses through recruiting databases, internet searches, job boards, referrals, and other sources.
- Ensured that all necessary documents were collected from new recruits before they began their assignments.
- Advised nursing staff on best practices when it comes to working remotely in different locations across the US.
- Conducted reference and background checks on prospective employees.
- Maintained candidate pipelines for high-volume roles, ensuring a constant flow of talent.
- Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
Corporate Recruiter
Pinnacle Staffing Group
Olathe, KS
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Monitored applicant tracking system actions to support hiring deadlines and streamline candidate experiences.
- Managed candidate activity within Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Advertised and promoted open positions using social media and digital marketing procedures.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners.
- Collaborated with human resources teams to mitigate risks and verify regulatory compliance.
- Attended career fairs and networking events to help fill openings and build candidate pipeline.
Regional Recruiter
J&J Driveaway
Overland Park, KS
06.2019 - 02.2022
- Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
- Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
- Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
- Attended career fairs and networking events to help fill openings and build candidate pipeline.
Senior Driver Recruiter
Girton LLL Transport
Mission, KS
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Participated in local job fairs and recruitment events for prospective hiring.
- Read, analyzed, and interpreted various internal and external documents and reports.
- Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
- Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
- Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
- Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
Senior Recruiter
Truckmovers
Independance, MO
11.2009 - 06.2017
- Monitored applicant tracking system actions to support hiring deadlines and streamline candidate experiences.
- Utilized internal recruiting systems (iCIMS) to record, update and track all candidate progress.
- Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
- Read, analyzed, and interpreted various internal and external documents and reports.
- Compiled data from personnel records and prepared reports on candidate performance and qualifications.
- Facilitated job application processes for qualified candidates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS06.2010
Skills
- Online Job Boards
- Recruiting Software Experience
- Background Checks
- Client Relationship Management
- Recruitment Strategies
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Lead Generation and Prospecting
- Talent Acquisition
- New Hire Orientation
- Candidate Screening
- Candidate Selection
- Hiring Requirements
- Applicant Sourcing
- Cold Calling
- Goal oriented
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Travel Nurse Recruiter
Ethos Medical Staffing
07.2024 - Current
Corporate Recruiter
Pinnacle Staffing Group
02.2022 - 05.2024
Regional Recruiter
J&J Driveaway
06.2019 - 02.2022
Senior Driver Recruiter
Girton LLL Transport
07.2017 - 06.2019
Senior Recruiter
Truckmovers
11.2009 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kansas