Willesha Brown
Port Arthur,TX
Summary
A self-motivated and ethical HR Professional with extensive experience managing complex projects, recruiting top talent, creating diverse candidate slates, overseeing hiring processes, and developing strong relationships with department leaders. Among my strengths are leadership, analytics, collaborative efforts, problem solving, organization, time management, communication, data reporting, business intelligence, emotional intelligence, interviewing, decision making, multitasking, negotiating, and punctuality. I am seeking an opportunity in Human Resources that will allow me to utilize and enhance my skills while advancing my career.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Zachry Group
Belle Chasse, LA
06.2023 - Current
- Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
- Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
- Sourced and screened 2000+ potential candidates for open positions.
- Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
- Submitting and opening requisitions.
- Coordinated background checks on successful candidates prior to offer acceptance.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand position requirements.
- Developed job descriptions and postings to attract qualified applicants.
- Provided ongoing support throughout the entire recruitment life cycle processes.
- Maintained Applicant Tracking System records of all applicants.
- Developed recruitment strategies to achieve required staffing levels for assigned requisitions.
- Advertised and promoted open positions using social media and digital marketing procedures.
- Worked with senior leadership to develop comprehensive recruitment strategies for long-term implementation.
- Assisted in onboarding of new hires by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
- Provided hiring status updates to HR and managers for comprehensive oversight.
- Monitored applicant tracking system actions to support hiring deadlines and streamline candidate experiences.
- Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
- Organized recruitment activities such as career fairs, campus visits.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners.
- Provided feedback to unsuccessful applicants on the status of their applications.
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Zachry Group
Port Arthur, TX
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Processed onboarding paperwork for new hires and rehires.
- Reviewed and filed paperwork as part of onboarding process.
- Checked certifications and legal documents
- Oversaw necessary onboarding activities, addressing questions to speed up process.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish goals.
- Conducted drug screenings, background checks and physicals
HR Generalist
Leasing & Maintenance Sensation
Cedar Hill, TX
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Implemented effective HR policies to ensure company followed labor and employment regulations
- Assisted with the day-to-day functions of the HR Department
- Sourced 200+ candidates in 6 states using a variety of platforms
- Uploaded employee's identification documents, background screenings, and reference checks
- Maintained file maintenance schedule to meet documentation deadlines
- Conducted employee onboarding process, orientations, and exit interviews.
- Assisted with payroll processing by verifying timekeeping records.
- Maintained accurate records of personnel data in the HRIS system.
Substitute Teacher
Beaumont ISD
Beaumont, TX
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed classrooms for absent teachers
- Instructed students based on daily lesson plans
- Filed attendance, behavior reports, and other school related documentation
- Adhered to all in-school procedures and processes.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Monitored student progress throughout the day.
Leasing Agent
Direct Placement LLC
Arlington, TX
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Greeted potential residents with great hospitality
- Scheduled and chaperoned complex tours with residents seeking housing
- Curated weekly reports to track the properties progress
- Accurately verified and validated credit/background screening to ensure prospective residents met all qualifications
- Negotiated leasing agreements to the satisfaction of both parties in accordance with state leasing regulations and real estate statutes.
- Answered calls and responded to inquiries from various parties using strong active listening and open-ended questioning skills to resolve problems.
- Inspected vacant units and ensured they were ready for showings.
- Provided customer service to existing tenants by responding to inquiries promptly.
- Developed strong, professional relationships with residents by delivering exemplary service and engagement.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork and updating databases.
- Checked rental eligibility by following company's verification process.
- Negotiated rental agreements with potential tenants.
- Developed marketing strategies to attract new tenants.
Education
BBA - Human Resources Management
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05-2022
Skills
- Social Media Recruiting
- Interviewing Techniques
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Recruitment
- Project Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Resume Scanning
- Salary Negotiation
- Talent Management
- Microsoft Office
- Oracle
- Quickbooks
- SAP
- Vendor Cafe
- Bluemoon
- Yardi
- Payroll
- Multitasking
- Data Entry
- Job Applicant Interviews
- Training and Onboarding
- Networking Events
- Vendor Management
- Lease Renewals
- Critical Thinking
- Marketing and Advertising
- Payment Collection
- Multi-Family Property Management
- Leasing and Sales
- New Construction
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Property Maintenance
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Lease Agreements
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Zachry Group
06.2023 - Current
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Zachry Group
10.2022 - 06.2023
HR Generalist
Leasing & Maintenance Sensation
06.2020 - 01.2022
Substitute Teacher
Beaumont ISD
03.2020 - 01.2022
Leasing Agent
Direct Placement LLC
05.2019 - 09.2019
BBA - Human Resources Management
Lamar University
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