Yolanda Frye
Cisco Systems, Inc.
CA
Work Preference
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
Remote
Minimum Desired Compensation
$85000/yr
Important To Me
Work from home optionFlexible work hoursPaid time offCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsWork-life balancePaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing
12
Years of experience
Accomplished recruiter with expertise in candidate screening and client relationship management at Cisco Systems. Skilled in strategic sourcing and diversity promotion, fostering inclusive workplaces. Excel in building strong partnerships and leveraging LinkedIn for passive candidate engagement. Proven track record in aligning talent with organizational goals.
Experienced with full-cycle recruitment processes, from sourcing to onboarding. Utilizes targeted sourcing techniques to attract high-quality candidates. Track record of building strong candidate relationships and ensuring seamless hiring experience.
Professional talent acquisition specialist with robust background in identifying and engaging top talent. Expertise in managing full-cycle recruitment processes and building strong candidate relationships. Known for collaborative team efforts and adaptability to dynamic hiring needs. Skilled in strategic sourcing and candidate assessment.
Focused on using effective recruitment strategies and candidate pipelines to meet employment needs. Leverages traditional and online methods to bring in top talent.
Professional recruiter with proven track record in talent acquisition and candidate relationship management. Skilled in sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding top talent while fostering collaborative team environment. Known for adaptability, strong communication, and problem-solving abilities. Proficient in using recruitment software and tools to drive results and meet hiring goals.
Work History
Recruiter / Sourcer / Project Specialist
2 Years 8 Months- Sourced qualified candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, and referral channels for technical and corporate roles.
- Screened resumes and conducted phone interviews to assess skills, experience, and role alignment.
- Coordinated interview schedules across hiring managers, candidates, and panelists to maintain efficient hiring workflows.
- Partnered with hiring managers to refine job requirements and improve candidate fit.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting for technical and corporate roles, aligning candidate profiles with hiring manager requirements.
- Sourced qualified talent through LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, and job boards to maintain active candidate pipelines.
- Tracked requisition status and candidate progress in applicant tracking systems, maintaining accurate recruitment records.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants' relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both candidates and clients, fostering long-term partnerships.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Built strong relationships with hiring managers to understand departmental needs and identify ideal candidates.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Supported diversity sourcing efforts by expanding outreach across varied talent communities.
- Managed candidate database, maintaining up-to-date information on potential hires for future opportunities.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high-quality output.
- Screened resumes and applications to assess skills, qualifications, and role fit against requisition criteria.
- Maintained compliance with federal and state employment laws during the entire recruitment process.
- Improved employee retention rates through thorough candidate screening and interview techniques.
- Leveraged LinkedIn recruiter tool to broaden network connections and identify passive candidates.
Talent Acquisition / Recruiter
3 Years 3 Months- Managed full-cycle recruiting for high-volume requisitions across diverse client accounts.
- Sourced qualified candidates through job boards, networking, referrals, and talent pipelines.
- Conducted thorough pre-screen interviews to effectively assess candidate qualifications and fit for company culture.
- Conducted phone screens to assess experience, skills, availability, and role alignment.
- Built strong candidate relationships to improve engagement, responsiveness, and offer acceptance.
- Advised hiring managers on market trends, compensation expectations, and hiring strategy.
- Maintained accurate candidate records in applicant tracking systems and recruiting databases.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting for Cisco and Kaiser roles, aligning hiring strategies with client workforce needs.
- Sourced qualified candidates through ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, and targeted networking channels.
- Screened applicants for skills, experience, and cultural fit using structured interview methods.
- Coordinated interview schedules, feedback collection, and candidate communications across hiring teams.
- Partnered with hiring managers to refine job requirements, interview plans, and offer decisions.
- Tracked pipeline activity, requisition status, and recruitment compliance within applicant tracking systems.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants'' relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicants' requirements.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Improved candidate experience by maintaining consistent communication throughout the recruitment process.
Business Development / Inside Sales
5 Years 11 Months- Built partnerships with clients and referral sources to accelerate business growth.
- Managed CRM records to track opportunities, follow-ups, and conversion progress.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new revenue opportunities and competitive positioning.
- Expanded company presence into new markets with well-researched strategies aligned with current industry trends.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering long-term relationships with key accounts.
- Increased client base by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
- Enhanced brand visibility with targeted marketing campaigns and promotional events.
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
Skills
Full cycle recruiting
Recruitment
Recruiting and sourcing
Candidate sourcing
Social media recruiting
LinkedIn sourcing
Boolean search
Candidate screening
Pre-screening candidates
Screening resumes
Client management
Candidate vetting
Assessing qualifications
Background verification
Background checks
Employment verification
Background checking
Client relationship management
Candidate tracking
Pipeline management
Recruitment strategies
Applicant tracking systems
Job posting optimization
Diversity promotion
Cold calling
Outbound calling
Networking
Community networking
Application tracking
Team collaboration
Confidentiality handling
Passive candidate engagement
Database creation
Salary negotiations
Strategic sourcing
Strategic sourcing
Online job boards
Diversity promotion
Timeline
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Cisco Systems, Inc.
11.2022 - 07.2025Read More
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Randstad Enterprise (Clients -Cisco & Kaiser)
07.2019 - 10.2022Read More
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Pronesti Companies, Inc
08.2013 - 07.2019Read More