SUMMARY:
I have 4 years of recruiting experience. Experienced in procurement of targeted high salary positions in addition to high volume positions. Recruiting efforts include aerospace, engineering, environmental health & safety, call center, IT, Voice & Data cable installers among others. Experience with direct placement, temp to perm, contract and submittals to vendor managements systems. Skilled with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook.

EXPERIENCE:
Confidential - Dallas, TX 6/2011 – present
Environmental, Health & Safety Recruiter
Recruiting team member of an environmental engineering consulting firm to identify top talent with over $100K salaries. These positions are specialty engineering and EHS positions involving clients in the Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceutical and heavy manufacturing and process industries. Heavy sourcing is required via the typical job boards including Linked-In in addition to candidate networking and referrals. Screen candidates on background and viability. Update applicant tracking software, build the candidate pool and propose job matches. Maintain open communication with account managers and define the requirement or modify job searches as needed. Build and maintain strong candidate relationships and give updates. Set phone and face to face interview logistics between clients and candidates. Provide updates and feedback to clients.

Confidential,Irving, TX 12/2009 – 5/2011
Technical Recruiter
Brought on board to staff multiple projects with companies such as ACS, Accenture, HP, and Arbor. About sixty percent of the recruiting efforts were high volume call center customer service staffing. These positions were mostly various government inbound call center work. Other recruiting efforts were more targeted involving low and mid-level helpdesk, level 2 desktop support, IT coordinators, data entry, admin, RN’s and LVN’s. Most of the open staffing positions were direct recruitment while about twenty five percent were submitted to various VMS systems including Fieldglass. Applicant tracking was done via Bullhorn and EMS (Employee Management Systems).

Confidential,Waco, TX 10/2009 - 12/2009
Contract Aerospace Recruiter
Hired to augment a small team of HR generalists to work on a recruiting project. This project was created to meet rapidly increasing production needs of various hiring managers for L-3. Sourcing was focused on aviation needs but also included IT, admin, and other personnel. Search databases included CareerBuilder, Monster, JS Firm, CE Weekly and the ATS used was Ceridian. Helped facilitate on-site and virtual job fairs with hiring managers and candidates for direct and immediate hiring. This was a fast paced environment requiring much sourcing and coordination between HR personnel.

One Less Worry - Arlington, TX 2/2009 - 9/2009
Pool Maintenance
Temporarily worked with father-in-law at his pool maintenance company.

Confidential,Ft. Worth, TX 11/2008 - 2/2009
Contract Aerospace Recruiter
Augmented the Aviation Branch to recruit on a large project for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Sourced for candidates skilled in the areas of avionics, quality assurance and structures among others. Utilized VoltTrack to maintain and manage candidate tracking. Posted job openings and e-mailed potential candidates. Used Boolean search strings in VoltTrack, CareerBuilder and Monster to identify possible candidates. Cold called potential candidates and qualified them against specific skill sets needed in job requisitions. Networked other candidates to increase sourcing strategies. Determined if candidates were qualified and helped update their resumes to accurately reflect experience. Explained salary and benefits to qualified and interested candidates. Scheduled phone interviews between client and candidate. Worked with team members to ensure project goals were being met.

Confidential,Grand Prairie, TX 6/2008 - 9/2008
Contract Recruiter
Led the Dallas office recruitment effort for qualified commercial Voice & Data cable installers. Responsible for the development and maintenance of a database of entry level and experienced installation candidates. Recruited, screened, interviewed and selected temporary and direct hires. Developed new business through interviewing new candidates. Directed recruiting calls using the Internet, referrals and inactive contractor files. Managed Internet postings on assigned job boards. Attended job fairs and recruiting events at technical schools. Pre-screened by phone all candidates to determine eligibility. Followed up with resumes received to schedule interviews. Processed background checks, reference checks and administer drug tests. Conducted thorough interviews and determined suitability for hire. Negotiated pay rates. Oriented entry level candidates for taking in-house training class. Coordinated the transition of information and files to the Account Manager. Called clients to ensure new contractors arrivals were made on time. Maintained regular communication with Account Manager regarding recruiting needs and special projects.

Confidential,Irving, TX 10/2007 - 6/2008
Technical Recruiter
Developed specific recruiting strategies to create and maintain a sufficient supply of talent. Built relationships with contractors and sales account managers to fill many Fortune 500 clients’ requisitions.
The focus of staffing was mostly Aviation, some IT and clerical. Searched Monster, CareerBuilder, and CE Weekly for qualified candidates. Posted job openings on home website and CareerBuilder website. Performed in-depth research to help identify and source hard-to-find candidates. Utilized sourcing methodologies, including e-mail, cold calling, referrals and industry networking. Maintained and managed candidate tracking database using Bullhorn. Phone screened and conducted in-person interviews. Explained work assignments and company benefits. Negotiated pay rates. Coached candidates through the client interview process. Scheduled and coordinated onsite interviews at local
and nationwide clients. Presented job offers and coordinated hiring procedures. Maintained contractor relationships and expanded candidate network.

Confidential,Fort Worth, TX 2003 - 2007
Lead Server/ Trainer
Trained new team members in all aspects of fine dining. Ensured satisfaction in every progression of customer service. Specialized in wine service and generated top wine sales as requirements were more
up-scale. Lead server responsible for large party and VIP contracts. Modified contracts as specified by the clients. Built both short-term and long-term customer report to enable higher sales.

Confidential,Fort Worth, TX 2002 - 2003
Server/ Trainer
Trained team members in general wait staff duties including, greeting guests, improved sales, order entry, and cash handling. Performed higher wait staff functions including, customer service, building
repeat client list, and assisting junior staff with problem resolution.

EDUCATION:

B.S. Environmental Science
B.S. Political Science