Victoria Howell

Experience

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  United States Department of Defense

  Jul 2020 - Sept 2020

  Student Intern

  • Compiled data and images from all branches of the CZ (Environmental Directorate) for the directorate’s first stakeholder report for the end of the 2020 Fiscal Year.• Created over 300 Ready-to-Send certificate emails for the CZ Reporting and Analysis branch chief.• Compiled environmental compliance support data from all West region Air Force bases for the FY20 environmental management review.• Reviewed documents for the 2020 Air and Space Force-wide General Thomas D. White Environmental Awards. Show less

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  TEKsystems

  Jul 2021 - Aug 2023

  Achievements: • 2022 Government Services Vertical Relationship Award • Reached 1st Road to Contest milestone less than 1 year in tenure. • Reached the 6k in weekly Spread threshold less than 1 year in tenure.Responsibilities: • Specialized in the functional applications space recruiting Business Analysts, Project managers, and Product Owners.• Supported talent acquisition efforts for state and local governments such as the State of New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Texas, Hawaii, New York, and El Paso County. • Reached out to consultants via LinkedIn Recruiter, phone calls, and emails from our internal database to place them in opportunities that match their skills, goals, and interests.• Conducted reference checks and pre-interview screenings to ensure the best talent is placed in front of our clients. • Reviewed and edited resumes with consultants to highlight their strengths and skills. • Ensured current consultants were enjoying their positions and being challenged to drive consultant retention.• Negotiated hourly rates and salaries and additional contract terms with consultants• Full life cycle recruiting of candidates from initial phone call to their onboarding and start date.• When needed, reached out to hiring managers for feedback, consultant submittals, and interview requests.• Utilized TEKsystems's internal learning network for professional development in recruiting, negotiating, and energy management. Show less

  • Colorado ID&E Council Lead

    Sept 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Government Services Recruiter

    Jul 2021 - Aug 2023
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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  Aug 2023 - now

  Human Resources Specialist

  • Responsible for onboarding Title 38 and hybrid Title 38 positions to include: registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing assistants.• Fully owning the onboarding process by scheduling pre-employment appointments (drug tests, health evaluations/physicals, and fingerprinting).• Consulting with hiring managers on vacancy announcements, recruitment requests, veterans’ preference, and other policy-related questions.• Presenting recruitment best practices to an audience of hiring managers in a virtual environment.• Coordinating with personnel security, credentialing, and employee health to complete the onboarding process.• Using USA Staffing to push recruitment requests, create vacancy announcements, send applicant notifications, issue and audit certificates, and send reviews.• Sponsoring new hire PIV cards in USAccess.• Initiating the pay-setting process for RNs.• Conducting above minimum and highest previous rate requests for new and former VA employees.• Working with outside VISN Strategic Business Units to onboard transfer employees.• Coding personnel actions for new hires, promotions, and reassignments.• Providing excellent customer service to applicants through prompt and thorough email and phone correspondence. • Tracking the recruitment process and activity through salesforce. Show less