Experience

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  San diego society of natural history

  Jun 2004 - Feb 2008

  Paleonotological assistant

  Responsible for sorting, cleaning, and preparing fossils for the museum collection including invertebrate and vertebret fossils. Also assisted in the field with fossil excavation including preparing fossils for transport from site to museum. Assist Project Manager by preparing reports and daily communication with lab and field staff. Daily communication with vendors and administration to ensure accuracy of orders and billings. Responsible for maintaining and purchasing supplies and tools for a high volume paleontological lab. Provide administrative support, and assist with payroll reconciliation. Responsible for receiving fossils and logging them into the museum database. Show less

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  Black box distribution

  Feb 2008 - Aug 2008

  Benefits coordinator

  Payroll and benefit management for 100 + employees. Responsible for reviewing resumes, phone and in-person interviews and new hire paper work for medium sized company (100+ employees). Direct communication with payroll and insurance companies to ensure accuracy and most cost effective options for the company and employees.

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  The art institute of ca-san diego

  Aug 2008 - Mar 2012

  Establish employer relationships using online research, marketing calls, social media and industry events and trade shows. Assist graduates and alumni with job search strategies, interview skills, resume and portfolio review, and general career assistance in order to assist them in finding employment in their industry. Mentor group co-leader for industry specific Career Advisors at 20+ Ai campus’ across the country. Organize events on and off campus for students and the design community. Use social media to promote events/services to the students and the community. Staff advisor for student run Radio Club. Show less Establish employer relationships using online research, marketing calls, social media, industry events and trade shows. Assist graduates and alumni with job search strategies, interview skills, resume reviews, portfolio critiques, and general career guidance. Develop topics and mentor peers on industry best practices at 20+ Ai campuses nationwide through monthly teleconferences. Organize events on and off campus for students and the design community. Use social media to promote events and services to students, alumni and employers. Oversee operations as the Staff Advisor for student run Radio Club. Show less As Alumni Coordinator I worked with all majors at the AiCASD campus including Web Design & Interactive Media, Media Arts & Animation, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Advertising, Game Art & Design, and Culinary Arts. My role was to actively seek employment for alumni using social media, online research, phone marketing, and attending industry events. I would also assist alumni with updating their portfolios, resumes and online presence. Also responsible for organizing alumni events on and off campus. Show less

  • Mentor Group Leader-Audio Production

    Sept 2011 - Mar 2012

  • Career Services Advisor

    Sept 2009 - Mar 2012

  • Senior Career Services Advisor

    Aug 2008 - Mar 2012

  • Alumni Coordinator

    Aug 2008 - Sept 2009
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  Aquent

  Mar 2012 - May 2016

  Agent-medical/pharma team

  Aquent is the talent agency for marketing, interactive and design professionals. Aquent helps individuals and organizations increase their marketing potential through flexible staffing solutions and customized consulting services.•Source and represent creative & marketing talent in the fields of Online Marketing, Content Management, Market Research, Copywriting, User Experience-UX, visual design, graphic design, presentation graphics, and human factors to Fortune 100 & 500 clientele across the nation.•Partner with Managed Service Providers (MSP) to efficiently and effectively staff their contingent workforce. •Consult with large Fortune 100 & 500 biotech, medical device, healthcare and pharmaceutical creative and marketing teams to staff their contingent workforce by providing expertise for their design and marketing needs. •High volume recruiting for short and long term contract opportunities in the creative and marketing space. •Career coaching and resume advice for creative and marketing professionals. •College outreach including speaking engagements and career coaching at local universities. Show less

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  Digital telepathy

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

  Recruiter (contract)

  Recruiting for digital agency focusing on Marketing websites, e-commerce platforms, digital products, mobile applications: We design for the entire user experience, from awareness to advocacy. My role is to find top notch talent to join the Digital Telepathy family. My strength is using a consultative approach to finding top talent and ensuring it’s a good match for not only our organization but also the talent.

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  Amn healthcare

  Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

  Recruiter-talent acquisition

  AMN Healthcare is the innovator in healthcare workforce solutions and staffing services to healthcare facilities across the nation. AMN Healthcare’s workforce solutions - including managed services programs and recruitment process outsourcing - enable providers to successfully reduce complexity, increase efficiency and improve patient outcomes within the rapidly evolving healthcare environment. The Company provides unparalleled access to the largest network of quality clinicians and physicians through its innovative recruitment strategies and breadth of career opportunities. Clients include acute-care hospitals, government facilities, community health centers and clinics, physician practice groups and many other healthcare settings. - In-house recruiter responsible for full-cycle recruitment for our corporate positions in Recruiting, Accounting, Payroll, HR, Data Analytics, Marketing, Sales, Account Management, Business Operations, and other non-clinical roles.- High volume recruiting for contract and full time positions.- Consistently consult with hiring managers regarding expectations, challenges and process improvementsCollege outreach including speaking engagements, job fairs and career coaching at local universities.Company info: http://www.amnhealthcare.com Careers: http://jobs.amncareers.com/ Show less

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  Kforce inc

  Nov 2016 - now

  Engagement Director is responsible for managing the overall client engagements for large global technology clients, while overseeing a team of 6-7 On-Site Engagement Managers across the country and offshore. Provide mentorship and guidance to team members fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the Kforce Engagement Team. Collaborate with Kforce back-office teams to create processes and procedures to ensure a seamless consultant experience. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to align on goals and to ensure a cohesive approach to consultant care. Show less Working on-site at HP, my responsibilities include: Monitor and evaluate performance of 80+ resourcesOngoing day-to-day Performance Management: focus on retention of top talent and management of corrective action plansStrong Project Management including tracking employee productivity, attrition, document storage, and safety protocols. Improve workflow and efficiency across programsUnderstand all positions to support hiring / expansion of teamCoordinate communication between Technicians, Operators, Engineers, HP ManagementRegular / frequent 1:1’s with leads and employeesFacilitate monthly knowledge share Celebrate team and individual accomplishments Coordinate certification / training program to align with OSHA standards as needed by roleOversee workflow of Kforce resources to ensure appropriate alignmentManage time off requests – coordinate coverage during time offAssist with on-boarding and off-boarding activitiesTracking and reporting metrics across multiple teams Show less

  • Vertical Client Engagement Director-Technology Vertical

    Sept 2021 - now

  • Engagement Manager - On-site at HP

    Nov 2016 - Feb 2022