Experience

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  Us navy reserve

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2002

  Aviation structural mechanic

  Maintained aircraft's structural, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.Trained as a Personnelman to create and maintain service and pay records.

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  Sentara healthcare

  Dec 1996 - May 1998

  Patient care representative

  Admitted and discharged patients including documentation and payment in a computer database and the patient's file.Maintained and updated patients files to include lab work, identification, and insurance changes.Maintained petty cash and accounted for money received and paid out on a daily basis.Worked as a liaison between insurance companies, patients, doctors and nurses.

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  Orion talent

  May 1998 - Mar 2006

  Sourced exiting military personnel from multiple venues. Served in Technical Recruiting role with areas of expertise in Electrical, Mechanical, IT, Operations, Logistics, Project Management, and Production Management. Procured and processed candidates who were separating from the military. Performed comprehensive management of company's recruiting function, develop and implement recruiting strategies that attract, develop, and retain talented employees for the office. Supervised other project areas including budgets, local promotions, invoicing, meetings and large-scale events on behalf of President of the company. Performed business development with Fortune 1000 employers. Provided knowledge and training in resume writing and interviewing techniques. Maintained a good working relationship with all vendors including Military Family Service Center contacts, all office supply vendors, maintenance personnel, and building management. Assisted executives up to the partner level including Operations Manager for a 35-person office. Prepare position descriptions and classifications. Interviewed potential new hires and processed new hire paperwork as well as process and maintain employment reference checks, counseling, and termination paperwork. Human Resources liaison for the office. Project Manager for a new Applicant Tracking System pilot implementation.  Consistently exceeded placement goals as well as creating long term business connections with Fortune 1000 companies.  Financial management of office expenses, credit cards statements, and events exceeding $50,000 per year. Maintained optimal efficiency of tasks while taking over multiple duties during a large downsizing period. Show less • Assisted executives up to the Partner level.• Assisted the Operations Manager for a 35 person office.• Ordered Supplies and maintained a safe work environment with the help of building management and other vendors.• Interviewed potential new hires and processed new hire paperwork as well as processed and maintained employment reference checks, counseling and termination paperwork.• Maintained, troubleshot and repaired programs, hardware, and performed preventative maintenance of approximately 30 computers, 1 Windows NT Server and all other office equipment.• Maintained, updated and managed a database of approximately 3000 records consisting of candidates, clients and base contacts.• Initiated and maintained competitive contracts with hotels, rental car companies and other traveling arrangements. Show less

  • Candidate Recruiter

    Nov 2002 - Mar 2006

  • Executive Assistant/Office Manager/IT Support

    May 1998 - Nov 2002
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  Electronic data systems

  Mar 2006 - Feb 2009

  Recruiter/employee relations

  Served in Global Recruiting role; areas of expertise include IT, Customer Service, Call Center, Benefits Administration, Project Management, Management, Implementation, and Applications Delivery. Maintained EEO standards and reporting. Comprehensive management of company's recruiting functions, developed and implemented recruiting strategies that attract, develop, and retain talented associates. Conducted interviewing selection training for managers to include behavioral interviewing. Provided extensive consultation with multiple management levels regarding employment issues and organizational position structures. Managed personnel projects and multiple levels of reporting. Consulted with senior management on key issues in all recruiting areas, including ascertainment/analysis, documentation reporting, training and internal recruitment. Conducted surveys with newly hired employees to improve processes on recruitment and training. Supervised other activities and project areas: temporary employment needs, local promotions, invoicing, meetings and area events. Performed business development using ATS, referrals, and job boards. Served as the Liaison between candidates, managers, college contacts, and temporary agencies. Conducted extensive reporting on the recruiting process, eligibility for rehire for fulltime and temporary employees and attrition. Coordinated open houses and conducted presentations. Performed temporary employee tracking database training for managers. Created, implemented, and managed an Employee Retention project for new employees improving attrition. Filled all positions including difficult to fill positions that were not able to be filled in the past. Show less

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  Vanderbilt university medical center

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2009

  Recruiter (contract position)

  Served as a consultant for hiring officials in all matters related to recruitment, sourcing, selecting and hiring of staff. Provided fair and equitable salary recommendations for exempt and non-exempt positions to hiring officials. Served as a liaison between hiring officials and employees, consulting both parties on the Reduction in Force policy. Assisted with the selection process to attract and identify those candidates with the best skills necessary to excel in their position at Vanderbilt University. Exceeded expectations with difficult to fill, high volume positions. Show less

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  Acs, a xerox company

  Jan 2010 - Oct 2010

  Contract recruiter (contract position)

  Contacted all candidates that have applied on our website for Sprint and Home Depot call center positions. Conducted initial screening of candidates face to face and over the phone. Conducted face to face final interviews ensuring the best candidates are hired. Administered final hiring process to include an oral drug screen and verbal offer. Generated candidate traffic to Nashville site thru advertising campaigns. Successfully met and maintained Recruiting hiring goals. Maintained high levels of hiring in a high volume, fast paced recruiting environment. Show less

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  Anthem education group

  Oct 2010 - Mar 2013

  Career services advisor

  Assisted healthcare students and graduates in their job search to include resume writing, interviewing skills, and employer sourcing. Assisted medical students in researching employers, industry trends, and salary information. Establish student’s goals to reach their career destination while giving impeccable customer service. Received Career Services Excellence Award for the Medical Assistant program which was number 2 in the nation for placement goals.  The campus was number 1 from July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011. Show less

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  Michigan department of health & human services

  May 2013 - Oct 2014

  Office assistant e7

  Provided excellent customer service over the phone and in person. Scanned, documented and transmitted all Medical Records to the Medical Review Team for disability determination. Prepared, documented and sent case file for auditing purposes. Managed up to 3 volunteers. Registered and ensured the accuracy of applications in MiBridges. Handled billing and Payments. Reconciled proof of invoice and co-payment for State Emergency Relief payments. Completed Central Registry Clearances for anyone who will be working with children. Researched recoupment cases to see if money is still owed to the state. Completed a yearly purge of case files in record time. Subject Matter Expert with the new automated document system. Show less

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  Ecpi university

  Oct 2014 - now

  Regional director of career services

  Responsible for planning, developing, leading, and motivating a high performing Career Services team. Assign workload and manpower as needed. Oversee and evaluate processes to ensure the team meets individual and team goals. Conduct continual process improvement, evaluation of position structure, and professional development for the team. Assist healthcare students and graduates polish their skills in building professionalism, resume writing, interviewing, negotiating salary, and online job searching. Creates partnerships with businesses to employ our graduates. Advice employers on establishing proper compensation ranges and position classifications. ECPI University Leadership Institute graduate 2019 where 1 person is selected per campus to attend. Financial management of up to $100,000 Federal Work Study budget. Project Manager for a Soft Skills pilot program including software implementation, curriculum and team management, and presentation of results. Work with our top employers to increase salaries for our graduates approximately 5% year over year. Received multiple awards including Advisor of the Month, 2 Above and Beyond Awards, 2 Top Performance Awards, and 2 Salary Improvement awards. Show less