Gerald Francine Cheeks

Experience

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  Ameristar Casino

  Jun 1994 - Jul 2019

  • Full-cycle recruiting, screening and referring high quality candidates for employment – expertise with application tracking systems - iCIMS, HRLogix, JobFlash)/manage the internal transfer/promotion process.• Plan/manage the execution of creative sourcing activities such as career fairs, student recruitment opportunities, workforce agencies, job boards, military organizations, culinary schools and job boards.• Establish standard interview questions and review periodically to evaluate effectiveness.• Collaborate with Department Leaders in strategically sourcing and recruiting the right candidates for their position • Establish and monitor meaningful metrics to track turnover, retention and diversity initiatives; track employment trends and wage information of competitors in local market, perform wage analysis when needed. Show less

  • Talent Business Partner

    Jun 1994 - Jul 2019

  • Human Resources Training Coordinator

    Nov 2000 - Oct 2007

  • Senior Payroll Clerk

    Jun 1994 - Nov 2000
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  PENN Entertainment, Inc

  Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

  Corporate Talent Acquisition High Volume Recruiter

  Responsible for sourcing talent by using creative and cost-effective means of generating high quality candidates for Talent Acquisition Shared Services (TA SS); also responsible for assisting with execution of talent acquisition strategy and processes for the TA SS department. Responsible for sourcing talent by using creative and cost-effective means of generating high quality candidates for Talent Acquisition Shared Services (TA SS); also responsible for assisting with execution of talent acquisition strategy and processes for the TA SS department. Show less

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  PENN Entertainment, Inc

  Sept 2020 - Oct 2021

  Talent Development Partner/Recruiter

  Executed the talent development strategy for internships and diversity initiatives by identifying local HBCUs near properties; serves as Corporate representative at college and career fairs to attract top talent for internship and diversity programs; creates and extends job offers as needed according to established guidelines; source/recruit talent for professional roles by using innovative and cost-effective means of generating high quality candidates for Talent Acquisition Shared Services (TA SS). Responsible for sourcing and recruiting talent by using creative and cost-effective means of generating high quality candidates for Talent Acquisition Shared Services (TA SS); responsible for assisting with execution of talent acquisition strategy and processes for the TA SS departments. Supports the internal and external recruitment efforts for Talent Acquisition Shared Services.Executed the talent development strategy for internships and diversity initiatives by identifying local HBCUs near properties; serves as Corporate representative at college and career fairs to attract top talent for internship and diversity programs; creates and extends job offers as needed according to established guidelines; source/recruit talent for professional roles by using innovative and cost-effective means of generating high quality candidates for Talent Acquisition Shared Services (TA SS). Responsible for sourcing and recruiting talent by using creative and cost-effective means of generating high quality candidates for Talent Acquisition Shared Services (TA SS); responsible for assisting with execution of talent acquisition strategy and processes for the TA SS departments. Supports the internal and external recruitment efforts for Talent Acquisition Shared Services. Show less

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  Korn Ferry

  Oct 2021 - Sept 2023

  RPO Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Consultant

  Created and executed multi-channel sourcing strategy to source candidates meeting client profile and/or building talent pool for current and future requirements - (application tracking systems – Workday, PeopleSoft & Taleo); Client Relationship Management – Provide consultative services by conducting interactions with clients in a timely responsive professional manner; Provide administrative and technical support; Prepare clear and concise reports on weekly basis; Identify & communicate continuous improvement opportunities and strategies; Conduct role briefing with client and set expectations for recruitment process; Process Management & Sourcing; Follow agreed client recruitment process for recruitment delivery; Use competency interviewing to identify and differentiate candidate in presentation and short-list process; Candidate Relationship Management; effectively communicate position opportunity and client value proposition. Show less