Ashlee Thomas

Experience

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  Cisco Jack’s

  Feb 2013 - Aug 2018

  Server

  -Greeted customers warmly and direct them to their tables-Took food and beverage orders and entered them into our system in a timely fashion-Memorized our food and beverage menus and made recommendations to dining room customers-Provided attentive service to customers by refilling drinks as needed and checking in during meals-Promptly addressed customer service issues

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  McAlister's Deli

  Feb 2015 - Jun 2017

  Server/ Catering Specialist

  -Key duties included taking customer orders and processing payments on POS systems. Thorough knowledge of restaurant menus remained essential to the job, as customers often inquired about menu items and ingredients. - Delivered food to guests and cleaned tables after diners left. To ensure the accuracy of orders, I would communicate with kitchen staff and cashiers. -Transported large deli orders to customers in a timely manner. Additional duties included taking orders via phone and online and packaging items. Show less

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  Olive Garden

  Aug 2017 - Oct 2019

  Certified Trainer

  - Offered specific training programs to help employees maintain and improve job skills.- Conducted small group and individual activities based on different learning needs.Acted as a role model and teacher for new and current employees.- Kept detailed notes of trainees and consistently used situational awareness when training large groups of servers at one time.-In charge of ordering and keeping training supplies current and available to all users

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  PeopleShare

  Oct 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Work closely with clients throughout the Hampton Roads area, including large international companies, and local government agencies to staff for high end clerical positions as well as industrial jobs• Conduct thorough interviews with job seekers daily via telephone calls and video platforms • Facilitate the candidate screening process such as performing background checks, skills testing, drug testing and reference checks• Conduct through orientation meetings with candidates to ensure entire onboarding process is complete including review of all company policies and procedures • Document extremely detailed notes in applicant tracking system Show less - Conducts employment related research and assists recruitment team with electronic and other methods of sourcing of qualified candidates.- Assists recruitment team with customized screening and initial contact of applicants to determine qualification and interest level.- Represents and promotes PeopleShare to potential applicants by providing information, responding to questions, and collecting applicant data.- Develops and maintains comprehensive knowledge of recruitment, employment, compensation, benefits, pay administration, and other related organizational policies, practices, procedures, and/or regulations. Show less

  • Recruiter

    Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

  • Recruitment Coordinator

    Oct 2019 - Apr 2021
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  GDH

  Apr 2021 - Oct 2021

  Information Technology Recruiter

  • Responsible for full life cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, qualifying, and placement of IT candidates for contract, contract to perm, and direct hire positions • Employ innovative search strategies to attract top active and passive talent• Develop a robust candidate pipeline and generate rapid results in a fast-paced environment• Manage numerous consultants through post-placement communication • Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups, and employees to identify top-tier talent• Articulate the strengths and limitations of the candidates to the hiring manager(s)• Utilize multiple sourcing strategies and channels, including external networks, job boards, and internal referrals, to provide high-quality candidates for open positions.• Work extensively in ATS to source and harvest profiles, update records and submit candidates to our clients. Show less

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  Kessler Collection

  Nov 2021 - now

  -Assists HR Director in conducting new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals.-Creates all new hire folders and maintains all HR, medical, personal workers compensation files.-Keeps records of benefits plans participation such as insurance, 401(k).-Assists the HR Director in training, interviewing, hiring processes such as drug testing and background checks, and reference checks.-Maintains HR systems by entering Personnel Actions, Terminations, Promotions, Pay rate changes and monitoring performance review status.-Lead and maintain all E-verify reports and conduct I9 audits.-Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs and refers inquiries requiring decisions to the HR Director. -Assist with accident investigations, and serves on the Safety Committee. -Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation in preparation for the HR Director to conduct exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.-Prepares and transmits payroll on a bi-weekly basis. Monitors missed-punches, and ensures accuracy of Time Saver, PayForce and ADP data. Show less

  • Corporate Talent Development Manager

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Human Resources Specialist

    Nov 2021 - Dec 2022