Recruiter

Posted on: 2006-07-01

KELLI N. SMITH 950 Shorepoint Court No.114 Alameda, CA 94501 H 510-337-0799 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: •Twelve plus years in Management. Ten plus years in Human Resources, Retail and Business Development, Telecommunications and Accounting. •Industry experience includes Retail Management, Finance, Hospitality Management, Recruiting and Consulting for Michael James Reid & Associates, American Telecommunication Network, ALsYachts, Prints Plus, Frederick’s, The Westin Hotels, Woodfin Suite,L.L.C., MothersWorks, Wards, Cal Tax Service and TV Max Telecommunications. •Education includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Belford University 2006 and a Certificate in Medical Billing Assistant from CTI 2004. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: MICHAEL JAMES REID & ASSOCIATES, San Francisco, CA A privately owned Human Capital Acquisition Consultant Firm. A Retained Research Firm. Retained Research Consultant (concurrent) 2006 Administrator (concurrent) •Maintained Accounts in current aging. •Supported office administration. •Recruited for senior level positions. •Posted jobs in Online Recruiting websites. •Creating client/job contracts; maintaining job files; conducting background checks. •Consulting and educating business clients on staffing policies & procedures including compliance duties. •Assisted with scheduling interviews, screening resumes, interviewing candidates, checking references. •Miscellaneous duties as necessary or assigned. •Employment termination due to contract finality. AMERICAN COMMUNICATION NETWORK, Bay Area, CA. A multi-million dollar company that expanded its services through contractors. The services offered were telephone, VOIP services, internet, and energy Contractor 2005 - 2006 •Ten direct reports. •Installed VOIP services and internet services. •Recruited prospects to contribute to business growth. •Traveled nationwide to prospect and develop business venture. •Excelled as a top performer among up-line and team. •Conducted team training. •Interviewed prospective clients to determine telecommunication needs. •Counseled clientele on fees, discount, services and rates. •Published periodicals, flyers and door-knockers. •Organized and conducted business events, including sales training and open houses. •Attended MLM networking events. ALSYACHTS, Alameda, CA Alameda based yacht broker that specializes in luxury yacht sales. Bookkeeper (concurrent) 2005 – Per Diem Office Manager (concurrent) •Set up of Quickbooks Pro 2006 to track financial growth of yacht business. •Financials including AP, AR, and payroll conducted monthly. •Reconciliations and month closing. •Tax preparation for yacht broker’s certified personal accountant. •Marketing i.e. flyers and mass mailings conducted quarterly. •Office administration. •Employed on per diem basis. PRINTS PLUS, INC., Newark, CA Art and prints retailer that also offered wholesale art and prints and did customized framing. Manager 2004 •Four to five Direct Reports. •Recruited prospects to contribute to business growth. •Conducted staff, sales and marketing training. •Interviewed prospective candidates to determine job qualification. •Implemented marketing ideas i.e. flyers, news bulletins, brochures and a large variety of sales aids. •Maintained good rapport with customers. •Developed customer relationships. •Conducted biweekly payroll. •Inventory analysis. •Involved with every transaction by receiving orders from customers and business clients, maintaining merchandising floor specifications. Implemented price changes. •Employment termination due to company bankruptcy. TVMAX Telecommunications Cable television provider. Customer Service Technician 2003 - 2004 •Performed installation, maintenance and repair of subscriber services. •Performed upgrade, downgrades and disconnection of services •Installed subscriber equipment as needed. FREDERICK’S OF HOLLYWOOD, Newark, CA. Multi-million dollar company established fifty plus years ago that specializes in intimate apparel. Manager 2001 – 2003 •Six to eight Direct Reports. •Recruited prospects to contribute to business growth. •Interviewed prospective candidates to determine job qualification. •Counseled clientele on merchandise, discounts and appropriate sizing. •Organized and conducted sales events, training i.e. annual events and clearance events. •Merchandised according to store specifications. •Implemented price changes. •Inventory analysis. •Published flyers and door-knockers. •Attended manager meetings and other various networking opportunities. •Client calling and follow up as a daily routine. •Earned confidence from clientele for customer service skills. •Employment termination due to location closure with no relocation. THE WESTIN – PALO ALTO, Palo Alto, CA Five star hotel that catered to the frequent corporate traveler Payroll Coordinator (concurrent)2000 – 2001 Human Resource Generalist (concurrent) •Recruiting events. •Processed payroll for 250 staffed five star hotel. •Human Resource Generalist. •Hotel administration for Department Heads and General Manager. •Implemented employee relations. •Compensation and benefits administration. •Staff meeting transcription. •Client calling and follow up as a daily routine. •Employment termination due to care of sick parent. WOODFIN SUITE HOTELS, Sunnyvale, CA Five star hotel that catered to the frequent corporate traveler Controller 1998 – 2000 Food & Beverage Manager (concurrent) Manager on Duty (concurrent) Auditor (concurrent) •Two to four Direct Reports. •Hotel Cost accounting. •Human Resource Generalist •Staff training. •Hotel operations including auditing, accounting, reservations and food and beverage. •Payroll for 50 staffed corporate hotel. •Budgeting and analysis. •AR, AP, GL and P/L using hotel accounting software, expenses and special corporate events. •Employment termination due to better opportunity. MOTHERSWORK, INC. Multi-million dollar company that specializes in maternity apparel. Area Manager 1996 - 1998 Manager •Five Direct Reports. •Recruiting events. •Opened five stores in district or region. •Training for all locations. •Payroll •Processed customer orders. •Sales, customer service, •Merchandising and inventory controls for all locations. •Interviewed prospective candidates to determine job qualification. •Attended manager meetings and other various networking opportunities. •Client calling and follow up as a daily routine. •Earned confidence from clientele for customer service skills. •Merchandised according to store specifications. •Implemented price changes. •Inventory analysis. •Termination due to franchise contract. WARDS, INC. Big Box retailer that sold goods and services to consumers. Department Supervisor 1992 – 1996 •Five to six direct reports •Maintained good rapport with customers. •Developed customer relationships. •Conducted biweekly payroll and scheduling. •Inventory analysis. •Involved with every transaction by receiving orders from customers and business clients. •Maintaining merchandising floor specifications. •Implemented price changes. •Employment termination due to better opportunity. CAL TAX SERVICE 1991 – 1992 Seasonal Privately owned business providing tax services and real estate. Office Manager •Office administration. •Bookkeeping. •Tax Preparation •Notary services. •Tax seasonal employment.