Contract Recruiter

Posted on: 2007-04-11

TARA DIONNE ROBERTS 817.431.6369/817.614.1223 11701 WILD PEAR LANE KELLER, TX 76248 [email protected] Summary of Qualifications • Recruiting in areas of general staffing, legal, education, accounting, finance, financial services and insurance sales, technical sales, IT and biotech. • 6+ years of experience in recruiting, both strategic and high volume. • Experience establishing networks for sourcing and cold calling candidates. • Coach hiring managers and teams on interviewing and assessments; supervise, mentor and train recruiters on systems and processes. • Training on EEO/AA and OFCCP compliance. • Excellent communication, negotiation and closing skills. • Ability to work with ambiguity and in an ever-changing work environment. • Experience in 4 start-up endeavors. • Posses Bachelor of Arts degree and post baccalaureate studies toward Master of Human Relations. • Bilingual: English and Spanish. Work Experience Capital One- Richmond, VA Contract Recruiter April 2006-Present Remotely support recruitment efforts for various analytical disciplines: Data Analysts, Financial Analysts and MIS Analysts from Associate to Senior Manager level positions. Research new sources for candidates and network to build a strong pipeline of talent for both current and future needs. Responsible for training and supervising new contractors on systems, production and business processes. Dell- Oklahoma City, OK Contract Recruiter January 2006-June 2006 Remotely support recruitment efforts in anticipation of the expansion of the new Oklahoma City facility. Source, pre-screen and interview sales, IT, and managerial candidates of various levels. Build strong pipeline of talent for both current and future needs. Research new sources for candidates. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company- Syracuse, NY Contract Recruiter April 2005-September 2005 Managed the full life cycle recruiting process with various client groups. Sourced, recruited and interviewed scientific and engineering candidates for a biologics plant. Networked to build a pipeline of both candidates and sources, anticipating growth with the launch of a new biologic drug. Interfaced daily with management throughout plant. Worked with managers to develop recruiting action plans. Spherion Professional Recruiting Group- Syracuse, NY Contract Recruiter- Nationwide Insurance October 2003-March 2005 September 2004. Key role in start-up of regional sales recruiting efforts for Nationwide Insurance. Collaborated with managers at home office, New York and New England territories to create and streamline recruiting processes. Recruited, interviewed, and channeled insurance and financial services sales professionals to respective area Sales Managers and Human Resources Managers in an endeavor to grow the company into the 3rd largest insurance carrier by 2009. Researcher/Recruiter- Accounting and Finance Miami, FL: Recruited, interviewed and placed candidates in accounting and finance positions. Responsible for new business development through networking and cold-calling. Developed and expanded existing accounts. Established network for recruiting resources. Advised candidates on career planning and interviewing. University of Phoenix – Miami, FL Enrollment Counselor/Recruiter January 2002-October 2003 Miami, FL: June 2003. Key role in start-up of new Learning Center. Collaborated with team on Learning Center and market needs. Ft Lauderdale, FL: September 2002. Training new employees on policies, procedures, and usage of lead base system; Conducted weekly meetings to analyze performance trends, training and program needs; 90% appointment to close ratio. Norman, OK: Key role in start-up of new Learning Center. Recruited and advised undergraduate and graduate students regarding admissions and degree completion requirements. Possess a thorough knowledge of higher education market and industry. Delivered presentations for informative and recruiting purposes. Generated outside sales leads for Business Development Specialist. Gauged interest and marketed programs in remote areas for start-up of FlexNet Programs. Reviewed financial options with prospective students. Randstad North America – Miami, FL Contract Recruiter September 2000-October 2001 August 2001. Assisted attorney at a large law firm in preliminary candidate selection process. Liaised and scheduled interviews between candidates and attorneys according to law practice areas. Agent/Recruiter Promoted in April 2001. Hired candidates, marketed candidates to prospective employers, investigated employee/client relations issues, and created Core Business Development Process top recruiting contacts list for the northern Miami-Dade County area. FlexLife Consultant/Recruiter Key role in start-up of new office. Collaborated with team on recruitment needs and issues impacting office performance. Recruited and interviewed potential new hires. Generated leads for business development. Developed relationships with institutions as recruiting resources. Advised candidates on career planning and interviewing. Presented services to various organizations and at career fairs. Education and Training • University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK • Post baccalaureate studies toward Master of Human Relations, 1999-2001 • Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, May 1999 • Training on Legal Issues in the Workplace, Randstad NA, September 2000-June 2001 Additional Skills • Computer literate: Peoplesoft, Worldox, Groupwise, Galaxy, Bond Adapt, MaxHire, eFront (Employ), Microsoft Office, PC, Macintosh, and Internet. • Professional proficiency in Spanish. Organizations • Empire Who’s Who Among Executive and Professional Women • DallasWIT, a division of WorldWIT • DFW Texas Recruiters Network member, Nominated 2006 Corporate Recruiter of the Year • League of Women Voters • Young Active Professionals (YAP) • OU Alumni Association, OU Club of Ft Worth