Employment Specialist/Recriter

Posted on: 2007-08-21

SANDY L. ROBBINS 7556 B. Whitcomb Street Merrillville, Indiana 46410 219/765-4071 [email protected] SUMMARY:- Multifaceted Recruiter with experience in facilitating, training, operations and management EXPERIENCE: 2000 – 2007 RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST Horseshoe Casino – HumanResources Department Hammond, Indiana - recruit qualified candidates in high volume environment for specific professional and technical positions through use of the Internet and Intranet - attend job fairs at local colleges and universities to promote name recognition - conduct initial in-person/phone interviews with applicants - schedule and follow-up on second interviews - communicate with assigned departments regarding hiring status, badging, etc. - developed and conduct interview training classes for various departments - facilitate & assist in New Hire Orientation - chair Employee Boards of Review - communicate with management and team members to promote new ideas and suggestions - assist with processing intra and inter department transfers through use of electronic transfer system - promote improved guest services - complete projects as assigned 1991 – 2000 REGIONAL MANAGER Sherman & Sons Shoes, Inc. – Gantos and Shoes Warehouse Div. Bay City, Michigan Territory-Illinois, Indiana and Michigan Staffing and Training - recruited, interviewed and made hiring decisions on management staff - trained team members in visual merchandising, sales techniques and customer service - participated in the writing and implementation of new training manuals - monitored development of staff for promotion into management positions - worked closely with managers in developing store staff - reviewed staffing needs of each unit monthly - managed training programs and oversaw on going staff development Operations Management/Supervision - oversaw operation of up to 18 units in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan - delegated responsibilities and supervised performance of up to 250 employees - increased sales over plan 6 of 9 years - implemented security and loss prevention control procedures - motivated team members through positive reinforcement, contests and incentives - evaluated employee performance and conducted performance reviews - developed strategies for attaining volume goals in each unit - monitored and improved customer service and sales techniques - responded directly to all customer inquiries and complaints - facilitated training meetings and semi annual manager meetings Financial Management - reviewed weekly, monthly and quarterly sales versus plan for each unit - participated in the annual forecasting of sales and labor costs - approved weekly schedules and hours used for all units according to budget - managed controllable expenses - reviewed cash receipts and banking procedures 1983 - 1991 SUPERVISOR, BUYER Levine’s Department Stores LaPorte, Indiana - Began as manager of womens apparel store and was promoted to supervisor of 7 stores and departmen\' Also bought and merchandised footwear for all locations SKILLS: Communication, organization, motivation, sales, customer service, time management, troubleshooting, team player, computer applications EDUCATION: A Graduate of South Division High School – Milwaukee, Wisconsin Pursuing SHRM PHR certification Padgett-Thompson certified in Human Resources and the Law District Manager training program – Sherman & Sons REFERENCES: Available upon request