Experience

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  County of Sonoma

  • United States
  • Government Administration
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Employment and Training Counselor - Job Link

    • Oct 2010 - Present

    • Guide clients through all aspects of job search including career development, resume writing, accessing job leads, social media, interviewing and networking skills• Coordinate with partner agencies to ensure clients have access to all available supportive services• Assess clients’ eligibility for Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act scholarship funding for training and guide clients through the process of earning funding• Facilitate job search workshops and computer classes• Assist in the development of business outreach and marketing strategies

  • Employment and Training Counselor - SonomaWORKS

    • Jan 2010 - Oct 2010

    • Employment and Training Counselor for time-limited Subsidized Employment Program • Evaluated and processed clients' eligibility for participation in the program• Coordinated and managed stimulus food box program for eligible families• Assessed TANF clients and made appropriate referrals to partner agencies and community services• Created and managed welfare-to-work plans for TANF recipients, ensuring compliance with mandated guidelines

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  Robert Half International

  • San Francisco, CA

  • Staffing Manager

    • Jun 2006 - Jun 2009
    • San Francisco, CA

    • Recruited, screened, and referenced talent for placement in specialized temporary administrative positions• Sourced potential employees through university relations, membership to professional organizations, career fairs, job boards, cold calling and referral programs • Generated candidate referrals via quality customer service and networking• Demonstrated knowledge of California employment law and non-discriminatory recruiting practices • Recognized by Robert Half’s “President’s Club” for outstanding sales and recruiting production in 2007• Recognized by Robert Half’s “Chairman’s Club” for top 15 OfficeTeam sales and recruiting professionals in the world in 2008• Exceeded $1 million in billing in less than 2 years

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  Wollborg Michelson

  • San Francisco, CA

  • Staffing Consultant

    • May 2002 - May 2006
    • San Francisco, CA

    • Recruited temporary employees for clerical through management positions• Collaborated with hiring managers via telephone and on-site to develop requirements for open positions• Placed candidates in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Legal, Retail and Technical• Successfully filled positions outside of company’s candidate matrix through direct recruiting and cold calling• Performed extensive employment references and background checking• Effectively managed large, profitable contracts independently

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  Johnson Staffing

  • San Francisco, CA

  • Senior Recruiter

    • Nov 1999 - Feb 2002
    • San Francisco, CA

    Senior Recruiter, Temporary Division (3/2000-2/2002)• Solely managed company’s temporary division• Recruited professionals through cold calling, advertising, Internet research and referrals• Conducted candidate assessments including phone interviews, behavioral interviews and skills testing• Placed skilled employees on temporary assignments and followed-up with quality control telephone calls• Planned and organized company events for clients and temporary employees Administrative Assistant (11/1999-3/2000) • Assisted recruiters in the candidate selection process by scheduling candidate interviews, sourcing, and recruiting from job boards• Managed candidate database and files