Manager of Talent Acquisition

• Apr 2022 - Present

· Plans, develops and directs recruitment processes including implementation of new sourcing methods and employment programs · Works with Senior Leadership to understand current and future workforce needs · Assesses external labor markets conditions, develops the most effective, economical and appropriate recruiting channels and methods · Negotiates vendor relationships and contracts i.e. Job boards, Universities, Software... · Analyzes, tracks and works to improve interview to hire… Show more · Plans, develops and directs recruitment processes including implementation of new sourcing methods and employment programs · Works with Senior Leadership to understand current and future workforce needs · Assesses external labor markets conditions, develops the most effective, economical and appropriate recruiting channels and methods · Negotiates vendor relationships and contracts i.e. Job boards, Universities, Software... · Analyzes, tracks and works to improve interview to hire ratio, turnover of new hires and best practices · Evaluates personality and cognitive assessments · Acts as the liaison between senior leadership, recruiter and the applicant · Directs hiring programs such as internships, open house and employment events · Directs corporate and regional recruiting team functions and processes · Sources, qualifies and interviews · Recommends areas for improvement by conducting audits and reviewing recruiting analytics and ways to improve employer brand · Create new, innovative methods to improve the recruitment process to continually improve the experience and skills set of applicants · Advise hiring managers on interviewing techniques · Oversees the daily workflow of the department, including managing the recruiters and recruiting Interns

Senior Corporate Recruiter

• Jan 2016 - Apr 2022

BlueGrace is a leading transportation, logistics and technology provider. BlueGrace offers best-in-class freight and logistics services to businesses throughout the United States. Our leading edge technology allows customers to focus on core competencies while we strive to continue to be leaders in innovation and the pinnacle of the 3PL industry. BlueGrace is different. We've built our company on this premise and we work hard to maintain a workplace community that helps us attract… Show more BlueGrace is a leading transportation, logistics and technology provider. BlueGrace offers best-in-class freight and logistics services to businesses throughout the United States. Our leading edge technology allows customers to focus on core competencies while we strive to continue to be leaders in innovation and the pinnacle of the 3PL industry. BlueGrace is different. We've built our company on this premise and we work hard to maintain a workplace community that helps us attract, motivate and excite people. From corporate team building events to advocating for animal rights by supporting the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, our company is dedicated to enriching the lives of its employees and those around us. As a Senior Recruiter, I am responsible for assisting with the full recruiting cycle at BlueGrace Logistics, with a focus on identifying talent at our partnered universities. • Develop strong relationships and partner with the recruiting manager as well as hiring managers to understand job profiles, responsibilities, skills and target companies • Conduct initial phone screenings and first round in-person interviews • Occasional travel to build BlueGrace brand on the college campus through Career Fairs, pop-up events and on-campus interviews • Create candidate pipeline throughout academic school year for internship program • Collaborate with BlueGrace team to prepare internship materials • Enhance intern success through continued check ins, scheduled evaluations, and exit interviews • Generate Interest in our open positions through innovative sourcing strategies • Post active jobs on job boards (Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed, Handshake, Simplicity, etc.) • Conduct Culture Interviews and office tours • Administer personality and logic testing • Prepare candidates for interviews and follow up for candidate debriefs • Onboard all new hires through our ATS

Executive Assistant to EVP, CFO & COO

• Jan 2014 - Aug 2015

As the Executive Assistant, I enhanced our executives' effectiveness by providing information management support; representing the executive to others.Other responsibilities included: • Conserving executives' time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications. • Maintaining executives' appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and… Show more As the Executive Assistant, I enhanced our executives' effectiveness by providing information management support; representing the executive to others.Other responsibilities included: • Conserving executives' time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications. • Maintaining executives' appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel. • Representing the executive(s) by attending meetings in the executives' absence; speaking for the executive. • Greeting guests and customers in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries. • Maintaining customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. • Completing projects by assigning work to clerical staff; following up on results. • Preparing reports by collecting and analyzing information. • Providing historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions. • Maintaining office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; evaluating new office products; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. • Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. • Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Receptionist

• Dec 2013 - Jan 2014

Route inbound customer phone calls Welcome visitors in person and notifying staff of their arrival Take notes during meetings and distribute them to the team Screen for sales calls and routing appropriately TMS Reporting – Apply tracking messages, rolling missed pickups, and marking shipments in transit Sort inbound mail and notify employees Package, stamp, and create labels for outbound mail Ensure only authorize personal and registered guest enter building Create… Show more Route inbound customer phone calls Welcome visitors in person and notifying staff of their arrival Take notes during meetings and distribute them to the team Screen for sales calls and routing appropriately TMS Reporting – Apply tracking messages, rolling missed pickups, and marking shipments in transit Sort inbound mail and notify employees Package, stamp, and create labels for outbound mail Ensure only authorize personal and registered guest enter building Create visitor welcome slides for TV feeds Route inbound emails request through our CRM

Legal Secretary

• May 2013 - Sep 2013

Receptionist

• Nov 2011 - Jun 2013

Managed a busy multiple line phone system, Facilitated communication between clients and their paralegal/attorney, Fielded incoming USPS and faxes, Carried out administrative tasks to support firm, Light filing

Lead Receptionist

• Jun 2008 - Jul 2011

Served as the first impression of the gym, Addressed customer questions and concerns, Fielded inbound calls and inquiries, Placed outbound collection calls, Took payments, Light gym maintenance Served as the first impression of the gym, Addressed customer questions and concerns, Fielded inbound calls and inquiries, Placed outbound collection calls, Took payments, Light gym maintenance