Resume Writer

• Jan 2015 - Present

Offering professional and affordable services in resume/cover letter writing, interviews preparations and career counselling. Offering professional and affordable services in resume/cover letter writing, interviews preparations and career counselling.

Career Services Advisor

• Mar 2019 - Present

Talent Acquisition Specialist/HR Assistant

• Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

• Worked directly with Regional Managers & Area Support Managers to support all employees and associates regarding questions pertaining to in-field clinic work and general HR inquiries. • Created new employee & associate files through HRIS system, tracking and kept record of all new and current employees which includes: preparing new associate summaries, tax forms, payroll information, validating dental certificates with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO), confirming all background checks are clear, completing reference checks • Administered benefits and performance reviews. • Worked directly with Payroll supervisor to ensure all employee files were complete & kept up to date. • Assisted with all recruiting activities from job postings, maintenance of applicant database, interviewing and conducting references. • Updated company policies and procedures on a monthly basis or when needed. • Assisted the HR Manager with formulating new methods on how to improve employment policies, processes and practices, Compliance, training & development, compensation, performance management/salary reviews, job postings, and reviewing. • Participated in company’s acquisitions and updating agreements & contracts. • Conducted exit interviews • Tracked the referral bonus plan • Conducted new employee orientations every three months: preparing orientation presentation, scheduling all attendees, and ensuring all policies, procedures, and new employee on-boarding knowledge is provided to new employees. • Trained Dental Centre Managers on how to use Surge Learning, On-boarding Process, reviewing policies, and preparing all required documents. • Performed Dental Clinic Audits with the HR Manager to ensure all employees are following policies and procedures, Joint Health & Safety committee was present, Health & Safety Representative was present and followed all policies and procedures. • Assisted with organizing the company yearly Gala Show less

Director of Career Services/Employment Specialist

• Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

• Responsible for designing and implementing strategies to achieve placement results and exceed all Ministry KPIs for three campuses. • Driven overall campus productivity (placements per staff member per week) • Managed the placement process, including open job opportunities, interviews, placements, and associated conversion metrics through regular one-on-one and team meetings • Hired, trained, and onboarded staff as necessary • Served as coach and mentor to staff to enhance their professional development • Structured team roles and flexibly redeployed resources as business needs evolve • Ensured compliance with Career Services-related internal and external policies and procedures, including placement and externship requirements • Managed student development activities such as workshops and other group or one-on-one sessions with students • Managed graduate and employer survey processes • Managed conflict and change (internal and external) • Overseen special events: PACS, career fairs, graduation, etc. • Executed strategies and activities resulting in higher placement rates through effective utilization of resources and tools optimizing quality of hire, time to fill positions, and other established recruitment metrics. • Created established and sustained strategic alliances with businesses in the community for job development by effectively matching job requirements with right candidates. • Contributed to campus’s operational productivity and effectiveness by maintaining accurate and up to date job leads, updating client database and identifying areas to streamline, recommending development and improvement of tools and resources Increased placement rate to 100% for two programs in less than 6 months, while meeting the target of 6 hires/week and ensured that graduates were recruited in viable positions and utilized a minimum of 50% of designation skills. Show less

Career Employment Specialist

• 2012 - 2015

• Built employer relationships by targeting specific industries and marketing career services • Followed up with current job leads and developed new ones to ensure positions are filled and placements ‘targets are met• Employed ethical placement practices which met all regulatory and company standards• Maintained contact with current employers for ongoing paid, practicum, and work experience opportunities• Created an active and positive relationship with employers in the community, sponsors on-campus recruiting, participated in career fairs, coordinated employer presentations, attended job fairs, and distributed marketing materials to generate job leads• Participated in networking events such as Board of Trade, Chamber of Commerce, and other relevant associations• Achieved targeted placement run rates as set by the campus• Assisted in the development and implementation of effective ways to promote career services to students, alumni, and faculty• Assisted all qualified graduates in their job seeking efforts by coaching students and graduates in resume and portfolio development, career goal assessment, interviewing techniques, and personal appearance• Contributed to the research and analysis of employment trends in the local business community to provide the school staff and graduates with information on changes in the job market and recommend appropriate changes in the school curriculum• Assisted with all aspects of graduation ceremonies• Have consistently demonstrated commitment and initiative when dealing with students, being awarded as Divisional Employees of the month and quarter for excellence in customer service. Show less

Educational Assistant

• Jan 2008 - May 2012

• Assisted students who were at risk of being dismissed, regarding school policies, maintaining monthly attrition on budget • Supported the Director of Education with developing actions plans for students’ retention • Provided administrative support and advice to students with respect to Academic Progress• Assisted the Campus with the Ministry Audits in all compliance documents obtaining a positive score in all four years• Participated in weekly orientations for new students