Tamara Oki
Global Recruitment Manager at Fuller Theological Seminary- Claim this Profile
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French Professional working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Sales Certified - Software as a Service Solutions [2014]
SV AcademySep, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Fuller Theological Seminary
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Global Recruitment Manager
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Oct 2022 - Present
-Develop a global recruitment plan that will be used to reach target goals -Create and build relationships with qualified applicants to Fuller’s academic programs, maintaining ongoing contact from inquiry to matriculation to meet Fuller’s program-specific admissions goals -Manage a geomarket/recruitment territory by actively traveling to (or virtually connecting with) schools, churches, and organizations to meet with prospective students and recruitment partners and to conduct dynamic presentations about admission and application requirements and processes -Maintain an assigned portfolio of contacts and applicants, through the use of electronic databases (primarily Salesforce and Banner) in order to adequately and efficiently build and maintain values-based counseling relationships with prospective students and move them through the admissions funnel to reach individual and team goals -Communicate accurately and compellingly the values, mission and vision of Fuller and its Admissions Office to applicants to help discern how they align with each person’s sense of calling and vocation -Develop strategies to reach new audiences and implement a marketing campaign for targeted outreach -Organize and conduct webinars and other virtual and in-person recruitment events; represent Fuller as recruitment and alumni engagement lead at conferences and large scale trade shows with up to 7,000 attendees -Recruit for specific programs, identifying recruitment needs and performance, offering strategic and tactical insight and plans for effective communication, and webpage/social media content to meet goals -Lead as primary point of contact for prospective students, feeder schools, community & business groups -Demonstrate sensitivity to the challenges facing international applicants Show less
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Development Alternatives Incorporated
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Washington, DC
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Corporate Recruiter
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Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
-Handled full-cycle recruitment for assigned entry to mid-level searches; filled 75% of assigned requisitions -Sourced appropriate candidates through internal and external networks, industry events, DAI's internal recruitment database and online electronic resources -Followed standardized processes to screen and select the most qualified candidates, ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local regulations were met -Tracked candidate activity from initial resume submittal to hire in the Applicant Tracking System (TALEO) -Facilitated decision-making by hiring managers to meet hiring deadlines -Negotiated candidate salaries in accordance with compensation structure and internal parity -Checked references, verified educational credentials and coordinated background investigation of selected candidates; negotiated and made verbal and written offers of employment with input/approval from recruitment team lead -Collected signed offer letters and all new hire documentation, ensuring smooth handoff for onboarding and New Hire Orientation -Sent regret notification letters to all applicants not hired for posted requisitions, and fully dispositions all searches -Worked with Manager to prepare weekly reports to monitor recruitment activity; tracked vacant positions, recruiting sources and costs -Continually networked and built industry contacts in key functional areas to assist in future recruitment activities -Coordinated with HR Coordinator to update external postings for AAP reporting -Worked closely with Senior Manager to determine strategic approaches to targeted outreach in support of DAI’s commitment to building a diverse workforce -Conducted quarterly audits to applicant data within the applicant tracking system (TALEO) to complete dispositioning of applicant flow data for all filled positions Show less
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TAPIF - Teaching Assistant Program in France - USA
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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International Educator
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Nov 2020 - Aug 2021
-Taught 7th and 8th grade English to 180 scholars in the Caribbean in a French Ministry of Foreign Affairs program -Invited to independently lead instruction in 4 different classrooms based on strong performance and prior experience -Planned and taught daily lessons on US customs and traditions -Taught 7th and 8th grade English to 180 scholars in the Caribbean in a French Ministry of Foreign Affairs program -Invited to independently lead instruction in 4 different classrooms based on strong performance and prior experience -Planned and taught daily lessons on US customs and traditions
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The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Program Coordinator
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Nov 2019 - Mar 2020
-Provided 25 faculty members, 5 staff members, and over 700 medical students with enrollment guidance and academic advising support; identified fellowship and grant opportunities for students; updated and maintained student records through Banner database -Managed website and led marketing efforts, drafted press releases and program materials; managed course evaluations & developed new programming on a weekly basis -Planned and executed 43 events with an 88% average attendance rate; made recommendations to existing program policies; conducted outreach to stakeholders to increase involvement Show less
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The George Washington University- Milken Institute School of Public Health
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Administrative & Finance Coordinator
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
-Processed travel reimbursements, receipts & expense reports for fellowship recipients at the Milken School of Public Health -Completed administrative & human resource related responsibilities (scanning, faxing and entering data in Microsoft Excel) -Reconciled P-card, logistics and submit invoices through the university accounts payable system -Processed travel reimbursements, receipts & expense reports for fellowship recipients at the Milken School of Public Health -Completed administrative & human resource related responsibilities (scanning, faxing and entering data in Microsoft Excel) -Reconciled P-card, logistics and submit invoices through the university accounts payable system
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International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP-UNESCO)
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France
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Visiting Fellow
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
-Gather and analyze information surrounding gender issues in education -Use organizational and instructional planning skills to contribute to IIEP’s mission -Produce a working paper exploring the correlation between female teacher representation and girls’ educational achievement in Sub-Saharan Africa -Gather and analyze information surrounding gender issues in education -Use organizational and instructional planning skills to contribute to IIEP’s mission -Produce a working paper exploring the correlation between female teacher representation and girls’ educational achievement in Sub-Saharan Africa
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The George Washington University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Assistant/ Academic Success Coach
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Oct 2017 - Jan 2018
-Managed a caseload of 17 students engaged in the Academic Success Program -Met with students weekly to build individual relationships based on student needs; became involved proactively by identifying problematic issues with grades, connecting students with resources across campus and teaching students skills to hold themselves accountable while working towards their goals -Collaborated with advisors throughout different schools on GW's campus to handle all academic matters pertaining to students in my caseload -Assisted with inquiries and connected with students based on referrals and reentry interest -Tracked and updated all student records in Banner database to ensure that timely, regular consistent communication was maintained -Received a certificate from the National Tutoring Association for strong academic coaching that led all students to achieve a collective average of 85% between the Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 semesters Show less
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Teach For America
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager of Talent Recruitment
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Jan 2016 - Aug 2017
-Created requisitions and sourced from a pipeline of 400+ prospects using KSAs, competencies, and executive management criteria to hire and onboard senior staff-Conducted presentations to help teammates identify organizational strengths that aligned with our 7 core values-Tracked recruitment inputs and KPIs that resulted in an output of 250 applicants for senior leadership positions; used Excel Spreadsheets, Salesforce Dashboards, and Reports; screened candidates alongside hiring managers and presented offers to 40 Qualified Candidates (32 of whom accepted offers for full-time positions) Show less
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Manager of Recruitment
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Jul 2014 - Jan 2016
-Conducted full life-cycle recruitment and monitored metrics to lead the conversion of over 2,000 registrants to 1,300 applicants on Teach For America's portal while managing three Campus Campaign Coordinators-Created strategic plans to encourage college seniors and professionals to teach in underprivileged communities for at least 2 years while increasing student reading and math literacy grade levels by at least 1.5 years-Increased application rate by 35% from previous years; Held interviews to screen candidates via phone and Web-Ex; managed final interview logistics and led interviews for 10 finalists per day over 3 weeks-Shortlisted qualified candidates from The University of Maryland, George Mason University, and The University of Maryland Baltimore County; Presented offers to 100 Qualified Candidates, 85 of whom began full-time positions Show less
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Elementary Public School Teacher
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Jun 2012 - Jun 2014
-Taught 4th and 6th grade in a two year educational non- profit organization to achieve educational and personal student growth in underprivileged charter schools of Detroit, MI-Engaged in professional development sessions and workshops specific to my teaching certification (including rigorous summer training in Philadelphia, PA) -Collaborated with officials from Wayne- RESA educational services and Starr Commonwealth as part of the School Improvement Teams to create and implement critical changes Show less
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Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
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Philadelphia, PA
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Legal Intern
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
-Aided Assistant District Attorneys in preparing for 10 court cases by searching for useful information and evidence in prison tapes and crime scene documents -Discovered and presented information before The Honorable Judge Susan I. Schulman pertaining to an attempted $500 bribery in a high profile witness intimidation and criminal assault case, The Commonwealth v. Nathaniel McGrath, which resulted in the defendant receiving a 4-12 year sentence -Aided Assistant District Attorneys in preparing for 10 court cases by searching for useful information and evidence in prison tapes and crime scene documents -Discovered and presented information before The Honorable Judge Susan I. Schulman pertaining to an attempted $500 bribery in a high profile witness intimidation and criminal assault case, The Commonwealth v. Nathaniel McGrath, which resulted in the defendant receiving a 4-12 year sentence
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University of Pennsylvania
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teacher
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May 2011 - Aug 2011
-Taught French and English to 50 junior high school students in Adanwomase Village of Central Ghana -Conducted health awareness and HIV/AIDS prevention workshops for students -Assisted with Eco-Tourism and Microfinance initiatives for local agriculture in Adanwomase -Taught French and English to 50 junior high school students in Adanwomase Village of Central Ghana -Conducted health awareness and HIV/AIDS prevention workshops for students -Assisted with Eco-Tourism and Microfinance initiatives for local agriculture in Adanwomase
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Education
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2022 -
Fuller Theological Seminary
Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology -
2017 - 2019
The George Washington University
Master of Arts - MA, International and Comparative Education -
2008 - 2012
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History, African Studies, minor in French Studies -
2011 - 2011
Kwame Nkrumah' University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
Coursework in African Studies and Sustainable Development -
2004 - 2008
John F. Kennedy High School
Humanities/Humanistic Studies -
Fuller Theological Seminary
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