Experience

Ardán

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Assistant and Recruiting Specialist

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Previously Westcor Land Title Insurance Company. •Administer the position requisition process to include collaborating with hiring managers on job description development, defining selection criteria and candidate competencies and acquiring approvals for recruitment. •Create position postings in HRIS system for job vacancies ensuring efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on role, industry standards and needs of the organization. •Assist managers as… Show more Previously Westcor Land Title Insurance Company. •Administer the position requisition process to include collaborating with hiring managers on job description development, defining selection criteria and candidate competencies and acquiring approvals for recruitment. •Create position postings in HRIS system for job vacancies ensuring efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on role, industry standards and needs of the organization. •Assist managers as requested with reviewing and screening job applications. •Advise managers and provide training as needed on best practices for interviewing and selecting candidates who fit the qualifications and competencies for the position and reflect the core values of the organization. •Work with managers to extend offers of employment and negotiate as needed with candidates. •Manage the receipt of required documents for potential new hires including facilitating the electronic application and new hire documents and process appropriate candidate assessments and background screenings. •Arrange & conduct the organization’s new hire orientation including the coordination of setup and participants, maintenance of materials, and presentation of HR related information. •Monitor the success of recruiting sources and compiling data on new hire and manager satisfaction with the recruitment & onboarding process. •Maintain candidate & job posting information within Westcor’s ATS and provide training, as needed, to managers on the tool. •Assist with screening resumes and applications •Assist with mailings (Pop-ups, New Hire Wellness, EE Engagement gifts, etc.) •Send offer and regret letters •Coordinate phone screens and interviews •Completing verification of employments in a timely manner •Coordinating and scheduling employee engagement events both in person and virtually •Assist with answering employee questions and concerns both over the phone, in person, and by email •Open enrollment support and assistance

• Customer Service Representative

  • Sep 2020 - Nov 2021

  Maitland, Florida, United States Previously Westcor Land Title Insurance Company. • Answered and resolved calls and emails in a timely and professional manner for agents and clients. • Covered for front desk receptionist during breaks and vacations by answering calls and emails, receiving faxes, sending outgoing faxes, sorting incoming mail, and welcomed and greeted guests. • Assisted the policy typing department with organizing, scanning and printing policies. • Worked with the accounting department to ensure… Show more Previously Westcor Land Title Insurance Company. • Answered and resolved calls and emails in a timely and professional manner for agents and clients. • Covered for front desk receptionist during breaks and vacations by answering calls and emails, receiving faxes, sending outgoing faxes, sorting incoming mail, and welcomed and greeted guests. • Assisted the policy typing department with organizing, scanning and printing policies. • Worked with the accounting department to ensure checks were attached to finalized policies for processing. • Working with Underwriting Council and Corporate Council to issue endorsements • Assisted with other various needs across all internal departments. • Trouble shooting minor IT issues • Opened and followed up on IT tickets for internal employees and agents. • Located and provided archived policies for homeowners, internal claims council, lenders and agents.



Blush by Brandee Gaar/The Howey Mansion

• Special Events Manager

  • Sep 2018 - Jun 2020

  Howey in the Hills, Florida, United States • Responsible for selling and marketing the venue to prospective clients for all occasions special events. • Assisted with menu guidance, budget planning, securing of vendors, and ensuring all vendors arrived in a timely manner. • Oversaw the performance of the event, ensuring each event was a smooth and efficient success for the clients. • Provided professional advice to my clients on how best their event can be organized to achieve the best result. • Assisting with the… Show more • Responsible for selling and marketing the venue to prospective clients for all occasions special events. • Assisted with menu guidance, budget planning, securing of vendors, and ensuring all vendors arrived in a timely manner. • Oversaw the performance of the event, ensuring each event was a smooth and efficient success for the clients. • Provided professional advice to my clients on how best their event can be organized to achieve the best result. • Assisting with the scheduling of staff and housecleaning. • Selling and upselling services. • Managing merchandise and inventory. • Hosting historical tours. • Collecting payments. • Negotiating client and vendor contracts. • Created and distributed timelines and seating charts as needed. • Attended webinars and seminars to stay current with wedding and event trends. • Attended networking events to promote the venue and services. Show less



CULINAIRE

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Special Event Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Sep 2018

  Altamonte Springs, Florida, United States • Within 6 months I was promoted to a Special Events Manager at an additional Culinaire Property. • Responsibilities were the same as the prior position with the company, with the addition of assisting with the scheduling and managing of staff. • Assisted with recruiting my replacement for the hotel property, as well as for a Director of Catering for the new venue. • Worked side by side with the Regional Director and Executive Chef to start an offsite catering company in addition to… Show more • Within 6 months I was promoted to a Special Events Manager at an additional Culinaire Property. • Responsibilities were the same as the prior position with the company, with the addition of assisting with the scheduling and managing of staff. • Assisted with recruiting my replacement for the hotel property, as well as for a Director of Catering for the new venue. • Worked side by side with the Regional Director and Executive Chef to start an offsite catering company in addition to running in house events.

• Catering Coordinator

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

  Altamonte Springs, FL • Responsible for answering event inquires via email, telephone, walk-ins and by appointments. • Acting as main point of contact on event day for both client and event staff. • Coordinated and ran pre-event meetings with managers, directors and staff to ensure everyone was fully prepped for all upcoming events. • Created floorplans, diagrams, and oversaw the completion of each event set up. • Assisted with creating event timeline and coordinating with vendors to ensure a smooth… Show more • Responsible for answering event inquires via email, telephone, walk-ins and by appointments. • Acting as main point of contact on event day for both client and event staff. • Coordinated and ran pre-event meetings with managers, directors and staff to ensure everyone was fully prepped for all upcoming events. • Created floorplans, diagrams, and oversaw the completion of each event set up. • Assisted with creating event timeline and coordinating with vendors to ensure a smooth event. • Distributed event timeline, diagram and event details to both in house team and outside vendor team. • Coordinated and ran event rehearsals. • Acted as day of coordinator/event planner for all events. • Responsible for selling and upselling event services, hotel blocks, in house upgrades and menu packages/selections. • Responsible for provided “Gold Key” Standard to each client that called or emailed inquiring about the venue. • Created an in-house inclusive package which increased event revenue my first 3 months in the role. • Attended networking events and BNI luncheons to market the venue to businesses. • Oversaw all event set up, event time, and event breakdown with success each time. • Negotiated contracts with and on behalf of clients.