Experience

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  Catholic Relief Services

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Global People Resource/Support Services Team

    • Aug 2021 - Present

  • HR Specialist II, Interns & Fellows Support

    • Jul 2017 - Present

    Provide comprehensive logistical support to CRS' International Development Fellows Program; manage paid and unpaid intern program for CRS which includes fall, spring semesters and summer hires.

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  Pennsylvania Ave. AMEZ Church

  • Director, Ministry of Dance

    • 1996 - Present

    Manage the ministry, develop liturgical choreography, teach, orient new members, maintain calendar of events, organize dance attire, respond to invitations...

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  CRS HR/Talent Acquisition Group

  • Talent Acquisition Specialist II

    • Jun 2015 - Jul 2017

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  CRS/Talent Acquisition Group

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Talent Acquisition Specialist II

    • Aug 2013 - Apr 2017

  • Acting Recruitment Manager (July - mid August)

    • Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

    Coordinated monthly job updates and staffing information for presentation to OverOps regional directors and senior HQ management.Coordinated with Workforce Development for submission of priority jobs reportSought EVP OverOps approval of candidates for senior level positions.Provided daily oversight and coordination support to Recruitment staff, as needed.Promptly responded to and coordinated Recruitment follow up to EVR/HR directives for the teamAssigned Job Requisitions to Recruiters based on geographical alignment and/or workloadAttended and participated in weekly HR Manager meetings and report relevant information to Recruitment Team for information and/or action.Made Recruitment Team aware of relevant webinar trainings as it relates to Agency Strategy and EVR/HR's vision of excellence for the unit.Engaged HR/Benefits and HR/Employee Services units to work closer together as regards to strengthening customer service to new hires and transfer staff.Covered for Recruiters as neededResponded to job inquiries from the public regarding careers at CRS.

  • HR Recruitment Specialist

    • Jan 2002 - Jul 2013

    Responsible for the identification, screening, interviewing and referral of candidates for employment with CRS, Participate in the development, planning, and implementation of recruiting activities designed to enhance CRS' ability to source, attract, and retain qualified candidates. Recommend and implement alternative recruitment strategies that support the Agency strategic mission and Human Resources' goals and objectives. Confer with management and supervisors by establishing a hiring strategy to identify personnel needs, job specifications, job duties, qualifications, skills and advertising sources. Review applications/resumes and interview candidates to obtain work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements to provide information about the organization and position. Complete references.In conjunction with Compensation Mgr., Regional Director and/or hiring manager, determine and present salary offer to candidates. Assist with the development and presentation of HR recruitment processes and procedures for field and headquarters staff. Work with Employee Services unit to ensure all recruitment activities are in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, Agency policies and professional standards.

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  Africa Group/CRS

  • Africa Group Recruiter

    • Oct 1999 - Dec 2001

    Facilitate recruitment process for Africa country programs and regional offices in collaboration with Human Resources, Ensured vacancies for Africa country programs are filled with quality staff timely, assessed staff needs and planned accordingly, point of contact with HR, Supported all Africa Group members. Coordinated with Africa Regional directors on contract negotiations and final approval to hire, Maintained close contact with country programs to ensure understanding of position requirements, Oversaw orientation of new Africa Group members and overseas staff, Assisted HR with recruitment and orientation process for the IDFP, Facilitated staff transfers, identified consultants

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  Catholic Relief Services

  • Analyst - East Africa Team

    • Jan 1997 - Oct 1999

    Resource Acquisition and representation for East Africa country programs, Information analysis & linkages, represented KE & UG programs SPP process Grants administration, Overseas staffing and other duties as assigned

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  Office of Public Resource Mgmt. (OPRM)

  • Asst. Public Donor Liaison

    • Sep 1995 - Jan 1997

    Provide grants administration support, resource acquisition, Assisted Public Donor Liason's w/ programmatic & compliance reviews of funding and administrative documents, Represent unit internally and externally, Maintain thorough knowledge of agency and public donor policies, procedures and guidelines, Participate in short term TDYs (orientations, task forces, trainings, grant writing trips, etc.)

  • Public Donor Liaison

    • May 1993 - Aug 1995

    Negotiate grant agreements with public donors, Review Title II agreementsMonitor and facilitate implementation to ensure adherence to contractual obligations, Advocate for appropriate public funding to meet CRS programming priorities.

  • Asst

    • Feb 1988 - May 1993

    Grant proposal preparation and submission to public donors, contract review negotiations, Provide donor requirements to field offices and review food program proposals within tight timeframe, Monitor and report w/ guidance of Deputy Director, contact donors w/ requests for amendments & follow up, Review progress reports from field for accuracy and submit reports to donor timely and review monetization proposals for adherence to donor and CRS guidelines, notify Monetization Review Committee.

  • Administrative Assistant

    • Aug 1986 - Feb 1988

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  CBS, INC

  • Executive Secretary/Team Assistant

    • Nov 1984 - Aug 1986

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  World Trade Center, New York City

  • ADT - World Trade Center

  • National Accounts Secretary

    • Sep 1983 - Nov 1984
    • ADT - World Trade Center