Experience

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  Hope Network

  • United States

  • Peer Support Specialist

    • Jul 2022 - Present
    • United States

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  PADNOS

  • Grandville, Michigan, United States

  • CDL Driver Recruiter

    • Dec 2021 - May 2022
    • Grandville, Michigan, United States

    PADNOS is over 800 team members strong and continues our deep commitment to the values of the family business Louis built. Our culture is one in which continuous learning is an integral part of every role. Every single team member has a written personal and professional development plan with access to learning through PADNOS Academy. Growth. Opportunity. Success.• Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates for all current and future open positions• Hosted and attended Career Fairs and Networking events at PADNOS locations and external events• Sourced qualified candidates, screen for cultural and technical fit, and ensure long term hires are made• Maintained and ensured utilization of recruiting ATS database and systems for efficient applicant tracking and to maximize efficiencies• Built company presence in social networks and diverse local employment communities • Stayed abreast of evolving industry trends, best practices and leading-edge sourcing streams and be able to suggest and implement changes to address staffing needs expeditiously• Built strong relationships with hiring managers in order to understand long-term hiring needs• Served as point of contact for internal and external relationships• Track and submit monthly recruitment metrics• Responsible for the negotiation process with candidates and establishment of job offers• Closed candidates, managing expectations regarding start dates and on-boarding process• Collected and submit all new hire paperwork including Department of Transportation (DOT) required compliance items• Partnered with outside staffing agencies to fill temporary roles as needed• Identified and attend local career fairs

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  DriverSource, Inc.

  • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

  • Senior Driver Recruiter

    • May 2017 - Dec 2021
    • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

    DriverSource provides CDL recruitment and full-service logistics staffing to its many diverse customers nationwide ranging from large third-party logistics firms to smaller manufacturing companies producing their own products.Bonded and insured, DriverSource is also a proud member of the Women’s Business National Council.Driver Recruiter • Effectively sourced challenging to find transportation and driving professionals across the United States• Mined managed and sourced candidates using 10 Street applicant tracking and recruiting software• Qualified applicants including previous history, driving safety record, motivation, and skills• Successfully sold driving opportunities to experienced drivers selling the opportunities with DriverSource• Guided recent graduates through career transition into a career as an over the road driver• Thoroughly checked backgrounds of potential applicants including DAC, SDLIS, MVR, employment, and criminal histories• Effectively utilized 10 Street (Driver Applicant Tracking) to source, manage, and maintain driver records and reports.• Assisted existing drivers with daily challenges• Knowledgeable in DOT regulations and compliance

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  Dr Pepper Snapple Group

  • Holland, Michigan

  • Driver Recruiter (Contract)

    • May 2015 - May 2017
    • Holland, Michigan

    Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE: DPS) is the leading producer of flavored beverages in North America and the Caribbean. The 50 brands include 6 of the top 10 non-cola soft drinks, and 11 of our 14 leading brands are No. 1 in their flavor categories• Successfully recruited and on-boarded 30+ CDL – A company drivers monthly• Reduced job post to driver start from 44 days to 30 days• Professionally screened and qualified potential driver applicants • Interfaced with Branch management to determine current and future needs• Met or exceeded branch and corporate expectations and recruiting metrics• Insured the accurate and timely input of candidate information using Taleo ATS• Actively marketed candidates to branches for potential un-posted needs• Sold and explained the benefits and advantages of working for DPSG to passive and active candidates• Developed and implemented marketing and sourcing strategies• Effectively guided external and internal candidates through the hiring process

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  Super Service, LLC

  • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

  • RECRUITER

    • Jan 2014 - Apr 2015
    • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

    Super Service is a premier Eastern United States specialized trucking services company with over a 1000 transportation professionals serving 100’s of companies across a 25 state region with shipping, logistics, and management solutions. Our high-density, well-established network gets your freight where you need it, when you need thanks to a fleet of newer tractors and trailers. Our Centers located in Michigan, Kentucky, , Georgia, provide excellent access to the core U.S markets east of the Mississippi river.Driver Recruiter • Effectively sourced challenging to find transportation and driving professionals across the United States• Qualified applicants including previous history, driving safety record, motivation, and skills• Successfully sold driving opportunities to experienced drivers selling the opportunities with Super Service• Guided recent graduates through career transition into a career as an over the road driver• Thoroughly checked backgrounds of potential applicants including DAC, SDLIS, MVR, employment, and criminal histories• Assisted existing drivers with daily challenges• Knowledgeable in DOT regulations and compliance

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  Randstad

  • Caledonia MI

  • Acting Site Manager and Recruiter (Contract Employment)

    • May 2013 - Sep 2013
    • Caledonia MI

    Randstad is $22.5 billion global provider of HR services and the second-largest staffing organization in the world with 4,800 employees and a network of more than 1,000 branches and client-dedicated locations.ACTING SITE MANAGER• Successfully managed 80+ contract employee site for Farmers insurance.• Identified staff vacancies and recruited, interviewed and selected applicants.• Served as a link between the client and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.• Provided timely staffing for emergency weather events that could include 30 employees within 24 hrs.• Effectively implemented recruiting strategies for a variety clerical and call center employees• On-boarded all workers and conducted new hire orientations.• Managed all temporary workers, including counseling and dispute resolution.• Accurately managed payroll for temporary workers and ensured all federal and client specific compliance regulations were met.• Maintained P&L, financial reports, performance reports, and budgets.• Competent in handling, disputes, terminating employees and administering disciplinary procedures.

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  VisionIT

  • Grand Rapids, MI

  • Senior Information Technology Talent Agent

    • Feb 2012 - Feb 2013
    • Grand Rapids, MI

    Globally headquartered in Detroit, MI, VisionIT has become a leader in IT Staffing, Managed Services, and Vendor Management. VisionIT has established a proven track record of delivering the best in IT staffing and solutions for Fortune 500 corporations, large government agencies and public school districts. With 20 offices nationwide, VisionIT boasts a national reach, managing more than 3,500 of the nation’s most talented IT professionals. Technical Recruiter with focus on supporting Michigan based IT Clients with their need for IT Recruiting spanning high-end technical professionals including Software Developers/Architects, Business/Systems Analysts, Technical Program/Product/Project Managers, Web Developers, Programmers, Network/System/Security Engineers, Database Architects/Developers/Administrators, Quality Assurance/Test Engineers, Technical Writers, • Results-Oriented IT Technical Recruiter, with solid track record in account management, new business development, and project management • Sourcing, identifying, screening and recruiting passive high caliber executive talent in the functional areas of Information Technology• Responsive and customer-driven; able to build rapport with customers, develop long-term relationships, anticipate needs and make appropriate recommendations.• Conferring with client senior executives to identify personnel needs and workforce planning strategies.• Creatively utilizing internet sourcing, social media and industry contacts to identify, network and recruit.• Managing and handling all phases of the full life cycle recruiting process.• Installing confidence in candidates and client organizations.• Remaining flexible and focused in a fast moving, dynamic environment.• Organizing, managing and delivering on multiple projects simultaneously.• Analytical and enthusiastic Human Resources professional able to network with all levels of management and has excellent verbal and written skills.

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  Lee Hecht Harrison

  • West Michigan

  • Senior Career Transition Coach

    • Feb 2009 - Dec 2011
    • West Michigan

    Career Transition Consultant Lee Hecht Harrison a 240 office division of the Adecco group a Global Fortune 500 talent solutions company focused on delivering Career Transition, Leadership Consulting and Workforce Solutions. • Developed successful branding, communications and marketing strategies utilizing networking and social media for clients in job search• Significantly reduced job search through effective professional executive resume evaluation and guidance• Maximized client exposure and minimize job search through intensive and state of the art communications strategies• Insured client interview preparation through effective in depth mock interviews, constructive critiques, and extensive coaching• Successfully facilitated numerous West Michigan client group workshops and provided individual consultation relevant to career exploration and job search strategies• Assisted numerous West Michigan Human Resource managers to minimize the impact on employees during corporate downsizing• Experienced in resolving career issues and providing job search skills training to multi-cultural clientele of all ages and levels of employment • Coordinated and delivered on-site training and counseling to transitioning employees

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  Adecco Technical

  • Senior Recruiter

    • Aug 2004 - Jan 2009

    Adecco Engineering and Technical is a worldwide division of the Adecco Group a Global Fortune 500 specializing in contract and direct IT, Engineering, and Technical employment. Key Achievements:• Effectively sourced challenging to find IT, Engineering and Technical professionals for multiple local and national accounts through creative use of LinkedIN, Face Book, and Zoom.• Successfully coached candidates on resume creation and interview techniques resulting in an excellent interview to hire ratio• Significantly increased market penetration though knowledge of West Michigan employers, hiring managers, and decision makers• Achieved #1 perm recruiter Q1 award for 2007, 60K in perm billings •Recognized for being in Top 5 Perm Recruiters for 2008, 100K+ in perm billing this was in addition to contract billings• Consistently met or exceed quota goals• Maximized office profitability through successful employer and employee salary and benefit negotiations• Mentored employees in recruiting techniques and industry knowledge• Excellent understanding of all Engineering, IT, and Technical industry skill sets

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  Partners in Technology

  • Senior Technical Recruiter

    • Apr 2002 - Jun 2003

    Senior Technical Recruiter for Engineering, IT and Scientific

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  Time Services

  • Senior Technical Recruiter

    • 2000 - 2001

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  Grand Rapids Community College

  • Contract Systems Analyst

    • 1998 - 1999

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  Aquinas College

  • Systems Analyst

    • Jul 1990 - Nov 1998

    Systems Analyst for the College's ERP system "Colleague"

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  Information Decisions

  • Field Engineering Manager

    • 1901 - 1901