Talent Acquisition Specialist/Remote Recruiter

 Resourceful, results-driven, service oriented recruiter (IT and non IT positions), with excellent problem solving and client relationship building skills.

5+ years of experience in recruiting in corporate environment

3+ years of experience in recruiting in a staffing agency environment

Employment History

9/08 - Present            TechLink Resources, Staffing Agency, El Segundo

Contract Part time Remote Recruiter

Hired to work "hard to fill" permanent IT positions for Entertainment Company clients

11/07 - 8/08                Campaigners/Advantage Sales & Marketing (ASM)

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Hired by ASM after the acquisition of Campaigners.  Laid off when the department moved to Anaheim.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements, and the types of candidates needed to fill open positions
• Consult with and coach hiring managers through the selection process; provide overview of pre-screen results; recommend candidates for interviews
• Use Taleo Applicant Tracking System to manage candidate flow
• Document and maintain database of applicants for each open position
• Proactively source to secure talent based on current and future business needs  including employee referrals, professional organizations, cold calling, and networking to identify and recruit the best talent and ensure a diverse applicant pool
• Develop and manage efficient process flow and timeline for candidate recruitment

9/2002 - 10/07            Campaigners, Inc.  El Segundo

 (Acquired by Advantage Sales & Marketing)

Contract Corporate Recruiter        

Working remotely and in the corporate office:

• Responsible for recruiting executive, sales and marketing professionals - job posting, resume screening, sourcing, networking, interviewing and qualifying candidates.
• Ongoing communication and relationship building between corporate office and potential candidates.
• Coordinate final interviews with short-listed candidates and corporate managers, follow up, hiring recommendations and offer letters.

10/99 - 7/2002            TechLink Resources, Staffing Agency, El Segundo

Contract Recruiter - (Part-time, Telecommuting and on site)

Boutique Staffing Agency specialized in IT/Technical placements.

• Full life cycle recruitment. 
• Sales, managing leads and building client relationships for contract and permanent placements.

1992 - 1999                Futurekids Computer Learning Centers

Owner/Manager, Futurekids of Pacific Palisades and Beverly Hills

• Coordinate all Learning Center recruiting and training efforts
• Oversee student admissions and documentation
• Sales, Marketing and Program development
• HR Administration

1987 - 1992   Assoc. for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences, CA

Program Coordinator

• Coordinate production of educational material and national workshops for Mental Health Professionals
• Administration, tracking of participant enrollment and documentation
• Communication, correspondence and liaison with lecturers and trainers
• Telephone sales and customer service

1982 - 1987     AFROX, International Company based in South Africa

Recruiter/HR Administrator

• Coordinated company recruiting efforts for clerical, accounting, administrative and managerial staff positions.
• HR Administration supporting the Director of HR and Director of Training
• Identified job requirements and provided information to hiring managers
• Identified potential employees for job training and coordinated training workshops.

 EDUCATION

 University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, BA Honors Degree in Social Work, 1980

Institute of Personnel Management, Diploma in H.R. Management, 1982