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Akilah D. Edwards, MA HRM, MBA

 

 

 

 

Professional

Objective

Highly motivated professional seeking a Human Resources opportunity which will leverage skills attained in Talent Acquisition, as well as Applicant Tracking and Human Resources Information Systems.

 

 

 

Qualification

Summary

  • Offering a comprehensive background of experience, training implementation, client relations, health education, administrative services, research and implementing polices and procedures
  • Strengths include excellent leadership, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Collaborated with co-workers and management to complete all projects to highest quality standards
  • Proficient in the following computer applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Word Perfect, Microsoft Publisher, Windows, Outlook, PeopleSoft and Taleo

 

 

 

Education

Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri

Master of Arts in Human Resource Management, (August 2008)

Master of Business Administration, (August 2006)

Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, (1999)

 

 

 

Professional

Affiliations &

Training

  • Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), (2007 - Present)
  • PHR Certification (SHRM), In progress for December 2008

 

 

 

Professional

Experience

 

 

 

WELLPOINT/KELLY SERVICES, Atlanta, Georgia

Talent Acquisition Consultant, (Nov 2007 - Present)

·         Determined recruiting strategies for operation positions

·         Developed an interview process and guide for hiring managers

·         Conducted strategy sessions with management to determine appropriate hiring needs

·         Successfully recruited and placed a wide spectrum of candidates into operational position with in the company

·         Served as the single point of contact for recruits throughout the interviewing process

·         Prescreened potential talent for operational positions

·         Consulted with hiring managers concerning legal aspects of recruitment  

·         Investigated background inconsistencies

·         Processed payroll transactions into PeopleSoft

Talent Acquisition Assistant

·         Provides diverse candidate care support to recruiters, managers and directors including nationwide assistance

·         Ensure accuracy of all information on file relating to associates including weekly audits

·         Assist with all phases of new hire processing and administration, including follow-up procedures

·         Proof and submit new hire offer letters and documentation

·         Respond to candidates submitting resumes outside applicant tracking process

·         Prepare and submit invoices for timely payment

·         Run various reports & audits to ensure proper checks and balances

CHILDKIND, INC., Atlanta, Georgia

Training/Recruitment Specialist, (2004 – 2007)

·         Promoted to this position due to outstanding performance in below listed position

·         Conducted initial orientation and IMPACT sessions for prospective foster/adoptive parents

·         Coordinated and promoted organization’s recruiting efforts and events for foster/adoptive homes

·         Conducted interviews and home assessments for applicants desiring participation in foster/adoptive program

·         Monitored strict compliance by foster/adoptive homes with all governmental policies and procedures

·         Initiated annual home re-evaluation visits with foster/adoptive parents

·         Performed on-going family & child specific training

·         Coordinated in-service training sessions for social services staff

·         Contributed to utilization reviews and program activities, including problem solving

·         Documented all aspects of services for quality control purposes including training records on clients

·         Contributed to recruitment and training of foster and adoptive parents

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Intake Coordinator/Child Placement Specialist

·         Provided quality intake services including screening of incoming calls for prospective placements

·         Coordinated pre-placement visits between foster children and parents including special needs children

·         Supported caseload of clients in developing independent living skills

THE LIMITED, Atlanta, Georgia

Customer Sales Lead/Key Holder, (2002 - 2008)

·         Promoted to this position due to outstanding performance and leadership abilities

·         Contribute to Human Resource functions including supervising sales staff on scheduled shifts

·         Train and motivate sales staff to achieve maximum performance

·         Assist with reviewing resumes, reference checks and other Human Resource related functions

·         Ensure compliance with all corporate operational policies and procedures

Sales Associate

·         Assisted customers in selecting and purchasing store merchandise as well as related retail functions

·         Consistently excelled in sales support, visual merchandising and problem solving

 

 

 

 

 

STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES, Bloomington, Illinois

Customer Response Representative, (2001 - 2003)

·         Excelled in customer satisfaction while servicing participating Agents

·         Responsible for all incoming calls, including taking-messages and routing calls

·         Provided policyholders with appropriate claim information

·         Communicated repair programs and procedures to policyholders

 

 

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY GENERAL COUNSEL, Bloomington/Normal, Illinois

Administrative Assistant, (2000 - 2001)

·         Provided administrative support including correspondence processing, client relations and special projects

·         Maintained confidential office files, scheduled meetings and updated law library

 

 

 

References

References furnished upon request

 

 

 

 

 


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