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OfficeManager

Alexandra Jones

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Summary

Diligent with proven background in sourcing and placing top talent across various industries. Adept at building strong client relationships and identifying high-quality candidates. Demonstrated expertise in negotiation and strategic planning. Successfully secured several accounts between $5 and $10 million in revenues. Goal oriented recruiting professional motivated to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines. Proficient in developing and overseeing diverse candidate pipelines, marketing plans and advertising strategies. Seasoned talent specializing in administering budgets, maintaining compliance and keeping records up to date. Detail-oriented and decisive leadership style.

Work History

Principal

Modern Search Group
05.2014 - Current
  • Search services for a variety of industries and positions into C-Suite level roles
  • Successfully meet with clients to determine requirements and develop recruitment strategies
  • Source by direct headhunting and posting of projects
  • Screen interview and present selected candidates
  • Work with candidates and hiring managers in negotiating offers to ensure a successful placement
  • Maintain relationships with both candidates and clients to ensure a smooth transition into role
  • Perform QC calls to ensure any placed candidate is thriving in role
  • Maintain extensive database of qualified passive job seekers and to assist with current market trends with regards to salaries etc

Senior Talent Acquisition (Executive Recruiter)

Avery Human Resources
07.2018 - 04.2022

Division Manager

Essential Staffing
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Startup full service staffing agency temp, contract and direct hire roles
  • Managed to grow business to enable company growth and enable bringing in new team members
  • Cold calling providing solutions, finding new clients growing accounts, reviewing metrics, and delivering presentations
  • Setting and achieving goals
  • Self-motivated go-getter displayed relentless competitiveness in a fast-paced environment
  • Built relationships, interacted positively with all levels of people, and remains current on labor and employment laws
  • Managed time, set priorities, met deadlines, and handled multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Supervised other recruiters and was able to hire due to new business volumes

Branch Manager/Director Business Development

Avery Human Resources
05.2009 - 07.2013
  • Developed and implemented most aspects of this startup company with the General Manager
  • Core focus business development, build sales while controlling expenses and driving daily operations
  • Recruitment for various positions during initial stages of company
  • Make formal sales presentations and follow-ups all to prospective new business accounts
  • Develop and implement effective sales plan to meet or exceed established sales objectives for medium to large size accounts
  • Perform appropriate prospecting and screening activities to identify qualified prospects for new business development
  • Use sales strategy to effectively overcome client objections and maximize sales activity
  • Liaise and consult with C Level executives
  • Develop implement and monitor operational procedures
  • Branch manager for Toronto and Mississauga branches
  • Manage the recruiting and hiring process of Branch sales and service staff, direct and coach staff in sales and customer service techniques, recommend career development opportunities for staff with the goal of retaining the highest caliber employees
  • Monitor and audit the activities of branch staff to ensure optimum service levels are provided to clients applicants and temporary employees
  • Schedule and conduct regular staff meetings in order to facilitate a positive communication network between staff
  • Maintain the ability to perform any function in the Branch and act as the first line backup when necessary
  • Identify and resolve any problems relating to the service, the process and the quality system, initiate, recommend or provide solutions
  • Monitor pay and bill rates in adherence to budgets, directing staff in accordance to changing market needs and demands
  • Accounting all new accounts and client credit limits are adhered to in compliance with company standards

Director Sales & Operations

Axle Drive Service
08.2011 - 08.2012
  • Company Overview: (a sister company of Avery HR)

National Account Manager

Patriot Source
10.2006 - 02.2009
  • Setup from beginning stages to completion full service staffing company on a National level
  • Researched and implemented front office system
  • Wrote and created Health and Safety Manual as well as Company Policies and Procedures
  • Wrote and created all necessary client and candidate documentation
  • Wrote all content and assisted with layout and design of company website, business cards, logo and letterhead
  • Initialized memberships ACSESS and Chamber of Commerce
  • Implemented appropriate codes with WSIB for all positions to ensure compliance
  • Sourcing hiring and dismissal of internal staff
  • Responsible for all business development and client maintenance
  • Conducting search and placement for senior level positions
  • Completed and implemented Temporary Foreign Worker Program including contract and partnership with experienced Toronto immigration lawyer
  • Frequent travel Nationally to attend client meetings and Trade Shows
  • Focus on Engineering, Technical and Skilled Trade positions for the Mining, Oil & Gas and Consulting and Construction industries

Education

Human Resources Management

Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, None

Skills

  • Employee performance evaluations
  • Staff management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Training and mentoring
  • Team collaboration
  • Strategic leadership
  • Community engagement
  • Performance evaluations
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Program implementation
  • Goal planning
  • Financial leadership
  • Interpersonal strengths
  • Operational planning
  • Documentation
  • Program management
  • Human resources
  • Prioritization
  • Group facilitation and presentations
  • Expense control
  • Operations oversight
  • Team building
  • Maintain various CRM

Timeline

Senior Talent Acquisition (Executive Recruiter)

Avery Human Resources
07.2018 - 04.2022

Division Manager

Essential Staffing
07.2017 - 07.2018

Principal

Modern Search Group
05.2014 - Current

Director Sales & Operations

Axle Drive Service
08.2011 - 08.2012

Branch Manager/Director Business Development

Avery Human Resources
05.2009 - 07.2013

National Account Manager

Patriot Source
10.2006 - 02.2009

Human Resources Management

Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning

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