Deborah Olatunde
Toronto,ON
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Search Associate
Forge Recruitment
03.2022 - Current
- Execute full-cycle recruitment for roles in the legal, technical, corporate, accounting & finance, administrative, and managerial sectors, including drafting job postings, sourcing, screening, and onboarding candidates.
- Developed strong talent pipelines by utilizing various sourcing techniques, including social media, job boards, and networking events.
- Mentor and train new hires, fostering professional growth and effective team collaboration
- Acted as consultant to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for our clients.
- Develop innovative strategies to identify and engage both active and passive candidates through headhunting, cold-calling, and LinkedIn sourcing
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Utilize ATS systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, JobDiva, and Zoom Info to build and maintain a strong talent pipeline
- Conducted telephone and virtual interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
- Conduct comprehensive resume reviews, pre-screen interviews, and detailed candidate assessments
- Prepare and present polished candidate profiles with detailed consultant comments for client evaluation
- Consistently exceed quarterly KPIs and revenue targets by delivering exceptional client and candidate experiences
- Build and sustain strong relationships, ensuring alignment with hiring needs and delivering tailored recruitment solutions
Store Supervisor/Onboarding Coordinator
The Shoe Company
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Onboarded and trained new employees, fostering seamless integration into company processes and culture
- Improved team productivity by effectively delegating tasks and mentoring team members to achieve sales goals
- Delivered outstanding customer service, boosting sales and cultivating loyal customer relationships
- Conducted inventory analyses to maintain optimal stock levels and streamline operational efficiency
- Created a collaborative team environment by mentoring staff on upselling techniques and managing customer interactions
- Supervised daily operations by directing customer service, inventory and sales operations.
- Conducted inventory analysis to determine optimal stock levels.
- Handled escalated customer complaints professionally, offering appropriate resolutions to ensure satisfaction and maintain positive brand reputation.
Sales Associate
Armani Exchange
04.2017 - 12.2019
- Spearheaded customer engagement efforts by providing tailored product recommendations, resulting in increased sales and customer satisfaction
- Mentored new associates on sales techniques, product knowledge, and delivering excellent customer service
- Designed visually appealing merchandise displays to enhance customer experience and drive sales
- Built and maintained strong client relationships, fostering repeat business and positive brand reputation
- Supported team members in meeting sales targets during high-traffic periods through effective teamwork and strategic task delegation
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
York University
04-2021
Skills
- Expertise in full-cycle recruitment: job posting, sourcing, screening, scheduling, and reference verification
- Specialized recruitment experience in the legal, technical, corporate, accounting & finance administrative, and managerial sectors
- Proficient in headhunting and engaging passive candidates through cold-calling and LinkedIn sourcing
- Advanced candidate sourcing utilizing Boolean searches, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and Zoom Info
- Skilled in managing ATS systems such as JobDiva, LinkedIn Recruiter Lite, and Indeed
- Craft detailed consultant comments to highlight candidate strengths effectively
- Strong abilities in market research, analysis, and digital design for job postings
- Exceptional mentoring, training, and onboarding skills for new hires
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, JobDiva, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed employer, and Zoom Info,Teams and Zoom
- HR Certification Institute – Human Resources Foundation Certificate, 2022
Technical Skills
- ATS Systems: JobDiva, LinkedIn Recruiter Lite, Indeed, and Zoom Info
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Zoom, Teams, Calendly and Canva
Timeline
Senior Search Associate
Forge Recruitment
03.2022 - Current
Store Supervisor/Onboarding Coordinator
The Shoe Company
03.2021 - 04.2022
Sales Associate
Armani Exchange
04.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts -
York University
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