Erika Ruskin

• Presented to various organizations and employers to recruit program participants
• Met with clients to complete a structured intake process, conducting an assessment of client skills to ensure proper placement
• Assisted clients in career planning, including classroom facilitation and individual employment counselling
• Educated clients of proper job search process, including resume building, cover letter writing, and job search techniques
• Implemented administrative processes to ensure that reporting and communication requirements are met, including a tracking process of when the participant began, progress during the course and follow up after completion

• Secured employment for 68% of program participants

• Partnered strategically with the business to deliver full cycle recruitment and guide informed hiring decisions, coaching internal stakeholders on interview and compensation best practices
• Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results
• Maintained Interview Calendar and Interview Scheduling, adhering to a high level of professionalism, confidentiality and organization
• Leveraged strong written communication skills for the 7shifts Talent Campaign, including the creation of content for 7shifts monthly talent newsletter, internal documentation, and social media posts to foster a proactive talent pipeline
• Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits and advantages of working for 7shifts

• Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and develop job descriptions, supporting full-cycle recruitment initiatives across the business
• Evaluated resumes, interviewed and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy
• Reviewed employment applications and background check reports to facilitate hiring process
• Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates

• Coordinated and scheduled interviews for open roles, resulting in an improved workflow and increased productivity
• Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders and the Talent Acquisition team
• Promoted increased focus on internal talent mobility and emerging talent across organization