Hi, I’m
Gwynedde Mikkelborg
Calgary,Canada
Summary
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.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Rocky Mountain Equipment
Recruiter
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Managed end-to-end recruitment process including job postings, sourcing strategies, internal recruitment processes, screening, interviewing, and hiring in accordance with company HR guidelines and policies.
- Worked closely with hiring managers to collect data for workforce planning and complete position requirements for current recruitment needs.
- Prepared candidate submission packages for internal approvals and initiated new hire processes.
- Represented the company at career fairs, job fairs, and international recruitment initiatives.
- Co-managed grassroots recruiting efforts by fostering relationships with colleges and universities for apprenticeships, summer placements, and new grads.
- Led the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, including participation in international recruitment drives, and liaised with foreign recruitment agencies, immigration lawyers, and foreign candidates.
- Developed a thorough understanding of the dealership business model, agriculture, heavy equipment, and related industries.
- Built strong relationships and rapport with RME branches and key contacts within assigned business groups.
- Assisted with various Human Resources projects and tasks as assigned by the GM, HR.
FuelCell Energy (Contract)
HR Assistant
03.2023 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Actively participated in the recruitment process by leveraging internal systems to screen 500+ resumes peer week and coordinate interview schedules, ensuring a streamlined and effective hiring process.
- Facilitated the onboarding process, executing comprehensive new hire orientations to seamlessly integrate employees into the company culture and operations.
- Orchestrated on-campus events, career fairs, and information sessions to attract and engage prospective candidates, effectively representing the company's culture and opportunities.
- Enhanced company culture by Organizing and executed 14 company-wide employee events, resulting in 15% increase in participation and positive feedback.
- Supported the development of a robust skill matrix program focused on assessing and mapping employee skills, competencies, and proficiencies within the production department.
- Collaborated closely with production teams to gather valuable input. Maintained and updated records within the Human Resources information system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date employee data while adhering to confidentiality protocols.
- Spearheaded employee recognition programs, acknowledging 4 outstanding monthly employees and their commitment to upholding the companies core values. This initiative significantly boosted morale and motivation.
- Demonstrated commitment to upholding company policies and procedures, providing guidance and clarification as needed while consistently maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
- Engaged in a customer-centric approach when liaising with both internal and external stakeholders, fostering positive relationships and delivering exceptional service
McDonalds
Guest Experience Leader
05.2018 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Improved customer service orientation rating by integrating interpersonal skills and making sound decisions by solving customer complaints and concerns in a timely and respectable fashion, consistently resulting in repeat customers
- Demonstrated ability to handle pressure through adaption and time management in a restaurant setting by setting priorities and goals, which improved drive-thru times by 25%
- Demonstrated quick learning capabilities and adaptability skills through understanding and respecting new and ever-changing policies and procedures, such as pandemic guidelines, which ensured company and legal requirements were adhered to
- Guided new employees in learning the systems, such as the machinery, POS system, and overall task that need to be performed
- To better integrate them into the job while building an encouraging work environment.
First Alliance Church Calgary (FAC Deerfoot)
DiscoveryCamps Volunteer
07.2021 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Planned and lead diverse activities to entertain children and promote core values
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions
- Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression
- Delivered first aid for accidents and injuries in compliance with established procedures to promote campers' well-being and health.
United Way Calgary
Administration Volunteer (Short Term Contract)
07.2017 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Captured, organized, and converted documents to electronic format in new digital platform in a timely fashion
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Education
Mount Royal University, Calgary, AB
BBA: Human Resource Management
12.2022
Skills
- Recruitment Strategy Development
- Full Cycle Recruiting
- Training and Onboarding
- Relationship Building
- Administrative Skills
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Event Management
- Project Management
Certification
Certificate in Crucial Conversations
Timeline
Recruiter
Rocky Mountain Equipment
01.2024 - Current
HR Assistant
FuelCell Energy (Contract)
03.2023 - 01.2024
DiscoveryCamps Volunteer
First Alliance Church Calgary (FAC Deerfoot)
07.2021 - 08.2021
Guest Experience Leader
McDonalds
05.2018 - 12.2021
Administration Volunteer (Short Term Contract)
United Way Calgary
07.2017 - 08.2017
Mount Royal University
BBA: Human Resource Management
Certificate in Crucial Conversations
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