Heather Patterson
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Focused on using effective recruitment strategies and candidate pipelines to meet employment needs. Leverages traditional and online methods to bring in top talent.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Giftcraft
01.2015 - Current
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
- Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite acclimatization process.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations.
- Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Developed and implemented plans to improve recruitment process.
- Emphasized job benefits and perks to applicants to improve organization's attractiveness.
- Collaborated with HR leadership regarding candidate salary determinations.
- Advised managers on best practices to maintain compliance with applicable laws.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Sales Director, Business Development
Platinum Edge Recruitment
04.2012 - 12.2014
- Hired, trained and built high-performing team of sales representatives.
- Developed key partnerships with industry-leading organizations to strengthen professional network and expand future business opportunities.
- Boosted profits through effective supervision of entire sales department.
- Solved complex problems to increase sales effectiveness and streamline business direction.
- Created innovative sales strategies through monitoring and evaluating market trends and competitive offerings.
- Researched markets and key audiences to increase profits through effective marketing and branding campaigns.
- Exceeded sales goals through effective time management and resource allocations.
Recruitment Specialist
Accountivity
09.2011 - 03.2012
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Hired employees and initiated new hire paperwork process.
- Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Education
Associate of Arts - Human Resource Management
York Un
Toronto, ON05.2008
Associate of Arts - Busi
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, ON05.2005
Skills
- C-Suite Executive Relations
- Status Updates
- Team Collaboration
- Contract Negotiation
- Organizational Planning Knowledge
- IT Recruitment Trends
- Corporate Branding
- New Hire Paperwork Processing
- Job Description Creation
- Confidential Records Management
- Corporate Forecasting
- Campaign Management
- Determining Staffing Needs
- Sales Talent Acquisition
- Training and Onboarding
- Phone Screens
- Social Media Platforms
- Candidate Pipeline Development
- Lead Generation and Prospecting
Timeline
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Giftcraft
01.2015 - Current
Sales Director, Business Development
Platinum Edge Recruitment
04.2012 - 12.2014
Recruitment Specialist
Accountivity
09.2011 - 03.2012
Associate of Arts - Human Resource Management
York Un
Associate of Arts - Busi
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
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