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Lori Kohl

Port Elgin,ON

Summary

Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Account Manager/Recruiter

The Agency Employment Services
07.2021 - Current
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Built strong relationships with Clients and candidates to ensure excellent hiring experience.
  • Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
  • Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
  • Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite acclimatization process.
  • Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
  • Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations.
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
  • Consulted businesses on successful recruiting and retention practices to help minimize turnover.
  • Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, Provincial and federal laws.

Volunteer

P.R.A.N.C.E Therapeutic Equestrian Center
04.2018 - Current
  • Member on Board of Directors for P.R.A.N.C.E
  • Lead horses for physically/mentally challenged riders
  • Tack up horses following safety protocols
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
  • Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.

Hospitality Instructor

Georgian College
08.2011 - 03.2020
  • Supervised and monitored students in a practical class setting
  • Taught theory classes on Wine & Spirits/Safe Food Handling
  • Coordinated service side of Catering events up to 300 guests
  • Designed hands-on lesson plans for up to 30 students every semester.
  • Fostered positive learning environment by developing curriculum and instructional support that targeted and engaged students.
  • Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
  • Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
  • Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
  • Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
  • Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities and student retention meetings.
  • Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.

Education

Business Diploma

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
04.2020

Skills

  • Human Resources Operations
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • Human Resource Management Software
  • Talent Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Drafting and Administering Contracts
  • Writing Job Descriptions
  • Recruitment Oversight
  • New Employee Orientation
  • New Business Opportunities
  • Social Media Marketing

Timeline

HR Account Manager/Recruiter

The Agency Employment Services
07.2021 - Current

Volunteer

P.R.A.N.C.E Therapeutic Equestrian Center
04.2018 - Current

Hospitality Instructor

Georgian College
08.2011 - 03.2020

Business Diploma

Algonquin College

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