Maria A Iarossi
Mississauga,ON
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. Focused on using effective recruitment strategies and candidate pipelines to meet employment needs. Leverages traditional and online methods to bring in top talent.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
Endo Networks | 519.9985877 | Ashna Jhurry
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Increased candidate placements by developing and maintaining relationships with clients and candidates.
- Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
- Improved employee retention rates through thorough candidate screening and interview techniques.
- Streamlined communication between candidates and hiring managers, leading to higher satisfaction on both sides.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both candidates and clients, fostering long-term partnerships.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
- Negotiated competitive salary packages with candidates, resulting in successful offers and acceptances.
- Trained junior recruiters on best practices, contributing to overall team success and improved efficiency.
- Leveraged LinkedIn Recruiter tool effectively, broadening network connections and identifying passive candidates.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
Recruitment Specialist
UP Fundraising/KSG | 416.875.7250 | Joyce Moros
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Enhanced candidate pool by proactively sourcing qualified applicants through various channels, such as social media, job boards, and networking events.
- Facilitated successful hiring events, leading to numerous hires from diverse industries and backgrounds.
- Reduced time-to-hire with a focus on targeted candidate outreach and timely follow-ups with both candidates and hiring managers.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, ensuring clear communication and understanding of position requirements and expectations.
- Streamlined new hire processes by developing efficient task workflows and checklists.
- Implemented metrics to track the success of onboarding efforts, allowing for ongoing evaluation and improvement in response to changing business needs or new hire feedback.
- Created smooth onboarding processes with new hires to ensure all company policies, procedures and processes were complted
- Completed required criminal, credit, or drug tests for new hires.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Recruitment Manager
Advance Search International | 416.846.0557
04.2020 - 09.2022
- Streamlined the recruitment process by implementing a centralized applicant tracking system Jazz HR, reducing time-to-hire and improving candidate experience.
- Developed comprehensive job descriptions for various positions, attracting high-quality candidates and ensuring a smooth onboarding process with Indeed, zip recruiter, Monster
- Built strong relationships with Client managers through consistent communication, resulting in better understanding of their needs and more efficient candidate selection.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Customized wording of job profiles, social media techniques and website subscriptions.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Conducted thorough interviews and assessments to identify top talent, ultimately increasing employee retention rates within the company.
Chef and Proprietor
Mad Mary's Catering Ltd | 416.562.5442
03.1994 - 12.2015
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency through effective staff management and delegation.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Developed innovative recipes, attracting new clientele and increasing overall sales.
- Managed food costs, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers to support community partnerships and sustainable practices.
- Spearheaded successful catering events, showcasing the restaurant''s signature dishes while maintaining impeccable standards of service.
- Increased applicant quality by streamlining the hiring process and implementing a pre-screening system.
- Improved onboarding experience for new hires, creating a comprehensive orientation program.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
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Education
Traditional Regional Italian Cuisine
Red Seal Endorsement (RSE)
George Brown College
Toronto, ON01.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Business
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON05.1989
Skills
- Outbound Calling
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Performance Evaluation
- Project Management
- Recruitment
- Salary Negotiation
- Talent Acquisition
- Contracting
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Recruiter
Endo Networks | 519.9985877 | Ashna Jhurry
07.2023 - 12.2023
Recruitment Specialist
UP Fundraising/KSG | 416.875.7250 | Joyce Moros
09.2022 - 07.2023
Recruitment Manager
Advance Search International | 416.846.0557
04.2020 - 09.2022
Chef and Proprietor
Mad Mary's Catering Ltd | 416.562.5442
03.1994 - 12.2015
Traditional Regional Italian Cuisine
Red Seal Endorsement (RSE)
George Brown College
Bachelor of Arts - Business
McMaster University
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