Melissa Jaalaid
North Vancouver ,BC
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in event coordination and recruitment. Proven track record of successfully organizing events for multiple corporate companies, including accounting-related functions. Proficient in various social media platforms and Microsoft Office. Adept at multitasking and maintaining exceptional communication skills. Seeking a role that allows me to leverage my expertise in event management and recruitment. Detail-oriented professional with strong multitasking and communication skills. Proven ability to work collaboratively with team members.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition and Event Coordinator
Paystone
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Coordinated and managed recruitment events, including large networking and hiring events
- Partnered with Talent Acquisition Manager to enhance candidate experience
- Conducted full lifecycle recruiting and consulting for various roles
- Developed relationships with hiring managers to understand their specialized talent acquisition needs
- Designed recruitment strategies to attract top talent
- Ensured diversity in talent pool
- Attended career fairs to attract qualified candidates.
- Completed talent acquisition and management for 15+ internal and external placements
Hiring Events Coordinator
Eleven Eleven / Rise People
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Organized and ran recruitment events, including networking events
- Sourced and headhunted candidates for various roles
- Developed and maintained relationships with candidates
- Collaborated with HR and hiring managers to track and source candidates
- Managed employer branding initiatives
- Provided account management for recruitment roles.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
BBTV
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Coordinated and participated in networking and career fair events
- Conducted advanced sourcing using LinkedIn Recruiter and headhunting techniques
- Screened candidates and ensured the right match for each role
- Managed full-cycle recruitment accounts
- Supported employer branding initiatives
- Attended hiring events to represent the company's brand.
Hiring Event Coordinator
Career Contacts
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Coordinated onboarding and orientation programs
- Managed recruitment events and facilitated employee experience initiatives
- Identified key matches between candidates and employers
- Partnered with hiring managers to refine recruitment processes
- Conducted marketing and developed the applicant base.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
Recruitment Specialist
AppleOne
10.2014 - 08.2015
- Coordinated recruitment activities, including posting, advertising, and interviewing
- Conducted background and reference checks
- Provided mentoring and coaching to employees
- Supported the professional learning and growth of employees.
Client Relationship Specialist
Corporate Protection Australia Group
10.2013 - 08.2014
- Recruited staff for construction projects
- Organized board meetings and timesheets
- Facilitated opening duties and key holder responsibilities
- Assisted in event planning and sales
- Managed customer interactions and conflict resolution.
- Supported loan process by gathering loan documentation and assisting with loan processing and general loan analysis.
- Assisted with special marketing projects by coordinating distribution of marketing mailers, contacting customers to explain new marketing campaigns.
- Addressed client requests for basic and ad hoc reports and provided consistent updates to proactively provide project status.
Education
Event Management Diploma -
Arts Institute of Vancouver
Vancouver, BC01.2010
Skills
- Event Coordination for Corporate Companies, including accounting-related events
- Proficient in social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Hoot Suite, Foursquare)
- Versatile with Apple and PC computing systems
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Recruitment Planning
- Business Forecasting
Further Attributes
Yoga, Health & Fitness, Outdoor Activities, Cooking, Vancouver Fashion Week Administration Assistant, Indra Caravan Yoga Workshop, Miracle Weekend Children's Hospital, Sun Run 2012/2013/2014, Bartending events, Available on request
Podcast Host
A little bit about RawTalk. It is a dynamic podcast where diverse voices share their journeys. The flexible approach makes each episode exciting and a bit different. Amidst the years of change, my goal for RawTalk is a platform for highlighting companies, bringing some humor, honest challenges, and transformations. I have had some great guests this season. The main goal of the podcast is for listeners to gain valuable advice, a sense of hope, and relatability and I want to be able to market companies from my platform and make true connections!
Timeline
Talent Acquisition and Event Coordinator
Paystone
07.2021 - 08.2023
Hiring Events Coordinator
Eleven Eleven / Rise People
08.2018 - 07.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist
BBTV
08.2018 - 03.2020
Hiring Event Coordinator
Career Contacts
08.2015 - 08.2018
Recruitment Specialist
AppleOne
10.2014 - 08.2015
Client Relationship Specialist
Corporate Protection Australia Group
10.2013 - 08.2014
Event Management Diploma -
Arts Institute of Vancouver
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