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Olufolakemi Aregbesola

Winnipeg

Summary

An astute Human Resource professional experienced in full cycle recruitment.

Possess over 12 years of progressive experience providing outstanding customer service and assistance for human resources in a variety of organizations. Personable, analytical, and detail-oriented. Self-motivated, with an aptitude for flexible learning and good creative problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication abilities that make it simple to establish and maintain positive commercial partnerships across cultural differences. Background in Customer Service, Human Resources, Financial Operations, and Agricultural Economics Oracle-based software and computer programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Database)

For the purpose of employment equity; I am self-declaring as a visible minority female.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Talent Sourcer

Public Service Commission-Government of Manitoba
07.2020 - Current
  • Shadowed experienced recruiters to have hands on experience in the full cycle recruitment process in the public sector by:-

-Reviewing the approved Staffing Authorization Request (SAR) to

ensure completeness and accuracy

-Worked with hiring managers and recruiters to develop effective,

need specific competition strategy in line with internal policies

and practices

-Created the Integrated Staffing Document (ISD) from the position

description (PD) and the SAR

- Screen applications

-Conduct assessments( tests, interviews, reference and security

checks

-Offers(verbal & Letter of offers)

-Close & SAP reports (Staffing Document Checklist)

  • Create job advertisement, assign vacancy in SAP and create electronic folder for competitions
  • Edit, proofread and finalize job posting drafts for final approval by the Human Resource Manager (HRM), posted job advertisement on the Government of Manitoba website, social media platform (twitter) and submit required media requests to the Public Service Commission.
  • Train and supervise colleagues and new intakes on talent sourcing processes.
  • Respond to general candidate inquiries regarding specific competitions and escalate to appropriate employ, if required.
  • Enter applications in SAP and ensure applicants are accurately coded, for example coding for employment equity status
  • Prepare pre-interview and interview schedules for recruiters
  • Prepare and send out applicant not successful and/or eligibility list letters upon direction from the recruiter.
  • Close out competitions and run closing reports in SAP















Career Broker

The Staffing Exchange
10.2020 - 12.2023
  • Experience performing full cycle recruitment including;
  • Sourcing for qualified candidates on professional platforms and job boards
  • Reaching out to candidates to schedule them for written tests and/or interviews
  • Screening applicants’ Resume’s and compiling list of candidates to be invited to for written assessment or interview and sending the list to the Account Managers
  • Preparing potential candidates for interviews with clients
  • Joining clients to conduct interviews for job applicants
  • Conducting reference checks for candidates being considered for job offers
  • Discussing and negotiating offer with Candidates whose reference checks returned satisfactory
  • Extending offer to successful candidates and prepare them for on boarding
  • Preparing a detailed summary report of the recruitment process from the beginning to the successful candidate's onboarding for management's review and record-keeping, as well as the external client's information.

Customer Service Representative (Term)

Corporate Communications – 311 City of Winnipeg
07.2016 - 10.2020
  • Processed complex information and enquires; searched the computerized knowledge base to locate and link relevant data, in order to provide required information to the public over the phone.
  • Interpreted and explained policies set by City Council and its implication to the general public.
  • Performed complex mathematical calculations and explanations to inquiries on Property tax Accounts.
  • Handled and processed sensitive information in a professional manner.
  • Processed policy feedback and input from customers to the right quarters.
  • Entered required information into the data base and generated service requests for the appropriate departments.
  • Processed payments and fees for various City of Winnipeg departments.
  • Dealt directly with the public over various channels including telephone and email.
  • Prepared monthly reports on operational process outcomes for record-keeping and process improvement.

Sales Associate (Decor)

The Home Depot Canada
03.2016 - 09.2016
  • Provided customers with product information and services
  • Managed and resolved customer complaints via phone, email and other available sources

Customer Service Associate

Sears Canada Inc.
07.2015 - 10.2015
  • Provided services to customers at point of sale and processed transactions accurately and timely
  • Attended to all customer enquiries and provided information to customers on the company’s products

Retail Banking Lead

Sterling Bank Plc
06.2011 - 12.2013
  • Screened out and interviewed candidates for the Direct Sales Agent Role
  • Provided on boarding and training to the new hires
  • Enlightened clients on financial inclusion; an initiative targeted at reaching those in rural farming communities who have no access to banking facilities
  • Assisted clients by proposing solutions to their financial objectives such as business expansion, lines of credit, loan syndication, debt management and investments.
  • Prepared performance reports on a monthly and quarterly basis for management's evaluation and decision-making.

Banking Advisor

Sterling Bank Plc
11.2008 - 05.2011
  • Delivered excellent customer service to Clients from diverse fields in person and over the phone.
  • Reviewed applications from customers for various bank products to ensure complete documentation and strict adherence to policies set by the regulating bodies
  • Processed customer transactions in a timely and accurate manner giving keen attention to details.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Agricultural Economics

University of Ibadan
Nigeria
03.2005

Skills

  • Oracle-based software and computer programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Database)
  • Job posting optimization
  • Candidate assessment
  • Screening resumes
  • Applicant tracking systems
  • Interview coordination
  • Team collaboration
  • Self-motivated work ethic
  • Team motivation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complete hiring process management
  • Candidate engagement strategies

Accomplishments

  • Successfully completed the National Knowledge Exam (NKE) for the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources at the first attempt.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Affiliations

  • Chartered Professionals in Human Resource, MB Chapter (CPHR Candidate)

Certification

  • Member-Chartered Professional in Human Resources (MB chapter) December 2020 - Date (CPHR Candidate)
  • Student Member-Manitoba Institute of Agrologist January 2015- Date
  • Extended Education, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Science University of Manitoba January 2017 - Date
  • Courses: - Commodity Futures Market
  • Introduction to Agricultural and Food Marketing
  • Economics of Food Policy
  • Production, Distribution, and Utilization of Agricultural Products
  • Innovations in Agriculture
  • Introduction to Agri business management

Interests

  • Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness

Timeline

Career Broker

The Staffing Exchange
10.2020 - 12.2023

Talent Sourcer

Public Service Commission-Government of Manitoba
07.2020 - Current

Customer Service Representative (Term)

Corporate Communications – 311 City of Winnipeg
07.2016 - 10.2020

Sales Associate (Decor)

The Home Depot Canada
03.2016 - 09.2016

Customer Service Associate

Sears Canada Inc.
07.2015 - 10.2015

Retail Banking Lead

Sterling Bank Plc
06.2011 - 12.2013

Banking Advisor

Sterling Bank Plc
11.2008 - 05.2011

Bachelor's Degree - Agricultural Economics

University of Ibadan

Disclaimer

All credentials verified by World Education Services (WES)
Olufolakemi Aregbesola