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Raveena Dhanda

Surrey,BC

Summary

Driven and decisive Human Resource professional offering 3+ years of experience managing human resources teams to deliver compliance, personnel communication and workforce programs. Flexible and focused with expertise in recruitment and retention, strategic planning, staff training and development and complex problem resolution. Develops and implements HR strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business strategy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Recruitment Specialist

The Acquisition Group
Burnaby, BC
10.2022 - 02.2024
  • Conducted job interviews to assess prospective candidates' qualifications and abilities.
  • Monitored team performance against targets, taking corrective action where necessary.
  • Supported the manager in developing plans for future projects, initiatives and objectives.
  • Developed recruitment strategies, including sourcing methods, advertisement campaigns, referral programs and other initiatives.
  • Built relationships with external recruiters, universities, trade schools and other sources of potential talent.
  • Maintained accurate records of all recruiting activities in Applicant Tracking System (UKG)
  • Managed employee referrals program to increase quality of hire from internal sources.
  • Developed creative sourcing strategies such as social media campaigns and networking groups.
  • Participated in job fairs, campus visits and other events to build a pipeline of qualified candidates.
  • Conducted exit interviews for departing employees to gain insights into improvement areas.

Recruitment Specialist

The Acquisition Group
Burnaby, BC
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Lead full-cycle recruitment for a specific portfolio from start to finish of frontline, and potentially specialty positions
  • Maintain up-to-date job postings and measure effectiveness
  • Cold calling off resume banks, Review resumes and screen candidates
  • Established strong relationships with colleges and universities to ensure access to top talent pools.
  • Respond to telephone and written inquiries from candidates and existing team members
  • Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
  • Attended career fairs and recruiting events to promote employer brand awareness and generate interest among potential candidates.
  • Conducted initial phone screenings with prospective candidates.
  • Scheduled in-person interviews for management review.
  • Reviewed resumes and selected qualified applicants for further evaluation.
  • Identified potential candidates through job postings, online databases, and referrals.

Senior Marketing Consultant

The Acquisition Group
Surrey, BC
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Created and managed campaigns for various clients across multiple channels, including print, radio, television, direct mail and digital media.
  • Supervised a team of junior marketers in order to ensure that all projects are completed within deadlines and budgets.
  • Maintained relationships with existing customers by providing support when needed.
  • Advised clients on best practices related to marketing their products or services.
  • Recommended, planned and implemented promotional strategies to increase market share.

Process Development Engineer

STL - Sterlite Technologies Limited
India
08.2017 - 10.2019
  • Work with production leads and associates to maintain smooth operation of machines and systems
  • Leading an all-girls section of 60 Diploma Engineer Trainee's and coordinating and training them the process and machine operations offline and online
  • Providing training to shop-floor associates and Diploma Engineer Trainee for smooth operations
  • A certified internal trainer of STL, certified in train the trainer program
  • Monitors that the product is first time right without any defects
  • Projects related to developing new process and products and total variable cost saving.

Education

Post Degree, Business Administration and Management, General -

Langara College
08.2021

Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Electronics and Communications Engineering - Electronics And Communication Engineering

Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
India
04-2017

Skills

  • Candidate Sourcing and resume screening
  • Social Media Recruiting
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Phone and Video Interviews
  • Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
  • New Hire Onboarding
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Cold Calling
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Recruitment Specialist

The Acquisition Group
10.2022 - 02.2024

Recruitment Specialist

The Acquisition Group
08.2021 - 10.2022

Senior Marketing Consultant

The Acquisition Group
06.2020 - 08.2021

Process Development Engineer

STL - Sterlite Technologies Limited
08.2017 - 10.2019

Post Degree, Business Administration and Management, General -

Langara College

Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Electronics and Communications Engineering - Electronics And Communication Engineering

Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
Raveena Dhanda