Sam Ferraro
Langley,B.C.
Summary
- Over five years of in-house recruitment experience; currently lead a team of 12 talent professionals at a non-profit healthcare organization with 2,700 employees.
- Achieved an 80% reduction in nursing vacancies over two years through targeted recruitment strategies and process improvements.
- Spearheaded the selection and implementation of the organization’s first Applicant Tracking System (ATS) within two years of employment, enhancing recruitment efficiency across all departments.
- Developed and launched a company-wide employee referral and scholarship program within 18 months, driving increased retention and engagement.
- Led the research and successful launch of the company’s first Learning Management System (LMS), delivering scalable training for 900+ employees.
- Directed six integrated fundraising campaigns, raising a combined total of $3 million.
- Planned, managed, and executed over 100 events across a five-year period
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Recruitment
Baptist Housing Seniors Living
02.2023 - Current
- Directing full-cycle recruitment activities across an HR team of 12
- Development of internal and external recruitment programs and strategy
- Benchmarking and tracking of recruitment metrics
- Development of employer career brand, marketing materials and online advertising
- Relationship building with educational institutes and health authority partnerships
- Management of Recruitment Coordinator and third-party recruitment agencies
Human Resources Training and Development Coordinator
The ECCO Group
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Design, development and implementation of company employee training programs
- Assessing and recommending specific employee training and development needs
- Coordination of virtual and in-person employee training sessions
- Research, application and tracking of employee government-funded training programs and grants
- Evaluation and analysis of post-event training data
Agency Administration Manager
Anchor Marketing Inc.
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Financial administration – monthly invoicing, contracts and vendor billing
- Human resources – full cycle recruitment of staff and contractors, developing job descriptions and agency policies
- Developing and maintaining core business processes and systems
- Account and project management
- Managing business development and marketing/PR activities
Operations Manager
Signal Hill Life Education Society
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Human resources - full cycle recruitment of new hires, developing job descriptions and staff policies
- Project manager for all organizational projects and events
- Building operations
- Office administration
- Developing and managing budgets
- Managing marketing and communications activities
- Managing external vendor relationships and processes
Communications Manager
Good News Broadcasting Association
01.2013 - 02.2019
- Project manager for all publications, projects, and events
- Content creator and fundraising campaign manager
- Social media manager
- Managing external vendors and processes
- Managing external sponsorship opportunities and promotions
- Website administration
Media, Events and Sponsorship Manager
Focus on the Family Canada Association
04.2002 - 01.2013
- Lead project manager for all audio/video media productions,
- Managed and produced 100+ events over a five-year span
- Managed external marketing and media activities
- Content creator and development of promotional/advertising plans
- Managed external sponsorship opportunities and promotions
- Developed press releases and managed eternal print media promotion
- Managed external vendors and processes
- Budget development and expense tracking
Education
Certificate: Human Resource Management Studies -
BCIT School Of Business
Vancouver, B.C.Associate - Marketing Communications
BCIT School of Business
Vancouver, BC05.2006
Associate - Event Marketing
BCIT School Of Business
Vancouver, B.C.12.2005
Certificate - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Columbia Academy
04-1998
Skills
- Recruitment/HR
- Office Administration and Operations
- Event & Project Management
- Account Management
- Marketing & Communications
- Fundraising
Timeline
Director of Recruitment
Baptist Housing Seniors Living
02.2023 - Current
Human Resources Training and Development Coordinator
The ECCO Group
11.2021 - 02.2023
Agency Administration Manager
Anchor Marketing Inc.
12.2020 - 11.2021
Operations Manager
Signal Hill Life Education Society
02.2019 - 03.2020
Communications Manager
Good News Broadcasting Association
01.2013 - 02.2019
Media, Events and Sponsorship Manager
Focus on the Family Canada Association
04.2002 - 01.2013
Associate - Marketing Communications
BCIT School of Business
Associate - Event Marketing
BCIT School Of Business
Certificate - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Columbia Academy
Certificate: Human Resource Management Studies -
BCIT School Of Business
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