Summer Alexander
Powell River,BC
Summary
Recruitment and operations professional with a robust background in full-cycle recruitment and stakeholder collaboration. Successfully filled critical healthcare positions through effective talent acquisition strategies and developed marketing content that attracted top candidates.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Advisor, Rural and Remote
Vancouver Coastal Health
Powell River, British Columbia
01.2024 - 03.2026
- Led full-cycle recruitment for diverse healthcare portfolio, supporting leaders in sourcing and selecting candidates for critical vacancies across various care settings
- Cultivated relationships with clinical leaders and internal partners to effectively address time-sensitive hiring challenges
- Developed recruitment presentations and marketing content that attracted top talent and improved recruitment operations
Talent Advisor, Road to Recovery
Providence Health Care
Vancouver, British Columbia
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Led full-cycle recruitment for large healthcare program, successfully filling critical positions in high-volume environment.
- Collaborated with leaders to assess workforce needs and prioritize staffing plans, aligning talent acquisition strategies with organizational goals.
- Advised managers on hiring processes, candidate evaluation, and service delivery standards.
- Maintained accurate documentation and managed sensitive information for equitable decision-making.
- Contributed to cross-functional projects, improving communication and streamlining processes across departments.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Article
Vancouver, British Columbia
04.2020 - 04.2022
- Advised leaders on hiring practices, candidate assessment, and selection processes to streamline recruitment efforts.
- Coordinated applicant communication, interviews, and recruitment workflows to enhance candidate experience.
- Maintained applicant records in ATS, tracked recruitment metrics, and identified opportunities for process improvements.
- Supported high-volume recruitment for Western Canadian warehouse operations in partnership with hiring managers.
Restaurant Manager
La Bodega
Vancouver, British Columbia
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Managed daily operations, ensuring seamless staff scheduling, efficient inventory management, and exceptional customer service in fast-paced hospitality environment.
- Managed labour decisions and shift coverage to support operational efficiency, guest satisfaction, and business needs.
- Trained and supervised a team of 15+ employees while maintaining service standards and supporting performance.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly, fostering a positive, service-oriented atmosphere that enhanced guest experience.
Education
Associate Degree - Peace & Conflict Studies
Langara College
Vancouver, BC12-2021
Skills
- Full-cycle recruitment
- Talent acquisition strategy
- Recruitment marketing
- Onboarding process
- Salary negotiations
- Compliance awareness
- Relationship management
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Talent Advisor, Rural and Remote
Vancouver Coastal Health
01.2024 - 03.2026
Talent Advisor, Road to Recovery
Providence Health Care
04.2022 - 12.2023
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Article
04.2020 - 04.2022
Restaurant Manager
La Bodega
01.2018 - 12.2021
Associate Degree - Peace & Conflict Studies
Langara College