I am a seasoned, capable Recruitment Consultant, equipped with a diverse skill set relating to client relations, talent sourcing, candidate screening, interviewing, and placing. With five years of industry experience as an agency recruiter, I have a demonstrated history of providing effective Talent Acquisition support to HR business partners, managers, and hiring teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Adecco
06.2024 - Current
Established strong relationships with industry professionals through networking events and social media outreach.
Conducted extensive market research to stay informed on industry trends and competitive landscapes for targeted sectors.
Served as a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates in all stages of the recruitment process, ensuring clear communication and expectations management.
Conducted thorough reference checks to verify candidate credentials and minimize potential risks associated with poor hiring decisions.
Negotiated competitive compensation packages on behalf of candidates, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes for both parties involved.
Recruitment Consultant
Aplin
10.2018 - 06.2024
Lead all candidate recruitment and client development activities within Saskatchewan for the Engineering and Technical division of David Aplin Group
Working across several industries such as manufacturing, construction, energy, mining, and agriculture, maintain up-do-date knowledge of market conditions, and offer expert guidance to hiring organizations
Represent the Aplin brand through networking efforts, leveraging professional organizations, business groups, local events, and social media presence
Develop ongoing business relationships with both clients and candidates
Create and execute a unique sourcing strategy for each new search according to client requirements
Collaborate with hiring teams to develop job descriptions that accurately reflect the requirements of the role and attract top candidates
Outside Sales Representative
The CAT Rental Store (Finning Canada)
07.2017 - 09.2018
Developing and servicing a clientele for the newly formed 'Material Handling' department
Contributing to the creation of marketing strategies catered specifically to the Saskatchewan market for rental equipment and forklifts
Quoting and selling forklifts as well as forklift maintenance packages. This includes quoting machines to match client specifications, and also recommending added features for improved efficiency, handling, or function.
Participating in public tenders for the purchase of material handing equipment
Promoting rentals of a wide variety of construction and property maintenance equipment
Traveling within Saskatchewan to service, prospect, and recruit clients
Outside Sales Representative
Consolidated Gypsum Supply
07.2015 - 07.2017
Maintaining an active relationship with an extensive customer list, including clients of all sizes
Traveling within Saskatchewan to service building supply dealers and out of town clients
Negotiating purchase pricing and finalizing sales with both retail and commercial customers
Data entry, processing sales orders, invoicing, and handling money
Pursuing large construction projects from the tender stage forward
Maintaining an active relationship with both my own lengthy customer list, as well as the clients of the other sales representatives at Consolidated
Negotiating purchase pricing and finalizing sales with both retail and commercial customers
Data entry, processing sales orders, invoicing, handling money
Prospecting and recruiting new clients
Overseeing all activity at the sales desk and within the showroom
Training and mentoring new inside salespeople
Order Processor (Express and Cutlist)
Superior Cabinets
01.2007 - 01.2009
Ordering all doors according to the needs of the manufacturing branch of the company
Proofreading, correcting, and cross-checking all orders for accuracy
Processing existing orders for interpretation by the manufacturing computer systems
Acting as contact person and liaison to each of our door suppliers
Supporting the order processing group
General problem solving
Data Entry Clerk
Superior Cabinets
01.2006 - 01.2007
Receiving orders and completing data entry in a timely and accurate manner
Reviewing orders for correct coding within our computerized parts creation program
Producing shop paperwork and material cut lists for all cabinet sets
Offering assistance and advice to both inside and outside sales associates regarding cabinet construction, materials limitations, replacement hardware and workable substitutions for parts
Quality Control Inspector
Superior Cabinets
01.2005 - 01.2006
Inspecting all cabinet parts after completion of the finishing process
Performing minor repairs to product as needed
Assigning appropriate workflow for the repair of rejected product
Ensuring timely delivery of all product to the assembly department
Training new inspectors
Assisting the finishing department with staining, sanding, and other duties as needed
Customer Service Representative / Assistant Store Manager
Money Express
01.2000 - 01.2005
Serving customers
Maintaining a thorough knowledge of all the various stock
Appraising incoming items and completing loan transactions
Handling large sums of cash as part of loan transactions and sales transactions
Accurately filling out police reports detailing all incoming stock
Hiring and training new staff members
Creating staff schedules
Directing junior staff members in their daily tasks