Human Resources

Recruitment Coordinator
Manulife Financial
Waterloo, ON
August 2011 - Present

• Manage paperwork for all hiring activities ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Forward candidate background check information to Kroll and monitor all outstanding checks on a daily basis
• Conduct phone screens in a timely manner
• Set up interviews and coordinate logistics such as room booking
• Follow up with clients, new hires, and/or recruiters as needed

Vice-President
EPIC Technology Organization
Waterloo, ON
Sep 2010 - Present

• Recruit new volunteers by developing job descriptions for each vacant role and designing the volunteer application forms
• Oversee Sponsorship and Communications teams
• Plan and organize the EpCon conference

Candidate Care Coordinator
Research In Motion
Waterloo, ON
May 2011 - July 2011

• Prepare and review job postings for approval
• Coordinate interview logistics for the team and hiring managers including room
  bookings, catering, travel, community tours, invitation letters etc.
• Prepare employment offer letters and new hire offer packages
• Validate returned new hire packages for accuracy and completion
• Provide support to the recruiter with candidate communication as required

Human Resources Staffing Co-ordinator
Home Depot (7106)
Richmond Hill, ON
Sep 2010 - Apr 2011

• Draft weekly staffing schedules for ~200 employees
• Post job postings and screen applicants using Kenexa
• Conduct phone interviews and process reference checks
• Arrange training schedules and ensure all associates are up to date in their training curriculum
• Assist HR Manager with all aspects of HR within the store

Human Resources Staffing Co-ordinator (1-yr Contract)
Home Depot (7004)
Markham, ON
Jan 2010 - Sep 2010

• Draft weekly staffing schedules for ~150 employees
• Post job postings and screen applicants using Kenexa
• Conduct phone interviews and process reference checks
• Arrange training schedules and ensure all associates are up to date in their training curriculum
• Assist HR Manager with all aspects of HR within the store

Human Resources Lead
(Volunteer)
EPIC Technology Organization
Waterloo, ON
Jan 2010 - Sep 2010

• Recruit new volunteers for all nine teams within EPIC
• Develop job descriptions for over 20 positions
• Ensure all team members are performing well and motivated

Student Director of Online Communications
(Volunteer)
Arts Student Union, University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
Sep 2008 - May 2010

• Practice recruitment abilities recruiting for Student Directors and First Year Representatives
• Train all Executives and Student Directors on website-use
• Enhance online communication skills building and updating Arts Student Union website
• Resolve all issues and inquiries related to the website
• Increase administration experience holding office hours, filing, and answering student inquiries

Campus Recruiter
(Volunteer)
Mensa Canada
Toronto, ON
Aug 2009 - December 2009

• Design posters to attract new members to join Mensa Canada
• Strategically target younger members to obtain a more diverse culture
• Attend events to meet new members and increase retention rate
• Plan new events to increase attendee diversity

HR Recruitment Assistant
(HR Apprenticeship Course)
City of Kitchener
Kitchener, ON
Jan 2009 - Apr 2009

• Developed business writing skills drafting a business case for an online applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Drafted ATS survey to be posted on OMHRA website
• Improved organizational skills through gathering and compiling campus recruitment information
• Wrote report on advertising process and costs
• Researched new and innovative ways to advertise
• Checked references

Other

Sales Associate (Paint, Décor, Flooring)
Home Depot (7132)
Mississauga, ON
May 2009 - Jan 2010

• Display outstanding customer service skills assisting customers in choosing the right tools and products based on their project
• Efficiently and effectively mix paint working in a team
• Accurately create and build custom orders for window coverings

Operations Assistant / Administrator
Kintetsu World Express
Mississauga, ON
Nov 2009 - Dec 2009

• Improve organizational skills filing documents
• Demonstrate multitasking and prioritizing skills working on five or more administration tasks at the same time

Application Taker
MDG Computers Canada
Oakville, ON
Feb 2007 - Feb 2008

• Filled out credit application forms for customers over the phone
• Polished oral communication skills selling MDG products
• Recognized for being an effective team member by arriving on time for all shifts

Service Desk Associate
Home Depot (7112)
Mississauga, ON
May 2007 - Aug 2007

• Showed problem solving skills and willingness to help when providing customer service
• Demonstrated work efficiency and ability to multitask helping as a Returns Cashier
• Enhanced organizational skills filing and organizing documents
• Paid high attention to detail completing daily store reports

Phone Centre Associate
Home Depot (7157)
Oakville, ON
Apr 2006 - Jul 2006

• Refined phone etiquette while answering and redirecting incoming phone calls
• Made logs of late and absent employees
• Announced upcoming store events and specials with enthusiasm