career objective

experienced recruiter, benefits coordinator, and public relations account manager exploring opportunity to return to the workforce and contribute excellent client relations skills toward supporting the employer as a driven and productive team member

profile

ø  demonstrated ability to identify, qualify, hire, and retain ideal position- and location-specific employees; solid record of increasing departmental and corporate performance through effective staff recruitment and training

ø  sharp business acumen and experienced in managing broad scope of functions; execute multiple responsibilities simultaneously and under heavy pressure

ø  facilitate internal communications regarding career opportunities, benefits, and employee relations issues

ø  practical experience raising children and providing comprehensive care for an elderly parent

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

professional experience

account manager, the kamber group, washington, dc                                                                               1991 c 1999

• performed a broad range of functions to support building trades professionals, including carpenters, electricians, pipefitters, and members of international unions; maintained 99% client retention rate
• managed all philanthropic efforts and directed community relations initiatives
• served as national coordinator for d.a.d. s (dollars against diabetes) day, an annual campaign organized by the building and construction trades department to benefit the diabetes research institute in miami, fl
• continued to support bctd philanthropic endeavors and fundraising events after officially leaving kamber group

 

national benefits coordinator, united association, washington, dc                                                            1982 c 1991

• gained valuable experience with this international labor union headquarters as a part-time employee concurrent with academic pursuits and secured full-time following graduation
• worked closely with members to anticipate, assess, and proactively respond to needs; answered questions, addressed complaints, and escalated concerns as appropriate
• expertly handled strike benefits, accounting, and dues collections

 

recruiter, cwi international, washington, dc                                                                                               1988 c 1989

• proficiently found, interviewed, conducted background checks, and placed highly productive paralegals to fill temporary and permanent positions in top dc-area law firms and legal departments of corporations
• performed cold calling and business development activities
• achieved outstanding levels of client satisfaction and retention; assisted clients with emergency situations

 

recruiter, stephen m. haas legal search firm, washington, dc                                                                   1987 c 1988

• successfully sourced, screened, interviewed, marketed, and placed attorneys with top-tier law firms in washington, dc and new york, ny
• executed business development functions to continually grow client base and position company to fill new job openings
• collaborated with human resources departments at law firms to identify and address unique requirements

 

~ community activity ~

volunteer, sacred heart school

volunteer, landon school

member, landon moms organization

education

bachelor of science, university of maryland                                                                                                           1987

• athletic chairman / pledge chairman / chairman of philanthropy, kappa kappa gamma sorority 

 

~ professional development ~

graduate studies, george meany center for labor studies

geriatric care workshops ~ mental health of the elderly workshops ~ medicare classes

 

 

~ excellent references available on request ~