April Jackson

310 912-2959

Summary:

Accomplished Technical Recruiter and a Strategic Talent Acquisition specialist with a forward thinking, creative approach to sourcing qualified candidates.

Extensive experience with TALEO, PeopleSoft and various Applicant Tracking Systems.

Experienced Department Specialist for All TALEO functions, super user, user acceptance testing and trainer.

Extensive experience in full life cycle recruitment for Systems Software Engineers, Structure Engineers for F35, Mechanical Engineers, Design Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Chemical

Engineers, Logistical Engineers, Chemical Engineers, Project Managers, IT Developer; C++ Developer, Java Developer, .NET Developer, Architects and Business Operations Personnel.

Good experience in utilizing Boolean logic techniques in applicant tracking system Taleo Career

Builder, Dice and AIRS to source candidates.

Good experience in recruitment, sourcing strategies, and automated applicant management systems.

Proven track record of sourcing, full life cycle recruiting, and placing professionals at all levels.

Well versed with Taleo, PeopleSoft, Vurv and Resumix.

Experienced in rating applicants, making offer recommendations on starting salaries, negotiating with applicants and providing applicants with information on the company.

Skills:

MS Office, Oracle Excel – advanced skills, Word, PowerPoint, Taleo, PeopleSoft, Vurv, Resumix, Siebel, L/ANS Timekeeping

Education:

MBA, Human Recourses, University of Phoenix, AZ

BS, Business Management, University of Phoenix, AZ

Experience: Senior Recruiter

PCM EL SEGUNDO,CA JAN 14 - Jan July 2015

As a Recruiting Manager/Premium Sourcer with a focus on brand management and social media I am

privileged to connect the best talent with an opportunity to establish a true career. I manage full cycle recruiting activities including managing Sales executives, Marketing ManagersProjec t Managers, Programers and Developers, Summer interns, in Southern California. In addition I also recruit

experienced Technology, aApril

Independent Community Officer Job Developer Dec 12 – Jan. 14

Service the South Los Angeles community with developing life skills to gain employment. Create and foster relationships with Companies to employ workers with multiple barriers to employment. Counsel clients on interview skills, resumes writing and presentation to employers. Market services to greater Los Angeles Business and Community members.

DirectvJun 12 – Dec 12

Executive Recruiting Consultant

Full life cycle recruitment for IT, Developer; C++, Java, .NET, Architect, Project Managers, Sales Force/ PeopleSoft Executives and Finance Professionals

Recruit for both domestic and international positions.

Source passive candidates through cold calling, referrals, networking and social networking sites.

Pre-screen and route candidates to hiring managers for consideration on open requisitions.

Assist hiring managers with creating a staffing plan.

Coach hiring managers through the interview process including: developing job appropriate

behavioral interview questions, assessing each interviewed applicant and selecting the most qualified candidate to fill their requisition.

Advise managers on company hiring guidelines and policies such as EEO laws, diversity, OFCCP

and underutilization.

Prepare and present Staffing metrics to senior level management including Director and Vice President level staff.

GE Aviation Feb 12 – Mar 12

Senior Recruiter

Full life cycle recruitment working in land gear facility in Duarte, CA. Contracted through GE

Employment Source passive candidates through cold calling, referrals, networking and social networking sites.

Pre-screen and route candidates to hiring managers for consideration on open requisitions.

Assist hiring managers with creating a staffing plan.

Coach hiring managers through the interview process including: developing job appropriate behavioral interview questions, assessing each interviewed applicant and selecting the most qualified candidate to fill their requisition.

Northrop Grumman Jan 05 – Dec 11

Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Department Specialist for All TALEO functions, super user, user acceptance testing and trainer.

Full life cycle recruitment for Project Managers, IT Developer; C++ Developer, Java Developer, .NET Developer, Systems Software Engineers, Structure Engineers for F35, Mechanical

Engineers, Design Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Chemical Engineers, Logistical Engineers and Chemical Engineers, Architect and Business Operations Personnel by utilizing Boolean logic techniques in applicant tracking system Taleo Career Builder, Dice and AIRS to source candidates.

Developed and fostered key relationships with Universities administers and student organizations Exploited innovative sourcing techniques by attending industry conferences, social networking site, professional association and memberships.

Counseled and advised managers and candidates on optimum solutions for filling of requisitions

Interview with potential employees and refer job applicants to specific job openings.

Evaluated employment factors such as job experience, education and training, skills, knowledge and abilities.

Maintained hiring matrix to measure success in filling requisitions.

Rated applicants, makes offer recommendations on starting salaries, negotiate with applicants and provides applicants with information on the company.

Additional duties include planning and coordination of job fairs, college recruitment.

Provided manager support in providing compensation rates for Job assignments; in addition sourcing resumes to provide qualified candidate to fill manager requirements.

NCS Pearson Jun 02 – Dec 04

Human Resources Consultant/Recruiter

Hired and recruited some of 72,000 plus governmental employees nation-wide.

Administered the organization’s standard staffing program and policies in adherence to

governmental guidelines.

Responsible for external recruiting efforts in order to meet the customer’s employment needs.

Interviewed, screened and processed candidates according to the requirements of the contract.

Conducted daily welcoming orientation for 200 to 400 candidates.

Sourcecorp Dec 00 – Jun 02

Human Resources Generalist

Administered Benefits Plans including enrollments, terminat ions, claims resolution, change reporting, and invoice verifications for payment.

Facilitated the hiring process through industry research, proposal generation and overall project management.

Project coordinator for employee development programs. Generat ed weekly reports for monitoring of various human resource functions. Developed and maintained procedural processes for

records, reports, and logs pertaining to applicant flow procedures.

Executed documents for payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record keeping and proper deductions.

Initiated recruitment for personnel in the Health Information Management field.

Accurately processed all payroll related data necessary meet biweekly deadlines and schedules.

Managed the exit interview process. Sustained human resource database and compiled reports.

Honeywell Aerospace Jun 99 – May 00

Corporate Recruiter Coordinator

Selection process for Torrance site, with specific focus on recruitment for the Engineering Departments, including: Project Administrator Job Posting program Managed Executive recruitment program activities; coupled with the coordination of newspaper and other advertisements for open positions.

Coordinated the Co-op and Summer Intern program. Developed, supervised and maintained Co-op and Intern programs for Engineering Dept. including developing and planning budget and recruitment strategies.

Coordinated and planned all travel arrangements for candidates, including airfare, hotel, real estate tours.

Gulfstream Aerospace Mar 99 – Jun 99

Human Resources Representative

Administrated and planned Special Projects with in human resources including employment

verification, data analysis using PeopleSoft, administrative recruitment, staffing summaries, benefits coordination, application logging, and job postings.

Executed weekly recruitment and interview schedule for hiring program. Provided direct project management support to Director of human resources.

Affiliations:

Activities and Societies: PHR, SHRM