7/25/2019 Director Recruitment Staffing In Greater New York City Resume Alexandra Gordon

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A L E X A N D R A G O R D O N Brooklyn, NY 11235 | 917.721.0489 | gordon.alexandra777@gmail.com

STAFFING MA NAGE R AND DIR E CTO R

Highly accomplished and focused staffing, project management, and client services professional with over

15 years of diverse experience in legal staffing operations. Proven success in developing and nurturing key

client relationships, managing complex projects, and leading varied teams while meeting strict deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to acquire new clients and increase revenue. Expertise in allocating staff and placing

attorneys on high-volume document review projects, as well as maintaining excellent relations with hiring

managers, internal teams, vendors, candidates, and the community at large. Well-versed in all full lifecycle

recruiting components, including sourcing, qualifying, networking, assessing, job analysis, wage and salary

trends, negotiating, relationship management, and due diligence. Detail-oriented and skilled in increasing

candidate databases, resolving client inquiries and issues, working in fast-paced environment, and handling

large volume of job requests. Seeking role with organization that values flexibility, adaptability, and creative

problem-solving, along with solid leadership and communication skills.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Staffing & Project Management

Full Lifecycle Recruiting

Legal StaffingTop Firms

Client Issue Resolution

Client Service & Relations

Document Review Projects

Employee Relations

Database Management

Candidate Recruitment & Placement

Temporary & Permanent Staffing

Credentialing & Payroll Issues

Fluent in Russian

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

STRATEGIC LEGALSOLUTIONS,NEW YORK,NY FEBRUARY 2009SEPTEMBER 2015

VICE PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL STAFFING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT,FEB.2009SEPT.2015

Successfully managed and staffed complex document-review projects for top national law firms andFortune 500 corporations across U.S.

Acquired and managed companys #1 global client account, generating $20 million in revenue

Increased internal candidate database by 20% annually through improved recruitment functions

Effectively managed internal and external employees related to individual projects, resolving internal

complaints and responding to issues related to credentialing, employee relations, and payroll matters

Oversaw standard workflows for document reviews and privilege logs, managed clients expectations

around production deadlines, selected Team Leads, and resolved day-to-day document review logistics

Resolved issues regarding background and reference checks and determined employment eligibility

Supported key business units including legal, human resources, tax, finance, procurement, strategy,

facilities, and communication Fulfilled client expectations for recruiting targets and addressed issues of satisfaction

Solicited and retained business from new and established clients for temporary and permanent staff,

including attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff

Located and negotiated project space and computer equipment

DIRECTOR OF STAFFING,JULY 2006JANUARY 2008

Successfully managed all client-related issues and inquiries

Recruited, registered, screened, and placed candidates in appropriate law-firm and corporate positions

Resolved day-to-day document review logistics, managed internal complaints, and sourced and

negotiated project space and necessary equipment

Effectively settled issues relating to credentialing, employee relations, and payroll Oversaw and resolved questions related to applicantsbackground and reference checks and

determined eligibility for employment

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ALEXANDRA GORDON,PAGE 2

PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE,CONTD.

HIRECOUNSEL, NEW YORK,NY JANUARY 2008AUGUST 2008

EXECUTIVE MANAGING DIRECTOR

Effectively handled job requests for 10 offices, ensured that client projects were appropriately staffed,

and managed all client-related issues in each office Managed all Associate and Managing Directors on recruitment and client-relations side

Liaised with vendors to locate, secure, and set up sufficient space and equipment for all document

review projects

Recruited, solicited, registered, evaluated, and placed temporary candidates for all major clients

Chaired weekly meetings of recruiting targets for all staffing coordinators and related staff

Methodically established, monitored, and updated candidate-database protocols

Resolved issues related to credentialing, employee relations, and other non-routine matters

Confirmed that all job postings were in accordance with policies and procedures

Reviewed and edited all RFIs and RFPs prior to submission and unified all offices by collaborating

with President and COO to implement and enforce policies

MERIDIAN LEGAL SEARCH,NEW YORK,NY JUNE 2001JULY 2006

DIRECTOR OF STAFFING

Successfully attracted new contract positions and job orders by establishing and maintaining client

relationships with law firms and corporate legal departments

Recruited, screened, and placed temporary attorneys in law firms and corporations

Thoroughly performed all background and reference checks

Counseled and assisted attorneys with respect to their particular career paths

ELAINE P. DINE TEMPORARY ATTORNEYS & PARALEGALS,NY, NY APRIL 1999FEB.2001

DIRECTOR,STAFFING AND OPERATIONS

Recruited candidates, screened resumes, interviewed applicants by phone and in person, checked

references, and negotiated placements with clients

Effectively placed attorneys in temporary and permanent positions in law firms and corporations

Administered day-to-day operations, including maintaining applicant and client databases and

overseeing payroll and billing

EDUCATION

ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Jamaica, NYJuris Doctor (J.D.), 1998

GPA: 3.0/4.0 (top 25%)

Honors: Deans List, 19961998

Passed New York Bar Examination

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT STONY BROOK, Stony Brook, NY

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, 1995

GPA: 3.6/4.0