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Ashley Shields

Gainesville,GA

Summary

Professional recruiter with solid background in talent acquisition and workforce planning. Adept at identifying and attracting top talent while maintaining strong relationships with hiring managers. Skilled in team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving results. Known for strong communication, organizational skills, and reliability in high-pressure environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Recruiter

BJ's Wholesale
11.2024 - Current
  • Reduced time-to-fill for open positions by efficiently managing the recruitment process and maintaining strong relationships with hiring managers.
  • Provided excellent candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, resulting in positive feedback from new hires.
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Full Cycle recruiting using Workday, Paradox and Indeed to ensure the best candidates for the Clubs.
  • Successfully hired candidates while having multiple requisitions for multiple clubs in different sates.
  • Managed 10-12 interviews a day for 14 clubs throughout the North East.

Field Recruiter

C-Ross Management
07.2023 - 11.2024
  • Increased nurse retention rates through the development of targeted employee engagement initiatives.
  • Hired 62 nurses and CNA's in 4 months to remove an agency through the building.
  • Collaborated with healthcare organizations to identify specific staffing needs and provide qualified candidates in a timely manner.
  • Successfully hired enough staff to eliminate the Staffing Agency in the building.
  • Conducted thorough pre-screening interviews to identify potential candidates, reducing time spent on unqualified applicants.
  • Organized company-sponsored events at colleges and universities to promote brand awareness among prospective candidates.
  • Created tailored interviewing techniques for specific roles, resulting in more effective assessments of candidates'' skills and capabilities.
  • Leveraged social media platforms to advertise open positions, effectively reaching a wider audience of potential candidates.
  • Increased nurse retention rates through the development of targeted employee engagement initiatives.
  • Collaborated with healthcare organizations to identify specific staffing needs and provide qualified candidates in a timely manner.

Recruiting Coordinator

Waffle House
08.2018 - 07.2023
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Coordinated candidate interviews with hiring managers, ensuring a smooth and efficient interview process for all parties involved.
  • Managed job postings on various platforms, increasing visibility and attracting top talent for open positions.
  • Organized career fairs and recruitment events to attract top talent.
  • Scheduled and conducted atleast35 interviews each week.

Human Resources and Recruiting Specialist

Waffle House
08.2012 - 08.2018
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to create compelling employer branding materials that showcased organizational culture and values, appealing to target talent demographics.
  • Analyzed recruitment data to identify trends and areas of improvement for continuous optimization of HR recruiting practices.
  • Enhanced candidate pool by developing effective sourcing strategies and employing various recruiting tools.
  • Conducted background checks, reference verifications, and pre-employment screenings to mitigate potential risks associated with new hires.
  • Hired and Recruited over 100 applicants a month in 27 units throughout Atlanta.

Education

Certification - Sports Medicine

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Atlanta, Ga
01.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
05-2005

Skills

  • Streamlined onboarding processes
  • Client relationship management
  • Candidate evaluation
  • Workforce skills analysis
  • Social media recruiting
  • Time management
  • Resume screening
  • Talent assessment
  • Self-motivated work ethic
  • Full cycle recruiting
  • LinkedIn sourcing

Accomplishments

    Was promoted 3 times at Waffle House

    Full cycle recruiting to eliminate over $250,000 a month in Staffing agency fees for nurses at a skilled nursing facility.

Timeline

Field Recruiter

BJ's Wholesale
11.2024 - Current

Field Recruiter

C-Ross Management
07.2023 - 11.2024

Recruiting Coordinator

Waffle House
08.2018 - 07.2023

Human Resources and Recruiting Specialist

Waffle House
08.2012 - 08.2018

Certification - Sports Medicine

National Academy of Sports Medicine

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Georgia State University
Ashley Shields