ERICA GALLOWAY
Houston,TX
Summary
A diverse career of progressively responsible experience in Recruiting and Management.
Results-driven Recruiter offering 6+ years in achieving positive human resources results for various companies. Articulate negotiator skillful in supporting competitive company growth by sourcing top-quality applicants for critical roles. Organized planner with excellent team leadership and program management abilities.
Knowledgeable about full lifecycle of recruiting and adept at working with hiring managers to exact best strategies to meet hiring needs and maintain branding strategies. Effective at evaluating and selecting optimal advertising channels to attract desired candidates.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiting Manager
Elwood Staffing
05.2022 - Current
- Manage the full life-cycle recruitment process from the initial intake strategy call to presenting offers, provide guidance and coaching the entire hiring process as well as perform exit interviews
- Develop a proactive candidate pipeline through research, and internet searches, utilizing multiple strategies including cold calling, social media sites,
- Recruit for a variety of positions such as Mechanics, Engineers, Light Industrial, and Technical in various industries including Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Industrial, and Renewable Energy
- High volume recruiting, managing 40 (+) requisitions
- Reviewed resumes and employment applications and interviewed applicants to evaluate work history and other qualifications.
- Managed recruitment team and educated and mentored new advisors.
- Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives.
- Streamlined recruiting processes for entire team.
- Oversee daily operations to achieve business goals and maximize profitability, manage budget, and set performance metrics and objectives
Corporate Recruiter
Total Control K9 College
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Full cycle recruiting, monitored the entire process to make sure the candidate and management had a smooth and pleasant ex
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Verified applicant references and employment details.
- Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
- Recruited a successful sales team that increase revenue in 2021 by 120%
Recruiting Team Lead
Express Employment Professionals
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Managed a team of 8 recruiters and coordinators ensuring increased revenue and growth in the Houston region encompassing 3 field offices.
- Initiated a retention program to improve internal employee satisfaction
- Advised partners regarding hiring activities, external talent trends, internal employee feedback, and process improvement needs to optimize talent acquisition efforts
- Built a robust pipeline of talent of job seekers both active and passive candidates using job boards and social networking sites.
- Sourced and recruited Techinical professionals, Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Trades at all career levels in a variety of industries including Oil and Gas, Retail, Construction, Energy, Technical, and Industrial
- High volume recruiting, managing 50 or more requisitions
- Utilized a full cycle recruitment process
- Took on additional job duties during unexpected backlog, resulting in meeting project target date.
- Assisted in developing a strategic recruiting team, resulting in over $630,000 in Gross Margin
- Supported the Launch of the “Fast Start” Program which resulted in increased GM on Professional Staffing by $240,000 in 6 months
- Our team achieved Gold Status for our region in sales that exceeded 2.9 million dollars in GM.
Operations Manager
Total Control K9 College
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Handled every aspect of the company’s staffing needs, which included identifying and sourcing talent, thoroughly screening applicants, performing background and references checks, and onboarding
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the Houston Branch ensuring profitability, efficiency, and growth
- Implemented and managed the quality assurance program to ensure the organization is adhering to quality standards
- Maintained client records, and office supply inventory, and planned and coordinated training and competition events
- Optimize business performance by marketing on all social network websites
- Perform Accounts payable duties, accurately researched and resolved accounting issues, general ledger reconciliation, and journal entries
- Reviewed vendor invoices and statements for accuracy, research, and resolve discrepancies
- Processed payroll in ADP, audited documents for accurate preparation, reviewed timesheet data and calculate hours worked, manage updated and maintain payroll related details and answer inquires
- Achievements
- Cut costs by $15,000 annually by streamlining recordkeeping and taking advantage of early payment discounts.
Office Manager
The Bartlett Real Estate Group
04.2012 - 03.2016
- Perform general office duties
- Utilized multiple avenues to promote property sales, including advertisements on social media, hosting open houses, listing home on MLS websites, and distributing letters and postcards
- Served as liaison and presented purchase offers within buyer and seller negotiations
- Prepared representation agreements, purchase contracts, closing statements, and leases
- Maintained files and integrity of confidential information for buyers and sellers
- Work with lenders, home inspectors, pest control operators, and escrow companies, to ensure that all terms and conditions of the purchase agreement were met before closing
- Achievements
- Increased home sales by 25% in my first year, resulting in a$1,000.000 in sales within 90 days of executing a credit restoration program.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Houston, TX02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Kaplan University
Houston, TX11.2013
Skills
- Recruiting and Onboarding
- Workforce management
- Leadership
- Sourcing
- Boolean searches
- X-Ray Searches
- ATS (ADP, Q4, Oracle)
- MS Office
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Screening Processes
- Recruitment and Retention Strategies
- Recruitment Management
- Staffing Strategy
- Technical Industry Knowledge
- Talent Acquisition
- Workforce Improvements
- Community Outreach
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson after.
Vernon Law
Timeline
Recruiting Manager
Elwood Staffing
05.2022 - Current
Corporate Recruiter
Total Control K9 College
09.2020 - 04.2022
Recruiting Team Lead
Express Employment Professionals
08.2018 - 07.2020
Operations Manager
Total Control K9 College
04.2016 - 06.2018
Office Manager
The Bartlett Real Estate Group
04.2012 - 03.2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Kaplan University
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