kirsten nelson

I helped found H2OScore.com in April 2011 with a group including a professor, graduate students, and various undergraduate students at Marquette University. This venture allows residents to log in their address on its' website and receive their home or businesses water score every month. We also consulted with corporate companies and work with utilities throughout the nation.

As a Talent Associate, I present job opportunities to candidates and negotiate pay rates as well as prep and debrief candidates. I provide coaching and advice to candidates throughout the client interview process to include counter offers and job transition. Conduct follow-up activities with candidates to ensure job satisfaction. I supervise and manage candidates on assignment and work closely with Client Relationship associates to provide candidate quality assurance, retention and extension, lead generation, remarketing, and candidate satisfaction.

As a Talent Rep, I identify, engage, and recruit qualified candidates by performing market and Internet research identifying alternate candidate, referral recruiting, online social networking, and local networking events. I maintain and cultivate ongoing relationships with candidates not currently on assignment to continue to be a resource to all of my candidates. Analyze client requirements against qualifications of candidates and match the best candidate with client needs. Provide coaching and advice to candidates throughout the client interview process to include counter offers and job transition. Conduct follow-up activities with candidates to ensure job satisfaction.

As a field talent qualification specialist I analyze client requirements against candidate qualifications and submit candidates directly to the field Associates or VMS client representatives. I establish initial contact with prospect and conduct preliminary interviews as required. An important aspect of candidate qualification includes conducting resume reviews and assessing criteria to determine candidate suitability/viability. I manage candidate's compensation expectations to maximize probability of meeting the needs of both the candidate and client as well as package candidates in accordance with corporate standards. Everyday I work to continue the high level of excellence that Kforce provides to both consultants and clients alike. Great people = Great results!

* As a Sales Associate I hold both Administrative and Sales oriented responsibilities. As an Administrative assistant my daily activities include: * Keeping the office organized and running smoothly by helping to maintain office cleanliness as well as answering the main office phone and making visitors feel welcome. * Organizing company events including meals, place of event, and entertainment * Coordinating tradeshow booths by creating marketing slicks using InDesign, choosing appropriate giveaways, managing consultants attending events, promoting SafeNet at these events, and gathering promotional marketing * Coordinating charity events for the entire company including events, people attending, meals, and transportation and directions * As Sales Associate my responsibilities include: * Maintaining Sales attack strategies * Conferring with Business Development Head in Sales strategies * Contacting companies that need technical solutions utitlizing Microsoft technology * Consolidating resumes for consultants

As a Talent Manager, I evaluate market conditions and ensure candidate inventory population stays at appropriate levels to accommodate anticipated client demand. I maintain ongoing relationships with candidates not currently on assignment. Supervise and manage candidates on assignment; counsel and discipline candidates. I participate in periodic training to enhance representation of clients in HR management decisions.

Activities and Societies: H2OScore.com created from Environmental Politics class.

Activities and Societies: Varsity Tennis Team, Musical Theater, Volunteering at Ygnacio Valley Library, Student Teaching at Cambridge Elementary School, Student Teaching at Woodside Elementary School