Phelecia Curtis

• Guide job seekers in enhancing their profiles to stand out in competitive markets. • Develop tailored strategies to improve interview rates, achieving a 100% success rate for clients. • Collaborate with professionals to identify their ideal roles, ensuring a perfect job match. • Cultivate a supportive environment at Courage Careers, empowering hundreds of candidates to secure job offers.

• Managed full-cycle recruitment for diverse roles, including executive and technical positions. • Enhanced recruitment processes, individually contributing to a remarkable 220% growth at Foundation for California Community Colleges. • Trained and mentored junior recruiters, fostering continuous improvement in recruitment practices. • Leveraged LinkedIn Recruiter, niche diversity job boards to source top talent and ensure a seamless candidate experience. • Spearheaded DEI recruitment initiatives by recommending evidence-based best practices that resulted in organizational adoption. Moved the needle on improving diverse candidate pipeline by 30%. • Negotiated salaries, supported pre-onboarding processes.

• Contracted to Foundation for California Community Colleges • Successfully recruited specialized subject matter experts for California's Bureau of Automotive Repair program and Workforce Development apprenticeship program. • Streamlined recruitment processes using Salesforce Lightning and Google Suite for improved candidate tracking. • Contributed to the growth of a student pathway tech platform CCGI, California College,Guidance Initiative, now a mandated statewide student resource platform which maps higher education opportunities for California students to enhance equal educational opportunities for all.

• Contracted to eHealth Insurance, specializing in high-volume hiring. • Successfully recruited over 40 candidates across diverse roles including sales, technical, finance, and eCommerce. • Collaborated with hiring managers to address hiring needs and streamline interview scheduling. • Extended contract 3 times due to exceptional performance and results.

• Consulted with hiring managers at various Seattle hospitals including Fred Hutch, to recruit registered nurses and clinical staff. • Acknowledged as only recruiter with ability to place contingent and direct hire staff. • Successfully filled positions from staff to executive level, including anesthesiologists and nursing specialties. • Verified licensure and credentials for compliance, ensuring high standards in staffing. • Coordinated interviews, travel arrangements, and on/off-boarding processes for contract staff.

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• Sourced and recruited 60 new hires quarterly to fulfill high-volume call center demands. • Presented employment opportunities at career events, with 70+ attendees. • Led applicant training sessions.

• Successfully recruited candidates across diverse industries including aerospace, engineering, IT, and healthcare. • Placed direct-hire and contingent staff at major companies such as Boeing and Microsoft and many greater Seattle area hospitals. • Guided candidates through the recruitment process while managing temporary contract staff and supporting multiple hiring managers staffing needs. • Represented the company at university and career fair events to attract top talent.

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