Overview of Experiences
PERSONAL BRAND PROMISE
Dedicated and hard working professional with over 6 years of hands-on expertise in higher education. Well-rounded academic background, with practical knowledge of and experience in community relations, recruiting and career development. Proven ability to develop solid working relationships with co-workers, the local community, alumni, and government officials to promote change, recruit new business partners, and foster stronger communication. Exceptional interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with creating strategies for the retention of students including multicultural students. Consistently striving to achieve and surpass objectives through a dynamic combination of creative, organizational communication and leadership tactics.
· Know for contagious compassion for excellence, a talent for resourcefulness, motivational leadership
· Proficient in one-on-one and group instruction, self-directed with sound judgment making skills
· Understands employers’ needs and posses the skills to effectively match the job seeker to the right position/company
CORE COMPETENCIES
Social Media:
LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, Ning, Blog Content & Management
Career Development:
Personal Branding Strategy, Job Search Strategy, Career Coaching, Resume & Cover Letter, Interviewing
Public Speaking:
Content development & Delivery, Training & Lecturing,
Business Development:
Research, Client Development & Mgt, Prospecting, Networking
Recruiting:
Talent Pipeline, Assessment & Selection, Salary Benchmarking, Employer Branding
Other:
Event Coordination, Community Involvement, Auditing & Compliance
Computer Skills:
Fluent in Twitter, Flickr, Facebook, Linkedin, Word, Excel PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher. Competent in Photoshop and InDesign. Mac and PC Literate.
Recruiting
§ Extensive experience with high-volume recruiting responsibilities within start-ups and corporate companies
§ Participate in recruitment, phone screens, interviews and recommendations of candidates for various levels of positions openings
§ Partner with hiring managers to understand the skills and background needed for each opportunity and provided advice and recommendations on salary and job description write-ups.
§ Informed applicants of job duties, compensation and benefits, work schedules and conditions
§ Implemented strategic specific recruitment programs for business partners to assist with their recruitment needs
§ Managed a minimum of 40-50 job orders weekly while aiming for 4 submittals for each job opportunity
§ Successfully screened job seekers for roles in the following industries: Information Technology, Software Development, Graphic Design, Project Management, Engineering, Criminal Justice and Nursing
School Administration
§ Maintained regular contact with all advisory committees and student groups on project related matters
§ Monitored and recorded documents accurately for compliance with corporate procedures
§ Trained and developed five specialists in documentation procedures and effective career development techniques
§ Presented at new students orientations for up to 200 first quarter students and their supporting family members
§ Collaborated with Admission, Finance and other departments to identify “at risk” students and develop intervention strategies
§ Experienced working with students from different ethnic groups, traditional/ non traditional and students with disabilities
Community and Public Relations/ Event Planning/ Tradeshows/ Marketing
§ Interfaced with key personnel from Fortune 1000 companies, such as HP, Intel, Nike, Adidas, Comcast and Schlumberger
§ Executed employer recruiting and branding strategies to increase awareness using Social Media and Web 2.0 tactics
§ Conduct over 200-300 contacts weekly with business partners via the phone and site visits to develop and maintain relationships
§ Trained directors across the region strategies for effectively using Social Media such as Twitter and LinkedIn to source leads
§ Managed and implemented events including career fairs, workshops/seminars, and networking events with up to 300 attendees
§ Coordinated the logistics of a branding conference (tradeshow) including registration, catering planning and management
§ Developed content and structure for internet marketing communications to better promote the department
For more information please email me directly at rita@rita-ogbeama.com
Dedicated and hard working professional with over 6 years of hands-on expertise in higher education. Well-rounded academic background, with practical knowledge of and experience in community relations, recruiting and career development. Proven ability to develop solid working relationships with co-workers, the local community, alumni, and government officials to promote change, recruit new business partners, and foster stronger communication. Exceptional interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with creating strategies for the retention of students including multicultural students. Consistently striving to achieve and surpass objectives through a dynamic combination of creative, organizational communication and leadership tactics.
· Know for contagious compassion for excellence, a talent for resourcefulness, motivational leadership
· Proficient in one-on-one and group instruction, self-directed with sound judgment making skills
· Understands employers’ needs and posses the skills to effectively match the job seeker to the right position/company
CORE COMPETENCIES
Social Media:
LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, Ning, Blog Content & Management
Career Development:
Personal Branding Strategy, Job Search Strategy, Career Coaching, Resume & Cover Letter, Interviewing
Public Speaking:
Content development & Delivery, Training & Lecturing,
Business Development:
Research, Client Development & Mgt, Prospecting, Networking
Recruiting:
Talent Pipeline, Assessment & Selection, Salary Benchmarking, Employer Branding
Other:
Event Coordination, Community Involvement, Auditing & Compliance
Computer Skills:
Fluent in Twitter, Flickr, Facebook, Linkedin, Word, Excel PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher. Competent in Photoshop and InDesign. Mac and PC Literate.
Recruiting
§ Extensive experience with high-volume recruiting responsibilities within start-ups and corporate companies
§ Participate in recruitment, phone screens, interviews and recommendations of candidates for various levels of positions openings
§ Partner with hiring managers to understand the skills and background needed for each opportunity and provided advice and recommendations on salary and job description write-ups.
§ Informed applicants of job duties, compensation and benefits, work schedules and conditions
§ Implemented strategic specific recruitment programs for business partners to assist with their recruitment needs
§ Managed a minimum of 40-50 job orders weekly while aiming for 4 submittals for each job opportunity
§ Successfully screened job seekers for roles in the following industries: Information Technology, Software Development, Graphic Design, Project Management, Engineering, Criminal Justice and Nursing
School Administration
§ Maintained regular contact with all advisory committees and student groups on project related matters
§ Monitored and recorded documents accurately for compliance with corporate procedures
§ Trained and developed five specialists in documentation procedures and effective career development techniques
§ Presented at new students orientations for up to 200 first quarter students and their supporting family members
§ Collaborated with Admission, Finance and other departments to identify “at risk” students and develop intervention strategies
§ Experienced working with students from different ethnic groups, traditional/ non traditional and students with disabilities
Community and Public Relations/ Event Planning/ Tradeshows/ Marketing
§ Interfaced with key personnel from Fortune 1000 companies, such as HP, Intel, Nike, Adidas, Comcast and Schlumberger
§ Executed employer recruiting and branding strategies to increase awareness using Social Media and Web 2.0 tactics
§ Conduct over 200-300 contacts weekly with business partners via the phone and site visits to develop and maintain relationships
§ Trained directors across the region strategies for effectively using Social Media such as Twitter and LinkedIn to source leads
§ Managed and implemented events including career fairs, workshops/seminars, and networking events with up to 300 attendees
§ Coordinated the logistics of a branding conference (tradeshow) including registration, catering planning and management
§ Developed content and structure for internet marketing communications to better promote the department
For more information please email me directly at rita@rita-ogbeama.com
