Rachel L. Rivard
Rachel.L.Remke@gmail.com – (612) 834-5847
(Moving permanently to Minneapolis, MN June 2014)
Current Address: 11900 City Park Central Lane #7304 Houston, TX 77047
Summary:
- Experienced Recruiter with developed Human Resources and Administrative skills
- Recognized for being a top performer and team asset in a high pressure recruiting setting
- Actively seeking a Recruiting, HR, or Account Management position in Mpls/St. Paul
Professional
Experience: Recruiter/Staffing Specialist
Top Talent Solutions: Edina, MN
February 2010-May 2013
- Sourced, interviewed, hired, and placed contract and direct hire employees using job search
sites, community events, and internal databases to recruit candidates that exceeded
expectations
- Managed large accounts with up to 50 contract employees or 100+ direct placements
- Led and supported contract employees throughout duration of employment
- Performed HR tasks such as background checks, workers compensation, and payroll
- Possessed strong understanding of employee management software (Avionte)
- Served as an asset to the recruiting team by managing a productive work load and by showing
a willingness to assist other team members
- Provided suggestions to improve processes and implemented those developments when
approved
- Maintained positive client relationships by setting realistic expectations, providing relevant
updates, and by understanding problems in order to offer solutions
Achievements
- Consistently rated in the top 5 of recruiters on same level
- Received Highest Team NIASA Percentage Award in 1st half of 2010 and 2nd half of 2012
- Member of a team of 15+ recruiters that accomplished 100 placements in 6 months at
Comcast Loyalty Call Center – Personally accounted for 56 of the 100 placements
- Regularly brought in 300 – 500K per year in revenue from Contract Placements alone
Additional
Experience: Full-Time Private Nanny Self Employed: Houston, TX
September 2013-May 2014
Finance/Relational Intern Youth Enterprise: Minneapolis, MN
May 2009-August 2009
Office Assistant Concordia College HR and Payroll: Moorhead, MN January 2009-April 2009
Team Member Target: Chanhassen and Moorhead, MN
September 2004-January 2009
Software: Avionte, Excel, Word, Outlook, QuickBooks, TempWare, Access, MiniTab
Education:
Bachelor of Arts Business Management - Minor Psychology (December, 2009)
Concordia College: Moorhead, MN
Academic Honors: Dean’s List (3 semesters), Excellence Scholarship
Volunteer:
Program Director for YWCA Women’s Shelter in Fargo, ND
Campus Service Commission
- Recruited Concordia students to volunteer at YWCA
- More than doubled the number of volunteers in the program over the course of leadership
- Led and planned orientations and reflection sessions for volunteers
- Attended service learning training sessions and national conference