independent cdl driver recruiter resume example with 14+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Professional Summary
Motivated recruiter with more than 8 years of experience in interviewing, candidate generation, screening resumes, sourcing and prospecting. Â Familiar with DOT & FMCSA guidelines for qualifying and hiring drivers which allows me to advise individuals the proper steps to reach their career goals. Â My natural compassion & outgoing personality enables me to handle a diverse range of individuals making each person that contacts me feel comfortable knowing I'm not the "average recruiter". Â My passion lies within helping people and making sure I do my best daily while not focusing on what I can't change, but making a difference in the areas that I can.
Skills
Customer relations specialist
Process improvement
Results-oriented
Logistics management
Employee relations
Performance evaluations
Contract negotiation
Sales background
Motivational & team building
Dispatching
Applicant TrackingÂ
Project management
Listening & CommunicationÂ
Work History
09/2015 to CurrentIndependent CDL Driver RecruiterLennar | Charlotte, NC,
Developed and facilitated job recruitment fairs.
Promptly corresponded with all applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.
Pre-screened all resumes prior to sending them to transportation carriers for consideration.
Posted positions through social media, publications & recruitment channels as needed.
Screened all applicants based on their qualifications and background.
Partnered with local organizations and universities for engagement and interest in jobs offered in their community.
Tracked candidates and pushed for feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics and other variables.
05/2013 to 08/2015OPERATIONS / RECRUITING MANAGERPDI | City, STATE,
Daily dispatching of more than 40 CDL Drivers daily for temporary or temp-to-hire assignments.
Successfully developed recruiting strategies / tactics attracting more qualified applicants.
Outside sales for new business.
Developed and maintained relationshipsÂ
Facilitator for all new office hires including policies and procedures, training, DOT & FMCSA rules and regulations pertaining to hiring CDL drivers for other companies. Â
Maintained payroll information and daily time sheets for all driver (50 drivers out per day on average).
Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers in Louisiana & Atlanta
Extensive travel throughout Louisiana & Georgia calling on existing and potential new clients.
Maintained all applicant files as well as the driver DQ file in accordance with DOT guidelines and regulations - 100% DOT audit rate.
Coordinated all DOT random drug screens for all active drivers.
Maintained files for workers comp.
Prepared transition paperwork on drivers being taken over by client.
Coordinated all orientation activity for new hires.
05/2005 to 01/2012Office ManagerOn-Site Equipment Maintenance | City, STATE,
Managed office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep.
Recruited and maintained files for all diesel mechanics verifying experience in heavy equipment troubleshooting and repairs.
Maintained all time sheet for mechanics for job costs purposes and billing to control time and materials invested are per the quoted contract.
Organized all preventative maintenance services with all clients quarterly for their equipment. Â Scheduled and dispatched mechanics for all repairs on the road and in the shop.
Greeted customers and clients professionally.
Developed better customer relations with existing customers.
Generated new business by bringing my extensive industrial background to the table as well as my contacts which generated additional revenue for the company.Â
Education
Expected in 1984 to to High School Diploma | St. Amant High, St. Amant, LaGPA:
Accomplishments
Brought the lowest producing branch within PDI to the top producing branch in less than 6 months. Â Creating an anomaly never expected and maintaining the top producing branch until my departure. Â
Carriers such as Cardinal/Greatwide, Ryder Dedicated Logistics & Penske depended and relied on my driver candidates and "placed orders" for upcoming open positions.
Created a driver tracking system ensuring all applicants were responded to promptly and applications were processed in a timely manner to avoid DOT penalties.
Developed a driver pool across the country by familiar with FMCSA & DOT rules and regulations  and providing driver candidates with accurate information regarding their career
Word of mouth referrals by drivers allowed me to save on advertising costs for open positions. Â
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