Resume
MOLLY N. SANTANGELO
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JEWELER’S ASSISTANT 2019-Present Zwikker & Zacher, LTD., New York, NY
Assist fine jewelry business owners in daily responsibilities including client projects, interfacing with jewelers, engravers, diamond/stone/pearl dealers, etc., order fulfillment, shipping, billing, inventory management, and trade shows.
Project manage client projects to ensure a seamless experience from start to finish by closely interacting with clients and providing excellent one-on-one customer service. Remain knowledgeable on industry trends to provide direction to clients in order to help them reach their design goals while staying within budget.
Support general office responsibilities to ensure organization is running smoothly; order necessary supplies, packaging, and office materials.
Support inventory management; communicate and check in with manufacturers and findings partners, stay on top of low inventory numbers, and ensure in-demand products are in stock.
Manage company Instagram and photography of all products to promote a cohesive and professional vision.
TALENT ADVISOR 2018-2019 Unilever, New Jersey
Responsible for full life-cycle recruitment for corporate Supply Chain roles across North America; own and facilitate candidate sourcing, screening, interview process, debriefing sessions with hiring managers, offer extension and negotiation, and pre- onboarding procedures and accommodations.
Successfully multitask and prioritize efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment; 30+ open requisitions to fill on average in addition to other Talent Acquisition projects and initiatives.
Collaborate with key stakeholders, hiring managers, and senior leadership to advise on best possible hiring strategies to achieve long and short term goals.
Partner with sourcing team to achieve proactive candidate pipelines for hard to fill or frequently open roles.
Conduct initial conversations and exploratory interviews with potential candidates to assess qualifications.
Quickly adapt to and utilize current and new technologies and processes to improve an already agile Talent Advisory and HR team, some including Taleo, Salesforce, Hiredscore, and Workday.
Foster lasting relationships within HR team; frequent meetings, check-in’s, etc. to encourage collaboration and a healthy team-oriented environment.
Attract and hire qualified entry-level talent by attending career fairs and establishing meaningful relationships with students.
RECRUITER 2017-2018 McCann Health, New Jersey / New York, NY
Specialized in placing highly skilled advertising talent across multiple agencies in both New Jersey and NYC; focused on creative roles ranging from entry-level to senior leadership, including copywriting, design, art/creative direction, and project management.
Managed full life-cycle recruiting process: source, screen, interview, check references, initiate background check, and place.
Manage freelance process; source, screen, and place across creative disciplines including copywriting, design, art/creative direction, and project management; maintain smooth onboarding and exit processes.
Utilized applicant tracking system to monitor the candidate interview process. Worked closely with senior leadership and HR to determine needs of the business; handle confidential information with care; establish and maintain meaningful relationships with hiring managers.
Stayed current on hiring trends through market research and frequent conversations with qualified candidates.
Partnered with various universities to attract junior talent through online postings, career fairs, networking events, and portfolio reviews.
Mentored freelance recruiting coordinators and encourage best practices.
RECRUITING MANAGER 2015-2017 Robert Half International, New Jersey
Specialized in placing full-time highly skilled interactive, design, marketing, and advertising talent of all levels with a variety of firms across New Jersey.
Managed full life-cycle process; build close relationships with candidates and clients by utilizing excellent listening, negotiation, and trust-building skills to provide creative, swift, and realistic staffing solutions; sourced, recruited, interviewed, checked references, and placed candidates.
Stayed knowledgeable of creative hiring trends to deliver the most professional and informed solutions for our clients.
Successfully managed a high volume of responsibilities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, including candidate pre-screenings and interviews, targeted marketing and recruiting calls, chasing leads, and maintaining relationships with clients and candidates.
Met high expectations including high volume of daily marketing and recruiting calls, 10-15 weekly candidate interviews, weekly trainings, conference calls, and evaluations.
EDUCATION
Rutgers University, BA, May 2015 | John Cabot University, Rome, Italy, Study Abroad
Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, ATS Systems; Salesforce, Workday, Quickbooks, Excellent written and verbal communication skills
MOLLY N. SANTANGELO
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JEWELER’S ASSISTANT 2019-Present Zwikker & Zacher, LTD., New York, NY
Assist fine jewelry business owners in daily responsibilities including client projects, interfacing with jewelers, engravers, diamond/stone/pearl dealers, etc., order fulfillment, shipping, billing, inventory management, and trade shows.
Project manage client projects to ensure a seamless experience from start to finish by closely interacting with clients and providing excellent one-on-one customer service. Remain knowledgeable on industry trends to provide direction to clients in order to help them reach their design goals while staying within budget.
Support general office responsibilities to ensure organization is running smoothly; order necessary supplies, packaging, and office materials.
Support inventory management; communicate and check in with manufacturers and findings partners, stay on top of low inventory numbers, and ensure in-demand products are in stock.
Manage company Instagram and photography of all products to promote a cohesive and professional vision.
TALENT ADVISOR 2018-2019 Unilever, New Jersey
Responsible for full life-cycle recruitment for corporate Supply Chain roles across North America; own and facilitate candidate sourcing, screening, interview process, debriefing sessions with hiring managers, offer extension and negotiation, and pre- onboarding procedures and accommodations.
Successfully multitask and prioritize efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment; 30+ open requisitions to fill on average in addition to other Talent Acquisition projects and initiatives.
Collaborate with key stakeholders, hiring managers, and senior leadership to advise on best possible hiring strategies to achieve long and short term goals.
Partner with sourcing team to achieve proactive candidate pipelines for hard to fill or frequently open roles.
Conduct initial conversations and exploratory interviews with potential candidates to assess qualifications.
Quickly adapt to and utilize current and new technologies and processes to improve an already agile Talent Advisory and HR team, some including Taleo, Salesforce, Hiredscore, and Workday.
Foster lasting relationships within HR team; frequent meetings, check-in’s, etc. to encourage collaboration and a healthy team-oriented environment.
Attract and hire qualified entry-level talent by attending career fairs and establishing meaningful relationships with students.
RECRUITER 2017-2018 McCann Health, New Jersey / New York, NY
Specialized in placing highly skilled advertising talent across multiple agencies in both New Jersey and NYC; focused on creative roles ranging from entry-level to senior leadership, including copywriting, design, art/creative direction, and project management.
Managed full life-cycle recruiting process: source, screen, interview, check references, initiate background check, and place.
Manage freelance process; source, screen, and place across creative disciplines including copywriting, design, art/creative direction, and project management; maintain smooth onboarding and exit processes.
Utilized applicant tracking system to monitor the candidate interview process. Worked closely with senior leadership and HR to determine needs of the business; handle confidential information with care; establish and maintain meaningful relationships with hiring managers.
Stayed current on hiring trends through market research and frequent conversations with qualified candidates.
Partnered with various universities to attract junior talent through online postings, career fairs, networking events, and portfolio reviews.
Mentored freelance recruiting coordinators and encourage best practices.
RECRUITING MANAGER 2015-2017 Robert Half International, New Jersey
Specialized in placing full-time highly skilled interactive, design, marketing, and advertising talent of all levels with a variety of firms across New Jersey.
Managed full life-cycle process; build close relationships with candidates and clients by utilizing excellent listening, negotiation, and trust-building skills to provide creative, swift, and realistic staffing solutions; sourced, recruited, interviewed, checked references, and placed candidates.
Stayed knowledgeable of creative hiring trends to deliver the most professional and informed solutions for our clients.
Successfully managed a high volume of responsibilities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, including candidate pre-screenings and interviews, targeted marketing and recruiting calls, chasing leads, and maintaining relationships with clients and candidates.
Met high expectations including high volume of daily marketing and recruiting calls, 10-15 weekly candidate interviews, weekly trainings, conference calls, and evaluations.
EDUCATION
Rutgers University, BA, May 2015 | John Cabot University, Rome, Italy, Study Abroad
Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, ATS Systems; Salesforce, Workday, Quickbooks, Excellent written and verbal communication skills