Amber L. Arnold Senior Recruiter Talent Acquisition

The Woodlands, TX Email: amberarnold1@gmail.com Mobile: 720-375-0701

Possess over 6 years of experience in corporate, college, insurance, and international recruiting. Talented and resourceful

full-cycle recruiter with strong sourcing, communication skills, the ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment,

a tactical and strategic thinker while applying best practices to the full recruitment life-cycle and talent acquisition using

the latest applicant tracking systems and tools.

KEY SKILLS

Strategic & Diversity Sourcing Process Re-Engineering Compensation Analysis

Recruiting, Interviewing, Screening Vendor Management Interview Training

Hiring, Disciplining, Terminations International Recruiting Employee Retention

High Touch Candidate Experience Team Leadership Negotiating Skills

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Senior Recruiter, Accenture (virtual) (Houston, TX) 10/2014-Present

Full life-cycle recruiting for accounting, finance, tax, change management, human resources, power generation,

smart grid, and enterprise transformation for O&G, Chemical, Utilities, and Mining candidates for entry level and

senior management consultants.

Designated International Recruiter for the team, hired from Canada, Malaysia, Germany, India, and Singapore.

Designated Diversity Military Officer Program lead for NA Resources Team

Expert knowledge of multiple recruiting sources, social media, and possess advanced sourcing techniques to

identify and engage talented professionals.

Ability to generate a high volume/high quality pipeline of candidates under very tight time lines and build and

foster relationships with key candidates and talent pools to deliver upon both immediate and strategic long-term

talent acquisition.

Experience with various Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ATAS, TALEO, SharePoint, Candidate Hub.

Exceeded hiring goals by 38-45% in the last 2 quarters.

Senior Recruiter, DigitalGlobe (Aerotek contractor) (Longmont, CO) 05/2013- 06/2014

Full life-cycle recruiting for IT, accounting, finance, sales, marketing, engineers, network & system

administration, security for aerospace and oil & gas industry in US, Canada, Singapore, China, Dubai, Turkey,

Brazil, Spain, and London for entry level, senior management, and high-level executives

Knowledge and understanding of process for candidates required to have Federal Clearances and Government

contracting

Managed 3rd party vendor relationships, setting policy and performance metrics for approved firms negotiating

agreements, and eliminating non-compliant, non-performing vendors

Worked closely with HR Business Partners and Managers to fulfill their talent needs while coaching on best

practices for hiring

Built and maintained candidate pipeline through ongoing contact with top performers within and outside of

DigitalGlobe, employee referrals, campus recruiting, and through web sourcing

Assisted hiring managers in development of compensation, offer, and negotiation strategies to capture most

qualified candidates

Admissions Recruiter, Ashford University (Denver, CO) 03/2012 –04/2013

Responsible for screening, qualifying, recruiting, and enrolling online students for undergraduate degree programs

Build trust and relationships by scheduling appointments and conducting phone interviews

Accurately convey course program information, university policies, academic expectations, including advising

students on degree options and career counseling

Maintain highest level of integrity with students and fellow employees with effective communication

Received Award for Best in Class, 2012

Admissions Recruiter, ITT Technical Institute (Thornton, CO) 01/2011-08/2011

Maintained a high level of productivity to meet and exceed established Admissions goals by contacting,

interviewing, and enrolling student inquiries into a qualified career-focused education program.

Guided the prospective students through the recruitment and enrollment completion process

Only recruiter to receive Directors Award for Outstanding Representative 2011

Owner/Manager, Life & Health Insurance (Colorado &Texas) 01/2009 – 03/2012

(Sold Business for profit)

Recruited, trained, and managed over 25 agents

Owner/Manager who represented over 500 plans for Life & Health Insurance companies.

Responsible for confidentiality and maintenance of personnel records for employees and clients, payroll,

employee benefit explanation and tracking.

Provided professional guidance to individuals, families and small business owners to build an insurance plan that

fit their needs and budget by providing knowledge of underwriting, financing, funding alternatives

Ensured that the company was compliant with all local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations

Educated and updated the client throughout the selection and underwriting process.

Remained current on the latest trends in the industry with comprehensive knowledge of financial and insurance

products, services and best practices for orientation, compliance and training purposes

Prepared reports and maintained records

Prospected new customers with creative marketing solutions, networking, referrals, and effective follow up.

Licensed Insurance Agent, Health-Markets (Dallas, TX) 05/2008-01/2009

Worked as a captive agent to represent health, accident and life insurance products

Delivered high-level sales presentations to top business professionals and individuals

Received award for Rookie of the Year 2008 and qualified to attend Reunion Celebration

New Home Sales Consultant, Grand Homes (Dallas, TX) 06/2007-03/2008

Challenged to diligently pursue opportunities to present and sell features as well as benefits of Grand Homes to

potential home buyers in specified new home community

Maintained rapport with home buyers to deliver information regarding home status, loan status and troubleshoot

problems.

Responsible for input of all customer info, maintain database, present products to home buyers, assist in design

selections, as well as shopped area competition.

Owner/Operator, Mirror Image Fashions (Dallas, TX) 01/2004-12/2007

Entrepreneur who grew business from a start-up through effective business planning, creative sales techniques

and networking to purchase, market, and sell full range of designer bags, fashion jewelry, home decor, fragrance

and accessories. Sold for profit.

Hired, trained, and supervised 5 employees.

Conducted salary analysis to ensure competitiveness

Created salary tracking reports, sales reports, and payroll reports

Represented company at trade shows, vendor meetings, and product presentations

Offered excellent negotiation skills with vendors utilizing strong communication techniques

Sales Executive, Vanco Equipment Group (The Woodlands, TX) 2001-2004

Initially hired as Administrative Assistant, then quickly promoted to a territory sales position

Successfully represented manufacturer’s for food service equipment by establishing account relations with

customers in the industry such as schools, hospitals and restaurants

Supervised, budgeted and assembled major trade-show events in the Texas area. Events included Texas

Restaurant Show, National Restaurant Association and Texas Food Service Association

Received awards for Baker’s Pride Competition, Viking Collection Contest as well as consistently increased sales

each year

EDUCATION

Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, 08/1997-May 2001

Additional Education: Ashford University, Clinton, IA

Human Resource Management Specialization, 09/2012-12/2012

Relevant Courses: Organizational Development, Employee Training, Compensation & Benefits Management

References Available Upon Request