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Recruiter @ Recruiting the BEST and the BRIGHTEST for the Microsoft Retail Division. Technology enhances your life – your job should too. At Microsoft Retail Stores, that is what we believe. We are the hub of Microsoft’s cutting-edge devices and services, here to provide customers with a world-class experience in this mobile-first, cloud-first world. We serve as centers of innovation, connecting customers with technology that simplifies their lives and inspires their creative potential. As a member of the Retail Stores team you will cultivate the skills to pave the way for your ultimate career path. Your unique talents, perspective, and abilities will help inform our journey and transformation as a company. We are seeking teammates who are dedicated to finding deeper meaning and purpose in their work. Join our journey – find your passion. #MSFTRetailJobs #WeWinAsATeam https://careers.microsoft.com/retail =================================== Midwest Microsoft Retail Locations: Colorado - Broomfield (Flatiron), Denver (Cherry Creek), Lone Tree (Park Meadows) Nebraska - Omaha (West Roads) Kansas - Overland Park (Oak Park) Minnesota - Bloomington (Mall of America) Iowa - West Des Moines (Jordan Creek Town Ctr) Missouri - St Louis (Galleria) Wisconsin - Wauwatosa (Mayfair) Illinois - Chicago (North Bridge), Oakbrook (Oakbrook), Schaumburg (Woodfield) Indiana - Indianapolis (Fashion Mall @ Keystone) From July 2015 to Present (6 months) Greater Seattle AreaRecruiter - Consumer Goods and Services @ Recruiting the top talent for Fortune 500 corporate/in-house retail/CPG/eCommerce clients including: Starbucks, Expedia (Hotels.com, Hotwire.com, Classicvacations.com, Egencia), Alaska Airlines, Amazon, Microsoft, eBay, Levi-Strauss, Nordstrom, REI - Source, attract and screen candidates using traditional and digital/social methods (Monster, Careerbuilder, Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, Facebook, Twitter, Meetup.com, industry-specific networking events, etc.) for Fortune 500 retail, consumer services and goods clients. - Area of focus includes Marketing (Branding/Product Dev/Digital/Social/Mobile), Project Management, Operations, and Creative (Print/Web). - Lead recruiter for both Expedia and Starbucks Accounts for Marketing, Operations, Content and Project/Program Management. - Partner closely with Managed Service Provider (MSP) as well as the clients to deliver quality talent while maintaining speed, efficiency, and compliance. - Recruitment with a consultative approach, partnering with hiring managers to better understand the role, while effectively managing expectations. Getting buy-ins from Sr leaders/executive. - Post engaging content to attract and invite conversations from industry leaders - Resolve client and talent issues and act as point person for all client and talent inquiries. Some of the roles I specialized in hiring: - Marketing - Branding, Advertising, Loyalty, Digital, Mobile, Consumer Products, Promotions - Marketing Analytics - consumer insights, and shopper behavior/analytics, web/digital analytics - Product Management - Consumer Goods, Food/Beverage, Retail, Lodging, Travel, Mobile, IT - Project/Program Management - marketing, technical, web/digital, procurement, supply chain (CPG/retail/food/beverage/beauty/travel/hospitality) -Production Managers & Traffic Managers - Digital and Print - Creative Program Management (Print Ads, Packaging, Retail Display, POP/POS) - Content - Copywriters, Content Strategists From December 2012 to July 2015 (2 years 8 months) Greater Seattle AreaRecruiter (Contract) @ Strike Recruiter for the University Recruiting Team - Phone screen undergraduate and MBA candidates for our core tech positions (Software Development Engineer, Software Development Engineer in Test, Program Manager) - Conducted 7 – 9 screens a day; +35 screens a week. - Track candidates through multiple proprietary ATS systems. From September 2012 to October 2012 (2 months) Greater Seattle AreaRecruiter @ As a recruiter for Brightlight, I recruited for the following positions: Resource Manager, BI Development Lead, Data Architect - Netezza platform, Sr BI Developer, BI Project Manager, SSRS/SSIS/SSAS Developer, MicroStrategy Developer - Recruit business intelligence and data warehouse professionals nationally. - Track candidates through CATS applicant tracking system (ATS). - Conduct phone screens and schedule interviews with executive members of the company. From July 2012 to September 2012 (3 months) Recruiter (Contract) @ As a corporate recruiter at NCSoft, I help source and recruit candidates in various sectors including IT, web, art, design, marketing, production, QA, localization, and business. - Full cycle recruitment for Seattle and Austin publishing locations, as well as supporting 3 studios with their recruitment efforts (ArenaNet, Carbine, Paragon). - Handle +25 requisitions at a given time. - Manage supporting vendors and their candidate flow. - Track candidates and open requisitions through Taleo and LinkedIn. - Build pipelines in all sectors of the business. - Coordinate and schedule phone screens and in-person interviews with the hiring managers, both on and offsite. - Make travel arrangements for out of state candidates. - Salary negotiations and preparing offer letters. Some of the positions I recruit for include: Customer Service Reps, QA Testers, Data/Network/Security/Systems Engineer, Web/Software Developer, Project Managers, Marketing Analyst, Visual Designer, Brand Managers, Producers, Community Managers, Copywriter/Editors, Game Designers, Product Managers From April 2012 to July 2012 (4 months) Greater Seattle AreaRecruiter @ As a Healthcare Recruiter at Maxim, I specialized in recruiting high-caliber candidates in the following modalities: Administrative Assistants (PSR, A/R, A/P, Payroll, Insurance Rep, Billers, etc), ER Techs, Physical Therapists, PTAs, Occupational Therapists, COTAs, Speech Language Pathologists, Dietitians, Medical Social Workers, Rad Techs, CT, MRI and Sonographers. - Provided HR support to over 80 external employees. - Recruit, screen, interview, hire, and orient external candidates per facility, state, and federal standards and guidelines. - Performed background checks and verify licensures and certifications. - Conducted reference checks and performance evaluations. - Scheduled interviews with the department hiring managers. - Negotiated bill and pay rates to maximize productivity. - Resolved discrepancies and issues professionally and promptly. - Built rapport and maintained strong relationships with both candidates and clients. - Utilized multiple staffing management systems to track candidates, manage hiring documents and coordinate staffing schedules. - Quickly and efficiently filedl per diem and contract needs with both active and new employees. - Processed timecards and payroll. - Responsible for implementing and maintaining compliance with all state, federal, company, and Joint Commission standards for health care staffing. One of the two recruiters nominated in the West District to be part of the Maxim Compliance Advisory Board - Implemented new company-wide changes in the policies and procedures. - Suggested improvements to the current recruiting processes and structure. From August 2011 to April 2012 (9 months) Greater Seattle AreaSales Coordinator @ - Produced quotes tailored for each individual client’s needs. - Managed all domestic vendor relations; maintained strong relationships and kept current on all new and innovative products. - Sourced products, identifying and researching vendors - Negotiated prices to maximize profits - Assisted sales executives in closing the sale. - Worked as a team with sales executives, vendors, and accounting to ensure customer satisfaction. - Processed orders from start to finish, overseeing the whole process while maintaining contact with both the vendors and the client to ensure smooth process. - Followed up with both clients and vendors to ensure deadlines are met From May 2011 to July 2011 (3 months) Sales Associate @ From February 2011 to May 2011 (4 months) Server @ From February 2008 to January 2011 (3 years) Sales Associate @ From November 2006 to September 2008 (1 year 11 months)

Bachelor of Science, Biology @ University of Washington From 2007 to 2010 Maasa Walker is skilled in: Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Full-cycle Recruiting, Applicant Tracking Systems, Sourcing, Interviews, Vendor Management, Retail Recruitment, Corporate Recruiting, Talent Engagement, Temporary Placement, Technical Recruiting, Leadership, Onboarding, Human Resources