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Wendy Cumberland

Winston-Salem

Summary

Talent acquisition professional prepared for pivotal role in optimizing recruitment processes. Skilled in sourcing and assessing top talent, ensuring effective onboarding, and fostering team collaboration to drive organizational success. Known for adaptability and reliability, with strong focus on achieving results and supporting dynamic hiring needs. Proficient in using applicant tracking systems, conducting interviews, and building strong candidate relationships.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Goodwill NWNC
08.2021 - Current
  • Implemented innovative strategies to improve candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
  • Utilized various recruiting platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and job boards to attract a diverse pool of candidates
  • Managed applicant tracking system (ATS) by accurately updating candidate information and maintaining data integrity
  • Performed reference checks on final candidates to verify employment history and skills
  • Assisted in onboarding new hires by coordinating pre-employment requirements and conducting orientation sessions
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive candidate information throughout the recruitment process

Human Resources Assistant

Liberty Hardware
04.2019 - 08.2021
  • Assisted new hires through the On-boarding process including background checks, drug screening, and pre-work fit screening, scheduled and facilitated new hire orientation and assigned security clearance for badges.
  • Developed strong relationships with employees through consistent communication and support, leading to increased retention rates.
  • Created communications including news letters, Smartsheet postings and slides for internal TVs.
  • Planned events throughout the year including the annual holiday party for 800+ people.
  • Tracked mid-year and annual reviews, policy compliance, edited the employee handbook, and worked with several temp agencies on site to meet their badging needs.
  • Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining confidentiality while keeping records up-to-date and organized.

Preschool Teacher

Pre-School Teacher Parkridge Community Church
09.2016 - 02.2017
  • Taught 4 and 5 year olds primary skills by following a Christian based curriculum, planning daily activities, and collaborating with other teachers on curriculum and school events.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.

Administrative Assistant

Alford Executive Search/KEES
07.2013 - 12.2014
  • Posted positions on job sites for opportunities with current clients.
  • Researcjed contacts for advertising new opportunities with clients via e-blasts.
  • Postied AP and AR through Expense Cloud.
  • Created and edited documents for clients including: guidebooks, candidate profiles, ads, and e-blasts.
  • Creatrf and maintained Zoho CRM database.
  • Initiated hiring campaigns through Zoho.
  • Conductrf phone interviews with clients regarding new job opportunities.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.

Contract Copywriter

Orchard Supply Hardware
11.2011 - 05.2012
  • Wrote feature articles and product descriptions for weekly circulars distributed across southern CA.
  • Composed original copy for OSH Spring Catalog for mail outs and store distribution across southern CA.
  • Collaborated with creative teams to produce cohesive brand stories across multiple platforms, strengthening brand identities.

Executive Assistant to the Director of Finance

Finance Dept. City of San Jose
01.2009 - 12.2009
  • Enhanced director''s productivity by managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and organizing meeting materials.
  • Compiled and edited quarterly and yearly reports, weekly City Council Memos, and other sensitive correspondence for the Director.
  • Collaborated with other executive assistants within the organization to share best practices and streamline processes across departments.
  • Managed a diverse array of administrative tasks to enable the director to focus on higher-level responsibilities.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive information, safeguarding company data and privacy concerns.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements to ensure timely arrivals and seamless experiences for the director during business trips.
  • Served as gatekeeper for incoming communications, prioritizing messages and ensuring prompt responses from the director.
  • Liaised with internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong relationships between the director and key contacts.

Assistant Development Officer

Univ. of WA-Bothell
09.2003 - 09.2004
  • Assisted the Director of Development in all aspects of fundraising for the college, including: compiling data bases, composing financial statistics, and creating promotional materials.
  • Promoted stewardship to donors through written correspondence, events, and publications.
  • Provided administrative support at monthly executive committee meetings including: room scheduling, catering, minute taking, and compiling agenda data.
  • Actied as liaison for the Bothell campus with other schools throughout the University of WA system to plan effective strategies for system-wide campaign efforts.
  • Planned and implemented fundraising events.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Scholarship Coordinator/Development Officer College of Bus. & Economics

WSU-Pullman
08.2002 - 06.2003
  • Administered the distribution of scholarship funds (~$750,000) by matching qualified students with available scholarship funds.
  • Promoted donor stewardship through correspondence and events.
  • Served as an active member of the WSU Scholarship Committee responsible for outreach, maintenance of university-wide scholarship related policies, and administering of university-wide scholarships.
  • Provided administrative assistance to the Director and Assistant Director of Development.
  • Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.

Consulting Teacher

Chrysalis School
02.2000 - 06.2002
  • Met one-on-one with students K-12 to teach subjects and skills based on their grade levels, individual needs and personal interests.
  • Taught elementary language arts group classes with a focus on writing by utilizing computer apps and software.
  • Consulted with parents on their children's progress and maintained all essential documentation and correspondence for educational records.
  • Collaborated with other Chrysalis teachers to provide innovative, progressive and pertinent curriculum for the students.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
  • Advocated for student success by collaborating with support staff, administrators, and other stakeholders to address individual needs and challenges.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.

Office Manager

Data Destruction NW, Inc
03.1997 - 02.2000
  • Managed day to day office functions, scheduled all truck activities, and maintained customer data base.
  • Provided administrative support to the owner, drivers, and sales representative.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.

Office Administrator

Dept. of East Asian Languages & Cultures Indiana University
07.1995 - 03.1997
  • Provided administrative support for the departmental chairman and faculty.
  • Processed all financial and personnel paper work(travel expenditures, tenure applications, and payroll).
  • Composed and edited various correspondence to students, faculty, administrators, etc.
  • Scheduled and planned all departmental meetings and functions.
  • Managed the daily operations of the office, including: supervising the graduate secretary and clerical support, processing purchase orders, and tracking expenditures of the departmental budget (~$9 mil).
  • Coordinated with the departmental chairman and the Office of the Registrar on scheduling and room assignments for all EALC classes.
  • Acted as liaison between EALC and the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Dean of Faculties, and various other academic departments across campus.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong working relationships among colleagues.
  • Boosted productivity by prioritizing tasks, managing schedules, and coordinating meetings for staff members.

Journalism Teacher

Mance Park Middle School
01.1995 - 05.1995
  • Taught 7th and 8th graders the fundamentals of journalism (copywriting, editing, layout, publication, etc.) by designing a curriculum that emphasized the importance of ethics in the news media while teaching basic journalism skills in news writing and advertising.
  • Created the school's first newsletter that was student led.
  • Created and edited the school year book.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of multimedia presentations and guest speakers from the journalism industry.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with parents and guardians regarding student performance and growth in the subject matter.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze current events and evaluate sources for credibility and bias.
  • Incorporated real-world examples into lessons to provide context for journalistic principles and practices.
  • Utilized diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles within the classroom, ensuring all students had equal opportunities for success.

Executive Assistant

Texas A&M Research Foundation
08.1991 - 12.1994
  • Provided administrative support to the Executive Vice President of Administration of TAMRF through maintaining his calendar and composing correspondence.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings of the Board of Trustees and TAMRF Executive Committee (100+ people) including: travel arrangements, catering, agenda development and production, and reserving hotel accommodations.
  • Compiled and published the TAMRF Annual report.
  • Edited and published the quarterly TAMRF newsletter.
  • Maintained over $1 million budget of the Administrative Services division through approving and tracking all expenditures.
  • Held a Top Secret security clearance to proctor and maintain secured research documents subjected to quarterly federal government inspections.
  • Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
  • Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.

Education

Post-Degree Certificate in Education - High School Teaching

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
05-1994

BA - Journalism

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
01.1989

Skills

  • Event planning
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Fundraising expertise
  • Experienced in MS Office applications
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Calendar organization
  • Payroll administration
  • PowerPoint
  • Publisher
  • Scheduling
  • Teaching/Training
  • Content editing
  • Educational program development
  • Human Resources
  • QuickBooks
  • Text proofreading
  • Proficient in CRM tools
  • Talent sourcing proficiency
  • Skilled in UKG and Workday applicant tracking systems

Accomplishments

  • Helped to establish the newly created Talent Acquisition team for Goodwill NWNC through streamlining onboarding processes for new hires, coordinating with team members on creating a dynamic and engaging orientation experience and educating managers on the new hiring process being implemented through Talent Acquisition.

Certification

  • Teaching Certificate
  • Driver's License
  • Teaching Certificate Present
  • Certified to teach English and Journalism grades 4-12.

Affiliations

  • SHRM

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Goodwill NWNC
08.2021 - Current

Human Resources Assistant

Liberty Hardware
04.2019 - 08.2021

Preschool Teacher

Pre-School Teacher Parkridge Community Church
09.2016 - 02.2017

Administrative Assistant

Alford Executive Search/KEES
07.2013 - 12.2014

Contract Copywriter

Orchard Supply Hardware
11.2011 - 05.2012

Executive Assistant to the Director of Finance

Finance Dept. City of San Jose
01.2009 - 12.2009

Assistant Development Officer

Univ. of WA-Bothell
09.2003 - 09.2004

Scholarship Coordinator/Development Officer College of Bus. & Economics

WSU-Pullman
08.2002 - 06.2003

Consulting Teacher

Chrysalis School
02.2000 - 06.2002

Office Manager

Data Destruction NW, Inc
03.1997 - 02.2000

Office Administrator

Dept. of East Asian Languages & Cultures Indiana University
07.1995 - 03.1997

Journalism Teacher

Mance Park Middle School
01.1995 - 05.1995

Executive Assistant

Texas A&M Research Foundation
08.1991 - 12.1994

BA - Journalism

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Post-Degree Certificate in Education - High School Teaching

Texas A&M University

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