AMANDA BARELA

8272 Dreamboat Dr #734. | Columbus, GA 31909 | 706.562.4795 | abarela0119@gmail.com

TA L E N T A C Q U I S I T O N S T R AT E GY L E A D E R
Analytical professional with 14+ years of experience in leading and integrating teams, call
center management, recruitment strategies and systems. Go above and beyond to drive
organizational growth and fill technical positions with top-quality talent. Thrive in leadership-
and consultancy-based roles. Areas of expertise include:
*Innovation *Marketing *Talent Acquisition *Staffing
*Applicant Tracking *Advertising *Hiring/On- *Training
Systems Boarding
*Brand Integration *Analytics *Strategic *Social Media
Sourcing
*Executive Recruiting *Recruitmen *Trend Analysis *Client
*Sales t *Process Relations
*Project Management *Diversity Improvement *Employment
*Cost of Care/Access to Recruitment *Consulting Law
Care Management *Strategic *Compensation/Be *Employment
*EEO, FMLA Analysis nefits Relations
*Organizatio *Salesforce *Behavioral
nal *Managing Cross Coaching
Developmen Functional teams
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HIGHLIGHTS

Developed and successfully exited Executive Recruitment Competitors list.

Consulted on recruitment processes and facilitated SEM campaigns for clients that
included Nike, Johnson & Johnson, Express Scripts, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Utilized sourcing platforms such as Leadership Directories, LinkedIn, Facebook, Dice.com,
Monster, and Airs to fill open positions.
Successfully managed and executed Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma project for Southern
Regional Medical Command and United States Army Healthcare System.
Effectively managed co-employment brands and utilized HR management
information systems while facilitating the successful launch of websites
Trained and developed 7 recruiters in recruiting methodology.

CAREER TRACK
AFLAC
Corporate National Sales, Marketing, Technical & Investigative Recruiter May 2015 to Present
Design, develop and execute recruitment technology roadmap.
Handled all displaced employees throughout Headquarters.
Managed several projects to strengthen Corporate initiatives.
Consulted on recruitment processes and talent acquisition strategies.
Managed training and development and coaching of Talent Acquisition team.
Integration of Aflac recruiting brands while supporting 10+ divisions throughout the
company.
Creation of newly established sourcing team, sourcing framework and sourcing playbook.
Job posting and candidate sourcing strategy and implementation of Linkedin, Monster and
Careerbuilder.
Play an integral role in the management of the recruiting operations budget exceeding
$3M.
 Develop new recruitment recommendations based on candidate flow and ad placement.
Partner with HRIS teams on changes and enhancements affecting the organizations 5,000+
associates.
Sourced, recruited and placed leading Sales Directors in Aflacs Field Force
Lead recruiter on Market, Territory, Marketing, SIU and Finance positions.
Spearheaded executive search for a Chief Marketing Officer, Director of Product, several
Market Directors and Director of Data Innovation.
Lead recruiting, sourcing, and training on products such as Data.com, LinkedIn,
Careerbuilder and Monster.
Utilized advanced sourcing methodologies, including Airs, Boolean, data.com, Netprospex,
job boards, and LinkedIn, to find and place specialized IT talent.
Introduced best-in-class recruitment strategies and hiring techniques to HR partners and
junior recruiters.
Partnered with top executives within company on a daily basis and consulted on HR policies
and procedures.
RANDSTAD STAFFING
HR Staffing Consultant (Contract) January 2015 to May 2015
Consulted on HR policies and procedures, recruitment processes and talent acquisition
strategies.
Co-managed contract negotiations to secure deals with local and national companies.
Managed recruitment marketing
Designed training and development programs for local corporate companies.
Conducted competitive intelligence and researched niche job posting sites to attract new
candidates.
Researched/recommended online recruitment and advertising tools, including job boards,
passive candidate sourcing, and utilization of applicant tracking system.
Managed and monitored recruiting budgets.
Grew direct hire business by 50% in the first 2 months.

KELLY SERVICES
Talent Manager-HR Staffing Consultant, Healthcare March 2013 to December 2014
Utilized various Internet recruiting tools for identifying and sourcing candidates.
Interviewed, referenced, and placed technical consultants, nurses, pharmacists and other
professional level employees.
Consultant work
Responsible for performance evaluations and counseling for all employees.
Directly managed a team of 7 recruiters.
Developed and led all training and coaching programs.
Processed payroll for all employees and managed timeclock system.
Adhered to both State and Federal HR laws and policies.
Managed a $2 million budget
Grew business by 150% within my first year.
Established technical classifications of all resumes; created and maintained a resume
database.
Implemented business plans and marketing strategies; secured notable clients such as
Anthem and Express Scripts.
Maintaining integrity of recruiting database-entering candidates into recruiting database
and update as the candidate moves through the recruiting/interview process.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
HR Manager-Health Management Martin Army August 2010 to March 2013
Interviewed, referenced, and placed medical support assistants
Responsible for training, coaching and developing government employees.
Mastered clinic schedules and ensured patients had access to care within a 24hr time
period.
Created 11 SOPs for 11 different primary care clinics.
Managed a call center of 17+ medical support assistants.
Trained and coached call center reps on AHLTA, CHCS, DMHRSI and other systems
necessary to perform job functions.
Led process improvement project for AMEDD aimed at restructuring all health clinics on
Army installations.
Developed and maintained relationships with vendors and high ranking military command
officers.
Performed and wrote performance evaluations and counseling for all employees.
Counseled, disciplined, awarded and managed all clerks on a daily basis.
Established technical classifications of the medical support assistant position; created and
maintained a resume database of qualified medical support clerks.
Implemented business plans and marketing strategies
UNITED STATES ARMY
Medic/Trainer November 2001 to July 2008

CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of ScienceBusiness Management
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Associates of ScienceAccounting
PHR CertificationPending exam, 2016

T O O L S / P L AT F O R M S
Peopleclick (ATS) Peerless (ATS) Bullhorn (ATS) Salesforce Sharepoint
Microsoft Office Suite LinkedIn Recruiter Jigsaw Zoom Facebook Twitter

P R O F E SS I O N A L O R G A N I Z AT I O N S
Chair of Membership Committee, SHRM Columbus Board of Directors
Wings of Honor Program Coordinator
Member of Young Professionals of Greater Columbus