Amybeth Hale's Resume (Last updated August 14th 2008)

To obtain a position in research where I can leverage my network and build on my existing knowledge as well as grow understanding of the research function both within the company and the recruiting community.

sourcing, internet research, professional networking, technical training, mentorship, blogging, troubleshooting

Honors, Awards, Speaking Engagements
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 Research Goddess
o Started a research blog, www.amybethhale.com, to reach out to the research/recruiting community
 Blog was a nominee for Best Recruiting Blog 2006 award in its 2nd month of creation
 Blog has created a great deal of interest in recruiting research as well as allowed me to connect with many other researchers to gain more knowledge in my field
 Listed in Top 100 HR Blogs by Bootstrapper - September 2007
o Guest author on several other recruiting sites, including www.recruiting.com and www.jimstroud.com
 Honors and Awards
o Runner-up in AIRS' Xtreme Sourcing Games contest: 2007
o Published in August 2007 edition of the Fordyce Letter (Stephen Covey Applied To Research and Recruiting Prioritization)
o Co-Editor for SourceCon newsletter
 Speaking engagements:
o Keynote speaker for OAESP (Ohio Association of Executive Search Professionals) on research topics: April 2007
o SourceCon 2007 (Atlanta, GA) - What is a True Researcher and Their Value: September 2007
o Fordyce Forum (Las Vegas, NV) - June 2008

Waggener Edstrom Worldwide is a global public relations agency focusing on innovative technology, bioscience, consumer products, and social innovation and responsibility. I was recruited through an H3 campaign.

 Responsible for sourcing through passive techniques for PR account talent and business operations
 Interaction with internal clients to promote the use of sourcing as an internal resource and alternative to search firms
 Work to develop passive talent pool for proactive hiring needs
 Reach out to contacts via email and develop relationships
 Instrumental in getting CRM tool in use for Staffing purposes

SearchPath International is a talent acquisition company based in Cleveland focusing on franchise expansion and delivering talent to its clients in multiple industries. I was recruited to head up the centralized research department for SPI.

 Responsible for candidate sourcing for franchise owners
 Training of new franchise owners on candidate sourcing methodologies
 Assist in teaching contact management database training classes for SPIU
 Training of franchise owners and employees in professional networking and identity branding concepts
 Assist in developing training and operational methodologies for centralized research department
 Professional networking to create buzz in the recruiting community about SPI's offerings

JSI is an executive search and consulting firm specializing in the placement of sales representatives and management in the AIDC, barcoding, document management, financial, construction, and healthcare IT industries. I was offered this job while living in Tampa and relocated to Cincinnati to take the position.

 Perform day-to-day technical duties for the office, including individual PC updates, virus protection, troubleshooting technical problems, and training employees on new and existing software programs
 Training employees on all Microsoft products in use within the office - this includes Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
 Administrate internal network
o Assist in implementation of Dell PowerEdge - Windows SBS Exchange server
o Assist in implementation and data migration of new SQL Server 2005 application
o Network security, passwords, user accounts and monitoring email limits
 Maintain and update large candidate database
 Researched, suggested, and implemented the use of new/updated recruiting software and was placed in charge of all duties surrounding the use of the software. This included installation, customization, security access, employee training, restructuring of current website, and overall maintenance of job boards and accessibility.
 Perform intensive front-line searches and pre-qualify job candidates for positions
 In charge of all job posting and tracking; determine when additional postings must be purchased based on accurate tracking system which I created
 Assist in all clerical duties including phone calls, data entry, and the creation of formal business documents
 Perform recruiting duties including cold calling, screening candidates and conducting telephone interviews to determine job qualifications
 In charge of mass email marketing campaign for barcoding in which I was required to determine email addresses for approximately 2000+ top-level executives and hiring authorities - many of these addresses had to be determined through extensive website searching and calling in to companies
 Began a researcher network throughout the MRI franchise system - located other internet researchers, currently moderate discussions/email correspondence, and make suggestions to Corporate to begin an IR training program
 Contributed to development of curriculum for IR training sessions at regional conferences; asked to moderate /assist in training at these sessions
 Contribute ideas and aid in creating new graphics for business marketing materials