Amybeth Hale

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
  

Started a research blog, www.researchgoddess.com, to reach out to the research/recruiting community

• 2006 - nominated for Best Recruiting Blog in Recruiting.com's 2006 Recruiting Blog Awards in its 2nd month of creation
  

• 2007 - nominated for Best Overall Recruiting Blog and Best Sourcing/Research Blog in Recruitingblogs.com's 2007 Best Recruiting Blog Awards
  

• 2007 - Listed in Top 100 HR Blogs by Bootstrapper
  

• 2007 - Honorable Mention in Risesmart's Top English Language Career Blogs
  

• 2008 -Ranked #16 in Fistful of Talent's Talent Management Blog Power Rankings
  

• 2008 - Ranked in BSchool.com's Top 50 HR Blogs
  

• Speaking engagements
  

• Speaker for Cincinnati chapter of OAESP (Ohio Association of Executive Search Professionals) on research topics: April 2007
  

• SourceCon 2007 (Atlanta, GA) - What is a True Researcher and Their Value: September 2007
  

• Fordyce Forum 2008 (Las Vegas, NV) - Using Research Effectively: June 2008
  

• PRSA Cincinnati - Why Networking Is Important In These Economic Times: February 2009
  

• Fordyce Forum 2009 (Las Vegas, NV) - Incorporating Social Media Into Your Recruiting Plan: June 2009
  

• Honors and Awards
  

• Runner-up in AIRS' Xtreme Sourcing Games contest: 2007
  

• Published in August 2007 edition of the Fordyce Letter (Stephen Covey Applied To Research and Recruiting Prioritization)
  

• Co-Editor for SourceCon newsletter, The Source
  

• Quotes
  

• Advertising Age - The New Way To Network For A Job (Erik Sherman): March 2008
  

• The Examiner Cleveland - Tweeting Your Way To A Job or Internship (Heather Huhman): October 2008
  

• Star Tribune - Minneapolis-St. Paul - 3 Ways To Find A Job Faster Online (Kevin Donlin): October 2008
  

I'm the Editor for The Fordyce Letter (www.fordyceletter.com) as well as The Source Newsletter (www.sourcecon.com).

My duties include:
- Finding authors for both TFL and TSN
- Managing content for both TFL and TSN
- Programming The Fordyce Forum conferences - identifying/vetting presenters
- Programming SourceCon conferences - identifying/vetting presenters

• Conduct high-volume searches for Retail, Network, and Call Center openings by creating Boolean search queries, and create templates for similar searches
  

• Project-managed AT&T Jobs: College Connection - AT&T's college-focused Facebook Fan Page
  

o Responsible for determining content for the page, both initial and on-going
o Timeline from start to completion: 4 weeks

• Created and deployed Google Custom Search Engines (CSEs) for use by Staffing team to conduct low-volume searches for internet resumes and profiles
  

• Act as an internal Social Media consultant for various Staffing teams, in particular College Relations, to provide ideas and guidance on use of Social Media resources to reach target audiences for recruitment

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
  

• Use social media tools to positively promote the Waggener Edstrom brand to potential employees through daily interaction
  

• Designed and launched Careers with Waggener Edstrom - WE's Staffing Facebook page
  

• Recommended use of Twitter from a corporate standpoint; Waggener now has an official Twitter account
  

• Blog and bio featured on Waggener Edstrom website
  

• Provide valuable market intelligence to various parts of the agency from daily monitoring of conversations within the PR community
  

• Work to develop passive talent pool for proactive hiring needs
  

• Reach out to contacts via email and develop relationships
  

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