Elverta Whitaker 209-765-1885 ewhitake@yahoo.

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Experience: Trulia, San Francisco, CA 4/2011 - present Technical Sourcer Managing candidate pipeline for Sales and Marketing requisitions Conduct review sessions with recruiters and/or managers, addressing candidate pipeline, role specifics and recruitment targeting for niche skill-sets. Employing a variety of resources such as cold calling, referrals (internal and personal network), internal applicant databases, and Boolean searches to locate top-level technical talent. Adecco at Google, Mountain View, CA 4/2010 - 4/2011 Technical Sourcer Managing candidate pipeline for EngOps requisitions, covering a diverse array of technical expertise, including Hardware, Software, Network, Renewable Energy and Mechanical Engineers. Employing a variety of resources such as cold calling, referrals (internal and personal network), internal applicant databases, and Boolean searches to locate top-level technical talent. Conducting weekly review sessions with Ops recruiters and managers, addressing candidate pipeline, role specifics and recruitment targeting for niche skill-sets. Mentored 3 new hires. Volt at NetApp, Sunnyvale, CA 11/2007 - 8/2008 Senior Sourcing Consultant Expert in active and passive recruitment strategies, hiring trends and technical talent acquisition. Sourced passive candidates for positions including, but not limited to, Product Managers, PMO Architect, Oracle ERP Tech Lead, Sales Comp and Data Solutions Architects, BSAs for Siebel (CRM, and Sales), Oracle (ERP and P2P) and Agile, Sr. Dir. HR Compensation, Sr. Dir. Revenue, Sr. Dir. WPR, Dir. Corp. Accounting, Sr. FA (SOX, Tax, FP&A, AP/AR and Internal Audit), Sr. HR Business Partner. Effectively screened and placed over 50 candidates against workforce plan and requirements. Formed/developed relationships with C and V level personnel. Worked on various HR projects such as the roll out and testing of new ATS system. HRfirst /Kelly Services LifeScan, Milpitas, CA (A Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies)

11/2005 11/2007 Sourcer Managed candidate pipeline for a diverse array of exempt and non-exempt Eng/Op and G&A positions for LifeScan and varies other J&J companies in Northern and Southern California, Florida, New York and New Jersey. Employed resources such as cold calling, referrals (internal and personal network), internal applicant databases, and Boolean searches to locate top-level technical talent. Developed and maintained effective relationships with associations, work groups, employment agencies, community/minority/business organizations, and others in support of companys recruiting and diversity plans. As a representative of Johnson & Johnson, assisted, prepared, presented and attended conferences, association meetings, user groups, job fairs and other events to build relationships, gain market visibility and strengthen employment brand. Spearheaded staffing projects such as Recruiter Tool Box and Job Search Strategies for Bring Your Daughter to Work Day. Valley Gold, Gustine, CA 9/2005 10/ 2005 HR Manager Hired to design, develop and implement HR/Staffing strategies and plans to meet business priorities of a small award winning local cheese manufacturer. Three weeks after starting, the business took a sharp decline, which forced a significant reduction in the workforce and eventual plant shutdown. Kelly Services, Modesto, CA 11/2004 - 9/2005 Staffing Manager Full cycle account acquisition and management within a designated territory to companies who have not worked with Kelly Educational Services before. Responsible for increasing branch Kelly Educational annual revenues by 34%. In charge of prospecting, lead generation, conducting presentations and ultimately negotiating rates and closing new accounts. Worked with existing accounts to manage and up-sell Kelly Educational Services. Heavy phone volume. Conducted between 60 and 75 outgoing calls a day to various prospective clients. Applied Direct Marketing and community outreach techniques to increase awareness of our services. Designed several print ads for publication in local newspapers. E & J Gallo Winery, Modesto, CA 9/2001 - 8/2004 Administrative Assistant Hired as an administrative temp for Marketing; transferred to HR; transitioned to fulltime employee within 3 months. Supported Dir. Industrial Relations, Dir. Cooperate HR and Dir. HR Operations with calendar management, large and small event planning, expense reports, invoices, data processing and travel. Responsible for the organization and compilation of administrative workforce records and reports needed for yearly performance review.

Developed research and distributed official reports, presentations, documents, routine correspondence and memos. Spearheaded yearly MBA recruitment weekend to include venue research, creating and distributing event materials, coordinating travel for candidates, processing and tracking costs and invoices and acting as contact for site communicators for leaders throughout the organization.

Manpower at Philips Silicon Valley Center, Sunnyvale, CA 8/2000 8/2001 Recruiter Hired to perform support function, and received promotion to recruiter within 2 months. Aggressively sourced and recruited exempt and non-exempt candidates for Philips Digital System Labs, Philips Consumer Electronics, TiVo and Philips Electronics all divisions of Philips Global. Specialized in software, IT and Test: Black box and White box testing, QA, Desktop Support, Project Management, Administrative Support, Financial Analyst and Facilities Management. Managed all aspects of recruiting: posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and negotiating contracts, reference checks and applicant tracking. Coordinated national and international relocation and immigration processing. Managed staffing agencies placement of non-exempt and exempt temporary employees and contractors. Education: College of Notre Dame, Belmont, CA, Major: History 1997-1999

Certifications: AIRS Advanced Certified Internet Recruiter AIRS Certified Diversity Recruiter