2022-07-25_toni.vivian_Michael Clifford Resume July 2022 -1.docx

MICHAEL CLIFFORD, RPR

68 Fairways Place, Airdrie, Alberta – T4B2R7 - (403) 869-7683 - Michael.Clifford@alumni.uleth.ca

Over 1 year of formal recruitment experience of agency recruiting, recruiting for Drake International and Manpower. Over 4 years of informal recruitment experience of campus recruitment through my fraternity Kappa Sigma. Experienced professional in full cycle recruitment. Experience in recruiting for multiple disciplines such as health care, industrial work, and administrative professionals.

EDUCATION

Registered Professional Recruiter                                                                     			Issued June 2020

Institute of Professional Management – IPM

·   	Trained abilities in resume screening, and familiarity with applicant tracking systems and full cycle recruiting.

·   	Discovered fast and defendable methods to short-list internal and external resumes and justify who gets the interview.

·   	Mindful of ways that evolve interview questions to assess competencies.

·   	Acquired the skills to interpret and score applicant responses.

·   	Aptitude to conduct reference/ background checks without fear of libel or slander.

·   	Understanding of labour laws and employment standards, health & safety and workers' compensation laws, and Human rights and Employment Equity.

Bachelor of Management - General Management Major | Supply Chain & International Management Minors.

University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB                                		                    		Sept 2012 – April 2019

·    	GPA of last 20 classes: 3.2/4.0              	Internet

·    	180+ Volunteer hours throughout University Career.

RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Talent Acquisition Specialist								August 2021 – June 2022

Drake International, Calgary AB

Won an award for highest net revenue increase for a recruiter month over month for the month of December company wide.

Screen resumes, conduct interviews, create job postings, and manage social media campaigns by performing full cycle recruitment initiatives. Conduct at least 5 interviews per day. Recruit for high volume full cycle recruitment initiatives.

Work with a plan and budget to support strategies that will find the right talent at the right time. Spent 200 on a Facebook advertisement and received over 25 qualified applicants.

Manage shortlisted candidates through the application process and ensure the candidate experience is positive and rewarding by following up with candidates at every stage of the recruitment process

Use multiple recruiting sources such as government ran employment services, Indeed, and Facebook and be innovative with them to find quality candidates. Communicate with team members to recruit effectively as a team

Use internal database administered by Avionte tracking system to keep records updated and support the interview process

Make recommendations to clients regarding top talent available to meet their needs and provide customer service to ensure the client’s needs are being met. Communicate with stakeholders regarding recruitment activities.

Responsible for managing the recruiting process through an existing database; networking, contacts, advertising campaigns and direct recruiting. Evaluate skills to determine candidate’s viability to support and resolve specific client needs.

Smoothly administer the recruitment process and use applicant tracking systems to keep accurcy and integrity of the process.

Prioritize and control own workload by having strong attention to detail and quality administrative and organizational skills.

Use the Avionte applicant tracking system to help with HR software and government job boards to find talent.

Working in collaboration with the recruitment team to monitor all recruiting activities and progress

Managing and maintaining an accurate pipeline of candidates Use phone and Microsoft Teams to conduct interviews.

Attention to detail by routinely finding mistakes in employment contracts of various candidates

Recruitment Specialist									January 2021 – May 2021

Manpower Alberta, Lethbridge AB

Full cycle recruitment using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.)

Develop creative approaches to sourcing talent, screening, and shortlisting eligible applicants and schedule and organize interviews with candidates. Held a 42% conversion rate from point of contact to new hire.

Sourced and reached out to qualified candidates for current open roles through LinkedIn and Facebook.

Recruited for comfort care aids to work with seniors in long term care facilities as companions.

Hands on experience with social media, Office 365, SharePoint, MS Teams, and professional networks.

Shipping/ Receiving Data Entry                                                                      	        		Feb 2020 – December 2020

Insight Canada, Calgary AB (Fortune 500 company)

·   	SAP data entry

-    	Use various applications to pick, pack and process shipments. Using T-codes ZPACK, ZPCOMP, ZPRTSHIP.

-    	Print Purolator or local 3rd party logistic providers’ shipping labels through their associated software.

·   	Strong attention to detail by confirming data sets match across three different platforms.

·   	Work well in an extremely high paced environment by completing the shipping of 150+ orders every day.

·   	Excellent verbal and written communication skills through Microsoft Office Suite with teammates worldwide.

·   	Work in a well-knit group of employees thriving through teamwork on foundation of interpersonal relationships.

Shipping-Receiving Coordinator Internship                                                                	        	July – Sept. 2017

Goodfellow Inc., Calgary AB

·    	Input data into the Epicore ERP system.

·    	Performed data management including project billing, material management and inventory control.

·    	Problem solved cost-efficient solutions regarding suppliers for outgoing shipments of supplies and equipment.

·    	Exemplary customer service skills by being the face of the company as the first point of contact in the warehouse.

Interact with customers and build relationships with them through superior customer service

·    	Maintained high level of organization required to work independently and aided team members when needed.

·    	Made and received phone calls and emails continuously.

·    	Reviewed printed paperwork at the end of the day to ensure all required documents are complete.

RELEVANT EXTRACURRICULAR/ LEADERSHIP ROLES

Recruiter - Kappa Sigma Fraternity                                                                 			Jan 2013 - April 2019

University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB

·   	Defined ideal recruitment practices by successfully identifying goals to achieve during recruitment.

·   	Interact with and pre-screen individuals who would like to come to our events, and if passable, extend an invite.

·   	Conducted cold calling to proactively source candidates to join our club, through 2-week sourcing period.

·   	Planned events to gain and maintain candidates’ interest during entire recruitment process (3 months).

·   	Implemented processes to recruit new members more effectively by teaching members different recruitment strategies.

·   	Attended associated events required as a member that furthered all candidates’ developments.

·   	Tested potential new members for their aptitude to fill roles and their devotion to our club.

·   	Develop and refine candidate pool to allow for highest chances of recruiting quality devoted members.

Influencer - Kappa Sigma Fraternity                                                               			Jan 2013 - April 2019

University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB

·   	Ambassador at events held by the fraternity that engage with the general public. Participate in campus club fairs.

·   	Excellent networking skills with connections of 400+ people.

·   	Sell the value of community, networking, personal development, academic support and philanthropic endeavors.

·   	Routinely followed up with potential new members to encourage them to join our club.

·   	Convinced potential new members to commit to our club financially with membership fees of $400+ per year.

Vice President Charity - JDC West/ Jeux Du Commerce West                            		March 2013 - Feb 2014

University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB

·   	Participated in the largest undergraduate elite business case competition in Western Canada ran by students.

·   	Assisted in recruiting a 50+ person roster, through job postings, active search, and head hunting.

·   	Operated as a team of executives, filling various needs on a team basis as challenges presented themselves.

·   	Assisted in conducting interviews. Selected individuals to fill roles, including or different than the one they applied for.

·   	Organized an event called Chillin’4 Charity in Support of the Lethbridge United way raising over $4,000.

·   	Managed and Coordinated 50 + members schedules to optimize volunteer hours and group camaraderie.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Event Organizer – Michael Clifford’s’ bike ride for mental health in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association. (July 2021 – Over 400km ridden including a 100km ride in a single day – Over $1200 raised.)

Over 180 hours of volunteering during University career 2012 - 2019

Event Volunteer – Relay for Life, Canadian Cancer Society, Lethbridge AB (2012-2018).

Casual/Drop-in Volunteer – Lethbridge Food Bank, Lethbridge, AB (2012 – 2019).