ANDREA E.

HOWARD
Dawsonville, GA 30534 (706) 429-4372
andreaehoward@gmail.com

Dynamic and dedicated recruiting professional, known for exceptional work ethic and ability to routinely exceed expectations in
highly competitive industries. Experienced in recruiting candidates for a wide variety of industries, including information
technology, manufacturing, and healthcare. Demonstrated success in identifying, sourcing, interviewing, and acquiring
highly qualified candidates for all levels of employment from entry level to senior executive. Proven ability to influence
and build strong business partnerships with key decision makers. Possesses exceptional time management skills;
effectively manages competing priorities under pressure, in results driven environments.
Areas of expertise include:

Full Lifecycle Recruiting

Application Tracking
Resume Screening
Career Fairs

Phone Screening
Interviewing
Job Posting
Contingency Assignments

P R O F ES SIO N AL E XP E RI E NC E
A N D R EA H OWAR D R EC R U ITIN G

Dawsonville, GA
Owner & Senior Recruiting Consultant October 2005 Present
Manage business operations, including: business development, growth management, marketing and
promotional campaigns, customer service, etc.
Conduct full lifecycle recruiting for senior level technical positions for large scale corporations nationwide;
use contingency, retained, and hybrid search models to source and identify highly qualified candidates.
Source candidates by screening resumes, conducting cold calling, reviewing social media sites including
LinkedIn, and reviewing jobs sites including Monster and CareerBuilder.
Address candidate questions and concerns; assist candidates in interview preparation.
Track and analyze candidate pipeline status, recruiting trends, and key performance indicators.
Provide superior customer service to all clients; consistently source referrals from existing clientele.
Negotiate contracts with clients; negotiate salaries and compensation with clients and candidates.
Coordinating candidate relocation and H- 1B visas as needed.

MATRIX R ES OU R C ES

Atlanta, GA
Information Technology Consultant August 1997 August 2005
Provided IT consulting to corporate clients, including the Internal Revenue Service, ADP, the Boys and Girls
Clubs of America, King & Spalding, Ceridian Employer Services, and additional Fortune 500 companies.
Conducted troubleshooting and resolved web application issues escalated from customer support.
Trained new support analysts throughout several corporate locations.
Served as sole database administrator for MySQL, Oracle, and MS SQL on various operating systems.
Served as an operating system expert, provided senior technical support for all network applications
Selected Achievements:
Served as a key member of the team which restructured the IT department policies and procedures, resulting in
increased customer satisfaction and confidence levels.
Assigned to critical, emergency status accounts; provided conflict resolution services and resolved customer
service issues and complaints leading to dramatically increased client retention rates.
Selected to attend the Implementation Consultants Train the Trainer Seminar; served as field support for new
Implementation Consultants, answered highly technical questions regarding Source 500.
Routinely commended for level of application knowledge and professional service.

ANDREA E. HOWARD
Dawsonville, GA 30534 (706) 429-4372
andreaehoward@gmail.com

R EED C ONS TR UC TIO N D ATA (T H R O U G H A P P LE O N E )

Norcross, GA
Recruiting Specialist August 2002 December 2002
Conducted full lifecycle recruiting for nationwide positions from entry level to executive level.
Sourced candidates using job board searches, cold calling, career fairs, and referrals.
Screened and interviewed candidates and negotiated compensation.
Communicated with hiring managers regarding the status of open positions.
Conducted applicant tracking using web-based applications.

H A B AS IT B E LTIN G, I N C .

Atlanta, GA
HR Administrator December1996 June 1997
Facilitated human resources administration, including: employee relations, compensation, benefits, HRIS and
recruiting, new hire orientation and on-boarding, etc.
Managed ADP payroll and report writing; awarded certificate for advanced training on all modules.
Participated in major recruiting efforts to acquire nationwide sales associates.
Administered employee safety training and workers compensation benefits.
Selected Achievements:
Delivered a presentation at the annual sales meeting on employee benefits.
Developed and implemented incentive programs which increased employee productivity and morale.

IHS / F IR S T A MER IC A N H EA LTH C A R E

Brunswick, GA
HR Administrator July 1995 November 1996
Conducted recruiting and new hire orientation for corporate positions.
Served a liaison to Administrators, Regional Administrators and Regional Vice Presidents in order to resolve
problems and answer questions. Addressed questions and resolved complaints for 3,000+ employees.
Communicated sensitive information regarding policies and procedures to employees affected by a merger.
Selected Achievements:
Recognized by management for doing the work of three people.
Commended by supervisors for outstanding sensitivity, compassion, and listening skills.

E D U C AT IO N A L B AC K GRO U N D
N O RTH G EOR G IA C O LLEG E & S TATE U N IVE R S ITY

Dahlonega, GA

Coursework toward Master of Science, Community Counseling

C O A S TA L G EOR G IA C O MMU N ITY C O LLEGE

Brunswick, GA

Meditation Certificate

U N IVER S ITY

OF

A LA B A MA

Bachelor of Science, Corporate Finance

Tuscaloosa, AL