For 4 years in a row, Centro has been named the #1 Best Place to Work by Crain’s Chicago. We've set out to transform the digital media industry, but we can’t do it without great people and an innovative, amazing culture - we believe that success can only be achieved through dedication to the growth and well-being of the individual, not just the corporation.
Centro partners with agencies and publishers to deliver digital advertising that makes an impact. Our mission is to empower digital media leaders, and we are committed to developing software and services that support both agencies and publishers as they navigate the increasingly complex digital space.
Before life recruiting for the BEST place to work, I spent a few years on a hunt for the best tacos in Texas. I ventured back to Chicago (and question that decision each winter) to be closer to my family and my favorite Chicago athletics. If you ever find me "in the zone" behind the computer, I am most likely reading up on the latest psychology or sociology article about human behavior.
Recruiting Strategist @ From March 2015 to Present (9 months) Greater Chicago AreaRecruiter @ - Build candidate pipeline through sourcing, screening, and networking
- Develop and implement employee-focused projects, including interview skills training, onboarding, diversity and inclusion, and entry level and internship recruiting initiatives
- Recruited for roles across the US mainly in Chicago, New York, Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles, DC, Boston, San Francisco From July 2014 to March 2015 (9 months) Chicago, ILRecruiting Coordinator @ - Facilitated recruiting process for 50-70 open roles at any given time, including scheduling interviews, preparing offer letters, and updating applicant tracking
- Screened and sourced potential new hires for open positions (up to 6 phone screens per day)
- Fostered strong professional relationships and prompt communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruiting process
- Filled 30+ positions From January 2014 to July 2014 (7 months) Greater Chicago AreaHuman Resources @ - Recruit, interview, and hire candidates for positions including Sales, Operations, and IT
- Attend hiring and networking events
- Educate candidates and employees about benefit packages and options
- Continuously initiate improvements to recruiting media and material
- Develop and update job descriptions, company profiles, press releases, offer letters and comapny explanations
- Plan and implement company wide events for 500+ employees to increase company morale From January 2013 to December 2013 (1 year) Executive Administrator/Operations @ - Assisted the President, VP, and members of the Executive Team to manage daily office operations
- Determined bonuses and penalties for the 300+ sales force
- Collaborated with members of the management team to reach specific short and long-range goals
- Worked on special and time-sensitive projects as necessary From June 2012 to January 2013 (8 months) Skokie, ILEvents Intern @ - Created and designed projects for weddings and corporate functions
- Wrote about local and current events for company blog
- Researched and coordinated vendor activities
- Participated in client meetings From May 2011 to August 2011 (4 months) Vice President @ - Oversaw the New Member Education program
- Developed integrative programs to unite incoming members
- Planned events for 200+ women
- Served as an intermediary between parents and the national organization From January 2009 to January 2011 (2 years 1 month) Austin, Texas AreaOffice Management Intern @ From May 2010 to July 2010 (3 months) Clerk @ - Assisted commodity options trader on the Chicago Board of Trade
- Utilized effective communication in a high pressure, competitive environment From May 2009 to August 2009 (4 months) Chicago
Bachelor of Business Administration, Consulting and Change Management @ The University of Texas at Austin From 2008 to 2012 Kim Freier is skilled in: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Event Planning, Event Management, Facebook, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Account Management, Customer Service, Time Management, PowerPoint, Sales, Management, Marketing, Blogging, Social Networking, Human Resources, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Public Relations, Market Research, Fundraising, Training, Program Management, Sales Operations, Advertising, Recruiting