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Floor Assistant @ Weiss Ace Hardware Aided customers, answered product questions, ran the registers, cut keys, mixed paint, exchanged propane, assembled products, faced shelves, conducted inventory....you name it! From 1995 to 2001 (6 years) Glenview, ILSenior Recruiting Consultant @ Novo Group, Inc. Designation: Senior Recruiting ConsultantExpectation: Lead complex hiring projects from initial needs assessment through recruitment and...
Floor Assistant @ Weiss Ace Hardware Aided customers, answered product questions, ran the registers, cut keys, mixed paint, exchanged propane, assembled products, faced shelves, conducted inventory....you name it! From 1995 to 2001 (6 years) Glenview, ILSenior Recruiting Consultant @ Novo Group, Inc. Designation: Senior Recruiting ConsultantExpectation: Lead complex hiring projects from initial needs assessment through recruitment and marketing strategy to refined delivery of top caliber talent. Guide client decision-makers in critical thinking and effective interviewing. Delegate and direct efforts for multiple team members involved in large projects. Find the right way to do whatever it takes to achieve results for Novo and our clients.Elevation: Jumped in to each project (at any phase) with mind and eyes and ears wide open. Met with clients and candidates in person, whenever possible, to foster long-term partnerships. Contributed to internal process improvements. Represented the best of Novo's talent in every action and interaction. From April 2017 to October 2017 (7 months) Greater Milwaukee AreaRecruiting Consultant @ Novo Group, Inc. Designation: Recruiting ConsultantExpectation: Partner with organizations nationwide to seek out and attain quality talent through customized solutions. Develop and execute upon recruiting strategy including project scoping, consulting directly with clients on discovered trends in the marketplace, and full-cycle recruitment of top tier candidates. Develop position descriptions and assessment tools to discern and define an effective approach to hiring. Partner with Research and Recruiting colleagues to maximize combined efforts and unique skill sets. Represent Novo at industry events (SHRM, HRMAC, Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, FUEL Milwaukee). Elevation: Immediately assigned to high-visibility accounts representing disparate industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, executive staffing, architecture, engineering, distribution, insurance, CPG, retail, nutrition, warehousing, management consulting, and information technology. Selected for numerous new-to-Novo accounts, as well as initial projects for the Research & Sourcing Solutions service offering. Active participant with internal initiatives such as Culture Crew and Recruiter Best Practices. Awarded promotion to Senior Recruiting Consultant in April 2017. From August 2015 to March 2017 (1 year 8 months) Greater Milwaukee AreaStrategic Recruiter @ Artisan Designation: Strategic RecruiterExpectation: Actively source candidates to keep Artisan’s talent pool fresh and finely tuned. Lend insight and strategy to new business development efforts. Lead internal process improvement projects, for the betterment of all Artisan offices.Elevation: Full-cycle recruitment for fulltime positions, in Chicago and beyond. Acted as lead in all sourcing efforts, delegating work and sharing candidate information internally. Pitched in with any team in need. Supported new business development through proactive measures. Represented Artisan at industry events as a thought leader in creative recruiting. From May 2013 to August 2015 (2 years 4 months) Chicago, ILSenior Talent Representative @ Artisan Designation: Senior Talent RepresentativeExpectation: Manage workflow of Talent Rep team. Set daily priorities and long-term goals for myself and others. Elevation: Led by example in sourcing, developing, and managing a strong pool of creative talent. Answered the immediate and ongoing needs of our clients. Balanced a high volume of work with problem-solving, acknowledgement of success and analysis of performance. Delegated, delegated, delegated. Ensured a daily dose of hilarity. From January 2011 to May 2013 (2 years 5 months) Chicago, ILTalent Representative @ Artisan Designation: Talent RepresentativeExpectation: Recruit and place artists into freelance, temp-to-hire, and fulltime positions.Elevation: Nurtured candidates and improved our clients’ business, by matching talent with success on a daily basis. Generated client and talent referrals from personal network of creative and technical talent. Discovered and leveraged new methods for company promotion and lead generation, including social media, industry networking, and sponsorship opportunities. From September 2005 to January 2011 (5 years 5 months) Chicago, ILImplementation Project Manager @ CVS Health Designation: Client Implementations Project LeaderExpectation: Establish customized client prescription benefit programs.Elevation: Managed cross-disciplined teams of multiple internal and external partners on a daily basis. Oversaw multiple, simultaneous projects, maintained aggressive yet accommodating timelines. Met all deadlines and expectations. From January 2005 to September 2005 (9 months) Northbrook, ILConsulting Coordinator @ Brandimage Designation: Consulting CoordinatorExpectation: Anticipate and fulfill the needs of team members, internal and external clients. Act as a hub of information. Determine resources to meet project requirements.Elevation: Contributed at every level in naming, innovation, and brand identity projects. Took command of individual projects, e.g. category audits. Provided strategic analysis and actionable branding solutions. Ensured seamless functioning and ultimate success of all projects. Kept a finger on the pulse of the team, company and marketplace. Established and nurtured relationships between Consulting team, internal and external clients. From June 2001 to January 2005 (3 years 8 months) Northbrook, ILStudent Ambassador @ Illinois Wesleyan University Designation: Office of Admissions Student AmbassadorExpectation: Coordinate cross-campus resources and information to personalize campus visits for prospective students and their families.Elevation: Facilitated ongoing communication to determine prospectives' interests and needs, and fit with IWU. Engendered positive impressions of the IWU brand at every touchpoint. Personified the IWU multitalented student. From August 1999 to May 2001 (1 year 10 months) Bloomington/Normal, Illinois AreaDirector, Recruiting and Talent Management for Milliman IntelliScript @ Milliman IntelliScript Designation: Director, Recruiting and Talent ManagementExpectation: Partner with managers across the organization, to recruit and evaluate candidates for each role. Design employee retention, coaching/mentoring, and career path programs. Liaise with Milliman Corporate to facilitate professional development opportunities. Elevation: Directly manage the "find-engage-grow" team of Recruiter and Talent & Engagement Manager, as well as vendor-partner relationships. Craft compelling role descriptions and effective vetting plans to guide hiring teams to the very best hire. Ensure that people feel seen, heard, appreciated, and sated (pro tip: bring treats). Brookfield, WI
Weiss Ace Hardware
Floor Assistant
1995 to 2001
Glenview, IL
Novo Group, Inc.
Senior Recruiting Consultant
April 2017 to October 2017
Greater Milwaukee Area
Novo Group, Inc.
Recruiting Consultant
August 2015 to March 2017
Greater Milwaukee Area
Artisan
Strategic Recruiter
May 2013 to August 2015
Chicago, IL
Artisan
Senior Talent Representative
January 2011 to May 2013
Chicago, IL
Artisan
Talent Representative
September 2005 to January 2011
Chicago, IL
CVS Health
Implementation Project Manager
January 2005 to September 2005
Northbrook, IL
Brandimage
Consulting Coordinator
June 2001 to January 2005
Northbrook, IL
Illinois Wesleyan University
Student Ambassador
August 1999 to May 2001
Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area
Milliman IntelliScript
Director, Recruiting and Talent Management for Milliman IntelliScript
Brookfield, WI
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bachelor’s Degree, major in Anthropology, minor in German, Magna cum Laude
1997 to 2001
American University
Washington Semester in the Arts, Cultural Policy, Arts Education, Applied Anthropology
2000 to 2000
Glenbrook South High School
1993 to 1997
Aided customers, answered product questions, ran the registers, cut keys, mixed paint, exchanged propane, assembled products, faced shelves, conducted inventory....you name it! Aided customers, answered product questions, ran the registers, cut keys, mixed paint, exchanged propane, assembled products, faced shelves, conducted inventory....you name it!
What company does Liz Shickles work for?
Liz Shickles works for Weiss Ace Hardware
What is Liz Shickles's role at Weiss Ace Hardware?
Liz Shickles is Floor Assistant
What industry does Liz Shickles work in?
Liz Shickles works in the Information Technology and Services industry.
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