Join YouNoodle | Login

Dee Graber

Working as Remote Recruiting Manager at LHP Software, LLC.

Headline: Recruiter
Skills: Business, Management, Sales
Location: Bristol, IN
Groups: Linking Indiana
Interested in: Consulting opportunities, Meeting new people, Offering Expertise, Offering Expertise, Professional opportunities, Providing services to startups
Schools: Indiana University System - Indiana University-South Bend

WORK EXPERIENCE

Employer: LHP Software, LLC.; Columbus, IN
Position: Remote Recruiting Manager
Time period: July 2008 - Present
Description: International Engineering firm providing embedded systems and IT applications solutions. Primary responsibilities include recruiting for Embedded Software, Controls and Test Engineers along with IT professionals for fulltime positions at LHP Software as well as contract engineering positions. Coordinate job postings on various regional universities, as well as participating in career fairs. Conduct telephone interviews to discuss qualifications and screen for client specific prerequisites. Coordinate candidates onsite interviews for both Embedded and IT Teams as well as clients. Responsible for resume marketing and regional sales activity in Northern Indiana.

Employer: Adecco Engineering & Technical - Midwest Region
Position: Remote Sr. Technical Recruiter
Time period: February 2000 - July 2008
Description: The Global Leader in Employment Staffing. Began my employment as Technical Recruiter for the South Bend office. Primary responsibilities included posting positions to various job boards via the Internet, recruitment and placement of technical (contract and fulltime) associates, customer relations and adhering to contract guidelines for all National Customers.
Promoted to Senior Technical Recruiter in June 2000. Additional responsibilities included scheduling job fairs, visiting current customer’s sites, payroll for contract associates. Ensuring all EEOC guidelines, Federal and State Wage and Hours Statutes as well as Immigration and Reform and Control Act requirements are being met per company’s policies and procedures. Handle H1B Visa sponsorship and transfers. Program Manager for part time on-site program with large customer. Responsible for managing small onsite group, performance reviews, identifying and scheduling ongoing skill training for the group, tracking time and attendance, etc.
Promoted to Account Executive/Acting Branch Manager in February 2001. Primary duties include cold calling, proposal presentations, and ongoing business development in Northern Indiana. Total responsibility for P & L, credit and collections, training new hires, etc. Left South Bend office in June, 2003 to work remote for RVP. Currently responsible for national Nuclear and Energy account throughout the US.

Employer: Time Services; Goshen, Indiana
Position: Work experience
Time period: August 1991 - February 2000
Description: Company is a full service staffing firm headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN. Employed as Branch Manager for the Goshen and Elkhart, Indiana as well as White Pigeon, Michigan offices. Supervised a staff of seven along with total responsibility for Profit and Loss Statement. Duties also included business development of market place, recruitment and retention of temporary employees, worker’s compensation, unemployment, development of customer-specific programs relating to the hiring, testing and orientation of a contingent workforce.
• Increased profits 130% over 1998 plan.
• Exceeded 1997 net profit plan by 206%.
• Exceeded 1996 gross margin in 1997 by 192.5%.
• Received 1998 YWCA Women of Achievement Award.
• Implemented various successful recruiting programs in tight labor market.
• Partnered with various customers to create orientation programs relating to on-the-job safety, general work rules, policies and procedures specific to individual customer needs.
• Named Manager of the Year in 1993.
• Extremely active in various service organizations in the Goshen community.
• Established profitable business base for this start up branch with annual sales in the Goshen office exceeding 1.5 million in the first year.

Employer: Quantum Technical, Div. of Quantum Resources; Goshen, Indiana
Position: Technical Account Manager and Technical Recruiter
Time period: October 1988 - June 1991
Description: Contract engineering firm supplying technical personnel across the United States.
Employed as Technical Account Manager and Technical Recruiter. Utilized comprehensive computerized resume search and retrieval system, reference and degree verifications. Wrote weekly ads for national technical trade publications. Maintained rapport with client companies to monitor performance and solicit continued business. Monitored all client contracts to assure compliance. Initiated and monitored employee evaluations and raises. Handled all office issues – employee and administrative. Familiar with EEOC guidelines, State and Federal Wage and Hour Statutes, and the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
• Contributed to the office’s growth from start up to $1.87 million in annual sales.
• Coordinated personnel files and payroll for 45 technical employees.
• Developed profitable business with numerous clients including several Fortune 500 companies in a five state area.

Employer: Personnel Strategies, Inc.; Elkhart, Indiana
Position: Administrative Manager
Time period: January 1988 - October 1988
Description: Company was a human resources consulting firm. Employed as Administrative Manager responsible for all office administration duties. Performed secretarial duties for a staff of three plus a group of transient outplacement clients.
• Established work flow and records systems.
• Advised outplacement clients in matters relating to letters, resumes, and interviews.
• Participated in outside sales and management training seminars.

Employer: Corporate Staffing Resources; Elkhart, Indiana
Position: Sales and Marketing Manager
Time period: January 1986 - January 1988
Description: Company was a full service temporary and full time employment agency, Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN. Employed as Sales and Marketing Manager. Conducted outside and telephone sales and marketing activities.
• Established a profitable, highly repetitive business base for this start up company.
• Set up files and procedures for employees.
• Implemented a manual retrieval system for available candidates on file.

EDUCATION

University: Indiana University System - Indiana University-South Bend
Degree: No degree obtained

INFORMATION

Memberships: Goshen Noon Kiwanis
Goshen Chamber of Commerce
Elkhart Chamber of Commerce
St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce
Junior Achievement