Sarah Lawhon

Proven Talent Acquisition professional with 5+ years in the hospitality, healthcare, and Information Technology (IT) verticals. I consistently marry superior customer service with my own Human Capital Management (HCM) strategies and practices, ensuring a top flight experience for my own candidates while at the same time delivering A+ talent to C-Suite executives and their leadership. I am just as comfortable functioning as a member of a team as I am functioning as an individual contributor, and believe in representing myself and my organization to the best of my abilities every day.

Talent Acquisition Partner II (Resort Operations) - Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated - Orlando, FL

(2018-12)

• Build partnerships with local recruiting sources, assist with job postings, utilize social media and web resources to search for qualified candidates.
• Leverage various sourcing channels and methods to develop a proactive and steady pipeline of qualified and diverse talent for open roles.
• Build partnerships with local recruiting sources, assist with job postings, advertisements, utilize social media and web resources to search for qualified candidates.
• Perform Reference and background checks, arrange for employment screening and complete on-boarding paperwork.
• Network with external sources to continually enhance relationships, as well as create and maintain the company's presence in the market.

National Healthcare Recruiter - HealthCare Support - Orlando, FL

(2017-11 - 2018-12)

• Participate in daily meetings to prioritize top job orders.
• Determine applicant requirements by studying job description and job qualifications.
• Recruit for Healthcare Organizations all over the US
• Determine applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants.
• Arrange management interviews by coordinating schedules.
• Evaluate applicants by discussing job requirements and applicant qualifications with candidates; interviewing applicants on consistent set of qualifications.
• Enthusiastically relays client job requirements to candidates while emphasizes benefits and perks of client jobs.

National IT Recruiter - TEKsystems - Lake Mary, FL

(2016-12 - 2017-11)

• Utilize recruiting resources to attract qualified IT professionals interested in IT positions
• Responsible for initiating the hiring process for available positions by Internet sourcing, initial phone screens, and presenting qualified candidates.
• Posted available positions on the Internet and conduct searches to increase available candidate pool.
• Solicit referrals and follow up with potential talent.
• Maintain all documentation using proprietary Applicant Tracking System to track information.

Server/Bartender/Events - Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club - Orlando, FL

(2015-09 - 2016-12)

• Increased sales by operating promotional events;
• Took food and beverage orders and served each guest attentively;
• Handled cash and balanced drawers.

Bank Teller/Sales - Wells Fargo - Gainesville, FL

(2013-07 - 2015-07)

• Provided consistent service to bank customers by leading suitable transactions;
• Showed initiative to prevent transactional issues;
• Maximized clientele by identifying customers who have product opportunities;
• Followed each step to ensure accuracy before concluding each transaction.

Team Member - Chick Fil-A - Fort Myers, FL

(2009-04 - 2011-01)

• Attentively served each customer;
• Consistently handled cash and balanced drawers;
• Closing responsibilities; cleaned, stocked, and prepared for next business day.

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management - University of Central Florida- Rosen College of Hospitality Management (2017-08)