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Adam McElhinney

Hervey Bay,QLD

Summary

Dynamic Recruitment Specialist with proven expertise at Salvation Army in candidate sourcing and employee onboarding. Skilled in conducting impactful workshops and leveraging job market research to enhance client employment outcomes. Adept at fostering positive candidate experiences and providing strategic coaching, ensuring successful placements and long-term retention.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Employment Consultant

Salvation army
Ipswich, QLD
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Developed strategies to identify and recruit qualified job seekers for client companies.
  • Identified training resources available within the community that could benefit unemployed individuals seeking employment.
  • Maintained active job listings and matched clients with potential employment opportunities.
  • Organized workshops on topics such as resume writing, interviewing skills, networking and self-marketing techniques.
  • Researched labour market trends to identify employment opportunities in the local area.
  • Created and maintained a database of clients' employment preferences and outcomes.
  • Assisted clients in completing job applications and preparing for job interviews.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with job seekers to understand their career goals and skills.
  • Assisted with onboarding processes for newly hired employees at client companies.
  • Monitored clients' progress after placement to ensure successful integration into their new roles.
  • Improved clients' understanding of job search and interview techniques to help individuals find employment.
  • Evaluated, documented and organized referrals for clients.
  • Conducted follow-up meetings with clients to ensure job satisfaction and retention.
  • Identified barriers to client employment and helped to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers.

Recruitment Specialist Disability Services

Salvation army
Ipswich, QLD
12.2021 - 02.2025
  • Provided regular updates and feedback to candidates throughout the recruitment process to ensure a positive candidate experience.
  • Monitored performance of current employees against established standards; provided coaching when needed.
  • Coordinated participation in job fairs and recruitment events to promote the company and attract talent.
  • Contacted all job applicants to inform them of their application status.
  • Conducted job interviews for a wide range of positions, ensuring a good fit between candidates and organizational needs.
  • Provided guidance and coaching to candidates on interview techniques and company culture.

Call Center Representative

Australian tax agency
Springfield, QLD
10.2018 - 12.2021
  • Conferred with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services and take orders.
  • Adjusted bills and refunded money to resolve customers' service or billing complaints.
  • Performed follow-up calls as necessary to ensure satisfactory resolution of customer inquiries.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer interactions for future reference.
  • Utilized knowledge base to answer inquiries from customers quickly and effectively.
  • Maintained high levels of professionalism while interacting with customers via phone or email.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Lakes High School
San Remo Nsw
11-1984

Skills

  • Candidate sourcing
  • Interview techniques
  • Employee onboarding
  • Job market research
  • Database management
  • Workshop facilitation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Employment Consultant

Salvation army
08.2023 - 03.2024

Recruitment Specialist Disability Services

Salvation army
12.2021 - 02.2025

Call Center Representative

Australian tax agency
10.2018 - 12.2021

High School Diploma -

North Lakes High School

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