James Ealy
Louisville
Summary
Successful professional with several years of experience finding, screening and attracting applicants to open positions. Polished in conducting background and reference checks and performing direct or phone interviews with potential employees. Personable and diplomatic professional possessing refined negotiation and communication skills paired with in-depth knowledge of recruitment development.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Recruiter
MRT Transportation
Louisville
02.2025 - Current
- Conducted initial phone interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications and cultural fit.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand position requirements.
- Screened resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates, utilizing ATS software.
- Maintained candidate database with accurate information and status updates.
Recruiter
Fresh Point
Louisville
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Developed recruitment strategies to achieve required staffing levels for assigned requisitions.
- Provided ongoing support throughout the entire recruitment life cycle processes.
- Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
- Provided hiring status updates to HR and managers for comprehensive oversight.
- Assisted in onboarding of new hires by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
Route Supervisor
Piazza
Louisville
06.2013 - 03.2023
- Implemented strategies designed to improve customer satisfaction ratings through better communication processes between drivers and customers.
- Resolved conflicts between customers and drivers concerning deliveries or services rendered.
- Trained new employees in safe operation of vehicles, customer service protocols and company policies.
- Provided assistance in the hiring process by conducting interviews, evaluating candidates' skillsets and making recommendations on potential hires.
Corporate Trainer
Outback Steakhouse
Richmond
04.2007 - 06.2013
- Collaborated with management to align training programs with company goals.
- Educated team members on time and resource management to improve organizational efficiency and control costs.
- Trained new technical trainers to promote consistency in customer service and quality.
- Coordinated onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring smooth integration.
Education
Associate of Science - Business
Brown Mackee College
Louisville , KY 09.2009 - 06.2011
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- Recruitment strategies
- Interviewing candidates
- Candidate tracking
- Employer branding
- Salary negotiation
- Employee training
- iCIMS applicant tracking software
- Salesforce expertise
- Work authorizations
- Safety training
- Networking
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Recruiter
MRT Transportation
02.2025 - Current
Recruiter
Fresh Point
03.2023 - 01.2025
Route Supervisor
Piazza
06.2013 - 03.2023
Associate of Science - Business
Brown Mackee College
09.2009 - 06.2011
Corporate Trainer
Outback Steakhouse
04.2007 - 06.2013