Current Interactive Solutions Provider at Bernard Hodes Group
Past Strategic Account Manager at Jobster and Director of Electronic Communications at Combined Insurance
Education North Central College and Northern Illinois University
Linkedin Profile http://www.linkedin.com/in/saraelkins
Summary Tags: Interactive Recruiting, Career sites, ERP Programs, Relationship Marketing, Corporate Instructional Design, Technical training manuals, Project management, Consulting, Recruiting, E-learning, ATS
Interactive Solutions Provider at Bernard Hodes Group(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; OMC; Marketing and Advertising industry)February 2007 – Present. Interactive solutions are about interacting with potential candidates, and giving HR teams the tools to work more effectively. Our interactive group offers a suite of services to help bridge the gap between recruiters and candidates. I perform needs analysis that provides foundation for customized solutions and ongoing interactive consulting.
• Expert in the demonstration, strategy, implementation and synergy with solutions for the following: Web Site Development, Online Media, Campaign Management, SEO, SEM, ROI, ATS Consulting, E-mail marketing
• Develop and deliver formal and informal business presentations/proposals
• Establish best practices and case studies for developing and implementing comprehensive interactive solutions
• Work with clients, web development and the product team to identify the “next new thing” in online recruiting Strategic Account Manager at Jobster(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)March 2006 – January 2007 (11 months) Special areas of interest include using Jobster to power ERP’s and special initiatives (diversity/college relations, etc.) and Career Websites •Assisted in cross-functional collaboration between recruiters and guiding executive management
•Devised and implement evaluation metrics and techniques to gauge the effectiveness of learning solutions
•Extensive experience in developing instructor-led, computer-based, web-based learning solutions
•Analyze course evaluations to determine effectiveness of training programs
•Produced, implemented and created custom training solutions programs to meet clients objectives
•Created and advised on Employee Referral Programs, College Recruiting and Diversity Initiatives
•Skilled in E-learning and Distance Education via Live Meeting
•Instructional Design & Development per clients needs
•Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems Director of Electronic Communications at Combined Insurance (Public Company; AOC; Insurance industry)January 2000 – April 2006 (6 years 4 months) Chicago, Il, National Director of Electronic Communications
- Liaison group between internal business communities and the Information Technology department
- Oversaw the evolution of the technology internally and in the field
- Developed National strategy for Laptops
- Trained and coordinated all levels of computer skills
- Managed Internet Recruiting and Negotiated contracts with vendors
- Developed and Produced Training Manuals
- Supported, Trained and Developed all aspects of our (SMARTT SYSTEM) Strategic Marketing Advance Real Time Technology
- Maintained relations with Senior VPs
- Recommended technology strategy
- Elected to Website Development groups internal and external
- Developed Recruiting CD for USA and Canada
Northern Illinois University – MS- Education in Instructional Technology, May 2007
North Central College -BA, English, Minor in Secondary Education, June 1995
Honors and Activities :
Top Ten Trainers in U.S.A. in 1999
Recognized by Microsoft as a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
