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Samantha Evans

Shepperton,England

Summary

Accomplished professional specialising in interviewing, strategic hiring, and talent acquisition. Proven ability to manage time effectively and build partnerships that enhance organisational success. Recognized for motivational leadership and fostering collaboration within teams. Committed to driving impactful results through dedication and hard work.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Talent acquisition partner

Travelex
06.2022 - Current
  • Developed comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to enhance recruitment processes.
  • High Volume recruitment
  • Increased Time to hire.
  • Lowered attrition %
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and define role requirements.
  • Utilised various sourcing techniques including social media and job boards to attract candidates.
  • Conducted thorough candidate assessments to ensure alignment with company culture and values.
  • Facilitated interview processes by coordinating schedules and preparing interview panels.
  • Managed relationships with external recruitment agencies to optimise talent sourcing efforts.
  • Implemented applicant tracking system to streamline recruitment workflow and improve candidate management.
  • Provided training and support to hiring teams on best practices for interviewing and selection.
  • Developed strong relationships with hiring managers for improved collaboration.
  • Participated in networking events to broaden candidate pool.
  • Organised and attended job fairs to increase company visibility.
  • Delivered training sessions for hiring managers on interviewing techniques.
  • Reduced time-to-fill for key roles through proactive candidate pipelining.
  • Conducted comprehensive market research to inform recruitment strategy.
  • Partnered with HR to align talent acquisition strategies with business needs.
  • Negotiated successful offers with candidates to secure top talent.
  • Drove continuous improvement in recruitment practices through data analysis.
  • Improved quality of hire by developing robust screening processes.
  • Conducted interviews to screen potential candidates suitable for job.

Sales team leader

Travelex
05.2017 - 06.2022
  • Managed team of professionals to ensure smooth daily operations and customer satisfaction.
  • Trained and mentored new team members to enhance skills and productivity.
  • Conducted performance reviews and provided constructive feedback to team members regularly.
  • Fostered a positive team environment that encouraged open communication and collaboration.
  • Improved customer satisfaction through close collaboration with the team.
  • Increased team cohesion by implementing regular feedback sessions.
  • Prioritised tasks according to urgency and importance, optimising workload allocation among team members.
  • Coordinated daily tasks, ensuring smooth workflow within the team.
  • Provided comprehensive onboarding training to reduce learning curve for new hires.
  • Collaborated with management to identify areas for improvement and drive organisational change.
  • Resolved conflicts effectively, promoting harmony within the workforce.
  • Fostered a high-performing environment to drive productivity and quality.
  • Handled employee grievances professionally, minimising potential workplace disputes.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Sales consultant

Travelex
06.2015 - 04.2017
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by actively engaging with clients and addressing their needs.
  • Facilitated financial transactions by accurately processing currency exchanges and ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers through effective communication and personalised service.
  • Trained new staff on operational procedures and customer interaction strategies to ensure service consistency.
  • Collaborated with team members to create promotional materials aimed at increasing customer awareness.
  • Managed inventory by monitoring stock levels and coordinating with suppliers to maintain product availability.
  • Implemented improvements to sales processes that enhanced efficiency and streamlined workflow across the team.
  • Dealt with customer queries effectively, maintaining high quality service standards.
  • Collaborated with sales team to meet monthly targets successfully.
  • Increased brand awareness by conducting engaging product demonstrations.
  • Built strong relationships with customers, resulting in repeat business.
  • Negotiated and closed sales to secure profitable deals and contracts.

Sales consultant

Moneycorp
08.2013 - 06.2015
  • Same role as Travelex.

Sales consultant

American Express
03.2012 - 08.2013
  • Same Role has Moneycorp and Travelex. Through a TUPE process from Thomas Cook to Travelex over the years.

Sales consultant

Thomas Cook
07.2006 - 02.2012

I started my career with Thomas Cook as an apprentice when I left school. I studied NVQ 2 and 3 and became a perm sales consultant after my apprenticeship. I went through a TUPE process to American Express.

Education

GCSEs - GSCE

The Knights Templar
Baldock
09.2001 - 06.2006

Skills

  • Interviewing expertise
  • Strategic hiring
  • Talent acquisition techniques
  • Multi Channel Recruiter
  • Superb time management
  • Partnership building
  • Leadership
  • Sales Coaching & Development
  • Investigations & Disciplinaries
  • Performance management
  • Time management
  • Sales driving

Timeline

Talent acquisition partner

Travelex
06.2022 - Current

Sales team leader

Travelex
05.2017 - 06.2022

Sales consultant

Travelex
06.2015 - 04.2017

Sales consultant

Moneycorp
08.2013 - 06.2015

Sales consultant

American Express
03.2012 - 08.2013

Sales consultant

Thomas Cook
07.2006 - 02.2012

GCSEs - GSCE

The Knights Templar
09.2001 - 06.2006
Samantha Evans