LABELLE DAPHNE ARMSTRONG

larmstrong@thepropertyvaultllc.com

SENIOR RECRUITER ♦ EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

Highly talented and results-driven Senior Recruiter with 8+ years’ experience
developing winning recruitment strategies which align with company goals and
objectives. Expertise managing high-volume recruiting efforts and teams,
developing and implementing effective sourcing strategies to attract high quality
and passive talent, and performing full lifecycle recruiting.. Proven ability to
create and execute workforce planning initiatives, determine process
improvement mechanisms to drive down recruiting, and build and maintain
successful partnerships with community organizations, senior management, and
hiring managers. Led several successful diversity recruiting programs and events.
Persuasive communicator, polished presentation skills, and strong program
development abilities. Top-performer, respected leader, and valued contributor to
management teams.
Recruiting Initiatives ♦ Interviewing ♦ Employment Law ♦ Cost/Benefit Analysis ♦
Industry Research
Diversity Management ♦ Community Outreach ♦ Exit Interviews ♦ Customer
Service ♦ Incentive Plans Employee Retention ♦ Negotiations ♦ Operational
Streamlining ♦ Leadership & Team Building

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COMP.LETE INVESTMENTS LLC, Canton, MA
2009-2010
Manager of Agent Recruitment and Business Development (Contract
Assignment)
Served as recruiting manager for real estate investment firm offering short sale
negotiations and loan modification services. Created and implemented recruiting
strategies to establish strong candidate pipelines utilizing targeted emails, cold
calls, information sessions, job fairs, and social media outlets. Developed and
launched advertising initiatives and attended numerous seminars, forums, and
business events to capitalize on potential recruitment and networking
opportunities. Interviewed candidates, prepared job offers, and maintained all
records and documentation. Collaborated with department managers to
determine staffing allocations, changing requirements, and workforce planning
initiatives.
♦ Created Real Estate Agent Affiliation Program resulting in 100+ affiliations
and business partnerships within one year. Sourced and Recruited 42 Real
Estate Sales Agents.
♦ Networked with agents and created survey to identify problems processing
short sale negotiations.
♦ Successfully researched and implemented software which streamlined agent
communication and documentation management and improved efficiencies
for short sale negotiations.
STATE STREET CORPORATION, Boston, MA
2007-2008
Senior Recruiter (Kelly Services Contract Assignment)
Sourced quality applicants, screened resumes, and interviewed and hired
candidates for the world’s leading provider of services to institutional investors.
Developed innovative recruiting strategies and leveraged recruiting resources
including virtual job boards, internal Applicant Management system, professional
and social organizations, and community associates to target quality and passive
candidates. Attended career fairs, diversity events, and on-campus recruiting
programs. Performed reference and background checks, prepared job offers,
negotiated employment contracts, and maintained documentation.
♦ Achieved 100% of recruiting goals per month for 65 entry-level fund accounts
and portfolio administrators.
♦ Increased diversity placements from 15% to 42% within 4 months.
♦ Recognized for successful recruiting efforts as member of the State Street
Diversity Team. Managed Executive Employee Referral System.
♦ Ensured all policies, procedures, and recruiting practices were in compliance
with employment laws.
♦ Consistently exceeded company expectations by identifying and hiring high
quality candidates.
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STRATEGY INVESTMENTS, Boston, MA
2006-2007
Human Resources Recruiter (Contract Assignment)
Spearheaded recruiting initiatives and sourced, screened, and hired high quality
candidates for financial brokerage firm. Partnered with senior leadership to
determine workforce planning initiatives and collaborated with hiring managers to
create accurate job descriptions and determine core competencies. Identified
candidates, conducted interviews, and prepared and extended job offers.
♦ Successfully hired and trained 40 investment specialists within 10 months.
♦ Created and led post-interview debrief meetings decreasing time to hire.
♦ Earned rapid success for identifying job core competencies resulting in
recruitment of top talent.
BOSTON PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL (YO BOSTON), Boston, MA
2005-2006
Career Placement Specialist (Contract Assignment)
Interviewed and assessed clients’ training and skills, recommended employment
and training opportunities, and placed clients in positions based on matching skill
sets. Partnered with employers to market recruiting events and fostered
relationships with community recruiting, training, and employment programs.
♦ Placed 42 at-risk youths participating in Summer Employment and Career
Training Programs within 90 days by developing strong partnerships with 15
local businesses.
♦ Developed strong referral network system to match candidates with
employment opportunities.
♦ Monitored intake and placements to measure program and job placement
success rates.
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, BOSTON CAREER LINK, Boston, MA
2005
Business Accounts Executive (Contract Assignment)
Established partnerships with local businesses to create job opportunities for non-
profit organization job bank. Identified opportunities for on-the-job training,
recruited candidates, and placed candidates in jobs.
♦ Generated 250+ job orders during first 60-days of employment by
establishing partnerships with several new companies.
M.S. THANG, Boston, MA
2002-2005
Career Development Manager
Assisted economically disadvantaged minority girls, teens, and women to
overcome perceived employment barriers. Provided career counseling, resume
writing services, interviewing strategies, and job search advisement. Aided clients
in finding mentoring, training, and employment opportunities.
BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER, Boston, MA
1998-2002
Pediatric Clinic Coordinator
Managed various clinic operations including human resources activities and
facility management. Recruited, hired, and trained staff, maintained schedules
and records, and resolved patient and staff issues.
♦ Increased employee retention by creating and implementing Employee
Appreciation Programs.
♦ Designed Annual Training Matrix to promote career development for 17
support staff employees.
♦ Created comprehensive 5-year human resources expansion plan.
EDUCATION & ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS
Associate Degree in Business Administration, BURDETTE SCHOOL, Boston,
MA
SPHR anticipated 12/2010
Notary Public, Massachusetts
Boolean Advance Internet Sourcing Course
Office Supervision, Managing a Difficult Staff to Excellence – Boston Medical
Center
Proficient in PeopleSoft, Jobpartners, MOSES, MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, Access,
Genesis, Dreamweaver, Medical Manager IDX/SDX