Amanda Gentry
Quinton
Summary
Results-driven Talent Acquisition Coordinator committed to advancing company success while fostering a positive employee experience. Brings expertise in full-cycle recruiting, salary analysis, onboarding, job postings, and HR compliance. Recognized for fairness, accuracy, and collaborative partnerships with hiring managers.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority
Richmond
2021.09 - Current
- Extend job offers and communicate offer details, compensation, start dates, and next steps to candidates
- Conduct salary analysis to determine equitable starting pay for new hires, transfers, and special pay requests, ensuring internal fairness and alignment with compensation guidelines
- Schedule and conduct onboarding appointments to verify credentials, compliance documents, and employment eligibility
- Review and evaluate new position requests to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with organizational standards
- Partner with hiring managers to determine staffing needs, job requirements, and recruitment strategies
- Ensure smooth transitions for new hires by coordinating start dates, access badges, and training schedules
- Work at job fairs to connect with prospects as one of the company recruitment representatives
- Manage job postings across internal platforms, ATS, job boards, and niche sites
- Frequently assist HR with department audits, ensuring compliance with internal policies, accreditation requirements, and state regulations
- Serve as a CPI instructor, facilitating training for new hires on a rotating basis
- Conduct New Hire Orientation on a rotational basis with other TA Coordinators by providing organizational overview, policy reviews, and onboarding guidance
- Receive and review resignation and termination paperwork to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Send out and track exit surveys, maintaining confidentiality and routing trends or concerns to HR leadership as needed
- Manage inbound and outbound calls to respond to inquiries and questions while demonstrating exceptional customer service skills
- Demonstrate HR excellence by attending multiple SHRM state conferences to stay current on industry trends, HR laws, and best practices
- Assist Lead TA Coordinator and TA Manager with additional tasks/projects as needed
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT
Polykon Manufacturing, LLC. (through Robert Half)
Richmond
2021.09 - 2021.09
- Assisted HR Business Partner with I9 audits
- Assisted HR Business Partner with 401K audits to ensure correct amounts were being withdrawn from employee paychecks
- Enrolled/terminated employees from benefits such as medical and dental insurance
- Participated in daily, global, company meetings to conduct new HR strategies
- Organized/created new employee files
- Assisted HR Business Partner with tasks as needed, such as checking mail, answering phone calls, and completing employment verifications
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT
Curtis Contracting, Inc.
West Point
2020.06 - 2021.09
- Maintained updated personnel files, HR database records, grievance documentation, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
- Maintained company insurance by enrolling and terminating medical, dental, life, and AFLAC insurance for all employees, as well as reconciling insurance invoices to be approved by accounting department.
- Assisted in the on-boarding process of new hires such as scheduling interviews, pulling and forwarding applications to appropriate supervisors, running criminal background and DMV checks, administering drug screens, running Everify, and conducting all new hire orientations.
- Responded to basic HR questions from managers and employees regarding personnel practices, labor laws, health insurance, retirement, workers' compensation, recruiting, time off, and training.
- Maintained all employee termination reports and updated all employee files with updated termination information.
- Received and reconciled hotel receipts and per diem reports for approval from General Superintendent to be paid out to employees on a weekly basis.
- Responsible for HR inventory such as PPE, office and drug screen supplies.
- Responsible for company referral program by checking applications and processing names onto Excel spreadsheets for approval from Vice President for pay out process each month.
- Received/responded to all employment verifications and filed for basic record keeping.
- Assisted HR Manager with 401K paperwork and questions, employee asset tracking, worker's compensation claims, VEC paperwork, and employee evaluation process.
HUMAN RESOURCES SECRETARY
Curtis Contracting, Inc.
West Point
2018.07 - 2020.06
- Answer outbound/inbound calls and direct calls to appropriate individuals, obtain information for employment verification calls, and keep company contact list up to date.
- Assist with new hire process by pulling applications/forwarding to appropriate supervisors, set up interviews for General Superintendent, process new hire information, set up orientation, and enter new employees into company system.
- File/enter employee paperwork such as I-9's, medical notes, employee certifications, profit sharing/401K, worker's compensation claims, and create new hire packets and employee handbooks.
- Responsible for PPE and HR supply inventory.
- Manage company referral program by entering new hire names and dates into spreadsheet in order for Vice President to approve and pay out employees.
- Responsible for data entry of all Worker's Compensation cases for OSHA audits.
- Stay current on EEO, ADA, and other applicable federal and state policies governing employment.
- Scheduling and signing employees up for classes as needed, in order to keep certification and requirements up to date.
- Assist with the per diem process by reserving hotel stays, checking hotel receipts for approval from General Superintendent, and file reports for record keeping.
- Established personnel files for employees and kept information current and accurate with focus on probation and discipline.
- Communicated with employees regarding terms of employment, company policies, and department assignments.
WAITRESS/HOSTESS
Colonial Kitchen and Market
New Kent
2017.03 - 2019.01
- Take patron's food and beverage orders.
- Ensure satisfaction of customers by correcting and problems/mistakes.
- Prepare checks that itemize total meal costs including sales tax.
- Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping, mopping, stocking containers, rolling silverware, wiping tables after patrons have finished dining.
- Assisting host or hostess by answering phone calls to take carry out orders or reservations, greeting, seating, and thanking guests for their business.
WAITRESS/HOSTESS
Maria's Pizza Italian Restaurant
Quinton
2016.05 - 2017.01
- Write patron's food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computer system for transmittal to kitchen staff.
- Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.
- Collect payments from customers.
- Clean tables and counters after patrons have finished dining.
- Roll silverware, set up dining stations to prepare for the next shift.
- Remove dishes and glasses from tables, take them to kitchen for cleaning.
- Provide guests with information about local areas, as well giving directions to nearby locations.
COACH
New Kent Gymnastics Center
Providence Forge
2015.06 - 2016.06
- Provide training direction, encouragement, and motivational advice to prepare athletes for games and competitive events.
- Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
- Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations.
- Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.
- Instruct students in game strategies and performance principles, such as specific ways in moving the body to achieve more skills in the future.
- Adjust coaching techniques based on the strengths and weaknesses of each athlete.
- Interact with guardians to provide information and answer questions.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
New Kent High School
New Kent, VASkills
- Time management and prioritizing
- Process improvements
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Data entry
- Detail oriented
- Employee relations
- Excellent communication skills
- Decision making abilities
- Quick learner
- Determination and persistence
- Team player
- Strong dedication
- Takes pride in work
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority
2021.09 - Current
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT
Polykon Manufacturing, LLC. (through Robert Half)
2021.09 - 2021.09
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT
Curtis Contracting, Inc.
2020.06 - 2021.09
HUMAN RESOURCES SECRETARY
Curtis Contracting, Inc.
2018.07 - 2020.06
WAITRESS/HOSTESS
Colonial Kitchen and Market
2017.03 - 2019.01
WAITRESS/HOSTESS
Maria's Pizza Italian Restaurant
2016.05 - 2017.01
COACH
New Kent Gymnastics Center
2015.06 - 2016.06
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
New Kent High School