Kim Davis

Career Management Professional / Helping Individuals Manage Both Strategic and Tactical Aspects of Transition.

With proven communication and interpersonal skills I can effectively interact with individuals of all levels.

Specialties: Coaching, career consulting, talent management, customer relations, human resources, workshop facilitation, negotiation, networking, organizational skills, performance analysis, personnel, research, staffing

Career Consulting
•Facilitated effective workshops on such topics as résumé writing, interview / negotiating skills, job search strategies, LinkedIn, Job Search Correspondence, developing well-informed clients
•Created, implemented and facilitated an 8 week Power Networking webinar series that increased clients networking skills leading to quicker transitions
•Reviewed career management assessments such as the Birkman, Myers Briggs, JVIS with clients and provided input and advice for future career goals ensuring happiness and fit
•Provided on-site support to downsized employees during termination meetings at organizational clients
•Conducted intake interviews to assess client needs and goals in order to assist with job readiness
•Supported Human Resources and functional Managers to assist with termination meetings
•Developed, implemented and monitored individualized plans to ensure client satisfaction
•Maintained adequate documentation and confidentiality to ensure client’s positive progress
•Tailored resources to best meet the needs of the individual
•Defined realistic goals and supporting action plans with clients
•Delivered up to date employment trend information
•Provided direction to research realistic opportunities and appropriate personnel agencies
•Coached and counseled clients to work with personnel agency representatives
•Introduced to, and trained for use of the internet for career advancement
•Prepared adequate résumés and job search correspondence exceeding client expectations
•Assisted with networking, telephone techniques, interviewing skills, and salary negotiation through effective coaching and guidance
•Networked with community resources and employer contacts to identify potential opportunities for clients

INTERVIEWING AND STAFFING
•Pre-screened all incoming résumés sourced from the web, newsprint, and recruiters, forwarding selected résumés to appropriate departmental Managers
•Verified schedules with the management team to arrange interviews for selected candidates
•Effectively conducted interviews with appropriate departmental Managers for all temporary, contract and full time positions to ensure candidates fit with company culture
•Checked references for past performance issues or cultural fit determinations
•Composed company job offers listing information pertaining to position title, start date, benefits, holidays, and pensions to begin salary negotiations
•Notified all appropriate staff of new hire(s) and start date(s)