Candice Sutton

Candice Sutton Career Coach Recruitment Consultant About Me Contact -- Free State, South Africa April 1981 https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesutton741/ Education GRADE 12 - MATRIC Edenglen High School, Johannesburg 1999 NQF LEVEL 2 - CATERING City and Guild, London 2002 DILPOMA - TRAVEL & TOURISM Northlink College, Cape Town 2005 With 10 years working experience in the Event/Entertainment industry plus 6 years in Recruitment I have mastered skills in being organised, flexible and multitasking various projects. My diligent nature ensures all tasks get completed accurately within the deadline, I embrace learning new tools/systems where I can expand my knowledge. I have a positive "I CAN" attitude, and am confident I will be able to succeed in any role once I fully understand your company processes, dynamics and Team. Currently I am working from home / remote office, with a UPS backup system to support fiber to the home WIFI. Work experience Your Career Consultant Career Coach June 2021 - CURRENT Job Search Strategy coaching: This consists of analysing profiles / CV’s, researching the industry, the title, compiling and sending a comprehensive step by step job search strategy guide, which includes LinkedIn profile tips and CV reviews. 90 minute Virtual session with live demonstration of what to do and answer all questions. On-going support. Interview Preparation coaching: This consists of analysing the CV and the job description. Research the company, the role and match it to their profile. Compile and send a detailed step-by-step guide on how to prepare for that specific role. 90 minute session with role play and constructive feedback to improve. On-going support. General admin: advertising on social media, (Canva, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest) client report / feedback, Mailchimp bulk mailer, diary management, quoting, invoicing, payments reconciliation. Building and maintain relationships and networks. Collaborate with other Career Coaches. Guest Speaker and present at various events / Universities on topics relating to Career Development. Palesa Mbali Group Freelance Recruitment Consultant June 2021 - CURRENT Sourcing candidates via Pnet, LinkedIn, Ditto, Facebook and referrals. Screening candidates to ensure they meet the skills and qualifications as per the job description. Load candidates on to CRM system: Ditto. Skills Microsoft Office, Google Drive, WeTransfer, Drop Box, Wix website management and invoicing Virtual - Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google meet, Skype CRM – Placement Partner, Ditto, Asana, Trello, Excel Search – Pnet, LinkedIn, various CRM systems, Facebook, Referrals, Cold calling Advertising – LinkedIn, Facebook, Mailchimp, Canva, Pinterest, Google “Always up for learning new systems to improve processes” Self-motivated, mature, organized. Equipped remote working environment. Take initiative where needed and problem solve. Diary, Project, and Event management. Customer service orientated, empathetic, gentle, and tactful approach, passionate about helping people become successful, going over and beyond to assist others. Easily adaptable according to client’s requirements / preferences. Build and maintain good working relationships and networks. Excellent time management, accountability and English communication both verbal and written. Interview candidates to ensure they meet the competency, culture, and environment for that vacancy and company. Present candidates according to the client’s preference either SAP portal upload or email. Coordinate and confirm interview dates and times with candidates. Candidate interview preparation for each stage of the recruitment process. Manage the candidate’s expectations throughout the interview process. General Admin: data capturing candidate information into CRM, advertised vacancies, weekly client reports. Palesa Mbali Group Recruitment Consultant (Permanent) November 2018 - May 2021 Business Development, sourced new clients. Maintained and retained client relationships. Attended client briefing to ensure a full understanding of the job description. Sourced candidates via Pnet, LinkedIn, Placement Partner, Ditto, Facebook and referrals. Screened candidates to ensure they meet the skills and qualifications as per the job description. Loaded candidates on to CRM system: (previously Placement Partner) currently Ditto. Interviewed candidates to ensure they meet the competency, culture, and environment for that vacancy and company. Presented candidates according to the client’s preference either SAP portal upload or email. Candidate interview preparation for each stage of the recruitment process. Managed the candidate’s expectations throughout the interview process. Managed the clients expectations throughout their specific process. General Admin: data capturing candidate information into CRM, advertised vacancies, weekly KPI reports, weekly client reports and updates. Dee Smith and Associates Assistant Business Development Manager March 2018 - October 2018 Coordinated marketing campaigns and assisted in creating presentations. Maintained client relations to increase product sales. Documented and managed the onboarding process and systems. Reported on sale performances of IoT sensor range. Set appointments and follow up on new leads. General administration of data capturing and email management. References Formal reference contacts on request Kindly view LinkedIn recommendation section https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesutton741/ Sonic Vision Event Coordinator 2015 - 2018 Event and Project planning, estimating, implementing, executing and ongoing support. Client, Venue, Supplier and Artist liaison. Managed and coordinated on site crew, set up, break down ensuring client satisfaction and in line with venue regulations. Managed on site problems with creative solutions. General admin: advertising on social media, client report / feedback, client budget planning, compiled quotes, processed invoices, payments reconciliation. Hutech International Recruitment Administrator / Data Capturer 2015 - 2015 (3 month contract) Screened CV’s and requested additional information from candidates. Formatted CV’s according to the Hutech template. Data capturing onto Placement Partner, Google Drive and Excel. Sonic Vision Event Coordinator / Office Manager 2008 - 2014 Walters Incentive Tours Inbound Incentive Tour Operator 2007 - 2008