Harrison Freeland

Harrison Freeland-- Professional Experience: Recruiter CFO Financial - Baltimore, MD July 2020 to Present • • • • • • • • Screened incoming calls and scheduled interviews with qualified candidates through effective management; Researched, reviewed, and implemented alternative recruiting methods; Tracked and analyzed recruiting stats to maximize efficiency; Promoted and managed all aspects of the agent referral /advertising program; Supported the Center's efforts to reduce agent turnover; Built relationships with management to develop & establish recruiting strategies to support multiple business units/departments or jobs; Consulted with hiring managers in identifying and recommending selected candidates for hire; Performed other duties as assigned or necessary; Talent Acquisition Specialist/Tier II IT Support Tech ADC Management Solutions - Washington, DC 2013 to 2020 • • • • • • • • • • Managed the entire recruitment process from screening to offer rollout; Conducted HR interviews for entry, mid-level and executive hires; Discussed offers, undertook salary negotiations and released offers for all selected candidates; Conducted reference checks as per the process before the candidate joined the team; Handled and owned key acquisition projects in addition to monitoring the progress of the projects held by team members; Generated various reports/presentations etc. related to hiring; Ensured up-dation and maintenance of databases (candidate/ consultant/ institute database) by the team; Trained and groomed junior/new joiners within the team; Collaborated and maintained a relationship with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery; Coordinated with the technical teams for positions, updated them regularly on progress, provided input wherever necessary; • • • • • • • • • • Provided help desk support to local and remote users; assisted end users via telephone, e-mail and in person with a wide range of questions, requests relating to remote desktop PC software, hardware and peripherals; Configured, installed, maintained, supported and repaired personal computers, peripheral devices, printers and mobile devices (i.e., PDAs, smartphones and Blackberries); Setup and troubleshot Internet connectivity - wired and wireless; Troubleshot Microsoft Remote Desktop sessions and user accounts; Created, managed and administered user Active Directory accounts, Exchange email accounts, group policies and folder/file permissions. Reset passwords as required; Used LinkedIn/ZipRecruiter/Indeed affectively to candidates communication and headhunting activities; Assisted with network component administration (core switches, edge switches, routers, gateways and firewalls); Assisted with administration and management of anti-virus and malware software systems; contained, mitigated and eradicated threat outbreaks; protected, secured and maintained data privacy and security; Interacted with outside system vendors to facilitate hardware and software upgrades and resolved system and end user issues; Participated in new systems roll-outs and projects. Project Manager (Contract Position) ADC Management Solutions - Washington, DC June 2016 to September 2016 • • • • • • • Created and tracked detailed project performance plan(s), specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals; Met budgetary objectives and made adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis; Collaborated and developed comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members; Performed risk management to minimize project risks; Created and maintained comprehensive project documentation; Delegated project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels; Attended conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency Assistant to Project Architect/Construction Project Manager (Contract Position) ADC Management Solutions - Washington, DC May 2015 to May 2016 • • • • • • • Provided day to day construction management support; Attended and produced well-drafted minutes of assigned meetings to assure that all project meetings were attended and recorded; Ensured pre-final and final inspections were coordinated, and punch lists were developed; Provided minor drafting for contract medications by sketch or CAD drawing as needed to clearly convey project needs and expected outcomes; acquired knowledge of Autodesk's AutoCAD; Prepared all necessary forms for project solicitation and obtained necessary signatures; Reviewed project forms, progress schedule that included milestones detailing various stages of construction and phasing; weekly updates provided to Contracting Officer with schedules submitted before work began. Performed other administrative and managerial tasks as assigned by the Project Manager/Project Architect and assured follow through on all tasks. Baseline Survey Field Enumerator Vermont Energy Investment Corporation - Washington, DC May 2012 to November 2013 Washington, D.C. [Contract Position] November 2012- May 2012 • • • • • • • • • • • Charted out plans to visit businesses of specified cities; Created survey sheets in Microsoft Excel and worked on predefined surveys to gather census information; Conducted an extensive and thorough visual survey of areas that needed to be covered during the census taking procedure; Contacted business owners by telephone, email and in person to obtain pertinent data; Traveled to owner's businesses to inform them about switching to Energy Efficient Lighting and cost saving; Explained the objectives of the survey and their procedures to owners/managers who were being interviewed; Interpreted interview questions to assist people in understanding them and providing eloquent answers; Verified information on survey forms or electronic information pads to ensure accuracy; Identified and reported any issues that arose while attempting to obtain valid data; Compiled, recorded and coded information derived from specified forms into a predefined database; Ensured that supervisor is kept abreast of completed assignments and progress; • • • Analyzed the authenticity of information provided by ensuring direct contact with each business; Ensured that repeat visits were performed in case a business owner was not present in the first instance; Compiled reports of information derived from census activities and ensured that they were vetted by the supervisor. Administrative Assistant II ADC Management Solutions - Washington, DC 2011 to 2013 • • • • • • • Assist HR leadership team in managing projects, workflow, timeframes and deliverables Answer a high volume of phone calls; vet and respond to inquiries via phone, email and in-person; provide information requiring comprehensive knowledge of department policies, procedures and operations Maintain calendar, prioritize and arrange meetings, appointments, travel and accommodations Assist in preparing statistical reports and metrics in Microsoft Excel; perform confidential and thorough research and data collection Maintain department supply levels, e.g. forms, paper, desk supplies, equipment supplies; support timekeeping process for department Serve as a liaison to staff, management, outside agencies and the public; problem solve as appropriate to knowledge base and level of issue Research, compose, prepare, and ensure timely response and distribution of various written communications Education: Carver Center for Arts & Technology Towson, MD (High School) - July 1999 to June 2003 Loyola University Baltimore, MD – Art History Major (Some College Credits) Google IT Certification [Remote] (In Progress) Estimated Completion Date: February 2021 Certified Paralegal/Legal Assistant (Remote) – Blackstone Career Institute: August 2017 Johns Hopkins University – Covid 19 Contact Tracing Course August 2020