Lamond Ayers has extensive experience implementing applicant tracking, vendor management, and learning management systems. He has project managed implementations for large healthcare and utility companies. Ayers' skills include requirements gathering, system testing, end-user training, and status reporting. He has recruited for various industries such as IT, healthcare, and retail.

1. LAMOND AYERS
Agile-1 platformImplementation / Project Management
(HRIS) (ATS), Training (LMS)
Client, Vendor Management (CRMS) (VMS)
214.497.0751
Layers03@hotmail.com
Unique qualifications:
Experience in Project Managing front end implementation of ATS/VMS/MSP, E-learning,
dual input and testing, and end-user training. Articulate client specifications, system
capabilities, communicate tasks and deadlines, perform input, test reports, troubleshoot,
facilitate client update meetings, communication issues and updates to backend
programmers, create status metrics, conduct client, vendor and end-user trainings.
Energetic, Take Charge, Analytical, Excellent Communicator, Quick Learner.
Tools: Agile1 platform (Sharepoint clone), Taleo, Beeline, Fieldglass, IQ Navagator,
Brassring/Kenexa, Paradox, customized ATS, E-learning systems, Microsoft Suite, Access,
Powerpoint
Industries of influence: Healthcare, utilities, non-profit
Areas of influence: Applicant tracking, employee/volunteer management, Onboarding,
employee development, wellness, workers' compensation, disability, OSHA, and employee
training.
Clients: APR Consulting, Henry Ford Health Systems, Southern CA Gas Company, Sears
Holdings, Shields for Families, Nissan of America.
Recruiter: Full-life cycle recruitment experience managing huge staffing projects, college
recruitment, utilizing job boards, professional networks and social media.Coordinated
recruitment activities of off shore sourcing team. Data Warehouse/BI Architect, Application
Developers, Web Developers, Software Developers, ETL Programmers, Project Managers,
Database Administrators, Network/System/Security Engineers, Systems Administrators, QA
Specialists, Test Engineers, and Analysts, Business Analysts, Data Analysts, Systems Support,
and Help Desk Specialists, Technical Writers and Support. Public and non-profit Sectors
including Executive Directors, Managers, Supervisors, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain, Ecommerce, ERP, Supply-Chain Management, Buyers, Purchasing, Analyst, Accountants, call
center, general labor and warehouse. Evaluated and implemented VMS/MSP and ATS systems
that tracked internalemployees certifications and development, external applicants and
volunteers.
As a Generalist I have been responsible for employee relations, benefit coordination, new
hire and benefits orientations, performance evaluations, mediations, health and cafeteria
benefit plans, employment law, policies & procedures, ADA, OSHA and safety training and
payroll. Other roles and responsibilities have included HR Applicant Tracking and volunteer
Systems evaluation/implementation, executive, agency staffing, and behavior
interviewing. Developed employee orientation programs, standardized employee evaluations,
monitored trainings and developed employee career development paths. Scored highest in
employee satisfaction across nation 2009 - 2011. Achieved 100% compliance in annual
corporate audit 2009 - 2011.

2. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Cornerstone Staffing (Mosaic-Samsung, EMSI), Irving, TX April 2013 toDecember 2013
Corporate Recruiter
Tools: Taleo
Cornerstone specializes in servicing a wide variety of industries including Office Professional,
Accounting, Finance, Call Center, Healthcare, IT, Engineering, Manufacturing & Distribution
as well as many others. Cornerstone prides itself in getting it right the first time, which leads
to our superior employee retention and client satisfaction. We have achieved this by
constantly scrutinizing our systems, our relationships, our marketing, and our work
environment.
Responsible for handling Samsung (Best Buy) and Microsoft recruitment opportunities.
Manage sourcing for Field Service Managers, Technical Trainers, Brand Ambassadors,
Technical Sales Representatives, Marketing Managers, and Technical Specialists.
Work closely within the industry of technology electronics.
Conduct sourcing, screenings, interview process, and pass on qualified candidate to
hiring manager.
Sourcing tools include utilizing company large database, CareerBuilder, spider,
retailjob.com, on the ground sourcing, community and networking events, and
unemployment office, referrals, and Facebook
APR Consulting, Dallas, TX, April 2012 to April 2013
Senior Staffing Specialist-IT/Technical-VMS/MSP Recruiter
Tools: Beeline, Fieldglass, IQ Navagator, Adapt
81 Million Dollar Consultancy Firm which provides consulting and direct-hire services for
Information Technology, Telecom, aviation, engineering, and health/medical demands. Client
base of established fortune 100 entities with positioning on a nationwide basis. As Senior
Staffing Specialist I support a nation-wide client base.
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Handle full cycle of submission process sourcing through on-boarding on a wide range
of Information technologies/roles and skill sets.
Source and recruit candidates on a nation-wide basis to fill requirements of varying
complexity.
Account Manager over several client accounts (Caterpillar, Watson Pharmaceuticals,
Fujitsu).
Perform initial searches, qualifying, contractor negotiations, submission through VMS
portals, and coordination of interviews.
Act as Primary Recruiter for Dallas satellite office in support of 2 Regional Managers.
Skill-sets recruited include Microsoft C#. NET, SQL Server and Java/J2EE, IBM
Oracle/MS, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Data Warehouse/BI Architects,
Application and Web Developers, ETL Programmers, Project Managers,
Database/Systems Administrators, Network/System/Security Engineers, QA Specialists,
Test Engineers, Business Analysts, Systems Support, and Help Desk Specialists.

3. Sears Holdings, Inc., Dallas, TX, 2007 to March 2012
Full Cycle Recruiter / Full Desk Generalist
Tools: Brassring ATS, Kenexa, PeopleSoft, Taleo, E-learning
The Logistics and Distribution arm of national retail leader of Sears, K-Mart, The Great
Indoors, and Lands End. Worked closely with the Regional HR Manager and General Manager to
develop and coordinate full-life cycle recruiting, and all HR functions and processes. ()
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Managed recruiting and staffing, employee relations, employee recognitions, and
coordinated training. Recruited effectively against measurable metrics & benchmark
meeting diversity objectives (Managers, Supervisors, Logistics, Supply Chain and light
industrial workers).
Assisted in the development and implementation of Human Resources policies and
procedures and their dissemination through employee booklets, communications,
and/or meetings.
Assisted General Manager with interpreting and complying with OSHA, safety trainings
and applicable employment law including pay for performance.
Administered FMLA and medical Leaves, workers’ compensation, short term disability.
Initiated and reviewed 60-day, semi-annual and annual performance reviews,
development plans, merit increases, promotions and transfers.
ACT-1 Personnel On-site, Detroit, MI, 2002 – 2007
MSP/VMS Implementation, On-Site Administrator at Henry Ford Health Systems
Tools:Agile platform ATS-VMS-CRMS, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Suite
International Employment Agency managing staffing and client management at one of the
most successful on-site operations. Part of team implementing Agile VMS software and
managed the day-to-day MSP/VMS to contractual Customer Service Level Agreements.
Responsible for medical professionals, nurses, allied health, management and support staff.
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Responsible for coordinating the effort necessary to assure successful implementation
of new ATS and VMS within required time frame while partnering with HR staff and
management to resolve problems, implement program enhancements and suggest
strategic solutions.
Scheduled and facilitated initial implementation meetings with Client and Vendors.
Provided system training to client managers, staff and vendors.
Responsible for all stages of the contract labor acquisition process including: needs
definition, requisition creation, submittal management, interviewing of candidates,
interview scheduling with hiring managers, consistent follow-up with managers and
suppliers to obtain and provide candidate feedback, assistance with the selection
process and final candidate on-boarding.
Reduce attrition from 25% to below 15% by improving the recruitment and employment
processes that reduces costs and enhances quality of hires.
Drafted strategic growth and staffing needs assessment for several $1,000,000 capital
projects and service delivery expansions.
Over $5,000,000 saved through the successful management of 5-year recruitment
strategy and VMS/Agile implementation.
Achieved seamless flow of applicants and placements between clients, vendors,
billing, and payroll by managing Agile web-based VMS software, PeopleSoft and
customized ATS.

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Closed requisitions for exempt position on average within 2 weeks, 3 – 5 days for
temporaries. 60%+ benchmark established of contract-to-hire ratio of (nurses, allied
professionals, managers, project directors, administrative, research, call center,
administrative support and general labor) positions.
Recycled temporary pool into other positions.
2002 - 2003
Recruiter / Staffing
Tools: Agile platform ATS-VMS-CRMS,
In Branch staffing for direct hire, temp to perm, short and long-tem temporary assignments
(Pepsi, Detroit Public School System (DPSS), etc). Managed over-haul and upgrade of DPSS
temporary staff.
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Sourced, screened and assessed candidates, referred qualified candidates to hiring
managers, and coordinated hiring team interviews.
Administered testing, conducted references and ran background checks, extend salary
offers, and conduct on-boarding.
$250,000 + lost revenue captured through the oversight and audit of vendor contract
compliance and performance assessment.
RHR Consulting (A Division of Robert Half Int’l), Los Angeles, CA, 1999 – 2001
HR Consultant
Tools: J.D. Edwards, ADP, ABRA, Paradox
Provided project-specific, long-term, Human Resources consulting for national and global
clients.
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National Recruiter / Change Manager (AARP, TransAmerica Ins.) Successfully
restructured national organization from regional to state-wide presence for all states
west of the Mississippi. Managed internal regional transfers with local external hires.
Lead functional expertise in staffing, (State Directors, Media Consultants, Volunteer
Coordinators, Office Administrators) ensured effective selection of talent and created
a high-performing, diverse workforce.
HRIS Consultant (Nissan, Southern CA Gas) Consultant for several HR system
conversions for regional, national and worldwide corporations. Converted HR records
of benefits, workers’ comp and wellness program in J.D. Edwards to single ABRA
database of 1800 employee records nationwide. Created quality control, validated
data, created formulas; developed new report formats and cross-referenced all
benefit and union billings. Performed dual input, ran various tests, established
security access levels, provided system-wide and employee technical trainings.
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Bachelor’s Degree– Columbia College, Chicago, IL.
Certified Mediator – Dispute Resolution Services / Los Angeles County Bar Association