Kamari Ross is a recent graduate of the University of South Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. She has over 2 years of experience in recruiting, interviewing, and staff development roles. Her experience includes internships at CareerSource Tampa Bay, SeaWorld Parks, and leadership roles at Toastmasters and USF. She has a proven track record of increasing membership, sourcing applicants, and motivating teams.

1. Kamari D. Ross
Tampa, FL / kamari.ross@yahoo.com / (904)-859-0676 / linkedin.com/in/kamariross
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies May 2016
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
SKILLS
WORK EXPERIENCE
CareerSource Tampa bay  Tampa FL Mar 2016 to Present
Campus Outreach Intern
 Sourcing applicants using Tampabayintern.com database for current internship positions
 Calling over 40 qualified individuals for priority positions
 Recording case notes and job development data in Employ Florida Marketplace website
 Driving business development by calling inactive employers to update internship postings
 Attending campus career and internship fairs to recruit students and graduates for open positions
University of South Florida  Tampa, FL Jan 2015 to Present
Transition Mentor
● Recruit students to join the 2016 orientation team through university orientations, tabling events and socials
● Work with current orientation staff during the two-step 2016 orientation team interview process
● Interviewed, rated and selected the best students during the two-step 2016 orientation team interview process
● Collaborate with a team of 27 peers, 14 faculty members and 8 advisors to assist students transferring to USF
● Present to over 400 students and guest per orientation
SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment  Busch Gardens  Tampa,FL Sept 2015 to Mar 2016
Human Resource Recruiter Intern,
● Evaluated up to 12 applications per day to evaluate job history, skills, availability, and education
● Negotiated with applicants to their positions of interest to what the organization needed
● Verified I-9, background checks,WOTC, offer letters, work accommodations, forms of ID, and drug test
● Utilized Outlook, Word, and Excel to communicate with HR staff and hiring managers
● Extended offers over the phone by using applicant tracking systems such as ADP
CAMPUS LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Toastmasters International  Jacksonville and Tampa,FL June 2014 to Present
Vice President ofMembership, Vice President ofPublic Relations, Club Member
● Increase USF club membership from 2 to over 50 members over the span of three months
● Awarded the Competent Communicator Award after completing 12 speech’s
● Manage clubs social media by posting content about public speaking, communication and leadership
● Supervise and manage club members information and club progress
Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement May 2015 to Feb 2016
Stampede ofService Site Leader  Volunteer  One day event
● Led student teams by motivating and maintaining high energy levels during trash pick up
● Attended two days of training on SOS site leader safety, operations and site procedures
● Qualified students based on size of group, interest and their mode of transportation
Lead FellowEngagement Committee  Volunteer
● Ensured students interest matched service opportunities on campus and in the Tampa Bay community
● Promote the use of Bull Sync to students and organizations at tabling events across campus
● Awarded Committee Member of the Month in November
 Sourcing  Leading  Communicating
 Recruiting  Consulting  Networking
 Interviewing  Negotiating  Selling