Sarah L. Howard has over 15 years of experience in staffing, recruiting, and administrative roles. She has a proven track record of sourcing and placing qualified candidates through various online and social media platforms. Her previous roles include staffing manager, technical recruiter, banquet server, copywriter, and executive assistant. She has strong skills in applicant tracking, interviewing, relationship building, and customer service.

1. Sarah L. Howard
(785)564-1937 Overland Park, KS sarahlhoward2015@gmail.com
Professional Experience
Robert Half OfficeTeam – Kansas City, MO Jan. 2013 – July 2016
Staffing Manager
Recruitment for Temporary, Temporary-to-Full-Time and Permanent Hire Candidates:
• Sourced qualified administrative candidates via an internal applicant tracking system as well as utilizing
CareerBuilder, Indeed, and social media
• Coordinated the interview process, which included scheduling interviews for on average 20
administrative candidates per week in person, via Skype and FaceTime; thoroughly interviewing
candidates to understand their skills and qualifications and providing them with next steps
• Administered skills evaluations, checked references and assisted in the onboarding process to ensure I9
compliance
• Provided on-going career guidance and communication including resume review and critique, salary
negotiation, and their qualifications for administrative positions
• Developed and updated job descriptions to attract qualified candidates
• Attended job fairs in order to recruit qualified talent
Placement of Candidates & Administrative Work:
• Managed applicant tracking system in order to track candidate placements, including thorough
documentation of information relating to the candidate and position
• Matched on average 10-20 skilled administrative candidates per week to administrative projects and
positions based on client's requirements, which included coordinating client interviews and follow-up
• Extended offers of employment to temporary, temporary-to-full-time and permanent hire candidates,
including salary negotiations, pre-placement requirements and start dates
• Handled a high volume of phone calls and emails daily
Business Development:
• Generated over $950,000 in revenue from candidate placements
• Developed and fostered relationships via telephone and in-person with new and current key managers
and senior-level executives to understand current and future staffing needs of their business
• Provided market intel to clients to assist them in making hiring decisions
• Managed at least 20 client accounts per week to ensure exceptional customer service
• Maintained weekly contact with clients and candidates currently on assignment to ensure both receive
exceptional customer service, as well as to resolve issues quickly and efficiently, in order to maintain
the highest level of client and customer satisfaction
Entelli LLC – Kansas City, MO Aug. 2011 – Nov. 2012
Technical Recruiter
• Coordinated with account executives to clearly define job requirements to increase efficiency in
presenting the best candidates
• Sourced qualified candidates for technical and professional contract, contract-for-hire and full-time
positions through the use of internal database, referrals, online job boards and social media
• Pre-screened prospective candidates via in-office interviews ensuring the candidate is the best fit for
the position before submission
• Accurately documented candidate information in company database for each candidate contacted,
interviewed and/or placed
• Prepared candidates for client interviews including providing information about the company, the
position and how to present themselves professionally

2. • Negotiated compensation packages to create win-win situation where candidate needs were met and
profit margin was maximized
Brio Tuscan Grille – Kansas City, MO Feb. 2007 – Jan. 2012
Banquet/Cocktail Server/Trainer
• Provided service for all restaurant, cocktail and banquet functions (continental breakfasts, breaks,
served and buffet lunches, dinners and receptions) to ensure guest satisfaction, from 5 to 200 guests
• Trained new employees in regard to Brio best practices in regard to serving our guests
Adknowledge, Inc. – Kansas City, MO June 2005 – Feb. 2007
Copywriter
• Worked under tight deadlines to develop more than 30 email advertisements simultaneously including
headlines, body copy, and 100 unique subject lines, per week for more than 1,000 unique categories
• Developed clear, original, persuasive website copy while maintaining a consistent voice and tone
• Collaborated with management in the research, conception and development of case studies to
demonstrate to potential clients the ability to deliver results
American Institute of Baking – Manhattan, KS Nov. 2001 – June 2005
Membership Coordinator/Executive Assistant to the President (July 2003 – June 2005)
• Researched, wrote and edited articles for the quarterly newsletter and annual report for distribution to
member companies and Board of Trustees
• Edited and proofread articles for the monthly Research Technical Bulletins for distribution to member
companies and subscribers
• Maintained company information for more than 900 members worldwide, corresponding with them
monthly through phone calls, emails and mailings in a deadline-driven environment
• Increased membership by 50 members in one year to 650 total paying members
• Reduced membership cancellations by 30% in one year through increased direct communication
Executive Assistant to the President (Nov. 2001 – June 2005)
• Researched, wrote and edited chapters for Food Safety Essentials online training courses
• Composed, edited and proofread reports, proposals and correspondence for senior-level staff
• Supported internal and external communications initiatives through the president's office
• Coordinated and executed the complete planning of semiannual Board of Trustees meetings, including
hospitality service arrangements and transcription of minutes
• Scheduled and coordinated both domestic and international meetings, events and travel arrangements
for senior-level executives
Skills
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), CV Tracer Database, Monster, Dice, CareerBuilder, Indeed,
LinkedIn, Internet Explorer, Google, Chrome, Windows, Outlook, Gmail
Education
Bachelor of Science in Journalism & Mass Communications
Emphasis: Public Relations
Minor: Business Administration
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 2001
Associate of Arts
Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson, KS 1998