Lucy P. Titus
Horn Lake
Summary
15 plus years of management, recruiting, and training experience Highly effective in promoting a positive, productive environment Resourceful and self-confident; can get the job done, and do it well. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Successful in mastering new skills through hands-on experience Equally effective working independently and in cooperation with others Computer literate in MS Word, Excel, Access and Power Point.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefit Program Manager (County Director)
MS Department of Human Services
08.2019 - Current
- Schedule, Interview and recommend new hires for open positions
- Plans, organizes, and directs all phases of the economic assistance programs within a county.
- Interprets current policies, procedures, and program objectives of the department to the county staff and the general public.
- Supervises the receipt and investigation of applications in economic assistance categories; assigns cases; maintains flow of work; and approves certifications, rejections, referrals, services or other actions.
- Conducts regular conferences with staff members to discuss work, job performance
- Assigns and reviews the work of subordinate employees.
- Administers time, personnel, and leave records.
- Travels to branch, regional, and state offices for administrative purposes.
Independent Virtual Recruiter
Titus Consulting Firm
01.2016 - Current
- Review specific profiles with job and source potential candidates through various methods
- Pre-screen candidates, schedule interviews and develop recruiting plans and strategies
- Review and clarify job specifications, competences and skills required
- Maintain effective relationship with social and professional networks to source candidates
- Verify references, conduct background screening and drug screening if required
- Utilize Facebook, LinkedIn, indeed.com etc. for networking and qualified applicants
Personnel Officer II
MS Department of Child Protection Services
02.2017 - 07.2019
- Consulted with administrative superiors on technical personnel administration matters
- Interpreted laws, rules, and regulations to managers and employees, involving problems of classification, pay, layoffs, suspensions, dismissals, leave, reinstatements and reemployment.
- Assisted Regional Director with filling open positions through both internal and external means. Maintained file of all applications that had been submitted
- Scheduled interviews, drug screenings and conducted fingerprinting and background checks on new hires and submitted transactions for approval
- Made recommendations concerning staffing, training, temporary appointments, salary increases, employee grievances, and other personnel matters.
- Attended job fairs, career seminars etc. on behalf of the agency
Owner
All A-Round Staffing Agency, LLC
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Directed all stages of staffing that included sourcing, interviewing, salary negotiation, onboarding, recruiting, advertising, payroll, policies and procedures.
- Administered New hire process that included pre-employment screening, creating offer letters and new hire packets
- Interacted with clients' manager regarding performance and personnel issues.
- Coached and counseled employees to improve skills
- Determined salary, raises, terminations and handled sales and marketing with contract negotiations
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
Memphis, TN12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
CRICHTON COLLEGE
Memphis, TN05.2007
Associates of Arts - Business Administration
NORTHWEST MS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Senatobia, MS05.2004
Skills
- Customer service
- Public speaking
- Team leadership
- Training and development
- Presentation creation and delivery
- Detail-oriented
Timeline
Benefit Program Manager (County Director)
MS Department of Human Services
08.2019 - Current
Personnel Officer II
MS Department of Child Protection Services
02.2017 - 07.2019
Independent Virtual Recruiter
Titus Consulting Firm
01.2016 - Current
Owner
All A-Round Staffing Agency, LLC
03.2015 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
CRICHTON COLLEGE
Associates of Arts - Business Administration
NORTHWEST MS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Masters of Business Administration -
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
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