Cedric Collier

Cedric Collier has a diverse work experience in the field of talent acquisition and human resources. Cedric is currently working as the Assistant Vice President and Talent Acquisition Manager at Hope Enterprise Corporation. In this role, Cedric is responsible for overseeing all talent acquisition activities and managing the talent acquisition team. Cedric develops action plans to address staffing issues and ensures that recruitment and selection processes meet the company's requirements. Cedric also builds strong relationships with leadership and operations management, handles vendor relations, and ensures effective communication and program designs. Cedric manages all recruiting processes, including the applicant tracking system, pre and post-employment screenings, and onboarding of new talent. Additionally, Cedric provides reporting, maintains records and reports, and builds relationships and networks with colleges and social media platforms. Cedric also interacts with candidates and hiring managers to ensure a smooth onboarding experience and keeps managers and employees informed about HR-related objectives, programs, policies, and procedures.

Prior to their current role, Cedric worked as a Corporate Recruiter at APAC Mississippi, Inc. from July 2021 to December 2021. Cedric was responsible for recruiting activities and played a crucial role in the company's talent acquisition process.

Before that, Cedric worked as a Human Resources Generalist at Wallenius Wilhelmsen from November 2020 to July 2021. In this role, they handled various HR functions and responsibilities.

Cedric also worked as a Talent Acquisition Partner II at Trustmark Bank from December 2018 to November 2020. Here, they played a key role in talent acquisition and supported the bank's recruitment activities.

Additionally, Cedric has experience as an Industrial Staffing Manager at Express Employment Professionals from February 2016 to December 2018. In this role, they managed industrial accounts, conducted interviews, evaluated applicant skills, and verified references and employment history.

Overall, Cedric Collier has a strong background in talent acquisition, human resources, and managing recruitment processes.

Cedric Collier attended The University of Southern Mississippi, where they studied Human Resources Management. The specific years of their enrollment and graduation are not provided.

In addition to their formal education, Cedric has obtained various certifications. In May 2021, they received a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education. Earlier in 2021, they obtained several certifications from LinkedIn, including Occupational Safety and Health: Working in the Heat, Human Resources: Payroll, Human Resources: Working with Vendors, and Strategic Human Resources. The exact months of obtaining these certifications are specified, but the completion of their formal education at The University of Southern Mississippi is not.