KATHY A.

COHEN, ACIR
W172 N11392 Division Rd
Germantown, Wisconsin 53022
414-651-2352
kcc5c724@westpost.net
www.linkedin.com/in/KathyCohenCIR
SUMMARY
A creative, energetic, educated, and self-starting professional with over fiftee
n years
experience in recruiting, professional service, and case management. Polished
interpersonal skills in all forms including in person, telephone, electronic and
written.
Exemplifies a positive attitude and a healthy sense of humor. Well organized, de
tail
oriented, and excels in a multi task environment. A proven leader, as well as a
contributing team member, that works well with diverse populations.
SKILLS
Communication and Coordination
* A seasoned veteran of verbal communications
* Problem resolution in diverse customer situations.
* Educational presentations in individual and group settings
* Scheduling of visits, appointments, follow-ups, and interviews
* Extensive experience with correspondence and written documentation
Management
* Employee recruiting, interviewing, performance reviews, retaining, and firing
* Expense and travel management
* Development of programs, policies, and procedures
* Marketing and promotional efforts
* General business management skills
* Technology investments for business growth
* Problem resolution
* Complex, multi-task management
Technical
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel
* Experienced with web based applications and practices
* Practiced with billing, scheduling, and general business tools
* Technology aware and a readiness to learn
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2007-Present
Recruiter-SITE Personnel Services
Manage recruitment for temporary, contract to perm, and direct hire throughout t
he
Midwest for various light industrial, skilled trade, executive, engineering, des
ign/drafting, technical skills, human resources and IT positions.
Responsibilities include client development, devising sourcing and networking st
rategies,
candidate screening, background checks and submittal to clients.
Provide relationship management with client to include ongoing communication wit
h
client, client follow up, candidate closing and final offer.
1999 - 2007
Records Professional Services-Confidential Scanning/Smart Solutions
A co-owner and independent representative of professional services for the confi
dential
conversion of patient/client records into searchable, archival and electronic fo
rmats.
Responsibilities include client recruitment, account management, overall custome
r
satisfaction, legal compliance (HIPPA), recruiting, selection and operation of b
usiness
software and capital, billings, and client scheduling.
1985 - 1996
Clinical Psychotherapist, Clinical Social Worker, Therapist
Performed confidential patient evaluation, counseling sessions, and intervention
s for a
variety of social, family, and eating disorders and dysfunctions. Case loads inc
luded
individual, family, and social and economic spheres.
Various responsibilities over time including recruitment of staff and patients,
managing
case loads, successful conclusion to patient disorder or dysfunction, complex sc
heduling
of multi-participant sessions, detailed maintenance of case records, escalation
of patient
treatment regime, interaction with responsible government and mental health
organizations, and telephone hotline operation.
A list of served agencies, clinics, and hospitals is available upon request
EDUCATION
Master of Science Degree
Educational Psychology
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1989
Bachelor of Science Degree
Sociology, Family Relations
Oklahoma State University, OK, 1985
CERTIFICATION
CERTIFIED INTERNET RECRUITER-AIRS
2007
Health Insurance Patient Portability Act
HIPPA Records Certification
2001-Present