Dawn Gallt Watson

Dawn Gallt Watson

International Career Coach | Learning and Development | Head of CareersLondon, United Kingdom
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Dawn Gallt Watson

Dawn Gallt Watson

International Career Coach | Learning and Development | Head of CareersLondon, United Kingdom
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    Human Resources ManagerPhosphor Games
     - Chicago, United StatesFull Time
    Responsible for all human resource activities including: talent acquisition, university relations, performance management, compliance, risk management, organizational development, benefit administration, and payroll Key accountabilities: • Built candidate attraction strategies, interview process, and offer management • Analysed, modified and managed compensation and benefits polices establishing competitive programs and ensuring compliance with legal requirements • Performed difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, terminating employees, and administering disciplinary procedures • Crafted and negotiated employment contracts for full-time, contract, on-site and remote employees • Represented the company at local college events and career fairs, building relationships with college and university Career Services departments building a new graduate pipeline • Administered and monitored compensation and benefits including health, vision, dental, retirement plan, disability, life Insurance and paid time off Key achievements: • Recruited 20 full-time and contract employees within 6 months utilizing industry contacts and crafted postings on LinkedIn, Gamasutra, and the company website • Collaborated with management to compose a new employee handbook and new hire orientation presentation reviewing the company rules, regulations, history, benefits, and employee expectations
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    Career Services Project ManagerTribeca Flashpoint College
     - Chicago, United StatesFull Time
    Oversaw and trained new department staff and managed special events including the annual Job Fair, Women in Media mentorship and alumni networking programs. In addition, led a Career Development course and operated as an in-house recruiter. Key accountabilities: • Worked as a member of an in-house recruitment team for collage graduates, building a network of industry employers while sourcing alumni to provide the best candidates for specific positions • Generated training materials on Career Services department polices, procedures, and best practices • Trained staff focusing on career curriculum, recruitment, employer, alumni, & student relations • Led and developed career development course for all students in their final year • Orchestrated a Job Fair hosting over 60 employers from around the United States in the industries of advertising, television, game design, audio, live events, VFX and interactive media. Oversaw employer invitations and attendance tracking, marketing materials, venue and day of event coordination • Organized and managed quarterly events and communication for the Women In Media program and Alumni Association Key accomplishments: • Consistently achieved over 70% student placement within six months after graduation • Traveled to industry events and conferences, such as SXSW, to promote school and expand network • Led Career Development courses for over 200 students
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Skills
  • Film
  • TV
  • Recruitment
  • Training Development
  • Office
  • Powerpoint
  • Word
  • Video Games
  • Sourcing
  • Human Resource Management
  • Linkedin Advertising
  • Icims
Education
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    Bachelors in Communication: Digital MediaCarthage College
     - Kenosha, United States