Henry DeRussell, MBA

Recruiter

Los Angeles, California, United States22 yrs 11 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 16 years in financial services industry
  • Leader in diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • Owner of a successful wedding planning business
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned professional in the financial services and event planning industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent ManagementRecruitingCustomer Service

Other Skills

Job FairsCommunicationOnboardingApplicant Tracking SystemsHuman Resources (HR)Team BuildingCustomer ExperienceRelationship BuildingTeam ManagementMember ServiceCreativity and InnovationScreeningAI for BusinessArtificial Intelligence (AI)LinkedIn Recruiter

About

Experienced Banking professional with over sixteen years of experience in the financial services industry. Extensive experience in strategic planning, training and development, relationship management, customer experience, and risk management. Demonstrates the ability in engaging in stretch roles to drive diversity and inclusion initiatives. Serving as the Pacific Regional Leader for the Hispanic & Latino Connection, an Employee Resource Network (ERN) group servicing and leading employees throughout 5 states on the West Coast. Extensive experience in community involvement and organizing via coordination of volunteer efforts for the South Bay, Orange County, and Los Angeles regions. Serving as the Board of Director of Public Relations & Communications for the Reina Cortez Foundation located in South Los Angeles. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization striving to empower and connect communities through Acts of Kindness. For more information on the foundation, please visit www.reinacortezfoundation.org. Owner of Henry & Co. Weddings, a Wedding Planning, Coordinating, and Design company serving couples throughout Southern California and beyond. A diverse, gay-Latino-Polynesian owned small business ranging from small to large-scale weddings, and all the FUN in between. Please visit www.henryandcoweddings.com to inquire about your wedding.

Experience

22 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
11 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
21 yrs 2 mos
Current Experience

Wells fargo

6 roles

Recruiter

Promoted

Aug 2021Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

  • Assists hiring managers in defining and validating key position requirements, sourcing strategies as well as reviewing affirmative action goals. Develops and maintains effective working relationships in the local community to source qualified candidates and build pipelines for future openings. Handles a high volume of requisitions, capturing requisition data, and reviewing candidate information to determine if job qualifications are met. Conducts phone screens and consults with management to recommend candidates to move forward in the selection process within recruiting and HR policy. Provides candidates with status updates and information on the company to ensure positive candidate experience. Responsible for following and completing all process requirements including dispositioning candidates, and ensuring compliance with all policy and regulatory requirements. Develop and sustain constructive working relationships with recruiters, staffing compliance team members, line HR teams and hiring managers.
Job FairsCommunicationOnboardingApplicant Tracking SystemsHuman Resources (HR)Talent Management+4

Staffing Specialist

May 2015Aug 2021 · 6 yrs 3 mos

  • Supports recruiting and selection activities for high-volume, primarily non-exempt staff and/or lower to mid-level jobs from internal and external sources. Responsible for posting requisitions and creating advertising materials using templates. Prepares standard offer letters and completes system transactions related to the hiring process (e.g. background checks). May provide other logistical support, including coordinating new-hire onboarding training. Ensures staffing transactions are completed accurately and in compliance with all policy and regulatory requirements.
OnboardingApplicant Tracking SystemsHuman Resources (HR)Customer ExperienceRecruiting

Service Manager (LO) 2

Promoted

Aug 2008May 2015 · 6 yrs 9 mos

  • Manages the operations of the teller functions to deliver an exceptional customer and team member experience, manage risk, and support growth. Directly assist customers and support tellers in serving their customers. Coach, motivate and develop a team of direct reports to achieve their full potential and meet established business objectives. Serve as a role model by providing excellent customer service including engaging customers in conversations and building relationships with them. Accountable for alignment with applicable regulations, policy and procedure requirements, audit and escalation procedures. Ensure customers are informed of the ways Wells Fargo can help them succeed financially, by making introductions to other branch team members and sharing digital banking options. Attract, retain and develop talent. Coach and provide feedback leveraging performance management tools and processes. Support customers in resolving or escalating concerns or complaints. Manage the team s schedule and lead the day-to-day operations of the teller line. Work a cash drawer to directly serve customers and perform teller and lead teller duties. This LO position has customer contact and job duties which may include needs assessing and referring those customers interested in a dwelling secured product to a SAFE team member. This position includes assisting customers without taking an application and without offering or negotiating terms of a dwelling secured transaction. Individuals in a LO position also must meet the Loan Originator requirements under Regulation Z (LO) outlined in the job expectations below.
Customer ExperienceTeam ManagementRelationship BuildingCustomer Service

Service Manger (LO) 1

Promoted

Jun 2007Aug 2008 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Manages the operations of the teller functions to deliver an exceptional customer and team member experience, manage risk, and support growth. Directly assist customers and support tellers in serving their customers. Coach, motivate and develop a team of direct reports to achieve their full potential and meet established business objectives. Serve as a role model by providing excellent customer service including engaging customers in conversations and building relationships with them. Accountable for alignment with applicable regulations, policy and procedure requirements, audit and escalation procedures. Ensure customers are informed of the ways Wells Fargo can help them succeed financially, by making introductions to other branch team members and sharing digital banking options. Attract, retain and develop talent. Coach and provide feedback leveraging performance management tools and processes. Support customers in resolving or escalating concerns or complaints. Manage the team s schedule and lead the day-to-day operations of the teller line. Work a cash drawer to directly serve customers and perform teller and lead teller duties. This LO position has customer contact and job duties which may include needs assessing and referring those customers interested in a dwelling secured product to a SAFE team member. This position includes assisting customers without taking an application and without offering or negotiating terms of a dwelling secured transaction. Individuals in a LO position also must meet the Loan Originator requirements under Regulation Z (LO) outlined in the job expectations below.
Customer ExperienceTeam ManagementRelationship BuildingCustomer Service

Lead Teller

Promoted

May 2006Jun 2007 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Provides similar job functions as the teller. Assists customers by providing exceptional customer service and building relationships. Engage customers in conversations, listen to them, and proactively help to meet their needs, which may include introducing them to another branch team member or sharing digital options that may make banking easier for them. Work as a part of a team to help customers succeed financially. Follow policies and procedures. Accurately and efficiently process and approve transactions. Help resolve customer concerns. Support management in approving transactions, managing branch workflow, and teller team education and development.
Customer ExperienceTeam ManagementCustomer Service

Teller

Mar 2005May 2006 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Assists customers by providing exceptional customer service and efficiently processing their transactions within established guidelines. Engages in conversation with customers to ask questions, build relationships, and proactively help to meet their financial needs which may include introductions to other Wells Fargo team members or informing customers of digital options (as appropriate). Follows
  • policies and procedures to minimize risk. Additional duties may also include: maintaining a cash drawer, assisting with safe deposit boxes, merchant/cash vault operations, ATM processing, bonds, coupons, foreign currency, and night drop.
Customer ExperienceCustomer Service

Torrance-south bay ymc

Front Desk Coordinator

Jun 2003Mar 2005 · 1 yr 9 mos · Torrance, California, United States

  • Model exceptional member service at the Membership Courtesy Desk while supervising desk staff, as well as staff flow, peak times, and member needs. Assists with interviewing, hiring and training of new personnel, covering staff schedules in emergency situations and tending to the organization and cleanliness of the Courtesy Desk area. Leading membership growth including marketing and lead generation, prospect management, membership conversion and community outreach events.
Customer ExperienceMember ServiceCustomer Service

Education

University of Phoenix

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Jan 2011Jan 2013

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - BS

Jan 2009Jan 2011

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