Jackie Bellack
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic and passionate Talent Acquisition Director with a proven track record in recruiting top talent across the fashion, retail, and beauty industries. A trusted industry expert, known for driving business growth through strategic hiring and close partnership with cross-functional leaders. Recognized for an elevated taste level, innovative thinking, and a keen ability to scale brands by identifying and securing exceptional talent across all functions. Brings collaborative communication, adaptability, and a hands-on approach to fast-paced, ever-evolving environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Talent Acquisition
rag & bone
New York, NY
05.2024 - Current
- Direct talent acquisition initiatives for all departments, aligning staffing strategies with business objectives.
- Collaborate with leadership and decision-makers to address hiring needs across various functions.
- Manage relationships as a strategic contact for leadership, identifying growth opportunities.
- Participate actively in DEI&A council to promote inclusive hiring practices and develop a strong company culture.
- Create detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs, and other requirements for projects.
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
rag & bone
New York, NY
05.2021 - 05.2024
- Collaborate on roles across the US as well as globally.
- Created and relaunched new hire orientation process including leading orientation bi-weekly through presentation at corporate headquarters.
- Built out robust summer internship program, including overseeing the recruitment of interns and building out a 10 week program.
- Spearheaded growth across departments including leading major company initiatives to build out a world class marketing team, reduce accounting turnover and overhaul of Logistics & Supply Chain department.
Vice President, Talent Acquisition - Fashion + Innovation
JBC (JBCStyle |JBC Connect |Janou Pakter)
New York, NY
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Oversaw talent acquisition strategy for clients across two business units: Fashion & Retail, Digital.
- Managed relationships with diverse decision-makers, including CEOs, founders, and VPs of retail.
- Executed full-cycle management of search processes, from strategy formulation to candidate negotiations.
- Spearheaded development of a specialty practice focusing on fashion, retail, and technology intersections.
- Established partnerships with clients undergoing digital transformation and emerging US brands.
- Cultivated an exclusive partnership with The Lead to connect fashion industry with Silicon Valley.
- Led and mentored a team of recruiters and account managers to enhance performance.
- Consistently recognized for achievements; received President's Club honors.
Senior Director, Talent Acquisition
JBCStyle
New York, NY
09.2007 - 01.2018
- One of the first ten employees hired to build from the ground up a recruiting agency focused on fashion and retail.
- Thrived in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment, developing a book of business through extensive sales and client development efforts. Handle full-cycle recruiting.
- Managed clients and fill roles such as VP of Marketing, Head of Growth Marketing, Design Director, Art Director, Director of Planning, Director of Sales, Communications Director, Designer, Account Executive, VP of Retail, Director of Stores.
- Developed individualized staffing action plans for each client and open position.
Account Executive
THE ROSE GARDEN Showroom
New York, NY
08.2005 - 08.2007
- Account management and sales for multi-line fashion showroom for children’s apparel and accessories.
- Managed, opened, and nurtured 200+ specialty store accounts in the US and internationally. Worked closely with department and specialty stores on initial buys; maintained constant communications with buying team, analyzed weekly selling reports.
Assistant Account Executive, Youth and Mobile Marketing
FLEISHMAN-HILLARD INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
New York, NY
09.2004 - 06.2005
- Part of experimental Youth and Mobile marketing team, working on wireless, buzz and grassroots marketing for clients that included DKNY Kids, N.V. Perricone, Cingular Wireless, Fortunoff, Hasbro.
- Pitched stories, wrote online marketing plans, compiled trend and youth research, created and executed marketing plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations, Marketing
S.I. NEWHOUSE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS, SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
French language, literature, and architectural studies
THE UNIVERSITY OF PARIS AT THE SORBONNE
Paris, FranceSkills
- Talent acquisition
- Organizational development
- Relationship building
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Hiring and retention
- Analytical thinking
- Team leadership
Affiliations
- Retail AI Council
- UJA Member
Timeline
Director, Talent Acquisition
rag & bone
05.2024 - Current
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
rag & bone
05.2021 - 05.2024
Vice President, Talent Acquisition - Fashion + Innovation
JBC (JBCStyle |JBC Connect |Janou Pakter)
01.2018 - 01.2021
Senior Director, Talent Acquisition
JBCStyle
09.2007 - 01.2018
Account Executive
THE ROSE GARDEN Showroom
08.2005 - 08.2007
Assistant Account Executive, Youth and Mobile Marketing
FLEISHMAN-HILLARD INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
09.2004 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations, Marketing
S.I. NEWHOUSE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS, SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
French language, literature, and architectural studies
THE UNIVERSITY OF PARIS AT THE SORBONNE
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