ABIGAIL SCHWANDNER
CINCINNATI
Summary
Dynamic senior-level recruiter with a proven track record in developing, managing, and executing comprehensive recruiting strategies tailored to meet the unique needs of regional and national clients. Expertise encompasses all phases of full-cycle recruiting, from initial sourcing and screening to offer negotiations, placement, and onboarding. Skilled in creatively and strategically sourcing high-caliber candidates through effective use of professional networks, advanced recruiting software, and employee referrals. Committed to delivering exceptional talent solutions that drive organizational success and foster long-term relationships.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruiter
Health Systems Informatics
Bainbridge Island, WA
12.2021 - 12.2025
- Led recruitment initiatives to attract top tiered Healthcare IT consultants across various sectors.
- Developed and implemented strategic sourcing strategies to enhance candidate pipelines.
- Collaborated with Sales team to define job requirements and align on candidate profiles.
- Managed candidate information effectively through Greenhouse and HubSpot.
- Proactively connected with candidates on LinkedIn to promote open positions.
- Utilized applicant tracking system, Greenhouse, to streamline recruitment processes and improve efficiency.
- Utilize HubSpot as the CRM
- Delivered branded resumes to enhance client engagement. Streamlined initial candidate evaluations.
- Coordinated interview schedules to optimize hiring timelines.
- Cultivated lasting relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment journey.
- Sourced high-quality candidates to meet organizational needs.
- Aligned closely with sales team to clarify requirements and identify top talent.
- Collaborated with service delivery leader to ensure thorough candidate screenings.
- Managed candidate information effectively through Greenhouse and HubSpot.
- Proactively connected with candidates on LinkedIn to promote open positions.
- Conducted in-depth interviews, assessing candidates' technical skills and cultural fit for organizations.
- Conducted thorough candidate screenings, resulting in higher quality interviews and placements.
- Fostered positive candidate experiences through transparent communication throughout the recruiting process.
Division Director
Robert Half Technology
Cincinnati, OH
09.2017 - 07.2021
- Awarded “Assistant Vice President Title” for hitting 1M Dollar Milestone May 2019
- Responsible for the development and ongoing management of key strategic partnerships with regional and national clientele
- Lead hiring, performance management and career development for a recruiting team
- Develop and deliver content training and professional development of junior team members
- Achieve and maintain weekly gross margin revenue of $7-12K; Current gross margin billings $1,152,729+
- Conduct monthly meetings individually with each team member to review performance and formulate new goal plans and formulating productive action plans
- Leverage technology, (i.e. LinkedIn, Salesforce, Google, Job Boards etc.) to identify company targets, manage leads, track results, and develop strong relationships in order to generate job orders and secure candidate starts
- Drive business by contacting clients facing challenges specific to EHR and ERP implementations, integrations, upgrades and go live
- Conduct assessments of current and future state project plans with hiring managers to understand organizational needs and deliver optimal candidates to fit specific organizational needs
- Interview prospective IT candidates to assess technical/functional skill set, work history and salary requirements
- Generate relevant market information such as sales leads and referrals through communication with candidates to drive future revenue and candidate placements
- Maintain knowledge of cutting-edge healthcare IT trends and market information in order to source the most viable candidates for nationwide client base. Active participation in HIMSS 2016, 2017, and 2018
- Train new employees on systems, search strategies, composing emails, vetting candidates, and other crucial functions
- Exceed company averages in all metrics; Fill time, Fill Rate, and Total Revenue
Lead Senior Recruiter
Robert Half Technology
12.2016 - 09.2017
- Conducted in-depth interviews and assessments, ensuring alignment of candidates' skills with client requirements and culture fit.
- Led full-cycle recruitment processes for technology roles, enhancing candidate experience and improving placement speed.
- Brand resume to it is attractive to the client
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Have 1 on 1 contact with hiring manager to ensure our relationship and trust that I understand the requirements and trust that I will fill their role
- Provided exceptional support to candidates throughout the interview process, leading to positive feedback and increased offer acceptance rates.
- Trained junior recruiters on best practices for sourcing, interviewing, and candidate management.
- Attend HIMSS yearly
- Leveraged advanced search techniques and Boolean logic to effectively source passive candidates from various online platforms.
- Implemented innovative recruiting techniques to attract top talent in a competitive market.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Utilized Salesforce as ATS and Workday for HCM
- Used LinkedIn and Salesforce to find, connect, track, and email and call candidates
- Responsible for 4-6 Job Orders at a time
- Negotiate Hourly Rate with Candidate
- Maintain relationship with candidate throughout contract. If any problems arise, escalate to Sales Manager to contact the client and remedy situation
- Work closely with Sales team to understand Job Requirements in order to provide the right candidate for the position
Senior Recruiter
Robert Half Technology
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Conducted in-depth interviews and assessments, ensuring alignment of candidates' skills with client requirements and culture fit.
- Brand resume to it is attractive to the client
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Have 1 on 1 contact with hiring manager to ensure our relationship and trust that I understand the requirements and trust that I will fill their role
- Provided exceptional support to candidates throughout the interview process, leading to positive feedback and increased offer acceptance rates.
- Trained junior recruiters on best practices for sourcing, interviewing, and candidate management.
- Attend HIMSS yearly
- Leveraged advanced search techniques and Boolean logic to effectively source passive candidates from various online platforms.
- Implemented innovative recruiting techniques to attract top talent in a competitive market.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Utilized Salesforce as ATS and Workday for HCM
- Used LinkedIn and Salesforce to find, connect, track, and email and call candidates
- Responsible for 4-6 Job Orders at a time
- Negotiate Hourly Rate with Candidate
- Maintain relationship with candidate throughout contract. If any problems arise, escalate to Sales Manager to contact the client and remedy situation
- Work closely with Sales team to understand Job Requirements in order to provide the right candidate for the position
Technical Recruiter
Robert Half Technology
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Interview healthcare professionals & evaluate candidates' strengths and skillsets
- Proactively & reactively vet candidates for open and upcoming job requirements
- Negotiate schedules, wage rates, and other terms and conditions of employment with candidates and external staff
- Develop new prospects and interact with existing network of Healthcare IT professionals to increase organizational revenue
- Maintain a database of prospective and current Healthcare IT professionals
- Define optimum recruitment methods to develop and maintain a highly qualified candidate pool
- Manage contracted employee relations to build the interpersonal relationships that set Robert Half apart in the industry
- Work closely with colleagues on the recruiting team to identify best practices for recruiting success and establish short/long-term recruiting goals
Front Office Worker
Women Partners in OB/GYN
Cincinnati, OH
07.2012 - 03.2015
- Coordinate and schedule patient appointments
- Prepare physicians’ daily schedules
- File charts
- Input patient information into electronic medical records
- Assist patients with necessary appointment information
Education
Bachelor of Science - Long-Term Health Care, Health Services
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio06.2011
Skills
- Speed To Market
- Candidate Sourcing & Screening
- Advanced Searches
- Offer Negotiations
- Placement & Onboarding
- Creating & Maintaining Long Term Candidate & Client Relationships
- Technical recruiting expertise
- Candidate vetting
- Candidate pre-screening
- Full cycle recruiting
- Salary negotiation
- Candidate and client relations
- Networking
- LinkedIn sourcing
Timeline
Senior Recruiter
Health Systems Informatics
12.2021 - 12.2025
Division Director
Robert Half Technology
09.2017 - 07.2021
Lead Senior Recruiter
Robert Half Technology
12.2016 - 09.2017
Senior Recruiter
Robert Half Technology
06.2016 - 12.2016
Technical Recruiter
Robert Half Technology
08.2015 - 06.2016
Front Office Worker
Women Partners in OB/GYN
07.2012 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Long-Term Health Care, Health Services
Ohio University