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Alison Altland

Mechanicsburg,PA

Summary

Dynamic Area Director with a proven track record at Toastmasters District 38, excelling in staff training and development. Expert in building strategic partnerships and enhancing team performance, I successfully mentored members to achieve their public speaking goals, fostering collaboration and effective communication across diverse groups.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Director

Toastmasters District 38
07.2024 - Current
  • Monitored regional performance metrics, providing timely feedback and implementing corrective actions when necessary to ensure goals were achieved consistently across all locations.
  • Develop relationships with 5 clubs with approximately 60 members in total. Assist members with reaching their public speaking goals.
  • Attend trainings to keep up with trends regarding relationship building.

Club Coach

Toastmasters-Harrisburg Young Professionals
07.2024 - Current
  • Mentor new members and current members within the club, sharing expertise and offering guidance to further their professional development.
  • Assist club president in making sure the club is not suspended by advertising and providing incentives to the current members to bring new members into the club.
  • Be a supportive point of contact for all members of HYP (Harrisburg Young Professionals). Meet with each member based on their availability and preferred method of contact.
  • Monitor the success of the club and build relationships with all members to ensure the they reach their individual goals.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Reach Cyber Charter School
06.2022 - Current
  • Evaluate resumes, interview, and present qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicit feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
  • Provide regular updates on talent acquisition performance metrics to senior leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Manage full-cycle recruiting process for multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection.
  • Develop strong talent pipelines by utilizing various sourcing techniques, including social media, job boards, and networking events.

Recruiter

Foot Locker
04.2021 - 06.2022
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
  • Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
  • Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.

Recruiter (Temporary Assignment)

Randstad
12.2020 - 04.2021
  • Developed strong understanding of industries served, allowing for targeted recruiting efforts for specialized positions.
  • Partnered with HR teams to determine workforce planning needs, aligning recruitment efforts with business objectives.
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.

Recruiter

Predictive HR
11.2019 - 10.2020
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Increased candidate placements by developing and maintaining relationships with clients and candidates.
  • Streamlined communication between candidates and hiring managers, leading to higher satisfaction on both sides.
  • Organized job fair events that attracted diverse talent pools, increasing the company''s reach within local communities.

Recruiter

DHL Supply Chain
04.2016 - 11.2019
  • Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to both candidates and clients, fostering long-term partnerships.
  • Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
  • Created engaging job postings that accurately reflected position requirements while showcasing company culture.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Service Management

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
05-2011

Skills

  • Staff training and development
  • Team management
  • Continuous improvements
  • Employee performance management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Decision-making
  • Effective leader
  • Hiring and onboarding
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Staff training
  • Employee development

Accomplishments

Officer roles (Toastmasters)

  • Vice President of Membership 2024-2025
  • Vice President or Public Relations 2024-2025
  • Sargeant at Arms 2023-2024


Awards:

  • Most Improved Speaker March 2025

Timeline

Area Director

Toastmasters District 38
07.2024 - Current

Club Coach

Toastmasters-Harrisburg Young Professionals
07.2024 - Current

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Reach Cyber Charter School
06.2022 - Current

Recruiter

Foot Locker
04.2021 - 06.2022

Recruiter (Temporary Assignment)

Randstad
12.2020 - 04.2021

Recruiter

Predictive HR
11.2019 - 10.2020

Recruiter

DHL Supply Chain
04.2016 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Science - Human Service Management

University of Phoenix

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