Amanda Tagney
Huntley,Illinois
Summary
Impactful human resources and marketing professional with 10+ years of experience in branding, recruitment, campaigns, program management, and social media strategy. Known for an optimistic, solutions-focused mindset, and the ability to deliver measurable results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
STAFFING CONSULTANT
Northwestern Medicine
McHenry, Illinois
02.2023 - Current
- Utilize ATS to manage the full-cycle recruitment process for over 160 nurse interns and extern placements across 11 system-wide hospitals.
- Manage retention efforts for student nurses, facilitating seamless transition and placement into new graduate nursing roles.
- Promoted to Team Lead of the Marketing Subject Matter Expert (SME) Team, spearheading HR marketing initiatives that strengthen employer branding and the candidate experience.
- Oversee and enhance the system-wide RN Ambassador program, collaborating directly with nursing staff to improve candidate engagement.
- Develop and implement customized recruitment strategies targeting hard-to-fill nursing roles with highly qualified candidates.
- Maintain relationships with local and national educational institutions for talent-sourcing opportunities.
- Handle high-volume applicant pools for new graduate nurses.
- Leverage social media platforms and digital marketing campaigns to promote nursing job openings, and increase candidate engagement.
- Analyze and review annual hiring trends and data to enhance recruitment efforts.
TALENT ACQUISITION PROFESSIONAL, CAMPUS RECRUITMENT & INTERNS
Northwestern Medicine
Warrenville, Illinois
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Executed full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing and interviews, for clinical and administrative interns across various hospital departments.
- Promoted career opportunities through social media and job boards, and participated in over 100 recruitment events.
- Enhanced Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) portfolios to engage top youth talent effectively.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to evaluate staffing needs.
- Organized internal hiring events targeting hard-to-fill Nursing and Technician positions within health system.
- Creatively marketed hiring events via social media content and designed promotional materials.
- Led initiatives as NM Brand Ambassador, enriching recruitment efforts with tailored career page content.
CAMPUS RECRUITMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Northwestern Medicine
Warrenville, Illinois
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Executed full-cycle recruitment for internships and entry-level positions, including sourcing and onboarding.
- Coordinated with hiring managers to assess needs and distribute tailored recruitment materials.
- Cultivated relationships with over 50 partner schools, enhancing the applicant experience during peak recruitment season.
- Organized and participated in over 100 annual recruitment events, offered coaching, and conducted workshops.
- Initiated and tracked employee referrals through diligent follow-up with relevant recruiters.
- Developed our team's first internal Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) community within Smart Recruiters to manage youth recruitment efforts and retention.
- Created custom content pages on an external career site as a brand ambassador and subject matter expert to enhance recruitment visibility.
- Trained and mentored department interns and new hires, fostering professional development within the team.
MARKETING COORDINATOR - MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, & MEDIA
Northwestern Medicine
Winfield, Illinois
10.2016 - 03.2019
- Maintained marketing display monitors and elevator screens across entire system.
- Initiated Workfront projects to update outdated content in public directories.
- Created and aligned digital monitor schedules for consistent messaging across regions.
- Triaged and initiated over 3,300 annual projects for Marketing Design Team by gathering essential information.
- Coordinated project requests from 35+ initiators.
- Evaluated quarterly Workfront statistics to analyze project priorities and enhance departmental performance.
- Managed system-wide stock photography and archived InDesign files and spec sheets.
- Managed client reservations and marketing event materials, including banners and photo shoot props.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR - INTEGRATION MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
03.2014 - 10.2016
- Coordinated merger between Kish Health and Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital.
- Collected current and future state content to communicate operations with department leaders.
- Assisted in developing key departmental tools, including a widely used integration playbook.
- Maintained calendars, screened calls, and coordinated projects for 27 hospital system functions.
- Monitored department budget, tracked expenses, and processed purchase orders and invoices.
- Coordinated events, collaborated with vendors, and created high-level presentations for senior leaders.
- Facilitated onboarding and training processes for new employees.
PERSONAL BANKER, MANAGEMENT TRACK PROGRAM
JP Morgan Chase Bank
Skokie, Illinois
11.2012 - 03.2014
- Delivered personal financial advice and lending services to clients.
- Exceeded monthly and quarterly sales goals consistently.
- Evaluated entrusted data to identify trends and propose solutions.
- Processed cash orders, balanced vault, and managed inventory requests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale05.2012
International Marketing Business Strategy & Social Media
Ecole De Management
Grenoble, France08.2011
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- CRM and marketing campaign management
- Brand ambassador and subject-matter expert
- Recruitment and pipeline development
- Candidate sourcing and networking strategies
- Data analytics and reporting
- Effective communication
- Program management and process improvement
- Analytical and resourceful
- Events and social media management
- Attention to detail
- Data-driven decision-making
Timeline
STAFFING CONSULTANT
Northwestern Medicine
02.2023 - Current
TALENT ACQUISITION PROFESSIONAL, CAMPUS RECRUITMENT & INTERNS
Northwestern Medicine
09.2021 - 02.2023
CAMPUS RECRUITMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Northwestern Medicine
03.2019 - 09.2021
MARKETING COORDINATOR - MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, & MEDIA
Northwestern Medicine
10.2016 - 03.2019
PROGRAM COORDINATOR - INTEGRATION MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Northwestern Medicine
03.2014 - 10.2016
PERSONAL BANKER, MANAGEMENT TRACK PROGRAM
JP Morgan Chase Bank
11.2012 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing
Southern Illinois University
International Marketing Business Strategy & Social Media
Ecole De Management
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