Versatile Talent Acquisition professional with 10+ years of experience recruiting across diverse industries, including retail, healthcare, and hospitality. Skilled in full-cycle hiring, pipeline development, and process improvement. Known for accelerating time-to-fill, strengthening team performance, and leveraging generative AI tools to enhance sourcing and engagement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Recruiter
Harbor Freight Tools
01.2022 - 06.2025
Recruited top talent across the U.S. for high-volume contact center and niche corporate functions, including Human Resources, Employee Relations, Retail Operations, Loss Prevention, Environmental Compliance, and Analyst roles.
Built and sustained a scalable pipeline for contact center hiring by driving internal mobility strategies, proactive sourcing, and coaching internal candidates into growth roles.
Achieved strong quality-of-hire outcomes, with many contact center hires earning promotions — reflecting emphasis on long-term fit and development.
Partnered cross-functionally with business leaders to align on hiring needs, ensuring technical requirements and cultural alignment were met for each role.
Delivered consistent, high-quality results in both urgent and strategic searches, balancing candidate experience with hiring manager satisfaction.
Corporate Recruiter
Woundtech
07.2020 - 01.2021
Recruited Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and LPNs to support a concierge wound care model across Florida, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, Utah, Nevada, and California.
Developed targeted, market-specific sourcing strategies and implemented process improvements that reduced time-to-fill to an average of 28 days — well below industry benchmarks.
Built and maintained a reliable clinician pipeline to fill hard-to-staff roles, driving consistency and speed in nationwide hiring efforts.
Led full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring manager coordination.
Trained and mentored new recruiters, scaling best practices while upholding a strong standard of candidate experience.
Prioritized culture fit and patient-first values in all hires, ensuring clinicians brought both credentials and compassion to the role.
Corporate Recruiter
Exploria Resorts
10.2018 - 03.2020
Recruited top-tier talent across corporate, sales, housekeeping, call center, and food & beverage roles to support multiple resort locations and elevate the guest experience.
Led full-cycle recruitment for both hourly and salaried roles, including job postings, sourcing, interviews, job fairs, and background screenings.
Focused on hiring candidates who embodied brand energy and service standards, contributing to high-performing, hospitality-driven teams.
Supported key HR functions including onboarding, employee relations, terminations, and workers’ compensation claims.
Served as a trusted partner across the employee lifecycle, building strong relationships with frontline staff and leadership alike.
Recruiting Specialist
Kelly Services
11.2016 - 09.2018
Delivered high-quality talent across light industrial, manufacturing, and office/clerical roles by executing strategic recruitment plans aligned with each client’s workforce needs.
Led full-cycle hiring: sourcing, interviewing, background checks, drug screening, and administering pre-employment skills assessments.
Built talent pipelines and reduced time-to-fill through grassroots and broad outreach strategies, including job fairs, social media, TV/radio ads, and community partnerships.
Managed client relationships and order fulfillment, ensuring placements met performance expectations and supported long-term business partnerships.
Prioritized both candidate and customer experience, delivering consistent, people-first results in a fast-paced, high-volume staffing environment.
Talent Acquisition Coordinator & Trainer
American Traveler Staffing
12.2015 - 09.2016
Recruited top university and recent graduate talent for internships and early-career roles, contributing to record-breaking sales revenue in 2016.
Built partnerships with career centers, sales programs, and student organizations to develop a long-term talent pipeline.
Sourced and engaged candidates through campus events, job boards, and direct outreach; led phone screens, interviews, and skills assessments.
Collaborated with hiring managers to align talent potential with business goals and support high-impact hiring decisions.
Managed onboarding logistics including background checks, reference verifications, documentation, and orientation — ensuring a smooth and supported transition for new hires.
Administrative Assistant & Operational Lead
Nova Southeastern University
10.2008 - 12.2015
Oversaw departmental operations and process improvements that elevated inventory tracking, recruitment materials distribution, and workflow prioritization in a high-volume admissions office.
Hired, trained, and mentored student employees, integrating quality control systems and providing career coaching on grad school prep, job search strategies, and software proficiency.
Managed front office operations and supported HR tasks including candidate screening, interview coordination, and hiring recommendations.
Created tailored interview questions and conducted phone/in-person interviews, contributing to improved new hire quality and reduced time-to-fill.
Co-founded Employee Engagement and Recognition Committees; launched surveys, led appreciation events, and strengthened team morale and retention.