Angelique Phillips
Talent Acquisition Specialist
New York,US
Summary
Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader with a proven track record of building high-impact teams and scalable hiring strategies. Known for improving retention by 20%, increasing hiring by 59%, and advancing DEIB across education, nonprofit, and healthcare sectors. Expert in leveraging data, technology, and branding to deliver measurable, equity-centered outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Talent Acquisition
Harlem Children's Zone
02.2023 - 07.2025
- Designed and led a comprehensive talent strategy to attract, and retain diverse, mission-aligned, and high-impact educators and leaders
- Utilized data analytics to identify turnover trends and root causes, collaborating with hiring managers and school leaders to proactively address staffing challenges
- Revamped talent systems and processes, leveraging technology to improve operational efficiency and implement scalable recruitment, hiring, and talent management strategies across six K–12 schools within Harlem Children's Zone
- Led, developed, and inspired a high-performing Talent team of 13 to execute a best-in-class talent strategy
- Developed and elevated Harlem Children's Zone's employer brand to attract top-tier talent by creating compelling job postings, career site content, and clear employee value propositions
- Designed and executed marketing strategies that showcased organizational culture, mission, and career opportunities to engage and inspire prospective candidates
- Led the selection, implementation, and optimization of recruitment technologies, including applicant tracking systems (ATS), candidate relationship management tools, and assessment platforms to enhance efficiency and hiring outcomes
- Ensured team proficiency in leveraging these tools to streamline workflows, improve candidate experience, and support data-driven decision-making
- Cultivated positive relationships with candidates throughout the entire recruitment process, providing timely feedback and ensuring a positive experience overall
- Managed high-volume requisition loads while maintaining excellent customer service levels for internal clients and stakeholders
- Increased candidate pool quality by implementing targeted recruitment strategies and leveraging social media platforms.
- Established partnerships with industry associations, networking groups, or other relevant organizations to enhance talent acquisition initiatives
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, utilizing HR analytics tools to measure recruitment success and drive continuous improvement
- Optimized job postings for maximum exposure, incorporating SEO best practices and engaging content to attract top talent.
- Conducted regular reviews of departmental objectives, aligning goals with broader organizational priorities and OKRs
- Reduced time-to-fill metrics by expediting interview scheduling and streamlining communication between candidates and hiring managers
- Fostered a collaborative work environment among cross-functional teams, enhancing communication channels during the recruitment process
- Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns to source and attract top talent
VP, Talent and External Affairs
Children Of Promise
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided strategic level leadership and built governance structure on all communications to increase awareness and funding for programs from DYCS, OMH, OCFS
- Increased overall recruiting by 59% at the Agency site in the Bronx and 44% at the Agency site in Brooklyn over 6 months
- Recruited clinicians for the Agency's Article 31 mental health clinics providing counseling services for over 200 children of incarcerated parents between the ages of 6 -18
- Created a "Culture of Care" plan to improve employee retention, wellness, productivity, referral program, and overall morale
- Advised leadership team on Agency's organizational structure and scaling of its programs and mental health clinics
- Created staff training manuals and upgraded Human Resources SOP's
- Monitored recruiting analytics to inform recruiting initiatives
Senior Director, External Affairs
Excellence Community Schools
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Created and devised a strategic plan for External Affairs Department in order to reframe the narrative around "public charter schools."
- Developed a communications and crisis management plan for a network of 10 high-performing charter schools in the Bronx, NY, and Stamford, CT
- Created a strategy for Family & Community Engagement for parents to advocate for additional seats that included public hearing attendance
- Spearheaded the utilization of digital technologies and social media to support recruitment efforts, alumni relations, and marketing campaigns geared towards supporting parent and community engagement and increased student enrollment
- Launched the charter school's network education blog, and webinar, increasing social media presence by 75%
- Managed website UX/UI team serving as key creative and principal content manager for the 10 schools
- Implemented media training for all staff to support school's expansion in New York and Connecticut
- Directed design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities.
- Managed risk effectively by identifying potential threats, developing contingency plans, and implementing mitigation strategies in line with overall business objectives.
Director, Human Capital
Excellence Community Schools
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Recruited all educators, school leadership, and administrative staff for 2 elementary schools of distinction a blue ribbon school, and the #1 school district in the state of Connecticut, Stamford Excellence
- Created the first Talent Acquisition Department as part of the newly formed Charter Management Organization to staff the network of 10 high performing charter schools in the Bronx, NY, and Stanford, CT
- Devised a public and private strategy that partnered with Colleges and Universities as part of the community school model to create a robust and sustainable pipeline for a talent acquisition strategy called "Build The Bronx." Improved ECS's overall staff retention rate annually to 88% while increasing diversity by 75%
- Oversaw candidate selection and placement to ensure an optimal fit within the organizational culture and position requirements
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive recruitment and retention strategy to fill vacant positions before the start of the school year.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
University of Toronto
Toronto. OntarioMaster of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
University of Western Ontario
London,OntarioSkills
Strategic Talent Planning & Forecasting Full-Cycle Recruitment & Pipeline Development Employer Branding & Value Proposition Design Recruitment Analytics & ROI Reporting DEIB Program Development & Training ATS & HRIS Implementation (Workable, iCIMS, Paycom, UKG, Namely, ADP, Kronos) Vendor & Partnership Management Contract Negotiation & Cost Savings Stakeholder & Board Collaboration Team Leadership & Staff Development Change Management & Process Optimization
Timeline
Director of Talent Acquisition
Harlem Children's Zone
02.2023 - 07.2025
VP, Talent and External Affairs
Children Of Promise
10.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Director, External Affairs
Excellence Community Schools
07.2019 - 09.2021
Director, Human Capital
Excellence Community Schools
05.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
University of Toronto
Master of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
University of Western Ontario
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