Anita Lafferty
Venice,FL
Summary
Results-driven Talent Acquisition professional with expertise in executing full-cycle recruitment strategies for high-volume seasonal and permanent roles. Cultivates strong partnerships with hiring managers and enhances candidate experiences through strategic sourcing and engaging recruitment marketing initiatives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Arctic Glacier Premium Ice, Inc.
04.2021 - Current
- Executed full-cycle recruitment strategies to attract and secure talent for seasonal and permanent positions across various sites.
- Source top talent through job boards, social media, referrals, and networking platforms.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, aligning recruitment strategies with business objectives.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment activities, including interview scheduling, candidate outreach, offer presentations, and onboarding to optimize talent acquisition.
- Conduct phone and virtual interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications and organizational fit.
- Create engaging job advertisements that attract qualified candidates.
- Develop and maintain talent pipelines to meet ongoing workforce demands.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Maintained accurate recruiting metrics and applicant records within Applicant Tracking System to support data-driven decision-making.
- Provided regular recruiting updates and strategic recommendations to hiring managers, enhancing recruitment effectiveness.
- Built strong relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders to improve candidate experience and engagement.
Sales Coordinator & Marketing Assistant
Mary Mastroeni, Realtor
10.2017 - 08.2020
- Produced marketing content that increased brand awareness and attracted new business opportunities.
- Produced marketing content that strengthened brand awareness and created new business opportunities.
- Managed business social media accounts, enhancing online visibility and fostering client engagement.
- Maintained CRM databases and transaction records with high accuracy, supporting effective sales operations.
- Coordinated listing documentation, contracts, and sales transactions, ensuring compliance and streamlined processing.
- Managed listing documentation and contracts to facilitate sales transactions.
Community Administrator
Mid-Atlantic Management, Inc.
10.2010 - 03.2016
- Managed daily operations for residential community associations, ensuring smooth functioning and resident satisfaction.
- Created board meeting materials, homeowner communications, newsletters, and welcome packets to enhance information flow and resident engagement.
- Coordinated property inspections, maintenance requests, and vendor communications to ensure timely resolution of community needs.
- Assisted with collections, architectural requests, and compliance initiatives.
- Served as the primary liaison between homeowners, board members, vendors, and management.
- Developed communication strategies to improve resident feedback processes and foster community involvement.
Education
Real Estate License -
Temple University Real Estate Institute
Philadelphia, PA01-1995
High School Diploma -
John W. Hallahan High School
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Talent Acquisition
- High-Volume Hiring
- Candidate Sourcing
- Recruitment Marketing
- Social Media Recruiting
- Interview techniques
- Candidate engagement
- Pipeline development
- Onboarding process
- Candidate engagement
- Manager collaboration
- Recruitment metrics
- ATS proficiency
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Management
- Workforce strategy
- Employee relations
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- - 5+ years of Talent Acquisition and Recruiting experience.
- - Expertise in full-cycle recruiting and high-volume hiring.
- - Strong background partnering with hiring managers and leadership.
- - Experienced in sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, and candidate relationship management.
- - Skilled in recruitment marketing and social media sourcing.
- - Proven ability to build talent pipelines and deliver quality hires in fast-paced environments.
Hobbies and Interests
Fitness, Photography and Animal Welfare.
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness.
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Arctic Glacier Premium Ice, Inc.
04.2021 - Current
Sales Coordinator & Marketing Assistant
Mary Mastroeni, Realtor
10.2017 - 08.2020
Community Administrator
Mid-Atlantic Management, Inc.
10.2010 - 03.2016
Real Estate License -
Temple University Real Estate Institute
High School Diploma -
John W. Hallahan High School