Ariel McFadden, MBA
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Recruiting professional successfully builds future leadership by elevating talent. Experienced in full cycle recruiting to source, select and hire top talent. Establishes and maintains effective recruitment metrics, processes, systems, and tools to deliver five star candidate experiences and contribute to company employment brand.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter\Founder
Design and Desirable Recruiting Firm
12.2022 - Current
- Managing full-cycle recruitment and operation of recruiting firm specializing in hiring for accounting, engineering, medical, and corporate development
- Collaborate closely with hiring managers to craft customized selection and interview paths that help streamline the candidate pool and also ensure we find the most suitable candidates for each high-profile position
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
- Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans and objectives to ensure company growth
- Analyzed market trends to lead clients to competitive edge
- Analyzed customer feedback, market trends, and competitive landscape to determine appropriate strategies for client brand development
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
Talent Acquisition Partner II
Bluegreen Vacations Corporation
07.2018 - 02.2024
- Managing full-cycle recruitment for sales, marketing, and corporate development
- Streamlined the talent acquisition process by implementing an applicant tracking system and improving candidate experience.
- Providing efficient interviewing strategies and sourcing highly qualified candidates for long term business success
- Stay current and informed on industry best practices including new and innovative recruiting strategies, systems, and technologies
- Analyzed market trends to lead company to competitive edge
- Collaborate with Hiring Managers and HR to continually assess the effectiveness of recruiting tools and processes efficiently and/or improving over time
- Collaborate with Hiring Managers to identify hiring needs and manage job requisitions to attract top talent to each division
- Provide regular reports to Senior Leadership to analyze effective recruiting tools, ensure dissemination of information, and obtain continual leadership support
- Train hiring manages on interviewing, hiring and government compliance.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their unique needs and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
- Served as a trusted advisor to both candidates and hiring teams by providing guidance on role requirements, interviewing tips, and career development opportunities.
- Led diversity and inclusion initiatives within the talent acquisition team, promoting an inclusive work environment for all employees.
- Established a robust talent pipeline through networking events, career fairs, and proactive outreach efforts.
Admissions Counselor
Xavier University of LA
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Use creativity, a high level of interpersonal communication skills, critical thinking, and time management with strong computer and telephone skills to foster relationship with students and stakeholders
- Handling assigned electronic file review for the undergraduate students in both domestic and international admissions and adherence to all the review deadlines
- Articulating the mission and values of the university to the students enrolling
- Provision of coordination for electronic correspondences to the accepted students
- Maintaining communication via phone and email (s) correspondence with prospective students throughout the stages involved in the admission
- Regular visits to secondary schools and other institutions of learning in order to meet students and other educational stakeholders.
- Increased enrollment rates by organizing and participating in college fairs, open houses, and information sessions.
- Enhanced applicant experience by providing personalized guidance and support throughout the admissions process.
- Delivered engaging presentations about the college/university at various off-campus events such as high school visits or conferences.
- Mentored newly hired Admissions Counselors on best practices related to application review procedures and follow-up strategies.
Alumni Recruitment Coordinator
Xavier University of LA
- Communication of information on admission policies and standards to the Alumni group
- Coordinating the Alumni to ensure effective representation of Xavier University of LA at recruitment related programs
- Acting as liaison with various constituencies like school officials and alumni
- Maintaining communication between the university and the Alumni family in a clear, timely and effective manner
- Developing and managing relationships with the university Alumni to enhance alumni network and link with the institution.
Recruitment Specialist
Philander Smith College
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Manage a recruitment territory and implement programmatic initiatives that correspond to the strategic plan (i.e., campus visits, black male recruitment, alumni programming, social media, etc.)
- Create and execute innovative recruiting efforts upon approval of the Executive Director
- Provide all necessary support and resources to maximize enrollment and retention success
- Perform detailed work requiring judgment, accuracy, and speed, while maintaining quality, processing document for applicant and student records to achieve program success
- Report directly to supervisor on weekly on agenda, successes and needed resources
- Application of CRM systems in communicating with prospective students throughout the recruitment process.
- Provided exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, maintaining consistent communication and transparency.
Education
MBA Concentration in Leadership Studies -
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS12.2023
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Philander Smith College
Little Rock, AR01.2015
Skills
- Communication
- Social Media
- Collaborative
- Time Management
- Team Management
- Email Marketing
- Business Process Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-solving
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Decision-making
- Facebook Ads
- Photoshop
- Salesforce
- Google Suite
- Google Analytics
- Google Ads
- Microsoft Office
- Mailchimp
- Background Checks
- Resume Screening
- Candidate Sourcing
- Written and verbal communication
- Onboarding Coordination
- Recruitment lifecycle process
- Employer Branding
Accomplishments
- Awarded 2023 Talent Acquisition Partner of the year for Tier 1
- Execute multiple HR programs related to the employee life-cycle, such as talent acquisition, onboarding, employee development, employee relations, and contract management
- Increased offer-to-sales ratio and candidate pipeline 47% by effectively using recruitment platforms and resources, including social media, ATS, Boolean searches, networking, and referrals
- Hired over 200 Sales, Marketing, and Administration Representatives for five departments in LA
- Increased Site production by 36%
Continuingeducation
- LinkedIn Learning, 2020, Present
- Workday Training, 2022, Present
Affiliations
- Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, INC.
Timeline
Recruiter\Founder
Design and Desirable Recruiting Firm
12.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisition Partner II
Bluegreen Vacations Corporation
07.2018 - 02.2024
Admissions Counselor
Xavier University of LA
08.2015 - 07.2018
Recruitment Specialist
Philander Smith College
01.2014 - 08.2015
Alumni Recruitment Coordinator
Xavier University of LA
MBA Concentration in Leadership Studies -
Fort Hays State University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Philander Smith College
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