Ashley Kosal
Marysville
Summary
Results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist with a proven track record in sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent across diverse industries. Skilled in managing end-to-end projects, coordinating large-scale events, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet organizational goals efficiently.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
10.2021 - Current
- Manage full lifecycle recruiting from job requisition creation and sourcing to interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding, ensuring a seamless candidate experience and alignment with organizational hiring goals
- Prepare and maintain up-to-date data metrics to track recruiting effectiveness and staffing activity, enabling data-driven decision making and continuous process improvement
- Execute project management initiatives to drive program improvements by identifying process inefficiencies, developing strategic action plans, and delivering solutions that enhance program initiatives
- Lead and support 8-12 recruiting events each year to attract top talent for co-op/intern and full-time positions across Honda of North America
- Collaborate with hiring managers to develop strategic recruitment plans, aligning talent acquisition efforts with department goals and broader organizational objectives to drive successful hiring practices
Human Resources Assistant
Tech International
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Managed Talent Acquisition for the entire plant, serving as the point of contact regarding employee recruitment, HRIS, and HR policies and procedures
- Administered compensation, benefits, and performance management programs in alignment with HR policies and deadlines
- Collaborated with the Safety Director and production teams to enforce OSHA-compliant safety protocols and manage timely distribution of PPE and safety equipment on the manufacturing floor
- Tracked temporary employee hours and wages to analyze monthly expense reports utilizing Excel
- Partnered with executive leadership to improve the recruiting process and meet hiring goals
Event Coordinator Assistant
Jorgensen Farms, LLC
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Oversaw vendor operations and scheduling to align with detailed event timelines, ensuring timely setup, execution, and breakdowns for up to 400 guests
- Assisted the Event Coordinator with weddings and corporate events from concept to completion, managing vendor relationships, budgets, timelines, and on-site coordination to exceed client expectations
- Led and motivated cross-functional teams during events, driving collaboration and high performance to ensure seamless execution
Marketing and Event Intern
South Carolina Department of Agriculture
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Refined monthly revenue statements in collaboration with finance and events teams to ensure accurate, polished reporting that supported budgeting, client invoicing, and strategic event planning
- Executed strategic marketing initiatives through both in-person and online networking to expand brand visibility and engagement
- Successfully led end-to-end planning and execution of corporate and private events with up to 200 guests, ensuring seamless operations and client satisfaction
- Curated and managed marketing-focused events to effectively position the SCDA and its event venues as a premier location for private and corporate functions, overall increasing revenue
Education
B.S. - Hospitality Management
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SCSkills
- Full Lifecycle Recruiting
- Talent Management
- Candidate Sourcing
- Microsoft Office
- Benefits Management
- Recruiting Analytics
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Data Management
- Project Management
- Budget Analysis
- Event Management
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
10.2021 - Current
Human Resources Assistant
Tech International
01.2021 - 09.2021
Event Coordinator Assistant
Jorgensen Farms, LLC
02.2020 - 07.2020
Marketing and Event Intern
South Carolina Department of Agriculture
08.2019 - 12.2019
B.S. - Hospitality Management
University of South Carolina
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