Ashley Zagaruyka

• Lead system-wide workforce pipeline strategy across nursing and allied health programs
• Partner with academic institutions and clinical leaders to forecast hiring needs and address workforce gaps
• Design structured student-to-resident conversion pathways to improve long-term retention
• Advance inclusive hiring initiatives targeting underrepresented student populations
• Oversee campus engagement strategy, presentations, and employer branding initiative

• Develop comprehensive recruitment journeys for nursing students, ensuring a smooth transition through various positions with the aim of securing full-time employment post-graduation.
• Maintain operational plans for various universities, career fairs, coffee chats, info sessions and more to ensure alignment with strategic corporate objectives and operational excellence.
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations on campus and to stakeholders fostering a symbiotic relationship between academic communities and the organization.

• Developed and implemented comprehensive diversity pipelining programs targeting underrepresented minority (URM) students and recent graduates which significantly increased diverse intern and recent graduate hires.
• Built strong relationships diversity partners such as Battle of the Brains and Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) and partnered with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), creating effective hiring pipelines and strengthening Dell’s presence on these campuses.
• Increased intern conversion rates to 81% by fostering a supportive community for diverse interns. Enhanced intern experiences and retention by innovating engagement strategies, including expanding partnerships with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Built and sustained diverse candidate reservoirs using advanced CRM and ATS technologies, orchestrating a company-wide sourcing strategy that guaranteed a readily available diverse talent pool for roles across all business units.
• Served as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and primary vendor liaison for University Relations platforms, notably Handshake, optimizing vendor resources to meet recruitment goals.
• Established and nurtured relationships with various stakeholders, including BU Champions, PMs, and hiring leaders, to gain a comprehensive understanding of job requirements and align sourcing efforts accordingly.

Developed and implemented comprehensive diversity pipelining programs targeting underrepresented minority (URM) students and recent graduates which significantly increased diverse intern and recent graduate hires.
• Achieved 32% increase in the completion rate of a mentorship program, Excel with Dell, in the first year through effective program management and implementation of innovative strategies.
• Increased intern conversion rates to 81% by fostering a supportive community for diverse interns. Enhanced intern experiences and retention by innovating engagement strategies, including expanding partnerships with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Administered program budgets and expense allocation with meticulous precision, ensuring optimal resource allocation and adherence to fiscal guidelines, resulting in cost-effective program implementations.
• Employed data-driven insights and advanced analytics, integrating market research evaluations and collaborating with data collection vendors, to assess program effectiveness and inform strategic decisions, thereby optimizing outcomes and achieving measurable results.

• Led and collaborated on comprehensive recruitment initiatives across various departments at Dell Technologies, effectively sourcing for challenging positions and managing high-volume hiring requirements to meet staffing needs in multiple locations.
• Fostered strong partnerships with HR Business Partners (HRBPs), ensuring seamless integration of recruitment policies and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Directed successful hiring events, career fairs, and group interview days, providing valuable opportunities for candidates and facilitating efficient talent acquisition processes.

• Led end-to-end recruitment strategy for healthcare, finance, and IT clients, partnering with executives on workforce planning and salary benchmarking.