Hi, I’m
Brandi Abrahams
Sr. HR Professional
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Conscientious and compassionate HR professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills. Experience developing and implementing internship and apprenticeship programs which resulted in a 50% increase in government-funded opportunities to aid in hiring cleared personnel for SpecOps, IT, and Engineering positions. Inactive Secret Clearance.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Optum Via Equity Staffing
Sr. Sourcing Strategist
09.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Provided strategic input on labor market consultation, competitive intelligence, where and how to find talent (using best sourcing channels and methods), and how to sell Optum opportunity to passive Tech Talent.
- Teamed with 5 Recruiters for Data Science positions; Conducted market analysis to identify industry trends relevant to competitors; Shared market research and trends in candidate flow, market reactions, and awareness of local/national branding;
- Sourced candidates from variety of sources, with strong emphasis on LinkedIn, SeekOut, GitHub, social media, search engines, and professional networks; Accountable for ongoing cultivation and evaluation of new candidate sourcing channels and methods; Extensive data mining of various social media to identify candidate profiles.
- Actively participated in Talent Acquisition projects; Drive effective partnerships with business leaders and Recruitment partners; Demonstrated and applied knowledge of recruitment-related employment laws.
Google Via Artech LLC
Sourcer
08.2021 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Recruited for Sr. Software Engineers and Engineering Managers for Google Search product on SAGe team; Consistently on track to meet and exceed set quarterly goals (4 Offer Accepts with pass-through ratios of 100% Offer Accepts and 0% Decline Rates); Software Engineering professionals specializing in Front End, Back End, Mobile, Privacy/Security, Embedded, Infrastructure, Cloud, Machine Learning domains.
- Partnered with People Operations to build best sourcing plans by helping to guide fellow teammates in training and Google sourcing/recruiting practices using creative tools and resources to uncover and engage with best-untapped talent, guiding candidates through our hiring process and connecting them to connect with roles, teams, and opportunities based on their aspirations and interests.
- Reviewed average of 350 candidates per requisition; Tracked and achieved recruiting metrics goals, reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and matched talent to Hiring Managers based on requisition requirements.
- Built relationships with 15 Recruiters and 16 Hiring Managers; Leveraged strategic thinking to run successful search process and help hire exceptional talent for bi-coastal team; Proven ability to prioritize multiple functions and tasks and manage time efficiently while consistently contributing to high-paced work environment.
Embrace Consulting Services LLC
Sr. HR Consultant
04.2019 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Selected team of stakeholders provided input to capture their knowledge throughout implementation phase, which was vital for maintaining buy-in. Worked on up to 4 projects representing individual clients simultaneously while maintaining adherence to deadlines.
- Partnered with clients to assist in investigations, create and adhere to disciplinary policies, identify behavioral issues utilizing root-cause analysis, and enforce value of conflict resolution.
- Conducted exit interviews, processed employee termination paperwork, and disbursed information on COBRA, pensions, and EAP; File worker’s compensation claims for employees; generated accident and/or incident reports.
- Performed qualitative and quantitative research; Created stakeholder management and communication plans; Gained commitment and support from staff for business improvement activities to minimize change management risks.
- Explored and implemented best practices to achieve ROI and continuous improvement goals; consistently evaluated recruiting efforts to improve quality of talent and processes.
The GBS Group
Recruiting Manager
10.2017 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Managed, trained, and mentored recruitment team; delegated work assignments and included staff on process improvement initiatives; Created department annual budget and maintained cost consciousness; Developed marketing materials to enhance company brand and aid recruitment.
- Partnered with Operations department to build successful sourcing plans and determine hiring requirements/resources for funded and non-funded proposal efforts.
- Spearheaded diversity-centered recruitment of minorities to provide and enhance equity, inclusivity, belonging, and accessibility to work culture.
- Strategically partnered with colleges, universities, and mission-centered organizations to foster relationships with job seekers in spirit of diversity and inclusion.
- Developed and implemented internship and apprenticeship programs which resulted in 50% increase in government-funded opportunities to aid in hiring veterans, IT, and Engineering personnel.
- Collaborated with military installations for Skillsbridge and On-the-Job (OTJ) training programs which resulted in receiving Virginia Values Veterans (V3) awards.
Embrace Consulting Services, LLC
HR Consultant
08.2016 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Implemented HRIS and ATS systems for various 5+ clients from scratch with data migration from legacy systems.; configured recruiting workflows, Hiring Manager dashboards, candidate portals, and applicant data migration.
- Collaborated with multi-state organizations for On-the-Job Training and Incumbent Worker Training programs.
- Project management for various contracts to include Recruiting for upcoming proposal bids.
- Coordinated Open House recruiting events to include travel arrangements, logistics for candidates, venue selection, and adhering to allocated budgetary constraints; Utilized MS Project, Workday, Newton Software, Paycor, Oracle, Taleo, PeopleSoft, BambooHR, Kronos, iCIMS, Ceridian, etc.
TMMG, Inc
Sr. Corporate Recruiter
06.2015 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Developed and executed all recruiting strategies and reports directly to President and HR VP weekly; Facilitated training and development regarding requisitions, interview techniques, and resume reviews; Conducted weekly meetings with hiring managers and members of C-suite to communicate status of requisitions.
- Liaison for universities, colleges, and niche organizations/societies; Performed full life cycle recruiting: sourcing, cold calling, and facilitating pre-employment screenings; Maintained compliance with OFCCP and EEOC.
- Responsible for high-volume recruiting assignments in various geographical locations in fast-paced, competitive environment throughout United States; Instituted and developed new recruiting strategies and marketing promotions that led to increase of over 500+ new applicants in 6 months; Increased social media presence within current contract industry by more than 50% in six months - began with 30 LinkedIn connections and left averaging 100+ new connections monthly.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems; Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network; Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations; Advised managers on best practices to maintain compliance with applicable laws; Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants' relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes; Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
ACADEMI
Corporate Recruiter
11.2013 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Actively managed full lifecycle recruiting for all corporate and field positions for facility with 7,000 acres of land; Collaborated with various departments to define job qualifications; positions ranged from Entry-Level to Executive Level positions, etc. Facilitated new hire orientation and scheduling.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems; Maintained average of 20 - 50 open requisitions with minimal time-to-fill metrics.
- Produced high-volume recruiting in fast-paced, unstructured environment while adhering to strict deadlines and aggressive growth targets; Assisted OCONUS Recruiters by screening DD214 and WPS (World Protective Services) certifications.
PeopleSoft
HR Business
01.2011 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Analytics, HRIS, and Compensation for Multiple Clients (, Managed Recovery project for, 8.9 to PeopleSoft 9.1 upgrade; Rebuilt queries for HR departments
- Designed and delivered training manuals for new hires and recruited primarily for cleared Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical) and IT Professionals (Network Engineers, Systems Engineers, Software Developers); Clearance levels ranged from Secret to TS/SCI
Education
The Chicago School of Professional PsychologyChicago, IL
Graduate Certificate from Industrial Organizational Psychology
Human Capital Institute
Human Capital Strategist (HCS) Certification
05.2001
Six Sigma
Green Belt Training Certificate
Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News, VA
Bachelor of Arts from Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Skills
Keyword Optimization
Strategic Planning
HRIS & ATS Expertise
Succession Planning
Talent Management
Training & Mentoring
Interviewing Skills
Salary Data
Critical Thinking
Cultural Awareness
Planning & Coordination
Teambuilding
Adaptable
Dependable
Timeline
Sr. Sourcing Strategist
Optum Via Equity Staffing
09.2022 - 03.2023
Sourcer
Google Via Artech LLC
08.2021 - 08.2022
Sr. HR Consultant
Embrace Consulting Services LLC
04.2019 - 04.2021
Recruiting Manager
The GBS Group
10.2017 - 03.2019
HR Consultant
Embrace Consulting Services, LLC
08.2016 - 09.2017
Sr. Corporate Recruiter
TMMG, Inc
06.2015 - 08.2016
Corporate Recruiter
ACADEMI
11.2013 - 05.2015
HR Business
PeopleSoft
01.2011 - 01.2012
Human Capital Institute
Human Capital Strategist (HCS) Certification
05.2001
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Graduate Certificate from Industrial Organizational Psychology
Six Sigma
Green Belt Training Certificate
Christopher Newport University
Bachelor of Arts from Industrial & Organizational Psychology