Bree Shanahan
Chicago
Summary
Recruiting and L&D professional with proven track record of building and scaling recruiting teams, implementing strategic processes to improve employee engagement, and consulting in the software industry to attract talent for GTM functions
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning and Development | Recruiting Team Lead
Finlay James
01.2022 - Current
- Promoted to oversee Chicago office alongside manager and lead the Learning & Development of employees in the US and the UK while maintaining personal quota and book of business
- Oversaw client book, working as a 360 recruiter for the GTM functions of SaaS startups
- Attained 102% of individual quota in 2022
- Grew Chicago team from 4 to 12 recruiters
- Updated training processes by implementing new initiatives to drive understanding and engagement
- Directed training programs and development paths for managers and recruiters
Senior Executive Search Consultant
Finlay James
06.2021 - 12.2021
- 2nd hire in US for global consulting firm
- Worked with C-Suite and VP level Sales/Marketing/Technical leaders to recruit top talent for their GTM functions
- Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, job boards, networking, and CRM to headhunt professionals
- Success in placing candidates across the SaaS industry in roles ranging from entry-level to C-Suite
- Maintained average of 3:1 candidate introductions to placement
- Created candidate-focused cadence process that was implemented across company
- Attained 255% of quota from June-December 2021
Lead Recruiter
Chicago Water and Fire Restoration
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Execute full-cycle recruitment process including job posting, candidate sourcing, screening, and onboarding
- Recruit for roles in Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Accounting
- Hired, trained, and oversaw team of 2 recruiters
- Worked cross-functionally with leadership to strategize and staff new office in Houston, TX
- Implemented outbound recruiting process to headhunt top talent while maintaining inbound leads on job boards
Bar Manager
Traverso’s Restaurant
06.2017 - 04.2021
- Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock, replacing the "free pour" process in place
- Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
- Recruited, hired and trained staff on bar practices, customer service standards and productivity strategies
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
- Determined business needs by acquiring client feedback for process improvement
Head of Staff
Atlas Properties
03.2013 - 04.2017
- Real estate investment/property management firm
- Came in under cofounder's to scale, build, and maintain operations and talent as contracted employee
- Grew company to eventual buyout at $3M
- Managed day-to-day operations including social media, website creation and maintenance, payroll, staffing, and executive schedules
- Worked alongside executive team to collaborate venture opportunities, vendors, and contractors
Executive Administrator
Fox Valley Park District
03.2013 - 12.2015
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
- Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
Skills
People managementBusiness developmentEmployee morale
Social Media Content
Full cycle recruiting
Talent management
New hire training
Staff development plans
Accomplishments
- Salesperson of the Month, October 2021
- Employee of the Month, September 2022
Timeline
Learning and Development | Recruiting Team Lead
Finlay James
01.2022 - Current
Senior Executive Search Consultant
Finlay James
06.2021 - 12.2021
Lead Recruiter
Chicago Water and Fire Restoration
06.2020 - 06.2021
Bar Manager
Traverso’s Restaurant
06.2017 - 04.2021
Head of Staff
Atlas Properties
03.2013 - 04.2017
Executive Administrator
Fox Valley Park District
03.2013 - 12.2015