Summary
Dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist successful at managing full recruitment life cycle. Develops and implements customized strategies to meet specific position requirements and source qualified candidates. Offering [Number] years of recruitment strategy development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist
IES Communications
7 2020 - Current
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process for multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection.
- Reduced time-to-fill for open positions by implementing efficient recruitment strategies and effective collaboration with hiring managers.
- Utilized social media platforms to source potential candidates and build pipeline of qualified talent.
- Created and distributed job postings on job boards, corporate career sites and social media networks to increase reach.
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Kemper Insurance
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Established a robust employee referral program, increasing internal referrals as a key source of quality hires within the organization.
- Reduced agency reliance by proactively building internal talent pipelines for hard-to-fill roles through targeted headhunting efforts and networking events attendance.
- Managed high-volume requisition load, consistently meeting or exceeding established performance metrics and goals.
- Coordinated closely with HR colleagues on diversity and inclusion initiatives, promoting a workplace where individuals from all backgrounds could thrive professionally and personally.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Belcan Engineering
10.2015 - 07.2018
- Recruited and hired candidates in state and out-of-state for contract, contract-to-hire and permanent placements for all It positions for multiple client companies
- Made initial contacts, scheduled, and conducted full cycle interview, met each in-person, reference checked and submitted for the matching position
- Negotiated salaries and hourly rates, extended offers of employment to successful candidates and filled all the necessary paperwork after the hire
- IT careers recruited for: Web Developers, Software Developers/Analysts, Database Developers/Administrators/Analysts/Architects, Network Administrators/Engineers, Technical Writers, QA Testers, and Program/Project Managers.
Talent Acquisitions Manager
Attero Human Capital RPO
02.2013 - 09.2015
- Implemented innovative sourcing techniques to identify passive candidates and expand talent pipelines for hard-to-fill roles.
- Mentored junior recruiters in best practices for efficient candidate sourcing, interviewing techniques, and relationship building with hiring managers.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs, resulting in improved candidate selection.
- Increased the quality of new hires by refining job descriptions, setting clear expectations, and establishing performance metrics for success.
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Terminix
04.2008 - 01.2013
- Attracted applicants by placing job advertisements on the internet creating job fairs on and off job campus, college recruiting setting up job booths and tables at local colleges for students who were looking for work to support themselves while in school
- Managed high-volume requisition load, consistently meeting or exceeding established performance metrics and goals.
- Participated in employer branding initiatives aimed at showcasing the company as an attractive place to work in order to attract top-tier talent in a competitive market landscape.
Staffing Account Manager
Labor Ready Staffing
08.2004 - 03.2008
- Conducted that balance of profit and loss and that end of the week comparing numbers to the previous weeks and year to date creating a spreadsheet for corporate to have insight on branch numbers
- Negotiated contract terms with clients, securing favorable agreements for both parties.
- Actively participated in networking events within the industry, expanding professional connections and generating leads.
- Organized regular team meetings to discuss progress on open positions, share best practices, and strategize future growth opportunities.
Education
A.A.S -
01.1999 - 05.2001
Diploma - undefined
01.1995 - 05.1999
Skills
Human Resources
Payroll
Recruiting
Customer Service
Screening resumes
Recruitment
Candidate Sourcing
Recruitment planning
Talent management
Social Media Recruiting
Candidate pipeline management
Applicant Tracking Systems
Timeline
Senior Corporate Recruiter - Kemper Insurance
08.2018 - 06.2020
Senior Technical Recruiter - Belcan Engineering
10.2015 - 07.2018
Talent Acquisitions Manager - Attero Human Capital RPO
02.2013 - 09.2015
Senior Corporate Recruiter - Terminix
04.2008 - 01.2013
Staffing Account Manager - Labor Ready Staffing
08.2004 - 03.2008
Southern University Shreveport - A.A.S,
01.1999 - 05.2001
Byrd High School - Diploma,
01.1995 - 05.1999
Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist - IES Communications
7 2020 - Current