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Cameron Romeo Young

Summary

Dynamic Senior Talent Acquisition Manager with a proven track record at RI International, excelling in strategic planning and talent development. Leveraged data analysis to enhance recruitment strategies, achieving a 20% increase in program visibility. Adept at influencing stakeholders and fostering collaboration, driving impactful HR initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

RI International
06.2025 - Current
  • Supervised and mentored Talent Acquisition Specialists, driving team performance and growth.
  • Delegated requisitions to ensure timely hiring and equitable workload distribution.
  • Facilitated the onboarding and training of new team members for smooth integration.
  • Fostered collaboration by promoting recruitment best practices and continuous improvements.
  • Conducted regular check-ins and coaching sessions to align team development with objectives.
  • Contributed to performance evaluations by delivering constructive feedback for enhancement.

Program Director

TBPEF (Taking Back Positive Energy) LLC
Phoenix
01.2015 - Current
  • Created an organization that raises awareness of mental health, DEI importance in organizations, and how positive energy can have a tremendous impact on your mind, body, and spirit.
  • Organizing and leading DEI seminars for internal and external stakeholders
  • Program manager for the 2018 Wakanda Women's Empowerment Workshop, overseeing the development of several educational activities and recruiting five keynote speakers and panelists.
  • Developed and implemented program evaluation strategies, resulting in a 15% increase in program effectiveness and a 20% increase in participants.
  • Established strategic partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders, resulting in a 40% increase in program visibility and a 20% increase in program funding.
  • Used exceptional communication and public speaking abilities to serve as a keynote speaker at the Men of Color Conference in 2016 and the University of Missouri Leadership Conference in 2017

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

RI International
01.2023 - 06.2025
  • Working remotely in the Human Resources department, I use strategic HR initiatives to effectively source diverse candidates for hiring managers. At the same time, achieving goals and metrics set forth by HR leadership.
  • Create strong partnerships with hiring managers to identify/fulfill staffing needs with a high level of customer focus.
  • Lead recruiter multi-million-dollar facility, orchestrating strategy to obtain and retain candidates.
  • Create virtual and in-person hiring events for prospective candidates.
  • Partner with the hiring manager to identify quality candidate profiles, while adhering to the headcount budget.
  • Supervise HR talent team sourcer to ensure quality candidates are identified for positions.
  • Supervise HR Generalist team, making sure the onboarding process runs effectively.
  • Building diverse representation at all levels of the Company, leading our inclusion and belonging hiring initiatives
  • Understands and adheres to RI International compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies
  • Assess candidate information, including resumes and contact details, using our Applicant Tracking Systems ADP & Paycor
  • Coordinate interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments, and final interviews.
  • Provide an efficient and positive experience for every hiring manager and candidate from application to offer, driving the interview, including salary recommendations, and providing job offers.
  • Arizona College of Nursing, Tempe, AZ

People & Culture Program Coordinator

A.T. Still University
Mesa
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Oversaw all programming for the department, was program manager for the Safe Zone for All program which led to a 50% in knowledge, awareness, and issues on campus.
  • Established partnerships with local community organizations to promote D&I initiatives and recruit a more diverse student body, resulting in a 20% increase in minority enrollment.
  • Supervised all areas of the Diversity Scholarship Program (GPS), interacting with students to give important networking opportunities, aid with academic obstacles, and establish career goals.
  • Program Development for our K -12 Dreamline Pathways Program
  • Worked side by side with Assistant Director on numerous research projects, leading our programming and events, leading discussions with internal and external stakeholders and creating partnerships with community vendors.
  • Worked side-by-side with HR to make sure policies were up to date.

Senior Regional Admissions Diversity Recruiter

William Jewell College
Kansas City
01.2021 - 01.2021
  • Utilized our CRM system to make strategic plans to our recruitment plan to engage, recruit, and create diverse communications to potential university students.
  • Successfully managed a team of admissions recruiters, providing guidance and support to ensure their efforts aligned with the diversity recruitment plan and the school's overall goals.
  • Utilized data analysis to identify areas for improvement in the admissions process and implemented changes that resulted in a more streamlined and efficient process for both applicants and admissions staff.
  • Established relationships with key stakeholders, such as community leaders, high school counselors, and alumni, to increase the visibility of the school and enhance its reputation as a welcoming and inclusive community.
  • Applied industry knowledge to increase engagement metrics with prospective students, as well as play a part in the formulation of an admissions strategy, data storage practices, and workplace inefficiencies.
  • A part of the DEI strategy committee for campus inclusion

Senior Admissions Diversity & Inclusion Recruiter

University of Missouri – Kansas City
Kansas City
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Used leadership skills to oversee the diversity and inclusion efforts of the department, creating diverse programming and activities used for metrics. Creating specific strategic plans to reach diverse students, which resulted in 30% admittance.
  • Completed recruitment cycle, managed student enrollment procedures over the broadest recruiting area.
  • Used leadership skills to oversee the effective orientation of more than 2K students each year, taking charge of all campus orientation processes from beginning to end and guaranteeing the provision of top-notch support services.
  • Promoted the creation and execution of fresh student outreach programs and activities, such as UMKC Blitz, which in turn resulted in a 15% YOY gain in admission metrics.
  • Successfully expanded internal data gathering methods to find new approaches to serve students of diverse backgrounds on campus more effectively; gave significant insights into the issues that need to be explored.
  • Managed a team of four recruiters to carry out the strategic plan for DEI efforts for the department.
  • Spearheaded the introduction of a new volunteer-based mental health program that delivered resources and support to underserved students in need of a distraction from academic workloads; simultaneously delivered philanthropic assistance to local community organizations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Communication Studies

University of Missouri – Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Skills

  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Talent acquisition and development
  • Influencing and communication
  • Program management
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Forward thinking
  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Process improvement
  • Quantitative and qualitative research
  • Recruitment strategies
  • HR trends awareness

Timeline

Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

RI International
06.2025 - Current

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

RI International
01.2023 - 06.2025

People & Culture Program Coordinator

A.T. Still University
01.2021 - 01.2022

Senior Regional Admissions Diversity Recruiter

William Jewell College
01.2021 - 01.2021

Senior Admissions Diversity & Inclusion Recruiter

University of Missouri – Kansas City
01.2017 - 01.2020

Program Director

TBPEF (Taking Back Positive Energy) LLC
01.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Communication Studies

University of Missouri – Kansas City

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