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CANDACE D. POLK

Nashville

Summary

Sr. Talent acquisition professional with substantial experience in recruiting top talent across diverse industries. Proven ability to drive hiring processes efficiently and foster team collaboration to achieve strategic goals. Known for adaptability and reliability, with strong skills in candidate assessment and relationship management.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner

Byheart
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • Streamlined recruitment processes for increased efficiency, resulting in reduced time-to-fill for open positions.
  • Developed comprehensive interview guides and training materials to ensure hiring teams were equipped with the necessary skills to identify top performers during interviews.
  • Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on best practices in talent acquisition and fostering their professional growth.
  • Partnered with internal stakeholders such as HR business partners, compensation specialists, and legal teams to address complex recruitment challenges effectively.
  • Organized successful career fairs and networking events targeting specific industries or skill sets in alignment with company objectives.
  • Managed full-cycle recruiting process, ensuring a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.
  • Optimized job postings for maximum visibility, leveraging SEO techniques and targeted social media campaigns.

Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner

SmileDirectClub
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Created effective talent acquisition training materials that supported culture and performance objectives.
  • Worked alongside global business leaders to deploy new training strategies.
  • Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
  • Identified and created recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change, and assess progress.
  • Cooperated with company leaders in change management and talent solutions to gain competitive edge in job market.
  • Promoted increased focus on internal talent mobility and emerging talent across organization.
  • Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.

Sr. Corporate Recruiter

J&J Snack Foods, The ICEE Company
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations.
  • Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
  • Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.

Field Talent Acquisition Specialist

RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc
06.2017 - 07.2021
  • Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits and advantages of working for company
  • Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates
  • Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources and campaigns to source and attract top talent
  • Proactively built pipelines for over 20 stores to minimize time spent sourcing and screening candidates for positions
  • Utilized social media platforms to source potential candidates and build pipeline of qualified talent.
  • Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
  • Partnered with hiring managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.

Store Manager

Claires
07.2016 - 06.2017
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.

Assistant Store Manager

Abercrombie & Fitch – Buford
08.2015 - 07.2016
  • Educated crew and customers regarding product information and brand initiatives
  • Analyzed customer feedback and implemented strategies to improve customer experience.
  • Maintained accurate records of production, shrink, sales and inventory
  • Led and executed all company initiatives ensuring sales and profitability goals are exceeded.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

Brand Supervisor

Victoria Secret & PINK
08.2013 - 05.2015
  • Demonstrated leadership skills by consistently using problem solving and conflict management skills.
  • Marked-down clearance items and relocated merchandise to proper store areas.
  • Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
  • Submitted weekly reports to managers.
  • Recruited and trained staff.
  • Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising

Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA
12.2015

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Darton State College
Albany, GA
12.2012

Skills

  • Recruitment Management Decision Making
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Applicant Tracking Software
  • Job Description Development
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Global Recruitment
  • Recruitment Strategy Development
  • Global talent acquisition
  • Passive candidate recruiting
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Workforce planning
  • Campus recruitment

Timeline

Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner

Byheart
02.2024 - 11.2024

Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner

SmileDirectClub
08.2022 - 12.2023

Sr. Corporate Recruiter

J&J Snack Foods, The ICEE Company
06.2021 - 08.2022

Field Talent Acquisition Specialist

RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc
06.2017 - 07.2021

Store Manager

Claires
07.2016 - 06.2017

Assistant Store Manager

Abercrombie & Fitch – Buford
08.2015 - 07.2016

Brand Supervisor

Victoria Secret & PINK
08.2013 - 05.2015

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Darton State College

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising

Clark Atlanta University

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