CASSANDRA GAUDENZI
Asbury Park,NJ
Summary
Innovative and strategic Talent Acquisition professional with over 15 years of experience in sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent for diverse industry organizations. Skilled in full-cycle recruitment, client relationship management, people development, and high-volume recruiting through robust employment strategies, social media networking, and leading campus recruiting initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter/Transition Lead
The Millennium Group
04.2022 - Current
- Conducts nationwide/international full-cycle recruitment for exempt and nonexempt candidates.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently. Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
- Streamlined communication between candidates and hiring managers, leading to higher satisfaction on both sides.
- Trained new hires on best practices, contributing to overall team success and improved efficiency.
- Leads the transition and start-up hiring/onboarding process for new clients and business.
- Provides leadership in weekly recruiting operational calls with upper management. As well as; people development, orientations, and training.
- Supports HR team with record retention and reporting, maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
- Produces compensation benchmarks based on market data.
Human Resources Associate Store Director
Madewell
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Partnered with Store Director to lead and set the tone for both management team and sales professionals to drive a profitable business as top volume store in NJ/NY Sales District.
- Streamlined full cycle recruitment efforts across district; 13 stores for better candidate experience and increased success in filling open positions.
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and human resources for store staff.
- Enhanced employee retention by implementing effective onboarding processes and conducting regular follow-up meetings.
- Conducted thorough performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and growth opportunities for staff members.
- Improved workplace culture by promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives, leading to higher employee satisfaction rates.
Associate Store Manager-HR & Operations
Anthropologie
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Directed the service, selling, and styling of the highest volume store ($14 Million annually) in District to achieve an engaging and inspiring store environment.
- Oversaw the recruiting and staffing needs of the store and managed full cycle recruitment services for the entire New York Metro District. Recruited professionals with commitment to client service utilizing creative recruitment techniques to source, screen, and selected candidates based upon strategic qualification criteria.
- Conducted interviews, candidate offers, and new hire onboarding processes, as well as trained interviewers to perform this task for their respective stores and facilitated decision-making regarding offers.
- Trained and developed professional store teams for entire district, consisting of 12 -15 varied store volumes, by networking with numerous retailers and utilizing online employment solutions and numerous company training programs
- Lead development and accountability of own store staff of up to 115 associates. Ensured the development of management and drove the styling program to empower the team members to build relationships and generate new business.
Multi-Unit Manager
Aldo Shoes
05.2010 - 06.2019
- Successfully managed recruiting, staffing, operations, and sales development for stores overseeing up to 150 employees within 16 locations
- Awarded Aldo Company’s Rookie Manager of the Year 2012–13.
Education
Union County College
Cranford, NJ01.2011
Roselle Catholic High School
Roselle, NJ01.2007
Skills
- Recruitment and retention strategies
- Candidate sourcing/screening
- Interview and assess candidates
- Compensation negotiations
- Verification of credentials
- Posting job opportunities
- Database/ATS/CRM
- Networking
- Team leadership
- Exceptional time management
- People and team development
- Excellent communicator
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Training
- Strong attention to detail
- Cultural diversity
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Recruiter/Transition Lead
The Millennium Group
04.2022 - Current
Human Resources Associate Store Director
Madewell
09.2021 - 08.2022
Associate Store Manager-HR & Operations
Anthropologie
06.2019 - 09.2021
Multi-Unit Manager
Aldo Shoes
05.2010 - 06.2019
Union County College
Roselle Catholic High School
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