Cassi Harris
Summary
Dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist | 12+ Years of Experience in Full-Cycle Recruitment
Strategic talent acquisition leader with over 12 years of delivering exceptional candidates across diverse industries. Adept at leveraging advanced sourcing tools, behavioral interview techniques, and data-driven strategies to achieve hiring goals and foster inclusive workplaces. Proven expertise in improving time-to-hire, enhancing diversity metrics, and building strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Agency Owner Staffing Recruiter (Contract)
AAA Auto Club Group (Insight Global)
04.2023 - Current
- Revamped staffing processes for new agency owners, reducing time-to-hire by 30% through optimized sourcing techniques
- Delivered an average of 2 qualified candidates weekly, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate from hiring managers
- Boosted hiring-related education by 25%, leading to collaborative process improvements across AAA entities
- Spearheaded a 56% improvement in diversity hiring metrics over ten quarters
Talent Acquisition Specialist
American Family Insurance
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Successfully filled over 50 key roles annually, leveraging advanced sourcing strategies and market insights
- Partnered with hiring managers to create role-specific recruitment plans, reducing vacancy duration by 15%
- Developed a training program for hiring managers, enhancing interview efficacy and candidate experience
- Conducted 300+ interviews annually across various positions, maintaining a 90% offer acceptance rate
Founder & Senior Recruiter
ExecuPlace Talent LLC
09.2013 - 01.2020
- Built a candidate pipeline of over 4,000 LinkedIn professionals, ensuring timely placements for critical roles
- Increased client retention by 40% through customized recruiting solutions and superior candidate matches
- Coached new recruiters on sourcing, interviewing, and candidate assessment, resulting in a 20% increase in team efficiency
- Recognized for achieving a 70% placement success rate across high-demand industries
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Skybridge Americas
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Exceeded high-volume call center hiring goals, contributing to the retention of the company's largest US client
- Conducted over 250 interviews quarterly across the U.S and Canada, achieving a 95% candidate onboarding rate
- Praised by HR leadership for innovative hiring practices that re-engaged long-term unemployed individuals
Education
Master of Fine Arts -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJSkills
- Full-Cycle Recruitment & Advanced Sourcing (Boolean, LinkedIn Recruiter)
- Behavioral Interviewing & Candidate Assessment
- Diversity & Inclusion Talent Strategies
- Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday, iCIMS, Bamboo, Greenhouse, Avature)
- Market Salary Analysis & Offer Negotiations
- Microsoft Office Suite Certified LinkedIn Recruiter Professional
Certification
- LinkedIn Technical Recruiting Foundations Certification (Levels 1-3)
- LinkedIn Diversity Recruiting Certification
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Dual Citizen (USA/Canada)
- Relocating to Detroit, MI area February 2025
Timeline
Agency Owner Staffing Recruiter (Contract)
AAA Auto Club Group (Insight Global)
04.2023 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
American Family Insurance
02.2020 - 09.2022
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Skybridge Americas
11.2016 - 08.2017
Founder & Senior Recruiter
ExecuPlace Talent LLC
09.2013 - 01.2020
- LinkedIn Technical Recruiting Foundations Certification (Levels 1-3)
- LinkedIn Diversity Recruiting Certification
Master of Fine Arts -
Rutgers University
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