Catherine Talbot
Speech Pathologist
El Segundo,CA
Summary
Goal: Enthusiastic Professional eager to grow and expand skills and to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Seeking to capitalize on communication skills gained through a series of clinical fellowships and positions to secure a non-clinical growth role. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Recruitment Manager and Onboarding Manager
Better Speech
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Created a positive candidate experience by maintaining transparent communication and providing timely feedback throughout the recruitment process.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation changes, ensuring compliance throughout the hiring process.
- Negotiated competitive pay and benefits for new hires, contributing to an improved employer brand image and increased employee satisfaction.
- Created new recruitment, onboarding, and Speech Pathology policies, procedures, and programs to promote company growth.
- Managed the internal referral program to encourage current employees to refer quality candidates, leading to lower recruitment costs over time.
- Developed and conducted thorough interviews and assessments to identify top talent, ultimately increasing employee retention rates within the company.
- Created and maintained Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency with hiring and onboarding processes.
- Collaborated with the CEO, Clinical Operations Manager, HR Generalist, and teach team to provide the best interviewing and onboarding experience for candidates.
- Optimized onboarding processes by tailoring orientation programs specific to new hire roles, enhancing overall initial experiences with the company.
SLP Supervisor/Social Media and Recruitment Lead
Words And Motion Speech Therapy Group, LLC
11.2022 - Current
- Coordinates with CEO, clinical leads, and directors to identify staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies
- Expertise in management of social media platforms to enhance recruitment efforts, including LinkedIn, Instagram, and Indeed
- Proficient in Canva, Mentimeter, and Google Suites for designing presentations, social media graphics, infographics, and promotional materials
- Successfully assists in recruitment of Speech Pathologists (SLP), Speech Pathology Assistants (SLPA), Occupational Therapists, and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA)
- Creates successful work schedules to manage a team of 10-15 SLPAs and ensure timely deadlines for each
- Provides direct clinical support to team of SLPAs to ensure quality of care and education provided to families
- Collaborates with HR to evaluate employee performance and coach and train employees to improve weak areas
- Mentors newly hired employees on policies, procedures, and safety and developed training manual to use for reference
- Conducts regular training sessions for newly recruited SLPs/SLPAs, ensuring they are up-to-date with the latest techniques and tools
Speech Pathologist
Sea Change Therapy
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Worked with students in secondary schools (i.e. 6th grade - Adult Transition)
- Developed individual and group programs based on students' needs
- Organized and planned meetings across departments
- Monitored and recorded progress in response to therapy
- Supervised assistants
- Participated in Professional Development
Speech Pathologist
Sunbelt Staffing LLC
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Independently managed caseload of 50+ students with individual goals, progress, and assessment needs
- Worked with students from kindergarten - middle school
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in program decision-making process
Speech Pathologist
Rehabilitation Associates, Inc.
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Provided services to patients across the lifespan, including: acute inpatient/inpatient rehab, home health, skilled nursing facilities, and outpatient clinic for adults and children
- Recommended therapy and training exercises and encouraged healthy lifestyle behaviors to improve patients' quality of life
- Simplified complex clinical language to facilitate comprehension of critical information for families, patients, and health professionals
- Provided quick decision making in fast-paced environments
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients
Speech Pathologist, Clinical Fellow
HealthPro/Heritage
02.2019 - 08.2019
- As only Speech Pathologist, represented Rehab department across facility
- Provided in-service learning opportunities for staff and families
- Collaborated closely across disciplines to develop comprehensive care plans
- Participated in special events to promote available resources
Customer Sales Associate
Anthropologie
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Initiated conversation to increase engagement with customers and support company mission
- Connected with customers and peers to gain meaningful feedback and optimize brand promotion
- Contributed to front of house and back of house processes to enhance the store's business and increase sales
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Charlestown, MA 08.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH 08.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
Recruitment and social media specialization
Comprehensive writing/communication skills for skilled professionals and target audiences
Services across the lifespan
Staff education and training
Professional Development
Skilled in patient relations
Patient and Case Management
Proficiency in Canva, Mentimeter, Google Suites
Multimodal communication platforms (email, SMS, in app, etc)
Timeline
Recruitment Manager and Onboarding Manager
Better Speech
09.2023 - 07.2024
SLP Supervisor/Social Media and Recruitment Lead
Words And Motion Speech Therapy Group, LLC
11.2022 - Current
Speech Pathologist
Sea Change Therapy
09.2021 - 10.2022
Speech Pathologist
Sunbelt Staffing LLC
04.2020 - 09.2021
Speech Pathologist
Rehabilitation Associates, Inc.
09.2019 - 09.2020
Speech Pathologist, Clinical Fellow
HealthPro/Heritage
02.2019 - 08.2019
Customer Sales Associate
Anthropologie
09.2017 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
MGH Institute of Health Professions
08.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of New Hampshire
08.2012 - 05.2016
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