Cecily Kerr
Beverly Hills,MI
Summary
Senior Recruiter with a strong track record in recruitment, specializing in hard-to-fill direct-hire roles with IT, Finance & Accounting, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Sales verticals. Consistently exceeds placement goals and leads the agency in submittals and revenue for two consecutive years. Skilled in sourcing, screening, and negotiating offers, with expertise in tools like Bullhorn, LinkedIn Recruiter, and ZoomInfo. Build strong client relationships and align hiring strategies with business objectives to drive successful placements and long-term retention.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Partner- Recruiter
StaffBright Corporation
Troy, MI
05.2022 - Current
- Manages full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates
- Successfully place 25 niche hard-to-fill direct-hire roles annually, with salaries ranging from $65,000 to $250,000
- Generated $300K in gross profit for 2023 and 2024
- Placed four Director-level roles in 2023, contributing $150,000 in gross profit for the agency
- Led the recruiting agency in gross profit and submittals for two consecutive years
- Consistently meets key performance metrics: 25 prescreens per week, 8 direct-hire submittals per week, and 200 outbound calls per week
- Utilizes Bullhorn, LinkedIn Recruiter, ZoomInfo, indeed, ZipRecruiter, CareerBuilder, and Monster to source and engage top talent
- Builds and maintains strong client relationships, aligning hiring strategies with business needs
- Creates and posts job advertisements across job boards and social media platforms
- Negotiates job offers to ensure successful placements and long-term candidate retention
- Maintains accurate candidate and client records in Bullhorn ATS for seamless tracking
- Develops a talent pipeline to support current and future hiring needs
- Leverages HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and other tools for market research and competitor analysis
Store Manager
Starbucks Coffee Company
, IL, WI, MI
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: 10 years of experience with Starbucks Coffee Company, starting with Teavana, a loose-leaf tea brand based in Atlanta, GA
- Teavana was acquired by Starbucks in 2013, leading to a merger and eventual dissolution in 2018
- Led three high-volume stores generating $3M+ in revenue per location
- Trained and developed 30+ store managers across the U.S
- And Canada
- Managed recruitment, hiring, and staffing for all store positions
- Collaborated with HR and district leadership to assess talent needs and execute hiring strategies
- Conducted performance coaching, sales analysis, and customer engagement initiatives
- Oversaw P&L management, KPIs, and cost control strategies to maximize profitability
- 10 years of experience with Starbucks Coffee Company, starting with Teavana, a loose-leaf tea brand based in Atlanta, GA
- Teavana was acquired by Starbucks in 2013, leading to a merger and eventual dissolution in 2018
General Manager
Teavana
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction levels and build brand loyalty.
- Monitored store performance metrics, including sales, profitability and customer service ratings.
- Executed merchandising strategies to support store sales growth.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner to maintain positive relationships with customers.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Initiated new product training sessions for employees to improve product knowledge.
- Prepared employee performance appraisals, providing actionable feedback.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
District Manager- Interim (temporary assignment) | Multi-Unit Leadership
Teavana Corporation
, IN, IL, MI, WI
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: Acquired by Starbucks in 2013
- Managed a $14M portfolio of 12 stores across two states with 17 direct reports
- Trained and developed 6 store managers, 4 assistant managers, and 30+ team members from 12 store locations
- Awarded Store Manager of the Year (2012) and Highest Sales Performance (2013-2014)
- Led strategic initiatives to drive revenue growth and improve operational efficiency
- Acquired by Starbucks in 2013
Assistant General Manager
Teavana
01.2012 - 01.2013
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Communications
Purdue University
West Layfette And Hammond, IN 05.2015
Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Sourcing
- Screening
- Interviewing
- ATS Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Career Development
- Offer Negotiation
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Indeed Smart Sourcing
- CareerBuilder
- Monster
- ZipRecruiter
- Client Relationship Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Market Analysis
- Sales Strategy
- Bullhorn
- UltiPro
- Taleo
- SAP
- Workday HR & Payroll
- Multi-Unit Management
- Team Training & Development
- KPI Tracking
- P&L Management
- Job Posting
- Boolean Search
- ERP Systems
Timeline
Senior Talent Partner- Recruiter
StaffBright Corporation
05.2022 - Current
Store Manager
Starbucks Coffee Company
01.2018 - 05.2022
General Manager
Teavana
01.2013 - 01.2018
District Manager- Interim (temporary assignment) | Multi-Unit Leadership
Teavana Corporation
01.2013 - 01.2014
Assistant General Manager
Teavana
01.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - General Communications
Purdue University
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