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CHYNA HIGGINBOTHAM

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Summary

Dynamic Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner with a proven track record at Etsy, driving a 40% increase in diverse hires through innovative recruitment strategies. Expert in talent acquisition strategy and relationship building, I excel in enhancing candidate experiences and fostering organizational effectiveness, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner (contract)

Graphic Packaging International
Sandy Springs
08.2024 - Current
  • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for salaried-level roles within corporate and manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and Canada, collaborating with hiring managers and HR Center of Excellence business partners to design and execute effective recruiting strategies.
  • Drive proactive sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent, with a focus on passive candidate engagement, operational leadership and succession – critical roles.
  • Led a project team to create and launch a candidate and stakeholder feedback survey in June 2025, enhancing transparency and process alignment across the hiring experience.
  • Reduced time-to-fill from 50 to 35 days for critical and hard-to-fill leadership positions by streamlining intake, sourcing and selection processes.
  • Developed custom outreach campaigns and talent pipelines for niche manufacturing leadership roles, resulting in a 35% increase in qualified passive candidate engagement.

Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract)

HopSkipDrive
Los Angeles
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Oversaw the entire recruitment lifecycle, including interview structuring, question development, job description feedback, sourcing, pipeline development, scheduling, candidate engagement, and offer management.
  • Collaborate closely with managers, customizing strategies to secure top-tier talent, setting us apart in the industry.

Principal Recruiter - Corporate Functions

ETSY
Brooklyn
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Successfully navigated the entire recruitment process focusing on mid-level to executive level roles while championing diversity initiatives.
  • Provided valuable guidance to senior leadership regarding talent acquisition strategies and market trends that contribute to organizational success by ensuring alignment with industry best practices and attracting top-tier talent to drive company growth and innovation.
  • Integrated AI tools into recruitment processes, optimizing candidate sourcing and selection, contributing to a more efficient and effective recruitment strategy.
  • Implemented talent strategies, elevating Etsy’s brand reputation as employer of choice with a 40% increase in diverse hires within a year, and a 50% increase in representation of underrepresented talent.
  • Developed and mentored a team of 5 team members, resulting in a 20% increase in their performance metrics.
  • Enhanced the candidate experience by revamping the candidate journey by introducing personalized communication and feedback mechanisms, leading to a 25% increase in candidate satisfaction scores.

Senior Recruiter

The Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta
07.2019 - 12.2021
  • Led global Go-To-Market (GTM) recruitment initiatives for Marketing, aligning with organizational objectives and requirements.
  • Utilized targeted sourcing methods to attract specialized GTM talent, emphasizing diversity and inclusion.
  • Spearheaded the Brand Marketing internship program by building relationships with colleges & universities, attending career fairs and campus events to attract potential interns.
  • Leveraged advanced HR software expertise to drive optimal recruitment outcomes.
  • Advised hiring managers on best practices for candidate selection and interview processes, resulting in a 25% increase in stakeholder satisfaction scores and a more efficient hiring process.
  • Implemented a candidate-centric recruitment approach, resulting in a 50% increase in positive candidate feedback.
  • Optimized job descriptions through comprehensive job analyses; refined position requirements and ensured alignment with organizational objectives, resulting in a 20% increase in the quality of candidates sourced.

Senior Recruiter – Cox Media Group

Cox Enterprises
Atlanta
05.2014 - 08.2019
  • Led full-cycle recruitment for roles across Cox Media Group and Cox Automotive/Manheim.
  • Developed inclusive sourcing strategies, strengthened hiring manager partnerships, and ensured a consistent, high-quality candidate experience.
  • Utilized data, tools, and training to improve hiring outcomes and streamline recruiting operations across multiple business units.
  • Negotiated competitive offers, resulting in a 20% increase in offer acceptance through strong communication and follow-up.
  • Launched quarterly hiring manager training programs, driving a 30% improvement in interview effectiveness and consistency.
  • Created and implemented recruitment KPIs and dashboards to monitor performance and enable data-driven decision-making.

Education

Master of Science - Human Resources Management

Troy University
Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Skills

  • Talent acquisition strategy
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Process improvement
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Global recruitment
  • Growth mindset
  • Employer branding
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Candidate experience enhancement
  • Relationship building
  • Insight generation
  • Stakeholder management
  • Organizational effectiveness
  • Change management
  • Talent development
  • Job architecture improvement
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Training and development
  • Team building
  • Leadership and mentorship
  • Office 365 and Google Suite
  • CRM tools and social media platforms
  • Applicant tracking systems and PeopleSoft
  • Negotiation techniques
  • Executive search

Certification

PHR – Professional in Human Resources, 2007 - Current

Additional Relevant Experience

  • Senior Technical Recruiter (Contract) - Porsche Digital US (2021)
  • Talent Acquisition Specialist - Life University (2012-2014)

Timeline

Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner (contract)

Graphic Packaging International
08.2024 - Current

Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract)

HopSkipDrive
06.2024 - 08.2024

Principal Recruiter - Corporate Functions

ETSY
01.2022 - 06.2023

Senior Recruiter

The Coca-Cola Company
07.2019 - 12.2021

Senior Recruiter – Cox Media Group

Cox Enterprises
05.2014 - 08.2019

Master of Science - Human Resources Management

Troy University

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management

Marshall University

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