Courtney LaVange

Columbus

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Talent Acquisition Advisor with 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, specializing in sourcing and hiring top talent across industries—with a strong focus on IT roles. Skilled in developing recruitment strategies, building pipelines, and delivering tailored hiring solutions that align with business goals.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Advisor

AAA Club Alliance

01.2022 - Current

Partner with IT, Data Science, Marketing, and Member Relations business lines to assess staffing needs and drive recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Oversee hiring initiatives, ensuring candidates meet both skill requirements and cultural fit across multiple business lines.
Facilitate the interview and evaluation process to support effective hiring decisions.
Promote open roles through targeted campaigns across job boards, professional networks, and industry-specific platforms.
Maintain a robust sourcing pipeline through proactive outreach, Boolean search, and community engagement in technical forums and networks.
Provide updates on hiring progress, leveraging recruitment metrics dashboards to report key insights to stakeholders and senior leadership.
Meet regularly with senior executives to deliver updates and insights on open roles and recruiting activity within their respective business lines.
Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership, contributing to workforce planning and long-term recruitment frameworks for IT and operational business lines.

Recruitment Specialist

Group Management Services

06.2019 - 12.2021

Collaborate with clients and internal HR Managers to assess current and future recruiting needs, ensuring alignment with workforce planning objectives.
Adapt to a dynamic workload by recruiting for a wide range of industries and roles on a daily basis to meet the evolving needs of diverse clients.
Develop and refine job descriptions and specifications to clearly define roles and attract top talent.
Conduct candidate interviews and screen applicants to identify the best fit for open positions.
Source and engage candidates through job boards, social media platforms, and other digital recruiting channels.
Administer pre‑employment screening processes—including drug tests, background checks, and motor‑vehicle‑record verification—in compliance with client requirements.
Recommend qualified candidates to hiring managers and support final selection decisions.
Provide strategic guidance to management on the development and execution of recruitment and retention initiatives.

Recruiter

Aerotek

08.2017 - 06.2019

Delivered specialized recruitment services for technical and skilled trade roles across Architecture, Engineering, Construction Services, and Environmental Services sectors.
Assessed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skill sets, compensation expectations, and overall qualifications to ensure alignment with client requirements.
Designed and executed targeted recruitment strategies to meet staffing objectives and fulfill requisitions within specified timelines.
Managed applicant tracking system (ATS) workflows to support hiring deadlines, maintain data integrity, and enhance the candidate experience.
Supported the development of team capabilities by sharing best practices and contributing to recruiter onboarding efforts.

Customer Relations Advisor

Sarnova

08.2015 - 08.2017

Managed client and customer orders with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring timely fulfillment and adherence to service standards.
Engaged with clients to understand product needs and recommend suitable solutions based on available offerings.
Assisted in inventory management to align stock levels with customer demand and maximize sales opportunities.
Collaborated cross-functionally with sales and related departments to support client account activities and maintain service continuity.
Resolved customer concerns and service issues promptly, maintaining client satisfaction and supporting organizational objectives.
Consulted with clients to understand their needs and provided solutions in line with company offerings.
Delivered responsive, professional service in addressing routine inquiries and service-related concerns.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH

05.2015

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting
Candidate pipeline development
Networking
Multitasking & time management

Pre-employment & onboarding
Strategic sourcing
Data-driven decision making
Salary & benefits negotiations

Timeline