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Courtney Otero

Killeen,TX

Summary

Senior executive recruiter with 15+ years of experience in talent acquisition, specializing in full-cycle recruitment for executive and mid-level management roles across various industries such as retail, finance, healthcare, IT, construction, human resources, and government services. Proven track record in managing both temporary and full-time employees, demonstrating strong leadership capabilities. Expertise in identifying top talent and aligning recruitment strategies with organizational goals. Committed to enhancing workforce quality and driving business success through effective hiring practices.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Lucas James Talent Partner/Ulta Beauty
Killeen, Texas
11.2021 - Current
  • Established relationships with internal client groups to align recruitment with business objectives.
  • Drove strong candidate and client experiences through a consultative recruiting process.
  • Partnered with hiring managers to develop strategies for sourcing diverse candidates.
  • Attracted and screened applicants using innovative techniques, including social networking.
  • Managed full-cycle selection processes, coordinating interviews and extending offers.
  • Focused on sourcing passive candidates through networking and complex searches.
  • Developed customized candidate search strategies tailored to specific job openings.
  • Coordinated advertising activities for niche publications and delivered performance reports.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to identify role requirements and candidate profiles.

Senior Staffing Consultant

Alaska Executive Search
Anchorage, Alaska
04.2017 - 01.2021
  • Conducted executive and mid-level interviews focusing on emotional and behavioral competencies.
  • Led recruiting efforts for AES, filling positions across multiple sectors since 2017.
  • Billed over $500,000 in direct hire placements during 2021.
  • Managed team of eight, facilitating daily and weekly production meetings.
  • Developed strong understanding of client business operations and staffing needs.
  • Maintained applicant tracking system to optimize keyword input and candidate searches.
  • Compiled job advertisements for distribution across various platforms, including LinkedIn.
  • Handled all aspects of employee relations, addressing concerns efficiently.

Director of Advanced Practice

Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Providence, Rhode Island
08.2016 - 01.2017
  • Directed system-level and GPO client development, focusing on national and C-level engagements.
  • Secured contracts across all business lines, including vendor management and direct hire positions.
  • Assisted with recruitment planning to fulfill staffing needs for various contracts.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to expand client base and establish new business opportunities.
  • Developed target lists of C-level prospects through thorough research and analysis.
  • Conducted outreach via calls, emails, webinars, and meetings to solicit new business.
  • Negotiated bill rates and service fee schedules in collaboration with Branch and Regional VP.
  • Prepared quarterly marketing plans, call schedules, and reports utilizing CRM tools.

Education

Master’s Program - Leadership Communication

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
05.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations, Marketing

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
05.2006

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Candidate sourcing
  • Full-cycle recruitment
  • Applicant tracking
  • Diversity hiring strategies
  • Staffing needs assessment
  • Client relationship management
  • Excel
  • Outlook
  • Microsoft Teams
  • PandaDoc
  • Bamboo
  • Linkedin Recruiter
  • ICIMS
  • CATS
  • Qualified Candidates
  • Project Staffing
  • Executive Level Interviewing
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Consultative recruiting
  • Interview techniques

Certifications And Education

  • Certified Staffing Professional (CSP), American Staffing Association
  • Master’s Program, University of West Florida, 05/01/09
  • Bachelor of Arts, University of West Florida, 05/01/06, Public Relations, Marketing

Timeline

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Lucas James Talent Partner/Ulta Beauty
11.2021 - Current

Senior Staffing Consultant

Alaska Executive Search
04.2017 - 01.2021

Director of Advanced Practice

Favorite Healthcare Staffing
08.2016 - 01.2017

Master’s Program - Leadership Communication

University of West Florida

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations, Marketing

University of West Florida

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