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Crystal Cregan

Orlando,FL

Summary

Talent recruitment and acquisition manager experienced in developing and executing recruitment plans within both agency and in-house settings. Managed all phases of full cycle recruiting, from initial souring and screening through offer negotiations, placement, and onboarding. Creatively sources high-caliber candidates by leveraging recruiting software, social media, cold calling, and employee referrals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Talent Acquisitions Manager

Centurion Consulting Group
02.2022 - 05.2023
  • Exceeded expectations by maintaining an average of $150 million profit margin per year.
  • Managed day-to-day activities of 3 key government accounts with budgets above $500 million, resulting in successful completion of all projects.
  • Managed personal and team requirements for 3 recruiters using our company ATS – Tracker, ensuring a smooth and efficient recruiting process.
  • Responsible for training and onboarding new recruiters on team, ensuring they acquired skills and resources they needed to be successful.
  • Conducted intake meetings to distinguish high priority requirements vs desired requested by client, ensuring recruiters time was spent properly.
  • Created sourcing strategies to generate pipeline candidates for over 15 requisitions, using multiple channels to reach potential job seekers.
  • Sourced, screened, interviewed, and submitted 7 cleared IT candidates for various requirements.
  • Experience recruiting positions requiring government security clearances ranging from Public Trust to TS/SCI FSP.
  • Consistently met candidate submittal goals for requirements, averaging 120 plus submittals per month, demonstrating a high level of productivity and efficiency.
  • Negotiated rates raging $100,000 to $250,000 with candidates prior to submission to job requirements, ensuring that both parties are happy with offer terms.

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

X Force
10.2020 - 02.2022
  • Sourced and screened 30+ candidates daily for DOD Cleared IT roles, with a 90% retention rate.
  • Coordinated interviews, offers, and onboarding with hiring managers, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
  • Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers, with a 75% satisfaction rate.
  • Successfully created and distributed job postings on job boards, corporate career sites, and social media networks, reaching over 2,000 candidates per month.
  • Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications, with a 65% hire rate.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs, ensuring a good fit for both the candidate and the organization.
  • Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants, and interviewing activity, ensuring a well-organized and efficient recruiting process.

Account Executive / Senior Professional Recruiter

Tech USA, Inc
02.2019 - 08.2020
  • Generated spread averaging over $6,000 per week within first three months, demonstrating a high level of productivity and salesmanship.
  • Worked directly with Team Members to support customer recruiting needs and match the right candidate to those requirements, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Generated new leads with targeted businesses through various prospecting activities, including cold calling, canvassing, customer referrals and partner relationships, demonstrating a creative and results-oriented approach to business development.
  • Negotiated new business contracts with an average of 25% profit margin, ensuring our company's profit goals were met.
  • Developed a community presence by networking with local leaders and associations, building relationships that can benefit the company.
  • Completed pre-employment processes and paperwork for hiring, background checks, drug screens, etc., ensuring that all necessary steps are taken to protect the company.
  • Utilize innovative recruiting methods to identify and attract top-performing, highly technical professionals for a variety of positions within the IT industry, demonstrating a commitment to finding the best talent for the job.
  • Maintain candidate relationships and manage contract employees while they are on assignment, providing a positive experience for both the candidate and the company.
  • Received “Top Producer” award for the months of September and October for achieving the most deals and highest spread within the company.
  • Successfully placed candidates in both cleared and uncleared positions including biomedical engineers, financial specialists, desktop support specialists, executive assistants, ruby on rails developers, Tableau data visualization specialists, and more, demonstrating a wide range of experience and expertise.

Director of Recruitment

GrooGlobal, Inc
03.2009 - 04.2020
  • Led the expansion of the organization from 2 offices to 37 locations in the US and 1 in the UK, resulting in a 1850% increase in size.
  • Crafted sourcing strategies through online channels, using a variety of methods to hire qualified candidates.
  • Hosted and participated in recruitment events and job fairs to network with potential candidates in-person, building relationships and generating leads.
  • Reviewed job descriptions to ensure they capture role requirements and use inclusive language, ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to apply.
  • Advised recruiters and hiring managers on interviewing and evaluation methods, providing them with the skills and knowledge they need to make the best hiring decisions.
  • Calculated recruiting KPIs (e.g time-to-hire and time-to-fill), tracking the effectiveness of the recruiting process.
  • Prepared and monitored turnover and retention rates (company-wide and by department), identifying areas where improvement is needed.
  • Oversaw onboarding for new hires, ensuring that they have a positive experience and are set up for success.
  • Created training programs for Recruiting Assistants, developing a curriculum that meets the needs of the team.
  • Created and implemented recruiting expectation and bonus packages, motivating recruiters to achieve their goals.
  • Planned training presentations and motivational speeches at conferences, developing and delivering content that is engaging and informative.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Valencia Community College
Orlando, FL

Skills

  • Full-life Cycle Recruiting
  • Talent Assessment & Acquisition
  • Candidate Sourcing & Screening
  • Advanced Boolean Searches
  • Offer Negotiations
  • Placement and Onboarding
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Human Resources
  • Account Management
  • Leadership & Training
  • Organizational Development

Affiliations

  • Central Fl Navy League Member
  • AAAA Member Central Fl Chapter

Timeline

Senior Talent Acquisitions Manager

Centurion Consulting Group
02.2022 - 05.2023

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

X Force
10.2020 - 02.2022

Account Executive / Senior Professional Recruiter

Tech USA, Inc
02.2019 - 08.2020

Director of Recruitment

GrooGlobal, Inc
03.2009 - 04.2020

Associate of Arts -

Valencia Community College

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