CYNTHIA S. KERN
Talent Acquisition Leader
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Experienced and results-driven Corporate Lead Recruiter, Team Manager, and Talent Partner with a proven record in high-volume national recruiting. Adept at developing and executing recruitment strategies that align with organizational goals, ensuring diverse and qualified pipelines of talent. Proficient in leveraging innovative sourcing techniques, relationship-building, and cutting-edge HR technologies to attract top-tier candidates. Skilled in strategic sourcing, effective interviewing, seamless onboarding, and HR compliance. Previous roles include Agency Staffing and Executive Recruiting. Seeking remote and 50% travel opportunities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Contract Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Alliance Technical Group
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Recruited Lab Managers, Scientists, QA/QC Managers, Executives, and Engineers for an analytical laboratory company
- Developed and implemented efficient recruitment strategies to address current and future staffing needs
- Designed targeted sourcing strategies, leveraging applicant tracking systems, social media platforms, and cold calling to attract passive and active candidates
- Spearheaded diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives by designing programs to diversify candidate pools and foster inclusive hiring practices
- Partnered with hiring managers to deliver training and coaching on interview techniques, compliance, and promoting employer branding during interviews
- Maintained accurate and organized documentation in the HRIS system for all candidates and recruitment activities
- Provided timely feedback to hiring managers and candidates, ensuring a smooth and high-quality recruitment process
- Coordinated onboarding processes to ensure an exceptional candidate experience
- Led various recruiting initiatives, including panel interviews, training workshops, career fairs, and university events
- Spearheaded technology upgrades by contributing to the implementation of new ATS/HRIS platforms, optimizing workflows and recruitment processes
Senior Talent Acquisition Leader
SUNPRO SOLAR/ADT Solar
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Spearheaded end-to-end recruitment processes for high-volume and executive roles across diverse departments
- Managed a team of six recruiters, successfully staffing new offices and meeting tight deadlines
- Fostered collaborative relationships with stakeholders to optimize recruitment efforts
- Designed and implemented recruitment marketing strategies, boosting brand visibility and candidate engagement through platforms like Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn
- Utilized various tools, including ATS and social media platforms, to attract top talent
Branch Manager
Labor Finders Staffing
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Expanded the client base, achieving a 37% revenue increase
- Managed 55 contract employees while maintaining strong client retention
Senior Operations Recruiter
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Conducted full-cycle recruitment for leadership roles across U.S
- And Canadian facilities
- Implemented improved onboarding and hiring processes to enhance employee experience
Executive Recruiter
Fiberweb/Polymer Group Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Successfully filled high-volume and hard-to-fill positions while reducing dependency on external search firms
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Bristol University
Knoxville, TNBachelor of Science - Communications
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TNSkills
Full-Cycle Recruiting
Strategic Sourcing
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategies
Talent Pipeline Development
Employer Branding
Recruitment Marketing
Candidate Experience
Onboarding
Training
Coaching for Hiring Managers
ATS Systems
Workday
Oracle Recruiting Cloud
ADP
UKG Ultipro
Recruitment Marketing Platforms
Indeed
Glassdoor
CRMs
Video Interview Platforms
Zoom
Microsoft Teams
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Certification
LinkedIn Recruiter Certification
Timeline
Contract Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Alliance Technical Group
04.2024 - 02.2025
Senior Talent Acquisition Leader
SUNPRO SOLAR/ADT Solar
01.2019 - 01.2024
Branch Manager
Labor Finders Staffing
01.2017 - 01.2019
Senior Operations Recruiter
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2017
Executive Recruiter
Fiberweb/Polymer Group Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Communications
University of Tennessee
Master of Business Administration -
Bristol University