Dawn Marsico
Summary
Results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful recruitment teams and managing profitable operations within multiple sectors. Major focus on Executive Search in all categories.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Talent Acquisition
Iconic Renewables
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Responsible for Account Management and Nationwide Recruitment in the Renewable Energies Sector
- Led cross-functional recruitment teams (both domestically and internationally) for the successful completion of acquisition needs for major projects thus resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate recruitment employees with a primary focus on Executive Search as well as contract labor.
- Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
- Established performance goals for recruiting department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Clarified roles, responsibilities and expectations of staff.
- Built high-performance teams through effective recruitment practices focused on competency alignment coupled with ongoing performance management processes.
Vice President of Talent Acquisition
Iconic Talent
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Led a Domestic Team of 10 Recruiters and an International Team (India based) in both Executive Search and general HR needs for clients in the both the Telecom & Renewable Energy Sectors.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key companies such as T-Mobile, AT&T, Nokia, Ericsson, and American Tower in order to efficiently and effectively staff their open positions in all categories. Primary focus being on Executive Search for all departments.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
Director of Talent Acquisition
Iconic Talent
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Responsible for leading a team for nationwide recruitment of industry leaders in both the Telecom & Renewable energy sectors.
- Developed high-performing staffing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and to guide operational strategy.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Managed entire interview and hiring process consisting of vetting, traveling, background checks etc,
Senior Recruiter
Creative Works
09.2010 - 02.2019
- Talent Acquisition Specialist with a focus on Executive search in the Fashion Industry.
- Specialized in Heads of Department as well as IT and Digital positions.
- Enhanced candidate pipeline by utilizing various sourcing strategies, including social media, networking events, and job postings.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and labor market data to inform recruitment strategies accordingly.
- Conducted thorough candidate screenings, resulting in higher quality interviews and placements.
- Assisted hiring managers in creating accurate job descriptions that accurately reflected role requirements and attracted qualified applicants.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
Education
Bachelors Degree -
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ06.2000
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Client Relationship Building
- Results-Driven
- Account Management
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Staff Development
Timeline
Vice President of Talent Acquisition
Iconic Renewables
07.2020 - 08.2023
Vice President of Talent Acquisition
Iconic Talent
02.2019 - 07.2020
Director of Talent Acquisition
Iconic Talent
04.2017 - 02.2019
Senior Recruiter
Creative Works
09.2010 - 02.2019
Bachelors Degree -
William Paterson University of New Jersey