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D. DeAnn Irby

Houston,TX

Summary

  • Experienced recruiter adept at identifying top-tier talent and skillfully navigating candidates through the process, resulting in consistent successful placements
  • Proven track record of successfully bridging the gap between candidates' career aspirations and company objectives
  • Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and manage expectations, resulting in a high offer acceptance rate
  • Skilled in tailoring compensation packages to align with both candidate and company needs

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Global Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Ascend Performance Materials
05.2022 - Current
  • Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their needs and aligning candidates accordingly. Provided guidance on market dynamics, talent availability, and recruitment best practices
  • Conducted in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' qualifications, cultural fit, and potential for success
  • Built and nurtured robust network of passive and active candidates, fostering long-term relationships for future opportunities
  • Employed effective communication strategies, keeping candidates informed throughout recruitment lifecycle and ensuring a positive experience
  • Leveraged technology tools to manage candidate pipelines, track progress, and analyze recruitment metrics for continuous improvement

Recruiting Consultant

Bayport Polymers - Contract/Austin Industrial
09.2020 - 05.2022
  • Project scope included development of recruiting processes, documenting HR policy, performance management, creating all job descriptions, assessing ATS functionality, survey capability, and training new employee
  • Sourced and recruited engineering, technical, and leadership talent for planned expansion of 25-30%
  • Reviewed HRIS systems for planned implementation, negotiated contracts for LinkedIn and Indeed
  • Developed Supervisor Interview Training materials and managed rollout

Recruiting Manager / Sr. HR Representative

Targa Resources
10.2011 - 02.2020
  • Led high performing team in talent acquisition, overseeing recruitment strategies and driving executive level placements
  • Vendor management including agency and online recruiting resources. Negotiated contracts to expand sourcing/branding capabilities and EEOC compliance with LinkedIn, Monster, Rigzone, eQuest, and Indeed
  • Facilitated behavioral interview training to internal departments and management to ensure consistent candidate experience, cultural fit, and compliance with legal recruiting practices and diversity initiatives
  • Initiated recruitment function as sole recruiter, successfully building and scaling team to support workforce of 2600 employees

Sr. Corporate Recruiter

Waste Management
04.2010 - 10.2011
  • Delivered recruiting and reporting for Corporate, field operations, sales, and call center positions, both union and non-union
  • Supervised two contract recruiters and coordinator, overseeing training on processes, policies, and systems
  • Oversaw H1-B visa process in collaboration with legal department, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely submissions
  • Completed certification in DDI Behavioral Interviewing/Facilitator training, delivering course to managers quarterly

Team Lead - E&P Functions Recruitment

British Petroleum
08.2008 - 02.2010
  • Manage E&P Functions recruiting team, including contract staff
  • Support and train hiring managers on overall recruiting processes and Dynamic Personal Interview Guide
  • Facilitate workforce management including relocation, outsourcing, and resource planning

Experienced Hire Recruiting Consultant

Shell Oil Company
01.2001 - 02.2007
  • Played pivotal role in rebuilding recruiting department, resulting in a high-performing team that successfully hired over 1100 experienced professionals
  • Implementation lead for Taleo ATS, transitioning from SAP
  • Spearheaded successful rollout of employee referral program across US as project lead in global launch, driving increased employee engagement

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Baylor University
Waco, TX

Timeline

Principal Global Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Ascend Performance Materials
05.2022 - Current

Recruiting Consultant

Bayport Polymers - Contract/Austin Industrial
09.2020 - 05.2022

Recruiting Manager / Sr. HR Representative

Targa Resources
10.2011 - 02.2020

Sr. Corporate Recruiter

Waste Management
04.2010 - 10.2011

Team Lead - E&P Functions Recruitment

British Petroleum
08.2008 - 02.2010

Experienced Hire Recruiting Consultant

Shell Oil Company
01.2001 - 02.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Baylor University

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