DOMINIQUE C. AMPREY
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
A seasoned Senior Manager with a proven track record at Axtria Ingenious Insights, I excel in strategic compensation and total rewards management, alongside demonstrating high emotional intelligence. Spearheaded workforce modeling and predictive analytics, significantly enhancing decision-making processes. My leadership has directly contributed to a 15% increase in employer branding, showcasing a blend of analytical prowess and empathetic team management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager Talent Acquisition
Axtria Ingenious Insights
01.2022 - Current
- Leadership in Workforce Strategy & Planning: Led the Global Recruiting Leadership Team (RLT) to develop and execute comprehensive workforce strategies that addressed evolving business needs
- Spearheaded initiatives to broaden external outreach, create hiring plans, and adapt recruitment strategies based on market trends and business demands
- Developed Predictive Workforce Models: Built workforce models using Excel, Workday, and Tableau to forecast headcount needs and optimize resource allocation
- These models ensured the organization was prepared for future talent demands and supported the company’s scalable growth
- Data-Driven Talent Insights: Analyzed internal and external workforce data to identify trends, talent gaps, and risks
- Provided strategic recommendations to senior leadership that influenced business decisions related to staffing, talent acquisition, and workforce management
- Collaborated on Workforce Strategies: Partnered with HR, business, and finance leaders to design and implement workforce strategies aligned with Axtria’s growth objectives
- Developed key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress and ensure alignment with organizational benchmarks
- Optimized Talent Utilization & Development: Led initiatives focused on redeployment, upskilling, and cross-training of existing talent, resulting in enhanced organizational agility and reduced hiring time for critical roles
- Strengthened relationships with global business partners by advising on talent acquisition strategies
- Risk Mitigation & Workforce Planning: Proactively identified potential workforce risks, including skill shortages and attrition
- Developed contingency plans that minimized business disruption, ensured continued workforce availability, and improved leadership succession planning
- Full Lifecycle Recruitment: Oversaw end-to-end recruitment for key roles including Commercial Life Science, Account Directors, Client Partners, and Principals, ensuring the organization attracted and retained top-tier talent critical for growth
- Managed and implemented compensation strategies, with a focus on ensuring equity and driving performance within the team
- Enhanced benefits programs by analyzing market trends and aligning offerings with organizational values and budget
- Conducted periodic reviews of compensation practices to identify and mitigate potential biases, fostering an inclusive and fair workplace environment
- Led critical change management projects during times of rapid company growth, effectively communicating changes to stakeholders and aligning teams on new strategic priorities
- Partnered with leadership to draft compensation committee materials, demonstrating strong business acumen and influencing positive decision-making
- Close collaboration with senior leadership to manage change effectively, navigate complex projects, and build transparent, results-oriented programs that reinforce a high-performance culture
- Led the development and implementation of scalable incentive programs that enhanced employee motivation and aligned with business goals
- Utilized advanced analytics to guide compensation adjustments and improve equity, ensuring data-backed decisions were central to strategic planning
Senior Manager Talent Acquisition and Capture
The DCA Group, Inc.
Upper Marlboro, MD
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Directed strategic staffing operations as Senior Manager, specializing in providing subject matter expert professionals across various sectors
- Employed advanced recruiting tools and platforms to build and maintain robust professional relationships
- Led talent acquisition function for multiple clients, executing recruitment across all levels while overseeing a dynamic team of recruiters and business development managers
- Implemented and refined complete life cycle recruiting methodologies by leveraging platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, ZipRecruiter, Indeed, Twitter, and Facebook for optimized talent outreach and acquisition
- Analyzed recruitment metrics and trends to adjust strategies and improve the effectiveness of talent acquisition efforts
- Spearheaded a targeted recruitment campaign that bolstered the firm’s competitive position and client satisfaction through strategic talent acquisition in niche markets
- Workforce Strategy & Planning: Developed and managed strategic workforce plans to meet future talent needs, using internal and external data to identify gaps and forecast future requirements
- Collaborated with HR, finance, and senior leadership to align talent strategies with business objectives
- Talent Analytics & Insights: Utilized data analytics tools such as Tableau and Workday to analyze workforce data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights for leadership
- Created models that improved headcount forecasting and capacity planning
- Risk Mitigation: Identified workforce risks, including skill shortages and attrition, and implemented cross-training and upskilling initiatives to mitigate risks, ensuring business continuity and resilience
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Partnered with cross-functional teams to execute workforce strategies and drive key initiatives that improved talent utilization and organizational efficiency
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve employer reputation on platforms such as Glassdoor and LinkedIn, increasing company ratings by 15%
- Fostered strong relationships with universities, career fairs, and external partners to boost visibility and attract diverse talent
- Utilized employee testimonials and success stories to humanize the brand, focusing on diversity, inclusion, and career development
Senior Business Development Manager
Assigned Counsel, Inc.
Upper Marlboro, MD
01.2004 - 01.2015
- Served in key business development role, specializing in the placement of contract, temp-to-hire, temporary, and permanent attorneys across corporations, law firms, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations
- Employed extensive cold calling, email marketing, and face-to-face meetings to expand the client base and fulfill high-profile legal staffing needs
- Oversaw reputational, regulatory compliance, and enforcement risks for contract attorneys
- Administered all aspects of attorney placements in transactional law, real estate, eDiscovery, Patent law, Civil Rights, and Litigation while maintaining confidentiality and compliance for all document reviews performed by contract attorneys
- Achieved consistent success in creating and responding to RFPs, exceeding quotas, and driving significant revenue growth through strategic business development and relationship management
- Led the design and management of comprehensive compensation plans that incentivized high performance and aligned with business goals, enhancing team motivation and retention
- Collaborated with executives and cross-functional leaders to develop strategic incentive programs that drove productivity while maintaining equity and transparency
- Spearheaded the overhaul of compensation and commission structures to ensure fairness and encourage optimal business outcomes
- Partnered with external consultants and vendors to benchmark and adapt competitive compensation and benefits solutions, positioning the company as an attractive employer
- Integrated data analytics and process improvements to streamline operational workflows, enabling data-backed strategic decisions that boosted efficiency by 30%
- Managed relationships with key external stakeholders, including universities, legal associations, and industry partners, to maintain a strong legal talent pipeline
Education
Mass Communications -
Kutztown University
Kutztown, PASkills
- Strategic Compensation and Total Rewards Management
- Data Analytics and Visualization for Decision-Making
- Change Management and Organizational Agility
- Staff Training & Leadership
- Data Analytics & Predictive Modeling
- Leadership & Relationship Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Equity and Inclusion in Total Rewards Practices
- Recruitment Analytics & Metrics
- Candidate Sourcing & Engagement
- Risk Identification & Mitigation
- Cross-functional Collaboration & Leadership
- Incentive Program Design and Implementation
- High Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
- Boolean Sourcing
- Workforce Modeling & Forecasting (Excel, Workday, Tableau)
- Conflict Resolution
- Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing
Affiliations
- Recruiting Network
- E- Legal
Timeline
Senior Manager Talent Acquisition
Axtria Ingenious Insights
01.2022 - Current
Senior Manager Talent Acquisition and Capture
The DCA Group, Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2022
Senior Business Development Manager
Assigned Counsel, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2015
Mass Communications -
Kutztown University
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