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Donna McAlister

Donna McAlister

Recruiter
Santa Rosa Beach,FL

Summary

Results-driven talent acquisition professional with 12+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting and sourcing across diverse industries. Demonstrated expertise in sourcing and hiring top talent. Skilled in utilizing advanced recruitment strategies, building strong candidate pipelines, and fostering collaborative team environments. Highly adaptable, with focus on delivering consistent results and meeting evolving organizational needs. Proven ability to drive impactful hiring outcomes through effective communication and strategic thinking.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Sourcing Recruiter

Equitable Financial (via Randstad Sourceright)
04.2021 - Current
  • Consistently exceeded sourcing metrics leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, Indeed, Taleo, GR8 People, and direct sourcing strategies.
  • Conducted behavioral-based interviews across Wealth Management, Insurance, Legal, Accounting, Innovation & Design, Operations, Marketing, IT, and HR functions.
  • Partnered closely with hiring managers, HRBPs, and TA leaders to ensure effective pipeline development, talent delivery, and candidate progression.
  • Played a key role in aligning recruitment strategies with business needs, resulting in improved time-to-fill and quality-of-hire outcomes.

Senior Recruiter

Marriott International (via PeopleScout)
05.2017 - 03.2020
  • Recruited and sourced for positions across 19 hotel brands throughout Hawaii, regularly surpassing hiring metrics.
  • Consistently exceeded SLAs while optimizing applicant flow through targeted job boards, social media, and networking.
  • Established strong partnerships with hiring managers and HR stakeholders through proactive communication and strategic consultation.
  • Adapted quickly to shifting priorities while driving recruitment launches in new market territories.

Sourcing Recruiter

The Co-Mission Network
12.2015 - 05.2017
  • Engaged and recruited leadership talent for nationwide, mission-driven organizations to support collaborative initiatives.
  • Directed marketing and social media campaigns to enhance organizational visibility and partner engagement.
  • Cultivated relationships through referrals and social media outreach.

Regional Recruiter

Diamond Resorts International
04.2015 - 12.2015
  • Recruited top Sales & Marketing professionals across the Hawaiian hospitality market.
  • Leveraged diverse sourcing channels including direct outreach, job boards, referrals, associations, and social media.
  • Screened resumes, conducted phone interviews, and generated candidate interest through targeted outreach.
  • Utilized platforms including IRecruit, Indeed, and ZipRecruiter to manage recruitment pipelines.

Education

Associate of Arts - Concentration in Psychology

University of Hawaii

Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Business & Social Sciences

Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
03.2025 - Current

Expected graduation for Bachelors of Science 12/25

Skills

  • Talent Sourcing & Recruitment Strategy
  • Candidate Engagement & Experience
  • Behavioral & Competency-Based Interviewing
  • Negotiation & Offer Management
  • Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Partnership
  • Conflict Resolution & Team Collaboration
  • Recruitment marketing
  • Social media recruiting
  • Applicant tracking systems

Timeline

Liberty University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Business & Social Sciences
03.2025 - Current
Senior Sourcing Recruiter - Equitable Financial (via Randstad Sourceright)
04.2021 - Current
Senior Recruiter - Marriott International (via PeopleScout)
05.2017 - 03.2020
Sourcing Recruiter - The Co-Mission Network
12.2015 - 05.2017
Regional Recruiter - Diamond Resorts International
04.2015 - 12.2015
University of Hawaii - Associate of Arts, Concentration in Psychology

Other Experience

Realtor | ERA Pacific Properties | Apr 2004 – May 2017 | Maui, HI

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