Elayna Hedgebeth
True Search
Brooklyn,IN
7
years of professional experience
Dedicated and highly organized Associate with over 4 years of experience supporting C-suite executives and senior management teams. Proven track record of managing complex calendars, coordinating travel arrangements, and providing seamless administrative support. Possess exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, allowing for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Skilled in prioritizing tasks and managing multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines and exceed expectations. Adept at problem-solving and resourceful in finding efficient solutions. Known for maintaining strict confidentiality and exhibiting utmost professionalism in all interactions. Seeking an Executive Assistant role to leverage expertise in streamlining operations, optimizing productivity, and facilitating the success of executive-level leaders.
Work History
Senior Associate
3 Years 3 Months- Managed the end-to-end recruitment process, including job posting, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer negotiation.
- Proactively identified potential issues or challenges that could impact task delivery, and developed contingency plans to mitigate risks.
- Acted as a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates, providing guidance and support throughout the recruitment process
- Established clear and transparent communication channels with candidates, providing regular updates on their application status and next steps in the recruitment process.
- Implemented a calendar management system that streamlined the scheduling process, reducing conflicts and allowing for better time management.
- Effectively communicated task priorities and deadlines to team members, ensuring clarity and understanding of expectations.
Senior Associate
3 Years 10 Months- Sourced CEO, CFO, CIO, CTO and other leadership roles
- Identified and interviewed C-suite, VP, Deputy-level professionals for executive and board positions at Fortune 500, startup, and large healthcare organizations
- Successfully closed 15+ executive level placements across the US; with demonstrated success in placing key executives in leadership roles
- Selected by Healthcare & Life Sciences partners to mentor and train new analysts in the practice; achieved objective for an analyst to assume the full workload of an associate
- Conducted weekly status calls with client leadership; prepared and presented readout materials detailing tailored search strategy, analysis on the perceived market value of each opportunity, candidate profiles and assessments against search criteria.
Senior Associate
6 Months- Advised C-suite stakeholders on searches for key leaders, executives, and managers with a focus on healthcare and technology
- Actively attended industry conferences, seminars, and networking events to meet and connect with executive-level professionals
- Established clear and transparent communication channels with candidates, providing regular updates on their application status and next steps in the recruitment process.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and insights, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Self-sourced 80% of candidates and facilitated candidates' experiences from outreach to search closure, which included instructing executives in preparation for interviews and compensation negotiations.
Associate
11 Months- Aided in providing counsel and strategic advice to partners and search teams in order to qualify the best candidates to present to clients
- Create, edit, and format correspondence, letters, presentations, proposals, and spreadsheets for internal and external meetings with clients
- Designed job descriptions, screened and interviewed potential candidates, and conducted reference checks for finalists candidates
- Established and aligned research process for assigned searches and set expectations for client and internal teams.
Analyst
10 Months- Provided information to support strategic initiatives for search engagement execution; researched target companies and identified top candidates
- Initiated outreach and led interviews with prospective candidates
- Managed multiple competing priorities simultaneously; relied on strong prioritization and time management skills
- Design multimedia presentations for clients, providing candidate assessments, information on engagement strategy, and market reactions.
Office Assistant
2 Years 7 Months- Supervised and coordinated documents and media
- Managed customer service communications
- Included university presentations and email correspondence with students and their portfolios
- Coordinated online customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies
Skills
Attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at one time
Leadership
Effective written and verbal communication
Social media engagement & marketing
Project Management
Schedule Management
Effective communication
Time management
Resource allocation
Adaptability
Market research
Cross-functional collaboration
Oral Communication
Websites
Timeline
Senior Associate
Impetus Talent
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
Senior Associate
Soul Search Partners
01.2023 - 07.2023Read More
Senior Associate
True Search
12.2022 - CurrentRead More
Associate
True Search
01.2022 - 12.2022Read More
Analyst
Heidrick & Struggles
02.2021 - 12.2021Read More
Office Assistant
Multimedia and Print Center
10.2016 - 05.2019Read More
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies
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