Emily Barnes
Columbus
Summary
Experienced full-cycle recruiter with expertise in skilled trades, manufacturing, and technical roles in fast paced, high-growth environments. Proficient in ATS systems, advanced sourcing strategies, and recruitment analytics, with a proven track record of exceeding hiring targets, managing high volume requisitions, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Skilled Trades Recruiter
Aerotek
Dublin, OH
07.2023 - Current
- Lead full cycle recruiting for skilled trades in manufacturing roles, managing high volume requisitions across multiple client accounts
- Source, screen, and place candidates via proactive outreach, referrals, and strategic pipeline development
- Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, improve hiring timelines, and deliver qualified talent efficiently
- Consistently exceed placement and performance targets in a fast-paced metrics, driven environment
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Tailored Management
Columbus, OH
11.2021 - Current
- Post open positions through our internal Applicant Tracking System and applicable job boards.
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition Specialists to coordinate the complete candidate life cycle by scheduling interviews with candidates via phone, video conferencing, and in person interviews.
- Develop and lead an organized, engaging, and supportive employee onboarding and bi-weekly orientation processes for all internal new hires.
- Creatively and strategically cultivate interview feedback, new hire onboarding, and 30, 60, 90-day feedback surveys.
Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Tailored Management
Columbus, OH
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Drove efficient interview coordination across multiple teams, optimizing scheduling workflow in a fast paced, high volume hiring environment
- Maintained ATS data, accuracy, and pipeline, invisibility enabling better tracking and decision-making across hiring teams
- Delivered to high-quality candidate experience by serving as a consistent point of contact throughout the interview process
- Supported full cycle, recruiting operations contributing to faster, hiring cycles and improved team
Physical Therapy Technician
Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Developed and implemented effective sourcing strategies to identify top talent for various positions
- Conducted comprehensive interviews to assess candidate qualifications and fit within company culture
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently
- Built strong relationships with candidates, providing guidance throughout the hiring process and ensuring positive experiences
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Kent State University
Kent, OH05.2020
Skills
- Full Cycle Recruiting
- Talent Pipeline Development
- High Volume & Time-Sensitive Hiring
- Advanced Candidate Sourcing (Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean Strings, Social Media)
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Onboarding Coordination
Aerotek Awards
2023 Rise Training MVP - Selected as the MVP of a nationwide new hire training program
2024 Rookie of the Year - Top performing first year recruiter in Ohio
2025 Recruiter of the Year - Top overall performing recruiter in Ohio
2025 Significant Impact Award - Recognized for driving measurable team impact by mentoring recruiters, improving team performance, and contributing to a high performing recruiting culture
Timeline
Senior Skilled Trades Recruiter
Aerotek
07.2023 - Current
Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Tailored Management
11.2021 - 07.2023
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Tailored Management
11.2021 - Current
Physical Therapy Technician
Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy
07.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Kent State University