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Frances McDermott

WESTFORD,MA

Summary

Diligent program management professional with history of driving projects to successful completion. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering results in dynamic environments. Proven expertise in risk management and resource allocation.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Global Events Program Manager – Events & Partnerships

Oracle
01.2024 - Current
  • Senior Global Events Program Manager overseeing the full-cycle global recruiting events strategy to meet talent acquisition goals and federal mandates for both professional and campus hiring. Exceeded hiring goals by 450% through strategic global recruiting event planning and execution
  • Global lead for Events Programs, executing 50+ hybrid and in-person global hiring events annually.
  • Pioneered the in-house virtual recruiting event model, now adopted across all regions with measurable hiring success across campus and experienced pipelines.
  • Created and launched the Inclusive Recruiting Internal global hub and regional microsites; led rollout from concept through execution.
  • Championed the implementation of company-wide tools to standardize event processes and track metrics, ensuring budget alignment, timeline adherence, and a seamless candidate experience.
  • Managed overall events budget, led contract negotiations, and directed planning and oversight of travel, resources and logistics.
  • Led cross-functional teams in executing global recruiting events—including virtual, hybrid, and in-person formats—focused on webinars, tech talks, university outreach, and industry conferences.
  • Collaborated with Global Employer Brand to drive cohesive and strategic event promotion across social media and outreach campaigns.
  • Team lead and mentor for the campus recruiting program managers and global recruiting coordinator.
  • Partnered with Talent Acquisition leadership and recruiters to align post-event hiring strategy with business needs, tailoring approaches per event and region.
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
  • Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
  • Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
  • Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
  • Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by closely monitoring adherence to industry standards and guidelines throughout the program lifecycle.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
  • Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
  • Delivered high-quality results by setting performance metrics and monitoring progress against targets.
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.

Global Events Recruiting Program Manager

Oracle
01.2022 - 01.2024

NA Inclusive Recruiting Events Coordinator

Oracle
01.2020 - 01.2022

Recruitment Coordination Partner

Oracle
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Led large-scale hiring events for North America Sales & Consulting divisions, overseeing planning, execution, and stakeholder communication. Managed full-cycle interview processes, including complex scheduling, travel logistics, and onboarding coordination.
  • Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective, and lasting business relationships.
  • Achieved successful client outcomes by identifying and addressing their unique needs and goals.

People Strategy Coordinator

RAPID7 LLC
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Administered Benefits for North America and JAPAC offices. Maintained the global HRIS including analyzing and auditing data entry for reporting and metrics. Created processes to improve data integrity and management of the personnel filing system. Conducted department audits to maintain compliance with E-Verify I-9, and EEO-1 reporting.
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Education

MA - Educational Leadership

Antioch University LA
01.2011

BA - Asian American Studies

UC Santa Barbara
01.2007

Skills

  • Program/Project Management
  • Event Management
  • Budget Management
  • Procurement Management
  • Training and Development
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Confluence
  • Oracle HCM, MySites, SharePoint
  • Strategic planning

OTHER EXPERIENCE

  • HR Administrative Assistant Neighborhood Health Plan, 2012-2014
  • Grant Administrator New Alternatives, Inc. 2011-2012
  • Educational Recruiter I.T.T. Technical Institute, 2010
  • School Administrator Park Century School, 2008-2010

Awards

NHP Key Contributor Award 2014, Oracle Diversity Ambassador Program Recognition, Oracle Talent Acquisition FY2021 Q4 Step Up Award, Oracle Talent Acquisition FY2022 Q1 Team Player Award, Oracle Talent Acquisition FY2022 Q1 Step Up Award, Oracle Talent Acquisition FY2023 Q3 Team Player Award

Timeline

Sr. Global Events Program Manager – Events & Partnerships

Oracle
01.2024 - Current

Global Events Recruiting Program Manager

Oracle
01.2022 - 01.2024

NA Inclusive Recruiting Events Coordinator

Oracle
01.2020 - 01.2022

Recruitment Coordination Partner

Oracle
01.2015 - 01.2020

People Strategy Coordinator

RAPID7 LLC
01.2014 - 01.2015

BA - Asian American Studies

UC Santa Barbara

MA - Educational Leadership

Antioch University LA

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