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GIANNA BESS

Dallas,TX

Summary

Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner with over 5 years of leadership and recruiting experience. Specializes in full-cycle recruitment across Marketing, Sales, Finance, HR, and IT. Demonstrated success in sourcing top-tier talent, streamlining recruitment operations, and elevating candidate experience. Trusted advisor to senior leadership, adept at managing high-volume pipelines, shaping hiring strategy, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Renowned for developing scalable recruiting processes and achieving results in corporate and contract settings.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Executive/Corporate Talent Acquisition Partner

Bar-S/Sigma

08.2022 - Current

Lead full-cycle recruitment for executive and corporate roles across Marketing, Sales, Finance, IT, HR, and Operations.
Manage confidential and senior-level searches while aligning hiring with organizational goals.
Facilitate compensation discussions and negotiate offers aligned with candidate expectations and internal benchmarks.
Created structured panel interview guides, improving consistency in candidate evaluations.
Developed and implemented enhanced offer letter templates, improving speed and experience.
Collaborated in ATS selection and rollout, improving workflow and recruiter efficiency.
Represented the brand at university career fairs to recruit emerging talent.
Partner with external agencies and internal teams to meet strategic hiring needs.
Reduced time-to-fill by 30% through proactive talent pipelining
Increased candidate offer acceptance rate by 15% through improved experience design

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract Role)

Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits

12.2021 - 12.2022

Recruited for high-volume manufacturing and sales roles including merchandisers, sales assistants, account managers, and directors.
Conducted weekly update calls with HRBPs and hiring teams across multiple regions.
Facilitated resume workshops and interview training for business partners.
Managed 40+ open requisitions while maintaining 95% accuracy and process compliance

Talent Acquisition Specialist

MINT Dentistry

05.2021 - 12.2021

Led full-cycle recruiting for clinical and corporate roles including dental hygienists, digital marketing, front desk, and IT positions.
(Reason for Leaving: Culture Fit)

Technical Support Specialist

Brinks Home Security

08.2020 - 05.2021

Managed large-scale recruiting for manufacturing and warehouse positions during peak season.
(Reason for Leaving: Career Advancement)

Staffing Recruiter (Contract Role)

SURGE Staffing

04.2020 - 08.2020

Managed large-scale recruiting for manufacturing and warehouse positions during peak season.
(Reason for Leaving: Relocation)

Customer Service Supervisor & Recruiter

Keefe Group

07.2013 - 04.2020

Supervised customer support and led in-house recruiting efforts for hourly and support staff.
Conducted training and mentored team of up 10 CSRs to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
(Reason for Leaving: Industry Change)