Jessica Skower
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Talent Acquisition Leader with over 14 years of highly strategic recruiting, business consulting, and management expertise.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Talent Acquisition
Radiant Dev
Tucson , AZ
08.2023 - Current
- Supporting over 30 companies with analyzing the company’s hiring and talent needs to anticipate hiring
- Using various channels to source candidates and teach recruiters sourcing strategies/search strings
- Working with hiring managers to anticipate needs and fill positions
- Managing the screening process, including resume screening and interviewing
- Building relationships with applicants and past employees
- Researching talent acquisition trends to improve the process
- Representing the organization at networking and recruiting events
- Preparing presentations to company executives regarding employee performance and retention trends.
- Developing metrics to measure recruitment efforts such as time-to-fill ratios, cost per hire, quality of hire scores.
Director of Acquired Business Units, Staffing
Wonolo
Remote
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Acted as CEO/President of two acquired staffing companies, led production/performance strategies and accomplished 250% of forecast within 3 months of acquisition
- Managed the day-to-day operations of every department, establishing company policies, implementing necessary changes and adhering to compliance procedures, laws and regulations
- Led 20 director reports, evaluated individual employees strengths and performance managed expectations
- Provided all necessary reports, assisting management in goal setting and promoting company growth and anticipating and forecasting trends and patterns of the company and marketplace
- Managed finances, developed, monitored and analyzed the departmental and company budgets and financial reports
- Worked with integration team and other departments to ensure a smooth transition into Wonolo organization.
Senior Director of Talent Acquistion
AC Search
Phoenix, AZ
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Championed over 80 opportunities to a successful close with outstanding customer support
- Strong collaboration and influence with C-level executives, respective hiring leaders, and human resources, on planning, recruitment strategies, candidate strengths, budgets, compensation packages, and start dates, to effectively execute and achieve recruitment objectives
- Built trusted advisory relationships with clients to act as the SME for candidate market analysis, providing consultative guidance and advice on recruitment best practices
- Developed new search models customized for client needs resulting in increased business and revenue
- Understood and filled critical positions within a variety of business units ranging from research, clinical, regulatory affairs, manufacturing, engineering/IT-related roles, marketing, commercial, and operations
- Managed full life-cycle recruitment process for clients including sourcing, recruiting, presentation of candidates, scheduling of phone and onsite interviews, salary negotiations, resignation, and establishing start dates.
Business Development Manager
TEKsystems
Southeast Region
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Sold directly to CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, Executive VPs, and other senior leaders and decision makers in the Healthcare, Financial Services, and Hospitality industries
- Worked closely with an Internal Technology Solution Executive to lead all sales opportunities across the territory
- Collaborated to create the scope for each opportunity, establish pricing, and develop proposals.
Director of Business Operations
TEKsystems
Atlanta, GA
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Led a team of 45 Account Managers and Recruiters to achieve 78M in Revenue through 300 customers/1100 consultants in the Atlanta market
- Identified and seized growth opportunities by increasing market share in strategically chosen divisions, industries, market segments, and niche opportunities
- Built a team of professional, growth-oriented Account Managers and Technical Recruiters who are dedicated to our team environment.
Regional Director- Dynamic Workplace Services
TEKsystems
Southeast
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Led a team of 70 Account Managers to achieve over 110M in revenue through 500 customers/3000 consultants in the Southeast Region
- Designed, developed, and implemented the strategic plan for the Dynamic Workplace Services Division to drive successful sales forecasting, planning and execution.
Division Lead- Applications
TEKsystems
Atlanta, GA
10.2015 - 11.2017
- Led team of 8 Applications Account Managers and 10 recruiters to achieve over 35M in revenue
- Worked directly with the Division Director of Major Accounts to help develop strategy and impact sales goals across the territory
- Created Applications Quarterly Operating Plan and key strategies to drive revenue within Division
- Led daily operations meetings and biweekly strategy calls with Sales teams to establish business development targets, overcome objections, and impact personal and professional goals.
Education
Bachelors - Communication
Florida State University
06.2008
Skills
- Staff Management/Leadership
- Hiring and Retention Strategies
- Sourcing Development
- Negotiation Tactics
- Strategic Planning
- Relationship Building
- Communication
Training
- Wonolo SkyDeck Directors Leadership Program
- TEKsystems Emerging Leader Program Graduate
- Force Management Sales Course
- Sales Leadership
- Command of the Message
- Leading Virtual Teams
- Assessing Talent
Timeline
Director of Talent Acquisition
Radiant Dev
08.2023 - Current
Director of Acquired Business Units, Staffing
Wonolo
11.2021 - 04.2023
Senior Director of Talent Acquistion
AC Search
03.2021 - 11.2021
Business Development Manager
TEKsystems
05.2020 - 04.2021
Director of Business Operations
TEKsystems
03.2019 - 05.2020
Regional Director- Dynamic Workplace Services
TEKsystems
11.2017 - 03.2019
Division Lead- Applications
TEKsystems
10.2015 - 11.2017
Bachelors - Communication
Florida State University