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JOHNA FORT

JOHNA FORT

Talent Acquisition Partner
Ashland City,TN

Summary

Detail-oriented human resources professional with excellent communication skills and a passion for helping others. Skilled in creating a positive workplace culture to benefit the entire enterprise, with a strong desire for research, new learning experiences, and challenges. Experienced in identifying and securing top talent while driving recruitment strategies, emphasizing team collaboration and achieving results to showcase adaptability to changing needs. Proficient in candidate sourcing, interview facilitation, and relationship building. Valued for reliability and strategic thinking.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner

Vanderbilt Health
Nashville, TN
03.2019 - 06.2025
  • As a full cycle healthcare recruiter, provided support to various departments recruiting talent for leadership, clinical, corporate, ambulatory, financial, and administrative positions; filled 150-300 positions per year.
  • Recruited for specialized RN Operating Room training program, working with internal and external candidates; filled 2-3 cohorts per year since 2021.
  • Held intake meetings with Patient Care Managers and Department Leaders on their recruitment expectations, developing successful strategies to attract top talent for clinical and non-clinical roles.
  • Through a requisition process, created and posted positions on organization's career website, edited the postings when necessary to insure the accuracy of postings; used social media to source for 'difficult-to-fill' roles.
  • Screened candidates through a first round interview process, and scheduled departmental interviews for the top candidates meeting job qualifications. Verified licenses and certifications required for clinical roles.
  • Prepared salary quotes based on organization's compensation model; negotiated and processed offers for candidates selected for a position.
  • Assisted candidates from the point of issuing letter of hire, explaining staff benefits, and worked with candidate to initiate background check. Scheduled new hire orientation and supported candidate through the onboarding process.
  • Attended career fairs and professional conventions representing employer.
  • Prepared metric reports and presented to department management.
  • Earned RACR recruitment certification by participating in an 11-week healthcare training program.

ARC Human Resources Consultant

State of Tennessee
Nashville, TN
09.2013 - 08.2018
  • Processed requisitions to fill external and internal positions; created job postings and maintained the accuracy of postings on website. Supported five state agencies with their recruitment needs, averaging 12-15 positions per week.
  • Sourced applications; referred candidates to agency hiring managers.
  • Created survey with first round interview questions and sent to eligible applicants.
  • Partnered with state agencies to approve electronic personnel action forms for new hires, transfers, promotions/demotions, equity increases, FMLA, special leave, separations.
  • Resolved payroll issues; processed/approved supplementals for payroll corrections.
  • Calculated/processed adjustments to service time, annual leave, sick leave.
  • Trained new hires; participated in employee engagement initiatives for morale enhancement.
  • Determined monthly metrics by auditing and reporting using HRIS systems.
  • Explained human resource policies and procedures to agency representatives, employees, and applicants.

ASA2 & HR Assistant

State of Tennessee
Nashville, TN
02.2010 - 09.2013
  • Served as departmental ASA2/HR Assistant and Benefits/Onboarding Coordinator. Responsibilities included assisting employees with all benefit programs, including health/dental/vision/life insurance, retirement, FMLA, employee assistance program, flexible benefits, and tuition reimbursement.
  • Coordination of the applicant process, including submitting job requisitions, arranging interviews, phone screens/conducting interviews, checking references, background checks, recommending applicants for hire, and preparing job offers.
  • Accountable for new employee orientation, completion of new employee documentation, and I-9 verification.
  • Attended meetings for the agency HR Director in case of scheduling conflict.
  • Assisted with payroll/timekeeping.
  • Reviewed/updated of training records.
  • Job analysis – recruited subject matter expert, facilitated process, prepared reports.
  • Coordination of sick leave bank, agency wellness initiatives, and employee charitable fund campaign.

Education

Master of Professional Studies - Human Resources Leadership

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN
05.2001 -

Skills

Software Proficiencies

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook)
  • Microsoft Teams and Zoom platforms
  • Applicant Tracking Systems: Workday, Taleo, and NeoGov
  • Edison-State of Tennessee Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
  • Social media: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter
  • Experienced working a full time remote schedule
  • Artificial Intelligence Applications

Timeline

Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner

Vanderbilt Health
03.2019 - 06.2025

ARC Human Resources Consultant

State of Tennessee
09.2013 - 08.2018

ASA2 & HR Assistant

State of Tennessee
02.2010 - 09.2013

Master of Professional Studies - Human Resources Leadership

Austin Peay State University
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership

Austin Peay State University
05.2001 -

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