Kandise Johnson
Celina,TX
Summary
Strategic Senior Corporate Recruiter known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in talent acquisition strategies, candidate relationship management, and compliance with recruitment laws and guidelines. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless integration of top talent into organizational culture.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Corporate Recruiter
KinderCare Learning Companies
Remote
08.2021 - Current
- Managed full-cycle recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding new hires.
- Lead team in total number of hires and time to fill for 2024 and currently for 2025.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define staffing needs and job requirements.
- Provided training and support to junior recruiters on best practices in recruitment.
- Analyzed recruitment metrics to identify trends and improve hiring strategies.
- Developed innovative recruitment strategies to attract diverse talent pools.
- Utilized applicant tracking system to streamline hiring workflows and candidate communication.
Executive Search Manager
Stark Lane, Inc.
McKinney , TX
02.2015 - 03.2018
- Engaged with clients to understand their C-level hiring needs and organizational culture.
- Networked with industry professionals to build a robust talent pool for client needs.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with potential executives to assess their suitability for the role.
- Negotiated employment contracts with hired executives on behalf of clients.
- Established referral networks among peers in order to source qualified professionals for various roles within an organization.
- Developed and executed executive search strategies for clients.
- Guided, mentored, and instructed four junior recruiters..
Digital Advertising Manager
MultiView
Irving, Texas
09.2013 - 02.2015
- Developed advertising strategies to enhance brand visibility and market reach.
- Managed advertising campaigns across digital and traditional media channels.
- Collaborated with creative teams to design impactful promotional materials.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in advertising and campaign management.
Senior Healthcare Recruiter
Emergency Staffing Solutions
Dallas, Texas
06.2010 - 02.2013
- Developed recruitment strategies for emergency medicine physicians across 100+ rural healthcare facilities.
- Maintained a database of potential candidates for future openings.
- Negotiated employment contracts between employers and new hires within legal guidelines.
- Directed, trained, and empowered team members to elevate job performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
University of North Texas
Denton, TXSkills
- Full-cycle recruitment
- Applicant tracking systems
- Workday & Phenom
- Recruitment metrics analysis
- Innovative sourcing strategies
- Executive search techniques
- Talent acquisition strategy
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Diversity promotion
- Competency-based interviewing
- Passive candidate engagement
- Stakeholder management
- Behavioral interviewing
- Recruiter training
- Salary negotiation
- Talent acquisition
Certification
- Certified Diversity & Inclusion Recruiter - AIRS
- Certified Personnel Consultant - NAPS
- Generative AI in Recruiting - LinkedIn
Timeline
Senior Corporate Recruiter
KinderCare Learning Companies
08.2021 - Current
Executive Search Manager
Stark Lane, Inc.
02.2015 - 03.2018
Digital Advertising Manager
MultiView
09.2013 - 02.2015
Senior Healthcare Recruiter
Emergency Staffing Solutions
06.2010 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
University of North Texas
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