Katelyn Davis
Palmetto,GA
Summary
Proven leader in talent acquisition and relationship building, adept at driving customer success and team leadership across various roles and industries. Excelled in enhancing recruitment strategies and client success trends, achieving over 50% growth in key markets. Demonstrates exceptional negotiation and empathy skills, ensuring high-quality placements and client satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Vice President, Recruiting Manager
Robert Half International Inc.
Atlanta, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Specialized in placing HR professionals across the Atlanta, GA area, managing the full recruitment cycle with a focus on building a strong network of HR talent.
- Balanced responsibilities equally between business development and recruiting, dedicating 50% of efforts to cultivating client relationships and 50% to sourcing and placing top candidates.
- Conducted targeted business development and sales initiatives to expand the client base, identifying hiring needs and offering customized solutions to fill critical HR roles.
- Managed client relationships through proactive communication, regular check-ins, and strategic business reviews to ensure alignment with hiring objectives.
- Negotiated contract terms with clients and candidates to achieve mutually beneficial agreements, ensuring a seamless hiring process.
- Posted job openings and actively sourced candidates through various channels, including professional networks, job boards, and referrals.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications, experience, and alignment with client needs.
- Provided interview preparation and coaching to candidates, ensuring they were well-equipped for success in the hiring process.
- Operated effectively in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting placement goals and delivering exceptional service to clients and candidates.
- Leveraged market knowledge and recruiting expertise to identify and place highly qualified HR professionals in direct hire roles.
Branch Director - Contract Division
Robert Half International
, SC
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed a full-desk recruiting process, including business development, sales, and account management, to grow and maintain a robust book of business.
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships through regular communication and set weekly, monthly, and quarterly cadences, including business reviews to align on hiring needs and goals.
- Led, trained, and mentored a team of 4 recruiters, providing hands-on coaching to enhance performance and achieve business objectives.
- Set individual and team goals to align with business standards and ensure consistent progress toward KPIs and revenue targets.
- Sourced and screened top talent across finance, accounting, administrative, and customer support disciplines for both contract and full-time placements.
- Conducted in-depth candidate interviews to assess qualifications, cultural fit, and alignment with client objectives.
- Negotiated contract terms and offer packages with clients and candidates to achieve mutually beneficial agreements.
- Tracked and analyzed team KPIs to measure performance, identify trends, and implement strategies for improvement.
- Operated efficiently in a fast-paced, remote environment, consistently meeting and exceeding placement goals.
- Designed and implemented strategies to streamline the recruitment lifecycle and improve team productivity.
- Partnered with clients to understand long-term hiring needs, provide workforce planning solutions, and deliver exceptional service within assigned territory.
Regional Director
Surge Staffing
South Eastern, USA
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Develop account sales plans/approaches with the Vice President on a minimum of 30 target accounts, identify prospects and develop sales strategies to secure new business including; sales calls, competitive analysis, and coordination of presentations and proposals
- Currently manages, supports and makes weekly visits to seven different offices in Metro Atlanta
- Supports internal staff to enhance/supplement product knowledge needed to close the sale as well as implement the product solution
- Recruits, interviews and disciplines personnel of the seven offices in order to grow the region and navigate success throughout the organization
District Manager
Surge Staffing
Newnan, USA
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Responsible for identifying, prospecting and securing business opportunities to support new revenue growth for the South Atlanta area including Newnan, Fairburn, Union City and Marietta
- Charged with the overall responsibility of developing and implementing sales strategies for new account prospects, active and inactive client accounts and working with field management to plan, conduct and follow up on sales activities
- Achieved profit results in assigned areas consistent with predetermined forecasts/expectations and maintained 4000-5000 billable hours per branch showing steady week over week growth
Branch Manager
Surge Staffing
, USA
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided overall supervision and counsel to branch office staff; conducted and led weekly status meetings to discuss company strategies, objectives and results
- Cultivated and monitored activities designed to recruit, train and retain temporary associates needed to fill all available assignments; coach and counsel temporary associates to ensure quality performance and job satisfaction
- Charged with troubleshooting and resolving problems or complaints of temporary associates, as well as customers and other personnel
- Reviewed all financial and general management reports; implement bill/pay structure to ensure a proper gross profit level
- Processed and assisted with claims as directed by the Unemployment and Workers’ Compensation Departments
Client Relationship Manager
Surge Staffing
, USA
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Developed account sales plans/approaches on a minimum of 30 target accounts
- Identified prospect clients and developed sales strategies to secure new business including: sales calls, competitive analysis, coordination of presentations and proposals, in-office demonstrations, direct mail campaigns, and follow up activity
- Established contacts in the business community including active participation in local networking events to increase brand recognition and awareness
Front of House Service Professional
Darden Restaurants- Olive Garden
Newnan, USA
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: (Fortune 500)
- Promoted based on performance due to strong work ethic and drive to succeed
- Represent Company at large hiring events and independently make hiring decisions
- Serve as a part of management to assist in ensuring operations are running efficiently and effectively while also ensuring company standards are withheld
- Observe individual and overall performance of staff and provide coaching and strategy training to improve performance of all team members
- Identify opportunities for improvements and suggest recommendations on process improvements in a constructive manner that yields efficiency
- (Fortune 500)
Certified Trainer
Darden Restaurants- Olive Garden
Newnan, USA
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: (Fortune 500)
- Lead training classes and support onboarding of over 60 new team members in a variety of roles while instilling company practices, policies, and guest satisfaction expectations
- Manage performance by reviewing individual Sales Reports and GSS (Guest Satisfaction Scores)
- Provide coaching and training to improve contributions of under-performing team members
- (Fortune 500)
Catering Specialist
Darden Restaurants- Olive Garden
Newnan, USA
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: (Fortune 500)
- Coordinate all steps in the catering process
- Manage and ensure all aspects of services are met for large catering orders and events
- Duties include consulting with the purchasing party, efficiently communicating accurate details of purchase with culinary staff, ensuring promptness and accuracy of delivery, and making sure customer satisfaction is upheld
- Excels at building and maintaining guest relationships to ensure repeat business
- (Fortune 500)
Social Media Coordinator
Medicine Man’s Corner
Tifton, USA
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Managed and maintained multiple social media presences for local health food stores
- Effectively communicated sales and promotions to customers and maintained a relationship with the local community
Education
Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies - Business, Public Administration, Sociology
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GAAssociate of Science -
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GASkills
Talent acquisition
Relationship building
Customer success management
Account management
Negotiation skills
Effective communication
Active listening
Presentation skills
Data-driven decision making
Problem-solving,
Empathy and emotional intelligence
Adaptability
Time management
Team leadership,
Cross-functional collaboration
Recruitment strategies
client success trends
References
Available Upon Request
Websites
Timeline
Assistant Vice President, Recruiting Manager
Robert Half International Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Branch Director - Contract Division
Robert Half International
06.2021 - 01.2023
Regional Director
Surge Staffing
06.2021 - 01.2023
District Manager
Surge Staffing
01.2019 - 06.2021
Branch Manager
Surge Staffing
01.2019 - 06.2021
Client Relationship Manager
Surge Staffing
01.2019 - 06.2021
Front of House Service Professional
Darden Restaurants- Olive Garden
01.2012 - 01.2014
Certified Trainer
Darden Restaurants- Olive Garden
01.2012 - 01.2014
Catering Specialist
Darden Restaurants- Olive Garden
01.2012 - 01.2014
Social Media Coordinator
Medicine Man’s Corner
01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies - Business, Public Administration, Sociology
Georgia Southern University
Associate of Science -
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
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