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KATIE L. OXFORD

Kirklin,IN

Summary

Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner with 5 years of progressive experience in human resources and operations with multi-site responsibility. Servant leader dedicated to formulating strategies and processes that empower teams to fulfill business demands, seamlessly integrating the principles of change management. Agile and collaborative business partner with proven record of quickly becoming a trusted HR partner. Excel in influencing leadership across multiple levels, leveraging my analytical skills to make informed business decisions and communicate effectively.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Specialist

UNITED ANIMAL HEALTH
SHERIDAN, IN
08.2022 - Current
  • Transformed talent acquisition strategy to meet heightened customer demand amid historically low unemployment rates.
  • Orchestrated end-to-end talent management for a diverse workforce of 350+ employees across multiple locations, encompassing agency, part-time, seasonal, and full-time hiring, as well as workforce flexibility.
  • Established and implemented Hiring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), significantly improving compliance and operational efficiencies in the recruitment process.
  • Served as a UKG Ready Applicant Tracking System Subject Matter Expert, optimizing system utilization to its highest degree and streamlining recruitment operations.

Flock Advisor

PERDUE FARMS
Washington, IN
10.2020 - 05.2022
  • Developed day-to-day operational strategies for 19 contract-grower poultry production facilities (turkeys) in Southern Indiana and Illinois, enhancing efficiency and adherence to production protocols at Perdue Farms.
  • Conducted comprehensive weekly site visits, fostering open communication with farm management staff, assessing bird health, ensuring compliance with ventilation and lighting strategies, inspecting equipment, and evaluating overall facility operations.
  • Cultivated strong interpersonal relationships with facility operators (contract growers), establishing trust and respect, and ensuring seamless cooperation in the adherence to bird production protocols.
  • Applied rigorous facility analyses, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues, developing strategic mitigation plans to prevent disruptions to overall production, and optimizing production strategies for increased profitability and reduced costs.

Operations Management Trainee

PERDUE FARMS
Washington, IN
06.2019 - 10.2020
  • Completed an Operations Management training program at Perdue Farms, gaining exposure to all phases of poultry production, including Breeder, Hatchery, Grow-out facilities, Feed Mill operations, and Processing facilities. Acquired a comprehensive understanding of the production cycle and interrelationships between each phase.
  • Participated in regional Operations Management Trainee events, honing skills essential for effective production area management, networking with top Perdue Farms leadership, and enhancing leadership and management capabilities.
  • Established strong collaborations with the in-house Human Resources team, leading the development of recruitment strategies, actively participating in college career fairs and recruiting events, conducting interviews, facilitating pre-employment processes.
  • Assumed the role of interim Purchasing Supervisor, overseeing all aspects of procurement, providing daily leadership to a seven-member procurement team, offering training and troubleshooting support for SAP and Maximo purchasing software, nurturing vendor relationships, addressing procurement challenges including supply-chain and logistics issues, and strategically scheduling purchases to maintain optimal inventory levels for meeting production schedules.

Lab Assistant

CROSSROADS GENETICS
Clayton, IN
07.2010 - 06.2019
  • Directed the comprehensive evaluation, processing, labeling, and packaging of genetic material for a leading multi-breed swine genetic supplier, strategically targeting the competitive hog show market.
  • Spearheaded impactful participation in promotional events at fairs, swine shows, and industry trade events, adeptly engaging customers and fostering product purchases.
  • Provided exemplary technical and customer support, addressing customer concerns and inquiries, offering in-depth knowledge of product offerings, and assisting customers in identifying the ideal genetic traits.
  • Executed meticulous testing protocols to establish product viability, ensuring that the quality of genetic materials consistently met and exceeded company-targeted standards.

Farmhand

ADAM BECK AND FAMILY SHOWPIGS
Mooresville, IN
01.2006 - 06.2019
  • Contributed to the day-to-day operations of a family breeder show pig operation.
  • Evaluated herd health to prevent, manage, and treat disease outbreaks; administer medications per veterinarian directive; isolate and treat infected stock to aid in healing and to prevent further herd infections.
  • Monitored bred sows relative to expected due date, placing them appropriate farrowing pens near term; aid in piglet delivery and monitored for dystocia to prevent sow and piglet losses to improve overall survivability.
  • Developed and tailored custom feed ration programs for show pigs, meticulously addressing their nutritional requirements to ensure optimal health, growth, and performance.

Membership Sales Intern

PURDUE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
West Lafayette, IN
05.2018 - 10.2018
  • Innovated and optimized a dynamic sales marketing plan, driving the successful sale of Purdue Alumni Student Experience memberships and significantly boosting overall student engagement across Purdue University's expansive campus.
  • Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills, actively collaborating with the sales team to share insights and strategies for personal and team sales improvement.
  • Orchestrated the management of Purdue Alumni Student Experience social media platforms, generating fresh, compelling digital content to enhance student engagement and elevate the team's overall success.

Student Fundraiser

PURDUE RALLY LINE
West Lafayette, IN
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Skillfully engaged potential donors through phone solicitation, building trust and rapport to secure donations in support of Purdue's Ever True campaign with a formidable funding goal of $2.019 billion.
  • Achieved outstanding personal fundraising results, securing $4,895 in donations, with a noteworthy $2,100 earmarked for the College of Agriculture.
  • Assumed a leadership role by providing training for new student fundraising personnel, offering valuable guidance on effective solicitation techniques, articulating campaign goals, and addressing questions and concerns to maximize pledges and contributions, preparing them with the necessary tools for success in the dynamic fundraising environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences, Agribusiness Concentration -

Purdue University
05.2019

Skills

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Negotiation
  • Innovation
  • Project and Process Management
  • Data-driven decision-making

Systems Knowledge

  • UKG Ready, SAP, Maximo, Kronos, Microsoft 365 Suite

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Specialist

UNITED ANIMAL HEALTH
08.2022 - Current

Flock Advisor

PERDUE FARMS
10.2020 - 05.2022

Operations Management Trainee

PERDUE FARMS
06.2019 - 10.2020

Membership Sales Intern

PURDUE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
05.2018 - 10.2018

Student Fundraiser

PURDUE RALLY LINE
05.2017 - 08.2017

Lab Assistant

CROSSROADS GENETICS
07.2010 - 06.2019

Farmhand

ADAM BECK AND FAMILY SHOWPIGS
01.2006 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences, Agribusiness Concentration -

Purdue University

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