Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Websites
Certification
Technology Proficiency
What Sets Me Apart
Personal Information
Awards
Timeline
KELLEY L. GONZALEZ

KELLEY L. GONZALEZ

Dallas,TX

Summary

Award-winning Talent Acquisition Executive with 15+ years transforming recruitment functions across healthcare, senior living, and professional services. Trusted C-suite partner known for building elite teams, driving operational excellence, and delivering measurable business outcomes — including 50%+ faster hires, 50% lower turnover, and $550K+ in revenue growth. Licensed Predictive Index Analyst and DDI-Certified Interviewer recognized for executive-level placements achieving 90%+ retention rates and ROI-driven talent strategies that strengthen organizational culture and performance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

PEGASUS SENIOR LIVING
Dallas, TX
01.2019 - Current
  • Strategic recruitment partner for a multi-site senior living organization. Collaborate with C-level and regional leaders to align talent strategies with growth and operational goals.
  • Cut time-to-fill by 50% through innovative sourcing, community partnerships, and data analytics.
  • Led 100+ executive placements across nursing, operations, sales, and administration.
  • Created and delivered recruitment training programs for 50+ hiring managers, driving consistency and compliance.
  • Conducted competitor intelligence and compensation benchmarking to strengthen talent positioning.
  • Ensured ATS and federal/state hiring compliance with 100% accuracy.

Founder & Recruiting Director

PREMIER TALENT CONSULTING / ELITE TALENT PARTNERS
Dallas, TX
01.2016 - 01.2024
  • Built and led a high-performing executive search firm specializing in healthcare, senior care, and legal sectors. Oversaw business development, client management, and full-cycle recruitment operations.
  • Scaled revenue from $170K to $550K+ annually by driving consistent client growth and retention.
  • Achieved 120+ placements per year with a 90% retention rate across 30 corporate clients.
  • Delivered measurable client ROI through predictive hiring frameworks and process optimization.
  • Partnered with C-suite teams on hiring strategies for clinical, operational, and niche legal functions.

Executive Recruiter

ADDUS HOMECARE
Dallas, TX
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Led national executive recruitment for a 130-location home healthcare organization.
  • Reduced time-to-fill by 58%, from 60 to
  • Exceeded recruitment goals by 110% in 2016 and 120% in 2017.
  • Lowered turnover from 80% to 42% through predictive hiring and improved hiring manager collaboration.

Executive Recruiter

CANTEX CONTINUING CARE NETWORK
Dallas, TX
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Managed full-cycle recruitment for skilled nursing and post-acute care operations.
  • Completed 80 senior executive placements in 14 months, cutting time-to-fill by 51%.
  • Drove turnover reduction from 84% to 40% through relationship-driven recruiting strategies.
  • Honored as the company’s 'Face of the Organization' by the CEO for strategic impact.

Executive Recruiter

ODYSSEY HEALTHCARE / GENTIVA HEALTHCARE
Dallas, TX
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Spearheaded national recruiting across 143 hospice locations.
  • Executed 53 executive searches with a 97% retention rate.
  • Delivered $1.18M+ in cost savings through improved recruiting efficiency.
  • Recipient of the 'Y Pop Award for Recruitment Excellence' from the COO.

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Executive Search & Placement
  • Revenue Growth Strategies
  • Talent Pipeline Development
  • Employer Branding
  • Metrics-Driven Recruiting
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Process Optimization
  • Change Management
  • Team Development
  • Candidate Experience Design
  • ATS Platforms
  • Sourcing Tools
  • CRM & Analytics
  • Social Recruiting

Certification

  • Predictive Index (PI), Licensed Analyst
  • DDI Targeted Selection, Certified Interviewer
  • AIRS, Certified Advanced Internet Recruitment Strategist
  • Franklin Covey Leadership, Leadership 101 & 102

Technology Proficiency

ClearCompany, Workday, iCIMS, Taleo, Oracle, ADP Vantage, LinkedIn Recruiter, ZoomInfo, SeekOut, Fetcher.ai, Hunter.io, Boolean Search, Salesforce, AI-Driven Sourcing Tools, Predictive Analytics Platforms, LinkedIn, Professional Associations, Industry Conferences

What Sets Me Apart

  • Strategic Partnership: I align talent initiatives with business goals to drive productivity and retention.
  • Data-Driven Impact: Predictive analytics and market intelligence ensure lasting placements.
  • Executive Presence: Trusted advisor to C-suite leaders across healthcare and professional services.
  • Proven ROI: Repeated success in reducing costs, scaling pipelines, and accelerating performance.
  • Award-Winning Results: Recognized for innovation, excellence, and transformational recruiting outcomes.

Personal Information

Title: Senior Talent Acquisition Executive

Awards

  • Y Pop Award for Recruitment Excellence, Odyssey Healthcare/Gentiva, COO Recognition
  • Face of the Company, Cantex Continuing Care Network, CEO Recognition

Timeline

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - PEGASUS SENIOR LIVING
01.2019 - Current
Founder & Recruiting Director - PREMIER TALENT CONSULTING / ELITE TALENT PARTNERS
01.2016 - 01.2024
Executive Recruiter - ADDUS HOMECARE
01.2016 - 01.2018
Executive Recruiter - CANTEX CONTINUING CARE NETWORK
01.2012 - 01.2016
Executive Recruiter - ODYSSEY HEALTHCARE / GENTIVA HEALTHCARE
01.2008 - 01.2011