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
Websites
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