Kendall Williams
Chicago,IL
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Permanent Search
Adecco Permanent Recruitment
12.2021 - Current
- Drove a 31% reduction in hiring timelines and a 22% increase in diverse hires, lead strategic talent acquisition initiatives across multiple industries
- By leveraging data analytics and workforce planning, I have optimized recruitment processes, improving employee retention by 20% and enhancing hiring efficiency
- My expertise in client engagement and budgeting has resulted in cost-effective hiring solutions, reducing recruitment expenses by 15% while aligning talent strategies with business objectives
- Lead strategic talent acquisition initiatives, driving permanent placements across diverse industries
- Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent
Executive Search Consultant
Adecco Permanent Recruitment
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Billed 250k in permanent placement fees and negotiated 3 national contracts (healthcare, law firm and manufacturing
- Managed executive-level recruitment processes, focusing on leadership roles
- Developed targeted search strategies for passive and active candidate engagement
Division Director
Partnership Employment
12.2018 - 09.2020
- By leading recruitment strategies across multiple industries, I increased placement efficiency by 35% through optimizing submittal-to-placement ratios and developing a strong talent pipeline
- My implementation of inclusive hiring strategies led to a 30% improvement in workforce diversity, while my focus on client engagement drove a 25% increase in stakeholder satisfaction
- Led recruitment strategies for industries including Accounting & Finance, IT, Legal, Supply Chain, and HR
Senior Account Manager
Partnership Employment
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Managed top-tier client accounts, ensuring maximum value and satisfaction
- Partnered with stakeholders to refine job descriptions, hiring timelines, and interview processes
Senior Executive Recruiter
Creative Financial Staffing
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Billed over 200k and placed 17 accounting & finance candidates from C-suite to entry level in the Chicagoland area
- Led full-cycle recruitment for entry-level to C-suite roles in Accounting & Finance
Director of Business Development
Bridge Professional Services
01.2017 - 05.2017
- By implementing targeted growth strategies, I increased client acquisition by 27% and improved client retention by 25%, strengthening long-term partnerships
- My negotiation of SOWs and contracts contributed to a 20% increase in revenue, while optimizing recruitment processes led to a 18% reduction in time-to-fill for key roles
- Additionally, leveraging workforce analytics to drive data-informed decisions enhanced business development efforts, resulting in a 33% boost in overall recruitment efficiency
- Managed full-cycle recruitment processes and created sales metrics to track efficiency
- Negotiated SOWs, contracts, and streamlined onboarding processes
Senior Account Manager
Bridge Professional Services
10.2014 - 01.2017
- Built and maintained relationships with Fortune 500 clients
- Utilized workforce demographic data to shape hiring strategies and increase diversity representation
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Resource Exchange
12.2006 - 10.2014
- With eight years of recruiting experience, I successfully placed over 500 candidates across multiple industries, maintaining an average placement rate of 82%
- My optimized sourcing and screening strategies resulted in a 40% reduction in time-to-fill, with 91% of new hires retained beyond their first year
Education
Bachelor of Science -
UIC
Chicago, ILBachelor of Science -
United States Sports Academy
Skills
- Marketing
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Customer service
- Strategic planning
- Decision-making
- Stakeholder management
Timeline
Manager, Permanent Search
Adecco Permanent Recruitment
12.2021 - Current
Executive Search Consultant
Adecco Permanent Recruitment
04.2021 - 12.2021
Division Director
Partnership Employment
12.2018 - 09.2020
Senior Account Manager
Partnership Employment
05.2018 - 12.2018
Senior Executive Recruiter
Creative Financial Staffing
05.2017 - 03.2018
Director of Business Development
Bridge Professional Services
01.2017 - 05.2017
Senior Account Manager
Bridge Professional Services
10.2014 - 01.2017
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Resource Exchange
12.2006 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science -
UIC
Bachelor of Science -
United States Sports Academy
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