Kendra J Price

• Lead end-to-end talent acquisition processes, ensuring alignment with workforce planning and
staffing requirements
• Drive enhanced hiring practices, resulting in a 30% reduction in time-to-fill and a 25%
improvement in new hire retention rates
• Master using leading Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to effectively capture, track, and report
on candidate progress
• Spearheaded diversity recruiting efforts, significantly improving the diversity index of hired
candidates by 40%
• Design and execute recruitment campaigns that strengthen employer branding and market position
• Negotiate offer terms, employing salary benchmarking to ensure competitive compensation packages
• Developed a robust passive candidate outreach program, increasing the qualified talent pool by 50%
• Implemented innovative behavioral assessment methods during candidate screening, enhancing the
quality of hires through effective networking
skills, resulting in a 20% increase in employee referrals.

• Full cycle recruiter responsible for clients based in eastern and western regions
• Working closely with hiring managers to discuss position qualifications, as well as compensation and benefits packages
• Created job descriptions and posted them to various job boards (i.e. LinkedIn, Indeed)
• Source candidates by using databases, social media, etc.
• Screen candidates' resumes and job application
• Increased candidate retention by 10%
• Act as point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during selection process
• Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes
• Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure excellent hiring experience

• Executed and maintained entire recruitment process for 12 Lowe's retail locations across western district
• Created job requisitions and managed candidates using Kenexa ATS and Workday software
• Participated in "Spring Hire" campaign and personally handled 200 requisitions for all 12 locations
• Support Central Talent Acquisition Manager, hiring managers, and recruiters with low/high volume hourly roles for North American region
• Responsible for sourcing, screening, scheduling, pre-screening, supporting onboarding, and preparing offers for hourly role requisitions and assigned requisitions as applicable
• Provided exceptional candidate care for applicants throughout process for assigned requisitions
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
• Conduct background checks and drug screening

• Recruited and managed office of 40 retail sales representatives using ATS and CRM software
• Utilized Salesforce and Microsoft Excel for all reporting needs
• Received several commendations and awards for most candidates interviewed, hired, and retained from 2016-2018
• Served as point of contact between employees and executives
• Monitor and handle employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents
• Facilitate onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skill set
• Maintain payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management
• Maintain company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards
• Motivate employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback
• Manage employee disputes by employing conflict-resolution techniques