Kim Bottoms
Nashville,TN
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Recruiting, Staffing Operations
Vaco
05.2022 - Current
- Proactively identifying, assessing, and recruiting qualified talent for accounting, administrative, HR, sales, marketing, and operations positions to fulfill job orders, ensuring client satisfaction and timely placement
- Updating, reviewing, and actively utilizing a candidate skills matrix in recruitment activities to match candidates effectively with job requirements
- Conducting weekly interviews in line with performance objectives, evaluating candidates' skills and cultural fit
- Generating leads via professional relationships, candidate interviews, and other interactions, supporting business development and sales efforts
- Utilizing Bullhorn to log all activity, notes, and information vital to managing and growing a book of business, ensuring accurate records and efficient planning of daily activities
- Collaborating with teammates to cross-sell and fulfill open positions across other lines of business and national practices, enhancing the overall recruitment process and client service
- Placed 79 candidates in 2023 and excelled annual GM goal by 65% for a total revenue of $347K, in turn qualifying for annual sales incentive trip, “Vatopia” in first full year as an Associate Recruiter
- Currently trending 72% to 2024 annual GM goal of $300K and ranked #23/180 nationally in Staffing Division.
Senior Associate Recruiter
Vaco
08.2023 - 02.2024
Associate Recruiter
Vaco
05.2022 - 08.2023
Director of Operations
Adeline Clothing
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Held planning and strategy meetings reviewing department results to establish upcoming priorities and deadlines for Marketing, Customer Service and Warehouse departments
- Monitored customer communication and recommended additional measures for customer satisfaction, identified trends and established resolutions
- Reviewed Marketing campaigns via website and app as well as social media strategy and implementation across Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest
- Addressed cultural and performance concerns within teams and shared strategy and guidance with Owner/CEO.
Warehouse Manager
Adeline Clothing
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Lead team of 15 in multiple departments responsible for inventory intake and processing, order processing, returns and photo studio management
- Established open-door culture that reduced conflict and fostered environment of collaboration and positivity
- Managed workflow and communication with Owner/CEO as well as Customer Service and Marketing teams
- Audited all departments daily to remove efficiency roadblocks, inventory mistakes, customer experience opportunities and ensure warehouse was clean, organized and up to OSHA standards
- Managed vendor relations to recover refunds or credits for missing or damaged merchandise.
Human Resources Business Partner
Target
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Lead HR Processes for a multi-unit market that grossed over $400 million dollars in sales annually with a staff of 1,600 exempt leaders and non-exempt team members
- Supported stores in creating store-specific strategies focused on staffing, training, culture and payroll scheduling based on sales growth, turnover and cultural trends
- Supported store leaders through Succession Planning, Talent Management, Performance Management, Annual Performance Review processes as well as Employee Relations concerns
- Maintained open-door culture with team members at all levels to help identify trends and provide guidance
- Investigated and liaised with the Employee Relations team & HQ Legal partners to address and recommend resolution to team performance and conduct concerns, complaints of harassment and discrimination.
Executive Team Leader - Human Resources
Target
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Supported Store Director, nine Executive Team Leaders, 20 Team Leaders and 200+ team members through staffing, scheduling, training and cultural strategies
- Established open-door culture and escalated team member concerns to Store Director and HR Business Partner when necessary for additional guidance and support
- Advanced leadership team's capabilities in developing their teams based on career aspirations, individual skills and experiences and provide growth opportunities to retain talent
- Developed store talent and staffing strategy based on sales and turnover trends that enabled store leaders to staff for upcoming seasons.
District Manager
Abercrombie & Fitch/Hollister Co.
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Lead eight stores across multiple states, managing 30 Store Managers and Assistant Store Managers
- Provided expertise on key customer issues, team staffing and management, store operations and company policies
- Recruited, hired, developed and retained talent to meet short and long-term business goals - resulting in consistent top performance in manager promotion and retention.
Store Manager
Abercrombie & Fitch/Hollister Co.
11.2012 - 06.2014
- Led and motivated a diverse team to achieve and exceed sales targets, driving store performance and profitability
- Implemented strategic merchandising and visual display plans to enhance store aesthetics and promote brand identity
- Conducted staff training sessions on customer service standards, product knowledge, and company policies to ensure consistent and high-quality customer experiences
- Managed daily store operations, including inventory management, cash handling, and loss prevention, maintaining operational efficiency and financial accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Hospitality, Restaurant & Tourism Management -
University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Bullhorn
- Greenhouse
- Workday
- Kronos
- PeopleSoft
- ChatGPT
Websites
Timeline
Senior Associate Recruiter
Vaco
08.2023 - 02.2024
Director of Recruiting, Staffing Operations
Vaco
05.2022 - Current
Associate Recruiter
Vaco
05.2022 - 08.2023
Director of Operations
Adeline Clothing
01.2021 - 02.2022
Warehouse Manager
Adeline Clothing
01.2021 - 10.2021
Human Resources Business Partner
Target
01.2016 - 12.2020
Executive Team Leader - Human Resources
Target
01.2016 - 08.2017
District Manager
Abercrombie & Fitch/Hollister Co.
06.2014 - 12.2015
Store Manager
Abercrombie & Fitch/Hollister Co.
11.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Hospitality, Restaurant & Tourism Management -
University of Nebraska – Lincoln
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