Results-driven problem solver with a comprehensive background in all facets of talent acquisition. A fervent advocate for fostering meaningful relationships, cultivating high-performing teams, and designing innovative programs to enhance operational efficiency. Dedicated to minimizing time-to-fill metrics while elevating employee retention rates. Recognized for the superpower of effortlessly putting individuals at ease, I excel in extracting optimal, comprehensive insights during interviews. My approach ensures candidates feel not only comfortable but genuinely enthusiastic about the organization and the opportunities it presents.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Independence Health Group
08.2022 - Current
Orchestrate end-to-end talent acquisition processes for a diverse range of roles, spanning hourly, professional, supervisory, management, and leadership positions within assigned client portfolios in Government Markets, Operations, Case and Condition Management, Utilization Management, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Sales, Actuarial, Underwriting, and Enterprise Risk Management
Collaborate seamlessly with HR Business Partners and Compensation experts to meticulously craft and maintain position descriptions that are both comprehensive and contemporary
Ensure that compensation offers align with market standards, fostering both competitiveness and internal equity
Track and report key metrics related to the offer process, such as acceptance rates, time-to-offer, and offer-to-start ratios.
Optimized job postings for maximum visibility, leveraging SEO techniques and targeted social media campaigns.
Start-Up Talent Advisor
Kinkor Consulting
01.2021 - 05.2022
Supported 3 early-stage technology companies before their initial public offering by providing temporary talent solutions to expand their workforce
Played a crucial part in attracting high-quality employees by collaborating closely with leadership to comprehend, absorb, and express the organization’s vision, mission, and values
Helped facilitate the launch of Udemy for Business, an education technology company that provides an online learning and teaching platform, by identifying a pool of more than 100-course facilitators
As the first dedicated Go-To-Market Recruiter at Instawork, a third-party app-based labor marketplace, I recruited 75 sourced candidates for positions in Account Management, Account Executive, and Sales Enablement.
Reduced time-to-fill rates by 50% for key positions by proactively sourcing and engaging with top talent.
Enhanced candidate experience by streamlining the recruitment process and providing timely feedback.
Lead Recruiter
Flagship Credit Acceptance, Hybrid
10.2019 - 03.2021
Spearheaded transformative organizational initiatives by implementing cutting-edge recruitment strategies and introducing innovative hiring technologies
Proactively adapted to dynamic shifts in the job market, ensuring the company remained at the forefront of talent acquisition trends
Engineered a paradigm shift in recruitment efficiency by revitalizing and optimizing latent functionalities within the company's Applicant Tracking System
The outcome: seamlessly streamlined processes, amplified efficiency, and elevated reporting capabilities, enhancing the overall recruitment ecosystem
Cultivated trust-based relationships and consistently delivered a caliber of talent that obviated the need for external agency hires
Achieved a remarkable cost reduction of $100K within six months for the Treasury and Legal departments by strategically sourcing and presenting high-quality candidates, thereby optimizing recruitment expenditure while elevating talent acquisition outcomes
Managed and mentored a team of two recruiters, overseeing their day-to-day activities, providing guidance on sourcing strategies, conducting performance reviews, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Spearheaded diversity initiatives, resulting in a more inclusive workplace culture and talent pool expansion.
Trained and mentored junior recruiters, enhancing team performance and success rates.
Collaborated with HR teams on workforce planning strategies, aligning recruitment efforts with organizational goals.
Recruiter
DuPont, DowDuPont Divestiture
11.2018 - 08.2019
Cycle recruitment during a complex corporate restructuring
Navigated through evolving organizational structures and adapted to changing priorities
Sourced, screened, and assessed candidates for a wide range of Engineering roles across multiple manufacturing locations
Managed APAC Metallurgy Director search and navigated complex new vendor contract negotiation and onboarding process in a highly-matrixed environment.
Transformed entire talent acquisition strategy and processes through meticulous research, data analysis, and by collaborating closely with BI, Data Visualization, Healthcare Analytics, Finance, Managed Services, and Sales Practice Directors
Built infrastructure including deploying and optimizing a new applicant tracking system to drive efficiency and accountability
As a subcontractor to Northrop Grumman, I successfully sourced and negotiated contract terms with 10 highly technical SMEs for a $91.6M Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Fraud Prevention System (FPS2) project responsible for implementing predictive analytics technologies to identify and prevent the payment of fraudulent claims in the Medicare Fee-for-Service Program generating revenue of $2M over 18 months.
Sr Recruiter & Client Delivery Lead
Placers
06.2009 - 12.2013
Established strategic partnerships with diverse clients, both onsite and offsite, to craft tailored recruiting programs that addressed complex staffing challenges.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and labor market data to inform recruitment strategies accordingly.
Endo Health Solutions, Commercial Recruiter: Orchestrated the complete talent life-cycle for 25-35 concurrent searches across three entities. This involved precision in candidate identification, meticulous offer management/delivery, and cultivating stellar, brand-appropriate candidates.
W.L. Gore & Associates, Partnership Manager: Led the management of the Electronics Product Division's 24/7 Manufacturing Plant pool, comprising 200 in-house temporary workers. Responsibilities spanned sourcing, testing, onboarding, coaching, counseling, and terminations.
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Project Lead: Spearheaded the build-out of the US Sales force, personally sourcing and hiring 10 District Managers and 122 Sales Representatives over a highly successful 9-month period.
Program Manager
Placers
10.1990 - 09.1996
Launched On-Site RPO Model at, , JP Morgan & Avon resulting in increased revenue of over $4M over 3 years
Led, performance managed, and coached a team of 3 recruiters
Subcontracted with third-party recruitment agencies to ensure high volume needs would be met
Introduced cross-training initiatives between departments with historically high turnover rates.
Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.