Qualified Talent Acquisition Specialist with 20+ years of experience fulfilling organization staffing needs and requirements. Skilled in full life-cycle, high volume recruiting from sourcing candidates to their first day on the job.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Specialist – Talent Acquisition
AT&T Services, Inc.
Brentwood, Tennessee
03.2005 - 04.2024
Responsible for sourcing and filling management and non-management; exempt and non-exempt positions with internal and external candidates.
Responsible for sourcing, recruiting, screening testing, interviewing and candidate selection
Oversee the hiring process of selections including salary negotiations, job offers, background checks, and new hire Onboarding
Used a variety of sourcing strategies to identify a high quality, diverse candidate pool in line with time cost, and quality standards
Provide staffing expertise to Function Leadership, Directors, Hiring Managers, and Human Resources in staffing initiatives and headcount planning
Used best practices and solid knowledge of organizations, processes, clients, labor agreements and internal and external business issues
Demonstrated strong organizational skills by efficiently managing multiple tasks.
Provided technical support and guidance to junior specialists.
Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to understand their talent needs.
Identified potential candidates through networking, cold calling, referrals, online databases and other sources.
Participated in career fairs to promote the organization's brand and attract talented individuals.
Advised management on best practices related to staffing policies, procedures and regulations.
Planned and executed recruitment events to bring in area candidates.
Managed recruitment process from initial contact through onboarding of new hires.
Collaborated with departmental leaders to define specific hiring requirements for each position.
Contract Recruiter
RSI
Brentwood, Tennessee
07.2004 - 03.2005
Career Specialist
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
Nashville, Tennessee
11.1998 - 07.2004
Education
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) - Human Resources Development
Trevecca Nazarene University
05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Management and Human Relations
Trevecca Nazarene University
12.2002
Skills
High Volume
Full Life Cycle Recruiting
Applicant Tracking Systems Taleo and Workday
Relationship Management
Problem Solving
Salary Negotiations
Change Management
Candidate Sourcing
Regulatory Compliance
Data Analysis
Additional Relevant Experience
older work experience
Timeline
Senior Specialist – Talent Acquisition
AT&T Services, Inc.
03.2005 - 04.2024
Contract Recruiter
RSI
07.2004 - 03.2005
Career Specialist
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
11.1998 - 07.2004
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) - Human Resources Development
Trevecca Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science - Management and Human Relations