Kristen Fullilove
Memphis,TN
Summary
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner with 10+ years of experience delivering full cycle recruiting solutions in complex, high-volume enterprise environments. Proven leader of large-scale, high-visibility workforce initiatives, including multi-hundred-hire backfill projects, national early-career programs, and specialized technical recruiting. Trusted business partner recognized for driving execution under aggressive timelines, improving recruiting processes, and aligning talent strategy with organizational goals.
Experienced with developing and implementing recruitment strategies to attract top talent. Utilizes advanced sourcing techniques and effective interview processes to identify and secure ideal candidates. Track record of building strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
FedEx Logistics – Corporate Headquarters
06.2019 - Current
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for corporate, engineering, quality, and customer service operation roles supporting enterprise-wide initiatives.
- Served as lead Talent Acquisition partner for a high-visibility Cummins backfill initiative, managing end-to-end recruiting for 250+ hires to ensure business continuity during a critical workforce transition.
- Directed sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and hiring manager alignment under aggressive timelines while maintaining compliance and candidate quality.
- Designed and launched an early-career internship program in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club; program success resulted in nationwide expansion and adoption as a scalable talent pipeline model.
- Manage university and junior college recruiting partnerships across Tennessee, Texas, and Georgia to strengthen early-career pipelines and community engagement.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Smith & Nephew
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Supported full-cycle recruiting for professional, technical, and operational roles in a fast-paced corporate environment.
- Led 500-engineer recruitment event, enhancing talent integration and business alignment.
- Partnered closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and deliver qualified candidate pipelines.
- Conducted sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer support to ensure a positive candidate experience.
- Maintained accurate applicant tracking data and ensured compliance throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define role requirements and create tailored job descriptions.
Recruiter (Contract)
Smith & Nephew / Kelly Services
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed full cycle recruiting for operational and professional roles to support business staffing needs.
- Conducted background checks and reference verifications while ensuring adherence to hiring standards.
- Built strong relationships with hiring managers to clarify role requirements and expectations.
- Developed and implemented targeted sourcing strategies to attract top talent across diverse roles.
- Conducted thorough candidate assessments to ensure alignment with organizational needs and culture.
- Streamlined recruitment processes, enhancing efficiency in candidate selection and onboarding procedures.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define role requirements and establish effective interview frameworks.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) - Human Resource Management
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN01.2013
Skills
- Enterprise Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Large-Scale & High-Volume Hiring
- Workforce Transition & Backfill Execution
- Hiring Manager & Executive Partnership
- University & Community Pipeline Development
- Early-Career & Internship Program Design
- Recruiting Metrics, Reporting & Analytics
- Process Improvement & Program Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Workday, iCIMS, Taleo, ADP
- Paradox Scheduling ATS, CRM
- First Advantage, Accurate Background
- Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
- Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex
- New Hire Onboarding Systems
Timeline
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
FedEx Logistics – Corporate Headquarters
06.2019 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Smith & Nephew
02.2017 - 05.2019
Recruiter (Contract)
Smith & Nephew / Kelly Services
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) - Human Resource Management
University of Memphis
BZ Award 2024
- Excellent scan compliance during peak season.
- Contributing to sustainability projects.
- Taking initiative on community-focused efforts.
- Exceptional teamwork or leadership.