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KRISTIE HOOPER
Senior Healthcare Recruiter
Saratoga Springs,NY
Summary
Senior recruiter with a proven track record in operational efficiency and talent development. Expertise in leading recruitment teams, optimizing hiring processes, and implementing advanced sourcing strategies to attract top talent. Strong communication and negotiation skills enhance recruitment outcomes and client satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR HEALTHCARE RECRUITER
FlexCare Medical Staffing
Roseville, CA
10.2025 - Current
- Full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, screening, and placing qualified Allied candidates.
- Engaged with over 400 candidates weekly, fostering relationships that led to successful placements.
- Achieved nine successful candidate placements.
- Recognized as top recruiter for outstanding performance in January.
- Achieved Q1 recruitment targets as first member of remote team.
- Streamlined communication process for candidate recruitment, enhancing candidate experience and engagement.
- Maintained healthy candidate pipelines, reducing time-to-fill for positions.
- Coordinate on-boarding, credentialing items, start-date logistics & time keeping.
- Provided transparent guidance on pay, stipends, and expenses.
SENIOR THERAPY CONSULTANT
Ascentia Staffing
Washington
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Secured two permanent placements of qualified candidates, generating a gross margin exceeding $50,000.
- Sourced, screened, and placed licensed therapy professionals (PT, OT, SLP, PTA, COTA) across multiple settings.
- Established rapport with clinicians to align placement opportunities with career goals and preferences.
- Maintained accurate candidate records and documentation within ATS and CRM systems.
- Oversaw six operational contracts, sourced through proactive client engagement.
Personal Time Off
PTO
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Personal Time Off
Senior/Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist/Healthcare Recruiter
Stat Staff Professionals/Davin Healthcare
Saratoga Springs, NY
08.2015 - 10.2024
- Optimized full-cycle recruiting, decreasing time-to-fill by implementing targeted sourcing strategies.
- Led a recruitment team of 5, achieving consistent hiring goals over 6 years.
- Managed 30-55 active clinicians and over 80 requisitions, ensuring timely placements across multiple facilities.
- Developed and executed recruitment strategies that broadened access to a diverse pool of qualified healthcare candidates.
- Collaborated with CEO and Clinical Director to define and exceed annual recruiting goals.
- Conducted monthly outreach on average to 500 candidates, averaging 8 placements each month.
- Leveraged social media and job boards, increasing candidate engagement significantly.
- Negotiated compensation packages, ensuring profit margins while attracting top talent.
- Presented detailed KPI reports to executives, showcasing a decrease in hiring costs.
- Built rapport with clients, achieving a high referral rate for new business opportunities.
- Collaborated with IT/tech support to design, develop & implement technologies for efficient clinical & hospital operations.
- Managed vendor selection processes for the Managed Service Provider (MSP) program.
Senior Recruiting Coordinator
State Farm Insurance
NY
02.2008 - 07.2015
- Enhanced candidate pool through proactive outreach and engagement with potential applicants.
- Streamlined candidate selection by implementing rigorous screening procedures.
- Managed candidate approvals by directly overseeing selection of top applicants.
- Trained and mentored over 100 new hires nationwide, significantly enhancing onboarding efficiency.
- Engaged entrepreneurial-minded professionals to expand talent pool annually.
- Created virtual sales sessions, boosting awareness of agency opportunities in a short period.
- Organized career fairs and sessions, securing 5 military candidates; 2 transitioned to agency roles.
- Established vendor relationships to strengthen recruitment strategies using LinkedIn and CareerBuilder.
Education
Diploma -
South Glens Falls High School
South Glens Falls, NY06-1998
Business Management -
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NYSkills
- Healthcare sourcing
- Talent acquisition and retention
- Recruiting metrics analysis
- Onboarding programs
- ATS and CRM systems
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Strategic problem solving
- Negotiation
- Collaborative leadership
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Communication
Certification
- American Staffing Association - CHP (Certified Healthcare Professional)
- Advanced Internet Recruitment Strategies – AIRS Certification
Personal Time Off
11/2024, 03/2025
Timeline
SENIOR HEALTHCARE RECRUITER
FlexCare Medical Staffing
10.2025 - Current
SENIOR THERAPY CONSULTANT
Ascentia Staffing
04.2025 - 10.2025
Personal Time Off
PTO
11.2024 - 03.2025
Senior/Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist/Healthcare Recruiter
Stat Staff Professionals/Davin Healthcare
08.2015 - 10.2024
Senior Recruiting Coordinator
State Farm Insurance
02.2008 - 07.2015
Diploma -
South Glens Falls High School
Business Management -
SUNY Empire State College