Kyle Jensen
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Accomplished Senior Talent Acquisition Partner with a proven track record at New Belgium Brewing Company, enhancing recruitment processes and employer branding to attract top talent. Expert in strategic sourcing and organizational development, I have significantly reduced time-to-fill rates and mentored teams towards excellence in talent management, embodying leadership and data-driven decision-making skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruiter
New Belgium Brewing Company
02.2018 - Current
- Developed comprehensive interview guides and training materials to ensure hiring teams were equipped with the necessary skills to identify top performers during interviews.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on best practices in talent acquisition and fostering their professional growth.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for increased efficiency, resulting in reduced time-to-fill for open positions.
- Established strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their unique needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
- Served as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on matters pertaining to strategic workforce planning and talent management.
Talent Development Specialist
New Belgium Brewing Company
03.2014 - 02.2018
- Created Trailblazer program to build bench strength for our sales team which allowed us to ramp up quickly to hire the most challenging sales markets and new territories.
- Created training curriculum and schedule for all 32 Trailblazer participants.
- Coached Trailblazers for sales interviews and advancement in their sales careers.
- Enhanced employee performance by designing and implementing talent development programs.
Talent Scout
New Belgium Brewing Company
08.2008 - 03.2014
- Boosted employer branding efforts through participation in external events and maintaining an active online presence across relevant platforms.
- Managed candidate pipelines efficiently, reducing overall time spent on administrative tasks related to talent scouting.
- Consistently exceeded performance metrics by proactively identifying new sourcing channels and strategies.
- Utilized data-driven insights to inform decision-making around recruitment strategy adjustments or improvements.
Maintenance Purchasing Agent
New Belgium Brewing Company
08.2004 - 08.2008
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
Packaging Equipment Technician
New Belgium Brewing Company
03.2002 - 08.2004
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
Account Executive
California Glass Company
03.1997 - 01.2001
Sales Representative
Compex Legal Services Inc.
02.1994 - 02.1997
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN12.1990
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Data-driven decision-making
- Recruitment Marketing
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Organizational Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Workforce Planning
Timeline
Senior Recruiter
New Belgium Brewing Company
02.2018 - Current
Talent Development Specialist
New Belgium Brewing Company
03.2014 - 02.2018
Talent Scout
New Belgium Brewing Company
08.2008 - 03.2014
Maintenance Purchasing Agent
New Belgium Brewing Company
08.2004 - 08.2008
Packaging Equipment Technician
New Belgium Brewing Company
03.2002 - 08.2004
Account Executive
California Glass Company
03.1997 - 01.2001
Sales Representative
Compex Legal Services Inc.
02.1994 - 02.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Indiana University Bloomington
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