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Leah Bowles

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Developed skills in talent identification and relationship management within high-paced, dynamic environments. Focused on transitioning into new field, leveraging deep understanding of recruitment strategies and candidate engagement. Ready to bring strategic mindset and collaborative approach to new opportunities.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Campus Project Manager

NC3 LLC.
08.2023 - 09.2024
  • Met with clients to determine which campus career fairs they were interested in attending and completed logistics for each event (registration, payment, lodging, transportation, travel, catering, scheduling group dinners, organizing shipments of materials needed for each event)
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Conducted regular project reviews to assess progress and adapt strategies as necessary for continuous improvement.
  • Assisted clients with moving candidates through their ATS
  • Coordinated with different departments at universities to assist in event planning
  • Built decks for client that show all details for upcoming events that were planned externally
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline communication and enhance project delivery efficiency.

Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist

Live Nation
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Sourced, screened, scheduled interviews held interviews with candidates
  • Streamlined new hire processes by developing efficient task workflows and checklists.
  • Partnered with hiring managers to establish role-specific expectations for successful onboarding outcomes, aligning goals across departments within the organization as a whole.
  • Built talent pipelines through online sourcing and job fairs
  • Coordinated pre-employment screenings, background checks, and documentation requirements to expedite hiring timelines and reduce potential delays in bringing talent onboard.
  • Created smooth onboarding processes to help new hires adjust to company policies, procedures and processes.
  • Helped new hires complete and submit required paperwork, set up benefits accounts, and initiate direct deposits.
  • Facilitated seamless onboarding processes for new employees, ensuring comprehensive understanding of company policies and procedures.

Campus Recruiter

EY
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Guided candidates referred from company leaders for all campus hiring
  • Assisted recruiters with building pipelines and filling open requisitions
  • Communicated with Account Leads, Senior associates and Supervising associates to discuss pipeline status of roles
  • Sourced, screened, and determined candidates for potential roles
  • Developed targeted recruitment strategies to attract top talent from universities nationwide.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and align candidate profiles with organizational needs.
  • Conducted interviews and assessments, ensuring alignment of candidates' skills with company culture and values.
  • Built relationships with university career services to establish strategic partnerships for talent acquisition initiatives.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams focused on continuous improvement of recruitment and talent acquisition processes.

Lead Recruiter

Hire Velocity LLC.
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Managed 25+ requisitions with clients in a wide spectrum including logistics, technology, and nursing
  • Completed onboarding process for hired candidates using iCIMS and Workday
  • Monthly hires averaging between 20//25 applicants per client, making 40-65 calls per day
  • Held training classes to assist low performing recruiters
  • Led a team of recruiters to successfully meet all KPI's (sourcing, interviews scheduled/completed, offers and starts)
  • Communicated with client to discuss success and process implementation
  • Strategized new ways to assist the client with filling their roles efficiently
  • Mentored junior recruiters, enhancing team performance through training on best practices and techniques.
  • Conducted comprehensive interviews, assessing candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit for clients.
  • Developed and implemented innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent across diverse industries.
  • Oversaw full-cycle recruiting processes, ensuring alignment with client needs and organizational goals.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and establish effective selection criteria.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Savannah State University
Savannah
05-2028

Skills

  • Coordinating recruiting strategies and events
  • Implementation of new workflows
  • Training new employees
  • Full cycle recruiting
  • Exceptional communication
  • Proficient knowledge in Workday, iCIMS, Taleo
  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Schedule management
  • Customer relations
  • Staff management
  • Work flow planning
  • Advanced problem solving
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Performance improvements
  • Root-cause analysis

Timeline

Campus Project Manager

NC3 LLC.
08.2023 - 09.2024

Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist

Live Nation
03.2023 - 08.2023

Campus Recruiter

EY
08.2022 - 03.2023

Lead Recruiter

Hire Velocity LLC.
08.2021 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Savannah State University