Lekita McMillan
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at IBM in global talent acquisition and onboarding strategies. Proven track record in enhancing recruitment processes and increasing new hire quality through data-driven decision making and strategic planning. Skilled in staff training and development, fostering cross-functional teamwork to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
11.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Enhanced classroom engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
Global Onboarding Manager
International Business Machines, IBM
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Streamlined onboarding processes for increased efficiency, reducing time-to-productivity for new hires for sixty-four (64) countries.
- Conducted thorough needs assessments to identify gaps in existing onboarding resources, leading to improvements in content and delivery methods.
- Efficiently managed budgets allocated to the Onboarding Department.
- Regularly reviewed industry trends and best practices for onboarding to ensure the organization stayed at the forefront of employee engagement.
- Designed engaging presentations tailored to specific roles within the organization, effectively communicating expectations and responsibilities to new team members.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers across various departments, ensuring a seamless transition for new employees into their respective teams.
- Collaborated with HR to develop targeted recruitment strategies, resulting in a higher quality talent pool.
- Enhanced new hire experience with personalized orientation sessions and mentorship opportunities.
- Monitored progress of new hires throughout the onboarding process, providing feedback and guidance as necessary.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current onboarding strategies by conducting regular surveys with employees who recently completed the program.
- Provided guidance and support to managers regarding new hire integration, performance management, and development plans.
- Maintained accurate records of employee data and documentation throughout the onboarding process, adhering to company policies and legal requirements.
- Served as a resource for managers seeking advice or assistance with their department''s unique onboarding needs.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
Talent Acquisition Delivery Executive
International Business Machines, IBM
05.2019 - 11.2021
- Fully accountable for leading a 250+ cross-functional team across the Americas, APAC and LATAM largely focused on high volume call center hiring and professional placement with over 24,000 hires annually
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Implemented new delivery model that focused on the entire candidate engagement process from application submission, interview and selection process, interview scheduling, background investigation and onboarding
- Prepared and delivered business reports to client stakeholders/partners and Executive Management
Talent Acquisition Manager
International Business Machines, IBM
05.2014 - 05.2019
- Increased the quality of new hires by refining job descriptions, setting clear expectations, and establishing performance metrics for success.
- Managed a high-performing talent acquisition team, fostering professional development opportunities, setting performance goals, and providing continuous support for success.
- Created comprehensive reports on recruitment trends and metrics which informed executive decision-making related to workforce planning strategies.
- Evaluated and updated company recruitment policies to ensure alignment with industry best practices and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Identified and created recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change, and assess progress.
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Enhanced the efficiency of talent acquisition processes by implementing data-driven strategies and streamlining workflows.
- Collaborated with HR team members to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new hires through effective communication and coordination of orientation programs.
- Facilitated successful candidate experiences throughout all stages of the recruitment journey by maintaining open lines of communication and providing timely feedback.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
- Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
Education
No Degree - Sociology
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXSkills
- Time management
- Staff training and development
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Performance management
- Global talent acquisition
- Data-driven decision making
- Recruitment process outsourcing
- Diversity and inclusion
- Onboarding strategies
- Candidate sourcing
- Applicant tracking systems
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
11.2024 - Current
Global Onboarding Manager
International Business Machines, IBM
11.2021 - 07.2023
Talent Acquisition Delivery Executive
International Business Machines, IBM
05.2019 - 11.2021
Talent Acquisition Manager
International Business Machines, IBM
05.2014 - 05.2019
No Degree - Sociology
University of Texas At Austin
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