Lesley Adams
Summary
Enthusiastic Regional Recruiter eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of employee hiring, retention and training. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving internal/external customer satisfaction. Strong work ethic, unmatched motivational skills and the determination to exceptionally execute on company initiatives. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the cannabis industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Ascend Wellness
04.2021 - Current
- Streamlined the hiring process, introducing efficient candidate tracking systems and communication tools for improved collaboration among team members.
- Implemented effective sourcing techniques, utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, and other advanced search methods for hard-to-fill roles.
- Negotiated competitive salary packages in line with market trends, ensuring successful offers to high-caliber candidates.
- Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
- Cooperated with company leaders in change management and talent solutions to gain competitive edge in job market.
- Established consistent language and methodology for talent discussions, development, and succession.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
Regional Recruiter
Allied Universal
10.2020 - 04.2021
- High Volume Recruiting
- Oversaw full cycle recruiting for 50+ vacancies each quarter.
- Fully staffed a site within 30 days of taking over the account, which resulted in lowering Non-billable Overtime by 7%
- Scheduled and conducted 50+ interviews each week.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Developed lists of qualified candidates for hiring managers for a specific territory.
Human Resource Coordinator
Allied Universal Security Services
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Audit Employee Files to ensure they are in IL State Compliance
- Facilitated new hire orientations and weekly branch meetings.
- Collaborated with department managers to assess needs.
- Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions and promotion opportunities..
- Submitted background checks, fingerprints and motor vehicle reports.
- Employee Relations
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Allied Universal Security Services
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Lowered NBOT (Non-Billable Overtime) by 142 basis points within 30 days.
- Developed targeted strategies to locate and onboard specific candidate types, meeting short-and long-term business objectives.
- Gathered and reported on recruitment and new hire metrics.
- Coached Hiring Manager on optimal recruiting strategies.
- Sourced candidates via variety of methods, including social media platforms and job boards.
- Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives.
Business Account Manager
Verizon
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Identified prospect needs and developed appropriate responses along with information on suitable products and services.
- Branded products through effective salesmanship and maintained long-term relationships with clients.
- Conducted on-site product demonstrations to highlight features, answer customer questions and redirect concerns toward positive aspects.
- Set up appointments with potential and current customers to promote new products and services.
- Brought in new customers and retained base through proactive management of individual needs and development of solution selling.
- Used consultative sales approach to understand and meet customer needs.
Small Business Specialist
Verizon
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Provide advanced technology solutions to small and medium sized businesses.
- Increased business sales volume by 45%YOY.
- Designed and executed a One Talk training for all sales managers and associates after identifying a deficiency in sales results.
- Increased One Talk sales performance from an average of 8.2 sales per month to a monthly record high of 56 sales.
- Partner with retail stores to ensure merchandising meets compliance requirements.
- Coach retail associates to identify sales opportunities for small and medium sized businesses.
General Manager
Verizon
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Gold Star Store for Customer Experience 96% YTD
- Manage staff of three Solutions Managers, nine Solutions Specialists, two Operations Consultants, two Experience Specialists.
- Responsible for interviewing, hiring and terminating employees
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to support smooth adoption of new products and services.
- Assessed individuals and team performance and initiated developmental plans to narrow competency gaps.
- Managed retail inventory by utilizing reports to ensure compliance with company standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Benedictine University
Lisle, ILSkills
- Full cycle recruiting
- Employee training and development
- Executive Search
- Onboarding strategies
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Compensation analysis
- Confidential Document Control
- Continuous Improvement
- Analytical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- MS Windows proficient
- Records maintenance
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Ascend Wellness
04.2021 - Current
Regional Recruiter
Allied Universal
10.2020 - 04.2021
Human Resource Coordinator
Allied Universal Security Services
04.2019 - 10.2020
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Allied Universal Security Services
08.2018 - 04.2019
Business Account Manager
Verizon
04.2017 - 04.2018
Small Business Specialist
Verizon
01.2016 - 03.2017
General Manager
Verizon
07.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Benedictine University
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