Leslie Uithoven
Madison,WI
Summary
Highly creative talent professional with a foundation in product development. Adept at developing and implementing new strategies with strong understanding of industry landscape. Motivated self-starter quickly adapts to changing environments and manages multiple tasks simultaneously.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Manager
Lululemon
11.2022 - Current
- Managed open roles for Technical and Product Development including workload distribution and sourcing strategy
- Increased diversity within organization through targeted recruitment efforts and partnerships with diverse professional groups.
- Leveraged data-driven insights to inform talent management decision-making, leading to more strategic and impactful outcomes for organization as a whole.
- Optimized onboarding processes to set new hires up for success from day one, leading to improved performance metrics over time.
- Developed strong relationships with industry professionals, ensuring a robust network for potential candidates.
- Mentored team of junior recruiters, providing mentorship and guidance toward achieving individual performance goals while contributing to company-wide objectives.
TALENT MANAGER
Lululemon
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Full life cycle recruiter for product/creative roles including Apparel, Graphics, Print/Pattern, Technical, Product Development and Footwear
- Sourcing and recruiting globally for offices based in Vancouver, BC, Portland, & Los Angeles, CA
- Managing job postings, position management in ATS Avature, interviews, offers/negotiations and relocation
- Leveraged data-driven insights to inform talent management decision-making, leading to more strategic and impactful outcomes for the organization as a whole.
- Doubled headcount of Footwear team managing Product Development and Wear Testing divisions
- Present at design schools and industry events
Lead Recruiter
LANDS’ END
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Full life cycle recruiter for early talent to Senior/Director levels on product/creative roles
- Manage entire process from job descriptions, job posting, interviewing, onsite visits, reference checks, offers/negotiations and onboarding
- Partner with hiring managers throughout process on open and confidential roles
- Lead of co-op program and responsible for interviewing, training and mentoring
- Recruit Summer Interns for Design, Creative, PD, PR and Merchandising
- Attend career fairs, school visits and manage onsite visits
- Lead corporate orientation for all new hires
- Implemented interview feedback form and guide for all associates to use
- Developed interview training for all associates with focus on removing biases
- Lead of Working Parents Business Resource Group.
RECRUITER
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Full life cycle university recruiter for apparel, technical, graphic and print/pattern design
- Built relationships with top design/creative universities in the US and Canada
- Traveled frequently to interview and connect with faculty
- Managed and designed on campus visits to identify talent
- Lead of the design co-op program and responsible for interviewing, training and mentoring
- Led training for all incoming design new hires.
DESIGN | MANAGER
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH
06.2009 - 01.2015
- Hollister brand lead for all fleece , active and athleisure
- Managed product from concept design through final production
- Responsible for onboarding, career pathing, individual performance plans and performance management
- Traveled internationally on production trips for factory visits and vendor collaboration
Education
Bachelor of Science -
College of Design, Architecture, Art And Planning, University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH01.2009
Skills
- Interviewing
- Employee Relations
- Recruitment Strategies
- Interview techniques
- Job Analysis
- Recruitment Management
- Creative Thinking
- Active Listening
- Public Speaking
Timeline
Senior Talent Manager
Lululemon
11.2022 - Current
TALENT MANAGER
Lululemon
01.2021 - 01.2022
Lead Recruiter
LANDS’ END
01.2017 - 01.2021
RECRUITER
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH
01.2015 - 01.2017
DESIGN | MANAGER
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH
06.2009 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science -
College of Design, Architecture, Art And Planning, University of Cincinnati