LEXI WOOD
Dallas,TX
Summary
Senior recruiter and operations leader with over a decade of experience in strategic business operations management. Demonstrates a visionary approach to talent acquisition and recruitment strategy, leveraging leadership and process improvement skills to drive organizational success. Committed to fostering a supportive and innovative environment, with a focus on achieving long-term goals through collaborative and strategic operations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruiter – Lead
Gusto
2021 - Current
- Partner with senior hiring team leads to understand organizational goals
- Tailor hiring strategies to meet individual team objectives
- Develop innovative approaches to attract, engage, and secure top talent
- Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for niche roles across various levels and functions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on Compensation, HR, and Executive Operations
- Coach managers and provide consultative guidance throughout recruitment process
- Strategic sourcing, closing candidates across all levels, from entry-level to senior leadership
- Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to core recruitment team
Agency Recruiter
The Reserves Network
01.2015 - 2020
- Led recruitment and onboarding, enhancing candidate experience and reducing time-to-hire
- Facilitated diverse, high-volume hiring, achieving measurable success in a fast-paced setting
- Provided career counseling and interview preparation, boosting candidate readiness and confidence
- Collaborated with management on hiring strategies, aligning recruitment with branch-specific goals for a variety of client industries including contact center, technology, finance, customer service, industrial, administrative, leadership
- Served as main contact for candidates, ensuring seamless communication throughout the hiring process
Store Manager
Parker School Uniforms
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Spearheaded recruitment, onboarding, and comprehensive training for part-time and seasonal staff
- Delivered exceptional customer service both in-person, phone, and email
- Ensured a personable shopping experience for every customer
- Drove sales goals by upselling, identifying customer needs and recommending products
- Managed daily cash operations, reconciliation, with adherence to store policies
- Provided ongoing employee mentorship, and constructive role guidance
- Oversaw inventory management, replenishment, and product tracking
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology/Audiology
University of Texas At Dallas
Skills
- Full Cycle Recruitment
- Project Management
- Business Operations Management
- Recruitment Strategy
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Team Leadership
- C-Suite Executive Relations
- Self-Motivated Work Ethic
- Strong Cross-Functional Collaborator
Timeline
Agency Recruiter
The Reserves Network
01.2015 - 2020
Store Manager
Parker School Uniforms
01.2012 - 01.2014
Senior Recruiter – Lead
Gusto
2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology/Audiology
University of Texas At Dallas