Lonnie Mckinney
Talent Scout
Burlington,KY
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong multitasking and communication skills. Experienced in recruiting highly talented personnel. Proven ability to work collaboratively with team members.
Dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist successful at managing full recruitment life cycle. Develops and implements customized strategies to meet specific position requirements and source qualified candidates. Offering 5 years of recruitment strategy development.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
SAS Retail Services
06.2018 - Current
- Streamlined talent acquisition processes by implementing innovative recruitment strategies and tools.
- Increased candidate pool diversity by actively sourcing and engaging underrepresented groups in various industries.
- Enhanced employer branding through carefully crafted job descriptions, social media presence, and targeted advertising.
- Improved candidate experience with timely communication, thorough interview preparation, and constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to develop accurate job profiles that attracted qualified candidates for open positions.
- Reduced time-to-fill metrics by optimizing the interview scheduling process and maintaining strong relationships with candidates throughout their journey.
- Organized recruiting events, such as career fairs and networking sessions, to increase company visibility within target markets.
- Cultivated a robust pipeline of passive candidates by leveraging professional networks, social media platforms, and referrals programs.
- Facilitated a smooth onboarding process for new hires by collaborating with HR partners to prepare necessary paperwork and orientation materials.
- Established a proactive approach in identifying top talent through strategic partnerships with colleges/universities and attending industry-specific conferences, events.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews to assess candidate fit based on skills, cultural alignment and long-term potential within the organization.
- Played a pivotal role in driving employee referral programs that led to increased internal referrals and reduced agency fees.
- Achieved high levels of candidate satisfaction by providing a transparent and supportive recruitment process from start to finish.
- Leveraged employee referrals, direct sourcing, Internet applications, and recruitment agencies to source candidates for positions.
- Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates.
- Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
- Provided regular updates to hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment activities and progress.
- Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Created and distributed job postings on job boards, corporate career sites and social media networks to increase reach.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
- Sourced and screened candidates for reset merchandiser, Team Lead, Peer Trainer, Travel Merchandiser roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
Education
High School Diploma -
06.1990
Skills
Sourcing and Talent Acquisition: Ability to proactively search for qualified candidates through various channels such as job boards, social media, networking, and referrals
Networking: Strong networking skills to build relationships with potential candidates, industry professionals, and other recruiting sources
Candidate Assessment: Proficiency in evaluating candidates' skills, experiences, and cultural fit through interviews, resume reviews, and assessment tools
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate job opportunities, negotiate offers, and provide timely feedback to candidates
Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), job boards, and other recruitment tools to manage candidate pipelines and streamline the hiring process
Problem-Solving: Ability to address challenges and adapt recruitment strategies to changing market conditions, skill shortages, and organizational needs
Time Management: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple job requisitions, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced recruiting environment
Relationship Building: Building and maintaining positive relationships with hiring managers, internal stakeholders, and external partners to understand hiring needs and collaborate effectively
Cultural Awareness: Awareness and appreciation of diversity and inclusion principles to ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process
Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, market conditions, and organizational needs in a dynamic business environment
Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated on industry trends, best practices, and innovations in recruiting to continuously improve recruitment processes and outcomes
Accomplishments
Recognized by peers and upper management for fulfilling staffing needs.
Selected by R.O. VP to take on special projects with the Kroger division. Started with R.O. as a FSR Merchandiser. Promoted to Recruiter for R.O. with in my first year. Promoted to SAS Corp. Talent Scout.
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Coordinator - SAS Retail Services
06.2018 - Current
Fairfield High School - High School Diploma,