Seasoned Talent Acquisition Partner with background in full-cycle recruitment and talent management. Notable strengths include building strong candidate relationships, strategic sourcing, headhunting and negotiation skills. Proven history of improving company culture and reducing turnover rates through thoughtful, targeted recruiting strategies. Strong commitment to fostering company growth by securing top-tier talent.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Partner
- Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
01.2023 - 08.2024
Manage retention and recruiting for all 32 restaurants, including front of house and back of house, at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
Facilitated post-interview debriefs with interviewers to discuss feedback from applicants.
Participated in career fairs and other events, as needed, to build talent pipelines for current or future openings.
Analyzed data reports related to recruiting efforts, such as time-to-fill metrics, cost per hire, and offer acceptance rate.
Manage 100 restaurant requisitions throughout the company for front of house and back of house.
Created and maintained a database of potential candidates using applicant tracking systems.
Managed a team of five talent acquisition specialists.
Provided guidance to hiring managers regarding best practices in recruiting, interviewing, selection, and onboarding..
Maintained and updated organizational charts, employee handbooks or performance evaluation forms.
Coordinated background checks and reference checks prior to extending job offers.
Analyzed hiring and retention trends to inform organizational talent priorities.
Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
Reviewed employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
Hired employees and processed hiring-related paperwork.
Selected qualified job applicants or referred to managers to make hiring recommendations.
Conducted initial screening interviews with potential candidates and evaluated their qualifications.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Las Vegas , NV
07.2023 - 01.2024
Researched and identified potential candidates for open positions.
Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to understand their talent needs.
Assisted in the development of recruiting strategies to attract qualified applicants.
Prepared offer letters for successful candidates.
Screened resumes and applications to identify suitable candidates for open positions.
Conducted initial phone screens and coordinated interview schedules with hiring managers.
Conducted initial phone screens of potential candidates.
Posted job openings on various job boards, social media sites, and other resources.
Recruiter (Contract)
- Capital Staffing Solutions
Nashville, TN
04.2022 - 04.2023
Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
Negotiated salaries and other employment terms with successful applicants.
Developed recruitment strategies to achieve required staffing levels for assigned requisitions.
Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits.
Maintained and updated organizational charts, employee handbooks or performance evaluation forms.
Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
Conducted in-depth interviews with top candidates to assess skills and fit.
Maintained Applicant Tracking System records of all applicants.
Mortgage Loan Officer
- Fifth Third Bank
Nashville, TN.
04.2021 - 06.2022
Complete mortgage applications for submission to the loan processing and underwriting department
Evaluate customer credit history and financial data to qualify for a mortgage
Sales calls with current and future clients, realtors and building a pipeline of business
Participate in networking events in the community to promote our loan products
Establish a detailed business plan including potential customers, realtors, builders, developers, etc.
Kept detailed records regarding approved, denied and received loan applications.
Located and suggested loan packages that met client needs and priorities.
Analyzed financial data obtained from customers including income, assets and liabilities to determine loan feasibility.
Prepared loan documents such as commitment letters, closing statements, promissory notes and deed of trust.
Ensured compliance with all federal, state and local regulations related to mortgage lending.
Negotiated terms and conditions of loan agreements with borrowers.
Processed new loan applications in accordance with established guidelines.
Recruiter
- RHM Staffing Solutions
Nashville, TN
08.2020 - 02.2021
Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates
Provided recruiting activity reports to management utilizing industry-specific software and guidelines
Conducted interviews to ensure solid cultural alignment between client and candidate
Increased recruiting network by leveraging industry contacts and internet mining resources, including CareerBuilder, Indeed and LinkedIn
Trained and mentored new recruiters in successful strategies for areas such as interviewing and qualifying candidates.
Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
Referred suitable candidates to relevant departments for additional assessment.
Collaborated with hiring managers to understand position requirements.
Built relationships with universities, colleges, alumni associations.
Created reports on key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill and cost-per-hire.
Assistant Manager
- Tradehome Shoes Inc.
Bowling Green, Ky
12.2019 - 03.2020
Offering hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences
Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs
Monitored employee performance and developed improvement plans
Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.