MARQUIS AKINS
Atlanta,Ga
Summary
Strategic Technical & Sales Talent Acquisition Partner with 13+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, candidate sourcing, and recruitment marketing across both technical and sales domains. Adept at building and maintaining strong relationships with hiring managers, clients, and vendors to drive successful hiring initiatives. Skilled in negotiating vendor contracts, managing large-scale hiring events, and executing targeted talent acquisition strategies to attract top-tier candidates. Recognized for communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment with business goals. Passionate about creating impactful hiring experiences that connect top talent with the right opportunities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
SR TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER
Epic Kids
03.2022 - Current
- Addressed harassment allegations, work complaints or other employee concerns.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify job requirements and develop job descriptions.
- Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
- Conducted initial screening of potential candidates, assessed suitability and qualifications for open positions.
- Advised hiring managers on selection decisions based on candidate qualifications.
- Built robust pipeline and diverse pool of candidates to meet current or future hiring needs.
- Sourced, screened, interviewed and evaluated prospective employees.
- Organized career fairs and other recruitment events to increase visibility among target audiences.
Talent Acquisition Partner
Carvana
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed end-to-end event execution, from conceptualization to post-event analysis, ensuring a high-quality experience for all participants.
- Collaborated with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop strategic partnerships that enhanced event outreach and participation.
- Organized and facilitated interviews between hiring managers and candidates.
- Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures or regulations.
- Coordinated background checks and reference checks prior to extending job offers.
- Created and implemented employee retention strategies.
- Created strategies for sourcing passive candidates through research and networking activities.
D&I HR BUSINESS PARTNER
WorkDay
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Spearheaded diversity recruitment initiatives, collaborating with hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop effective sourcing strategies
- Oversaw candidate experience at networking events, ensuring a professional and engaging atmosphere for job seekers and employers.
- Managed event budgets and sponsorship opportunities, optimizing resources to maximize event impact.Implemented innovative and inclusive recruiting practices to attract a diverse range of candidates
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create a more inclusive interview and selection process
SR TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
Aquent
06.2016 - 11.2019
- Partnered with internal stakeholders to develop and implement targeted diversity hiring plans.
- Utilized data analytics to measure and improve the impact of diversity recruitment efforts.
- Collaborated with HR and department managers to forecast future hiring needs and develop talent acquisition plans.
- Screened resumes and applications to identify suitable candidates for open positions.
- Managed job postings on various websites and social media platforms.
- Advised management on best practices related to staffing policies, procedures and regulations.
Education
MFA - MEDIA DESIGN
FullSail University
01.2011
BA - GRA Communications
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
01.2009
Skills
- Passive candidate engagement
- Work authorizations
- Job posting optimization
- Talent management
- Business forecasting
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Managed client contracts
- Pipeline maintenance
- Recruitment reporting
- Applicant tracking systems
- Boolean search proficiency
- Building partnerships
- Interviewing techniques
Timeline
SR TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER
Epic Kids
03.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisition Partner
Carvana
08.2021 - 03.2022
D&I HR BUSINESS PARTNER
WorkDay
11.2019 - 08.2021
SR TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
Aquent
06.2016 - 11.2019
MFA - MEDIA DESIGN
FullSail University
BA - GRA Communications
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
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