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Mashasta McCullough

Mashasta McCullough

Pike Road,AL

Summary

To obtain a role that will fully utilize my skills and abilities and offer continued professional growth opportunities. Dynamic Talent Manager offering 16 years of progressive career across diverse industries. Proven history of designing and implementing recruitment, training, and conflict-resolution initiatives for companies with up to 60 employees. Insightful and creative with strengths in partnering with cross-functional business executives to strategize personnel-management solutions. Known for identifying improvement opportunities and spearheading projects to drive effectiveness.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Sr. Talent Advisor

Phalen Leadership Academies
05.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated recruitment efforts sourcing qualified applicants for operational and C-level positions while developing a dynamic applicant pool to fill openings within the appropriate time frame.
  • Hiring conversion rate of 92%.
  • Develop and maintain strategic business partnerships with all hiring managers across various business functions-Ensure compliance with all company policies and practices throughout the full cycle recruitment process.
  • Maintained high candidate and manager satisfaction survey ratings at 96%.
  • Implemented innovative sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates from diverse backgrounds.
  • Increased retention rates (89% retention rate) by conducting thorough candidate assessments and aligning individual talents with appropriate opportunities.
  • Facilitated new employee onboarding, ensuring a smooth transition into the company culture and work environment.
  • Delivered comprehensive reports on recruitment metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted solutions.
  • Negotiated competitive salary packages, balancing company budget constraints with candidate expectations to secure top talent.
  • Established partnerships with educational institutions, supporting the development of skilled graduates entering the workforce.
  • Organized career fairs and networking events, fostering connections between potential candidates and employers.
  • Provided ongoing training opportunities for internal team members, expanding professional skillsets in alignment with industry advancements.
  • Conducted performance reviews of placed candidates, offering constructive feedback to support continuous growth and career advancement.
  • Leveraged data-driven insights to refine talent acquisition strategies and support informed decision-making.
  • Served as a trusted advisor to clients, offering guidance on best practices in recruitment and talent management.
  • Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
  • Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
  • Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
  • Negotiated contracts and managed budget for recruiting expenses.
  • Promoted increased focus on internal talent mobility and emerging talent across organization.
  • Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
  • Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
  • Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
  • Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.

Talent Acquisition Business Partner-Contracted

KinderCare Education
11.2021 - 01.2023
  • Manage the full-cycle recruiting process across multiple functional groups and business units for center staff level and other key openings
  • Consult with hiring managers on recruitment and interview processes
  • Consults with hiring managers and department or function leaders on current and future talent needs, workforce planning, and the future state of the organization
  • Proactively identified and implemented effective sourcing and recruiting strategies
  • Continuously builds and sustains a high-quality diverse pipeline of high-potential leaders and highly complex candidates for future opportunities
  • Applied an in-depth understanding of the business environment, specific industry strategies, organizational structures, and compensation practices to construct business cases for proposed solutions
  • Work with recruiting managers, peer recruiters, business units, and department leaders to understand strategic business objectives and organizational design to develop strategies to meet current and future staffing needs
  • Engaged in timely and appropriate communications with all candidates, hiring managers, recruiting managers, peer recruiters, vendors, and other stakeholders to create a highly positive experience
  • Conducted post-interview debrief meetings to select finalists
  • Makes job offers, negotiates with candidates, and closes offers
  • Created and led special staffing projects and initiatives that affect a function or the enterprise.
  • Completed talent acquisition and management for 160+ internal and external placements.

Education Specialist K-6th

Auburn City Schools
08.2012 - 05.2021
  • Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group projects into lesson plans.
  • Developed curriculum materials that aligned with state standards, ensuring comprehensive coverage of required content.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to share best practices and implement effective teaching strategies across the school.
  • Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills by integrating problem-solving tasks and real-world applications into lessons.
  • Established a positive classroom environment, fostering mutual respect and open communication among students.
  • Implemented data-driven instruction by regularly assessing student progress and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
  • Mentored new teachers in effective instructional strategies, contributing to a supportive professional community within the school.
  • Increased parent involvement through regular communication about student progress and collaborative goal-setting for academic success.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, staff training, and student achievement initiatives.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom.
  • Developed solutions to improve performance.
  • Restructured day-to-day schedules based on modern knowledge of student performance.
  • Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
  • Built relationships with external stakeholders, community organizations and donors to increase program scope.
  • Conducted conferences with parents and students to review progress, adjust academic plans, and renew enrollments.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Human Resource Business Partner

CGI Technology
02.2020 - 08.2020
  • Managed multiple processes and priorities at once, while being flexible in a fast-paced and sometimes intense working environment
  • Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative HR programs and initiatives.
  • Functioned as a consultant and counselor with senior management and key decision-makers
  • Translated business needs into HR initiatives
  • Prepared reports using HRIS, and PowerPoint presentations for HR directors & Vice President of HR.
  • Displayed the ability to represent HR at various executive-level meetings, with the ability to resourcefully develop trust and establish as a credible strategic business partner trainee
  • Managed sensitive and confidential information such as employee performance information using the 9-box matrix, employee surveys, unit budget, and business data information using the HRIS (Cynergy & Peoplesoft)
  • Assisted with workforce planning and compensation & benefits
  • Shadowed in various HR roles such as compliance dept., & benefits.

Education

Master's Degree - Human Resource Management

Troy University
Alabama
05.2020

Education Specialist - Elementary Education

Alabama State University
Alabama
12.2012

Masters Degree - Elementary Education

Alabama State University
Alabama
12.2009

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

Troy University
Alabama
05.2006

Skills

    • Problem Solver with the ability to work in a fast pace environments
    • Talent Acquisition Metrics and Job Market Analysis
    • Employee Engagement with conflict resolution
    • Effective Communication
    • Succession Planning and Organizational Development
    • Recruitment Strategy
      • Team Collaboration
      • Strategic Workforce Planning
      • Data-Driven Decision Making
      • Labor Law Compliance
      • HR Technology
      • Onboarding Programs

References

Available upon request.

Work Availability

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Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop ATS tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 45 staff members.
  • Documented and resolved employee relations/conflicts which led to 60% increase in retention.
  • Achieved 92% conversion rate by completing market analysis with accuracy and efficiency.

Software

JazzHR

Workday

Oracle

ADP Workforce Now

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPersonal development programsPaid time off401k matchPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hours

Affiliations

  • SHRM
  • BINHR
  • Leadership Management International-LMI

Certification

  • Certified Education Specialist, Alabama State Department of Education
  • Certified Facilitator, Leadership Management International

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Business Partner-Contracted

KinderCare Education
11.2021 - 01.2023

Sr. Talent Advisor

Phalen Leadership Academies
05.2021 - Current

Human Resource Business Partner

CGI Technology
02.2020 - 08.2020

Education Specialist K-6th

Auburn City Schools
08.2012 - 05.2021

Master's Degree - Human Resource Management

Troy University

Education Specialist - Elementary Education

Alabama State University

Masters Degree - Elementary Education

Alabama State University

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

Troy University
Mashasta McCullough