MICHELE STEWART

Results driven recruiting professional with 15+ years experience in high-growth, Fortune 500 and Private Equity owned companies. Passionate about cultivating and building relationships with a hunter's mentality in search using DEI strategies. As a business partner to senior leadership, contribute innovative ideas around talent and recruitment with a deep understanding of the goals and direction of the business to achieve the best outcomes. Known for identifying improvement opportunities and spearheading projects to drive effectiveness.

Strengths & Core Competencies: Superior ability to assess qualifications, personality, and culture fit, assemble talented teams, connect with and gain the trust/respect of stakeholders, department heads, hiring managers and candidates Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, negotiation and decision-making skills Diligent work ethic, excellent time management and prioritization skills, and a very high sense of urgency, as well as the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines Proven ability to work collaboratively with others across business units, functional departments, geographies and disciplines, as well as to thrive and show demonstrable results in a fast- paced, demanding, high growth environment in which cross-functional teamwork and initiative is paramount to success. Strategically partner with senior leadership teams, budget owners, hiring managers, finance partners and HRBP's serving as an advisor throughout the entire recruitment process from defining hiring goals and strategies, to interview best practices, to culture fit assessments - to support the Company's growth needs and achieve hiring targets

• AIRS Sourcing Certification
• DDI Certification in Behavioral Interviewing & Training
• Salesforce Ranger Status
• DE&I Certification, 2023