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Morgan Lemley

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

Successful talent acquisition candidate with expertise in full-cycle recruitment, MBA campus recruitment and recruitment program management. Adept at building and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external business partners. Strong organizational skills and committed developing and executing best way of working.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

MBA School Relationship Manager

Walmart Inc.
06.2020 - 08.2024
  • Partner closely MBA business partners and MBA universities to provide successful recruiting strategies
  • Develop and closely manage relationships with MBA university partners
  • Create and execute MBA recruiting strategies across 10+ schools for up 8+ different business groups with varying recruiting profiles
  • Work as the primary point of contact for our main online MBA platform (12twenty)
  • Partner with 12twenty as a Beta Tester for new products such as Multi School Interview Tool
  • Coordinate with candidates and hiring teams to arrange multiple round interviews.
  • Effectively communicate candidate value proposition through strategic storytelling and brand advocacy
  • Plan and execute MBA Sell Weekend Events for both Full Time candidates and Internship candidates
  • Train new members of the MBA Recruiting team
  • Build strong, professional relationships with all stakeholders (internal, external and candidates).

Sr. Recruiter, MBA

Walmart Inc.
03.2018 - 06.2020
  • Coordinate and execute the recruitment process, including, but not limited to creating job postings, attending on-campus hiring events, sourcing candidates, pre-screening resumes, phone screening candidates, and selecting and preparing candidates for Interview Events
  • Support candidates throughout all stages of their application and hiring process to ensure a signature candidate experience
  • Partner closely MBA business partners and MBA universities to provide successful recruiting strategies
  • Develop and closely manage relationships with MBA university partners
  • Coordinate with candidates and hiring teams to arrange multiple round interviews
  • Operate and maintain applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Effectively communicate candidate value proposition through strategic storytelling and brand advocacy
  • Plan and execute MBA Sell Weekend Events for both Full Time candidates and Internship candidates
  • Train new members of the MBA Recruiting team
  • Build strong, professional relationships with all stakeholders (internal, external and candidates).

Sr. Recruiter, SME - Campus

Walmart Inc.
06.2017 - 03.2018
  • Partner closely Campus Managers, Field Business Partners and select universities to provide top recruiting efforts
  • Coordination of recruitment process, including, but not limited to creating job postings, attending on-campus hiring events, sourcing candidates, pre-screening resumes, phone screening candidates, and selecting and preparing candidates for Interview Events
  • Support candidates throughout all stages of their application and hiring process to ensure a signature candidate experience
  • Effectively communicate candidate value proposition through strategic storytelling and brand advocacy
  • Understand candidate career goals and consult with primarily Field Business Partners on how to successfully hire candidates from targeted schools
  • Build strong, professional relationships with all stakeholders (internal, external and students).

Manager III, Recruiting

Walmart Inc.
05.2016 - 06.2017
  • Lead full-cycle recruitment in the areas of Marketing, Merchandise Operations, Centrals Operations and US Fuel
  • Deliver vetted candidate slates by working with senior leadership, HR Business Partners and colleagues to develop and drive targeted recruiting strategies
  • Provide consultative services to hiring teams, as well as internal and external candidates
  • Conduct research on current marketplace trends to drive results in candidate identification and recruiting strategy creation
  • Manage and develop team of 1 full-time Senior Recruiting Coordinator.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Dollar Tree, Inc.
10.2008 - 05.2016
  • Ensured successful recruitment and interviewing of qualified candidates for exempt and non-exempt positions in the areas of Merchandise, Logistics, Finance, Asset Protection, Legal, Human Resources and Real Estate
  • Performed local/national searches, interview and select qualified candidates at a variety of levels
  • Identified passive and active talent through creative and cutting edge sourcing techniques
  • Developed, implemented and led complex recruiting strategies and job searches
  • Extended and negotiated complex offers of employment to selected candidates and ensure offer letter and support documentation is generated and follows required policy and procedures
  • Developed and led a robust College Recruiting Program to include 10 College Campuses Nationwide
  • Provided training to hiring managers in the areas of behavioral-based interviewing, candidate assessment and selection
  • Maintained and analyzed reports and department metrics
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of an On-boarding System and an Applicant Tracking System.

Senior Recruiter

The Mergis Group – A division of Spherion
01.2008 - 09.2008
  • Source Accounting and Finance professionals via various means including Internet, cold-calling, personal referrals and networking
  • Conduct telephone and face-to-face interviews with candidates to determine level of qualification
  • Strategically maximize recruitment and marketing efforts by participating in various networking events
  • Successfully place selected candidates with premiere employers in the Baltimore Metro and surrounding areas
  • Handle salary negotiations between candidate and client
  • Handle telephone inquiries from employees regarding benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k, holiday & vacation)
  • Counsel contractual employees regarding various issues such as pay rate, job performance, job search strategy, etc.

Recruiter

The Mergis Group – A division of Spherion
09.2006 - 01.2008
  • Source Accounting and Finance professionals via various means including Internet, cold-calling, personal referrals and networking
  • Conduct telephone and face-to-face interviews with candidates to determine level of qualification
  • Strategically maximize recruitment and marketing efforts by participating in various networking events
  • Successfully place selected candidates with premiere employers in the Baltimore Metro and surrounding areas
  • Handle salary negotiations between candidate and client
  • Handle telephone inquiries from employees regarding benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k, holiday & vacation)
  • Counsel contractual employees regarding various issues such as pay rate, job performance, job search strategy, etc.

Recruiting Assistant/Researcher

01.2004 - 09.2006
  • Perform initial interview with candidates to determine qualifications
  • Review, edit and format resumes
  • Create and post job openings on active job boards
  • Develop marketing material
  • Schedule interviews with candidates
  • Confirm timesheets are being received from contractors and process in the payroll department
  • Search for candidates using career websites
  • Organize and conduct regular open houses held at hotels in surrounding Baltimore areas
  • Perform reference checks
  • Work on special projects
  • Set up background checks
  • Train new employees
  • Process expense reports.

Account Executive

Trader Electronic Media
06.2003 - 12.2003
  • Successfully market online advertising to potential property management companies nationwide
  • Develop customized sales proposals, targeting specific regions of the US, to increase occupancy within property management company portfolios
  • Maintain relationships with existing clients to ensure a long-term business partnership
  • Develop customized websites to meet the advertising needs of all clients.

Education

B. A. Interdisciplinary Studies -

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech)
Blacksburg, VA
05.2003

Skills

  • Full Cycle Recruiting
  • Campus Strategy & Recruiting
  • Project Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Sourcing Strategies
  • Offer Negotiation

Timeline

MBA School Relationship Manager

Walmart Inc.
06.2020 - 08.2024

Sr. Recruiter, MBA

Walmart Inc.
03.2018 - 06.2020

Sr. Recruiter, SME - Campus

Walmart Inc.
06.2017 - 03.2018

Manager III, Recruiting

Walmart Inc.
05.2016 - 06.2017

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Dollar Tree, Inc.
10.2008 - 05.2016

Senior Recruiter

The Mergis Group – A division of Spherion
01.2008 - 09.2008

Recruiter

The Mergis Group – A division of Spherion
09.2006 - 01.2008

Recruiting Assistant/Researcher

01.2004 - 09.2006

Account Executive

Trader Electronic Media
06.2003 - 12.2003

B. A. Interdisciplinary Studies -

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech)
Morgan Lemley