Results-driven Talent Acquisition Manager with a proven track record in designing and executing innovative recruitment strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights, employer branding, and recruitment technologies to optimize hiring processes and enhance candidate experience. Skilled in building strong partnerships with hiring managers, developing workforce planning strategies, and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Passionate about driving business growth through talent excellence while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager
Spirit Airlines
01.2022 - 01.2025
Led a high-performing Corporate, Executive, and IT/Tech Talent Acquisition team, refining recruitment systems, processes, and SLAs to optimize hiring efficiency
Managed full-cycle corporate and executive recruiting, including sourcing, assessments, screening, interviewing, and onboarding
Developed and implemented SLAs with hiring managers to improve candidate quality and hiring satisfaction
Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives such as process mapping, gap analysis, and workflow enhancements
Partnered with key stakeholders to align hiring strategies with business objectives, ensuring seamless talent acquisition operations
Director of Diversity and Workforce Development
Clark County School District
01.2021 - 01.2022
Designed and launched the Educator Pipeline Program, adding 400+ teachers within three years
Managed a $6.7M budget to enhance recruitment efforts and place high-quality educators in classrooms
Established a proactive Workforce Development Program, partnering with community organizations to provide training and hiring support
Implemented diversity audit procedures, revising hiring policies to minimize bias and promote equitable hiring practices
Executive & Corporate Recruitment Specialist
Clark County School District
01.2020 - 01.2021
Led executive searches, successfully hiring key leadership roles, saving the district over $75K in staffing fees
Developed teacher recruitment initiatives to support organizational goals and hiring needs
Built strategic networking relationships to expand applicant sourcing across multiple industries
Integrated innovative Talent Acquisition (TA) technologies to enhance candidate engagement and hiring efficiency
Talent Sourcer, Diversity & Military Recruitment Programs Consultant
MGM Resorts International
01.2017 - 01.2020
Led talent sourcing and recruitment strategy development, improving time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality-of-hire metrics
Managed corporate recruitment processes for executive hires, internal promotions, and contingent workforce needs
Created dynamic sourcing strategies leveraging ATS databases and online recruiting tools
Organized MGM Resorts’ largest Veterans & Families Career Fair, strengthening employer brand and hiring success
Senior Regional Training Manager, District Recruiting Manager
U. S. Army
07.2002 - 08.2017
Supervised recruitment operations across 60,000 sq
Mile territory, mentoring 240+ military and civilian staff
Administered a $2M government program, managing compliance, documentation, and candidate placement
Led a full cycle recruiting team of 60 soldiers, overseeing 450+ new enlistments annually through innovative hiring strategies
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Arkansas
Certification in Equal Opportunity Management and Mediation -