Nancy McBride
Mims
Summary
Talent Acquisition professional with 25+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting across diverse sectors. Expertise in building high-performing teams and implementing inclusive hiring strategies that reduce time-to-fill. Proven ability to enhance candidate experiences and align talent strategies with organizational goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner | Talent Acquisition Consultant
Reel Kasting Productions, LLC
01.2004 - Current
- - Led 360 recruitment strategy for both corporate and creative roles, sourcing and placing hundreds of professionals across technical, administrative, and production functions.
- - Developed targeted job descriptions, sourcing plans, and outreach campaigns to attract qualified candidates using job boards, social media, and referral networks.
- - Conducted interviews, managed applicant tracking workflows, and coordinated offer negotiations to ensure aligned, culture-fit hires.
- - Maintained strong relationships with hiring managers, adjusting recruiting plans based on workforce needs, business cycles, and project urgency.
- - Oversaw end-to-end candidate experience and onboarding processes in remote and hybrid work settings.
President
WIFT-US (Women in Film & Television – US)
01.2019 - 01.2025
- - Directed national recruitment strategy for member engagement and industry partnerships supporting over 10,000 media professionals.
- - Created national hiring pipelines for production and corporate roles, supporting emerging talent through mentoring, placement, and educational workshops.
- - Developed DEI-forward programming and national job boards connecting underrepresented talent to industry opportunities.
Media Chair
Orange Technical College – Media Program
01.2017 - 01.2024
- - Developed and distributed recruitment materials to attract students to media programs.
- - Built career pipelines in partnership with local employers, aligning student skillsets with workforce needs.
President & VP
WIFT-FL (Women in Film & Television – Florida)
01.2010 - 01.2024
- - Increased statewide membership by 25% through targeted recruitment efforts and partnerships with HR and hiring leaders across media and tech.
- - Led job readiness workshops, recruitment events, and onboarding initiatives for media professionals and students.
- - Supported production hiring needs by matching talent with studio and commercial projects through scalable pipelines.
Co-Membership Chair
WIFTI (Women in Film & Television International)
01.2017 - 01.2019
- - Contributed to global recruitment strategy, increasing membership and retention across multiple international chapters.
- - Consulted with organizations on talent acquisition, inclusion practices, and workforce development in media and tech.
- - Supported global DEI hiring goals through curated talent access and thought leadership.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carroll High School
Southlake, TX05-1992
Associate of Arts - Business
Dalllas Community College
Richardson, TX05-1997
Skills
- - ATS/Recruiting Platforms: LinkedIn Recruiter, Google Suite
- - Productivity Tools: Zoom
- - Tracking & Reporting: Google Sheets, CRM systems
- - Other: Social Media Outreach, Event Coordination, Onboarding Platforms
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
Affiliations
- - Women in Film & Television – US, FL, International
- - Grant Association of Professionals
Additional Highlights
- - Remote-ready with professional home office setup
- - Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- - DEI programming and nonprofit workforce training expertise
Timeline
President
WIFT-US (Women in Film & Television – US)
01.2019 - 01.2025
Media Chair
Orange Technical College – Media Program
01.2017 - 01.2024
Co-Membership Chair
WIFTI (Women in Film & Television International)
01.2017 - 01.2019
President & VP
WIFT-FL (Women in Film & Television – Florida)
01.2010 - 01.2024
Owner | Talent Acquisition Consultant
Reel Kasting Productions, LLC
01.2004 - Current
High School Diploma -
Carroll High School
Associate of Arts - Business
Dalllas Community College
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