Nikita Echols
Chicago,IL
Summary
Results-driven business leader prepared for role with robust history of steering companies toward success and fostering culture of excellence. Known for collaborative leadership approach that aligns teams with organizational objectives and drives performance. Adept at navigating complex challenges, fostering innovation, and ensuring adaptability to evolving market conditions, with focus on strategic planning and operational excellence.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Nikita E LLC
Chicago, IL
02.2024 - Current
- Created an e-commerce website for luxury vintage resale.
- Implemented a personal styling section to the website to help grow and leverage business.
- Provided personalized styling recommendations to enhance client satisfaction and loyalty.
- Maintained knowledge of current fashion trends to inform styling choices and client consultations.
- Assisted in managing inventory of products and supplies to ensure availability during appointments.
Staffing Coordinator
Alternate Nurse Staffing Solutions, LLC
01.2022 - Current
- Resolve employee issues, ensuring a positive work environment.
- Conduct applicant background checks, enhancing hiring accuracy.
- Coordinate with agencies for temporary staffing, meeting departmental needs.
- Update job descriptions, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Maintain personnel records, supporting efficient HR operations.
- Maintained precise staffing records, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and supporting seamless audits.
Assistant Director of Talent Acquisitions
BRIA Health Services
Chicago, IL
01.2024 - 04.2026
- Enhance recruitment strategies, achieving measurable hiring improvements.
- Guide new HR Directors, fostering skill development and career growth.
- Advise leadership on talent management, boosting team efficiency.
- Streamline processes, resulting in significant departmental gains.
- Implement digital recruitment strategies, improving candidate engagement.
- Evaluated recruitment metrics to refine sourcing strategies, ensuring targeted outreach and improved candidate quality.
- Optimized talent acquisition workflows, achieving substantial reductions in time-to-hire and enhancing organizational efficiency.
- Revamped onboarding procedures, achieving smoother transitions and elevated new hire satisfaction.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to align recruitment goals, fostering cohesive strategies and shared success.
- Analyzed recruitment data trends to identify bottlenecks, implementing solutions that resulted in smoother hiring processes.
Director of Staffing / Lead Recruitment
BRIA Health Services
Chicago, IL
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Design training for recruiters; enhance selection skills; improve interview success rates.
- Collaborate with department heads; tailor sourcing strategies; meet staffing goals.
- Conduct management interviews; refine job descriptions; ensure candidate fit.
- Evaluate staffing practices; align with industry standards; optimize recruitment efficiency.
- Streamlined candidate selection procedures, resulting in marked gains in recruitment efficiency and reduced time-to-fill metrics.
- Partnered with HR and department heads to customize recruitment strategies, effectively meeting diverse staffing needs.
- Assessed and refined job descriptions, ensuring alignment with industry standards and enhancing candidate fit.
HR Specialist
Anixter Center
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Facilitated onboarding, enhancing new hire integration and efficiency.
- Streamlined HR processes, yielding measurable improvements in operations.
- Conducted background checks, ensuring compliance and candidate quality.
- Utilized ATS for recruitment, optimizing candidate selection.
- Created HR documents, standardizing policies and procedures.
- Partnered with hiring managers to refine job descriptions, ensuring alignment with departmental needs and candidate expectations.
- Maintained comprehensive records of hiring activities to ensure compliance with employment regulations and internal policies.
- Introduced digital onboarding tools, reducing manual tasks and elevating new hire experience with seamless integration with implementing the ADP ATS system.
District PreSeason Manager
H&R Block
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Oversaw recruitment, ensuring effective hiring processes and team alignment.
- Orchestrated cross-functional training sessions, enhancing team synergy and ensuring consistent service delivery.
- Analyzed seasonal staffing needs, optimizing resource allocation and reducing operational bottlenecks.
- Mentored junior managers, nurturing leadership skills and preparing them for increased responsibilities.
- Led district-wide recruitment drives, achieving a more cohesive team and streamlined hiring processes.
- Assessed and adjusted staffing strategies, resulting in noticeable reductions in operational bottlenecks.
Talent Director
Chicago Performing Arts Academy
Chicago, IL
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Led casting for productions, selecting top talent for TV, radio, film, and stage roles.
- Negotiated contracts, enhancing talent relationships and securing key agreements.
- Conducted over 100 interviews, ensuring optimal talent fit for diverse roles.
- Reviewed scripts, identifying casting needs for lead and supporting roles.
- Managed talent acquisition for 50+ placements, improving production quality.
Director of Operations
Alitai Productions and Talent Agency
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Streamlined daily operations, enhancing efficiency and workflow.
- Guided staff development, fostering a supportive growth environment.
- Coordinated resource allocation, ensuring optimal use of materials.
- Analyzed performance metrics, aligning with strategic goals.
- Collaborated with leadership, setting and achieving operational targets.
Sales Stylist/Associate
Sage Boutique
East Lakeview, IL
2015 - 2018
- Assisted customers in selecting outfits, enhancing their shopping experience and satisfaction.
- Maintained knowledge of current fashion trends to provide tailored styling advice.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless store operations and customer service.
- Organized merchandise displays to attract customers and promote seasonal collections.
Sales Associate
Macys
Rockford, IL
2007 - 2009
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays to optimize store presentation and accessibility.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems for smooth checkout operations.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily sales goals and improve customer service standards.
Education
B.A. - Fashion Management and Business
The Academy of Art University
04.2026
Skills
- Fashion: Sales/Styling
- Customer Service
- Human Resources Services
- Background Checking
- ATS Systems: ADP, Paylocity, Apploi, and Workday
Websites
Timeline
CEO
Nikita E LLC
02.2024 - Current
Assistant Director of Talent Acquisitions
BRIA Health Services
01.2024 - 04.2026
Director of Staffing / Lead Recruitment
BRIA Health Services
05.2023 - 06.2024
Staffing Coordinator
Alternate Nurse Staffing Solutions, LLC
01.2022 - Current
HR Specialist
Anixter Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
District PreSeason Manager
H&R Block
01.2020 - 01.2022
Talent Director
Chicago Performing Arts Academy
01.2018 - 01.2020
Director of Operations
Alitai Productions and Talent Agency
01.2017 - 01.2018
Sales Stylist/Associate
Sage Boutique
2015 - 2018
Sales Associate
Macys
2007 - 2009
B.A. - Fashion Management and Business
The Academy of Art University