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Peggy Taylor-Dewey

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Results-driven HR professional with extensive experience in talent acquisition and HR strategy, specializing in high-volume recruitment for leadership and executive roles across industries such as retail, hospitality, culinary, wine production, finance, accounting, sales, marketing, and logistics. Adept at full life-cycle recruiting, from sourcing and candidate evaluation to offer negotiation and onboarding. Skilled in developing and executing effective hiring strategies, succession planning, and driving diversity and inclusion initiatives to enhance organizational culture and performance. Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, streamline hiring processes, and deliver high-quality talent within tight deadlines. Strong background in strategic planning, talent acquisition, and process optimization, consistently improving recruitment efficiency and ensuring alignment with business goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Recruiter

The Wonderful Company LLC
Los Angeles, USA
08.2017 - 07.2024
  • Company Overview: Multi-business unit health and wellness company with diverse product offerings
  • Led full-cycle recruitment for positions in wine production, culinary, hospitality, finance & accounting, sales, marketing and logistics, filling over 200 roles annually
  • Designed and implemented targeted recruiting strategies to attract high-caliber talent in competitive markets
  • Built and nurtured strong relationships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and align recruitment efforts with organizational goals
  • Mentored and developed a direct report, fostering their growth from administrative assistant to recruiter
  • Utilized ATS (ADP RM & SmartRecruiters) to optimize candidate sourcing and streamline recruitment workflows
  • Conducted interviews, assessed candidate qualifications, and collaborated with HR to ensure compliance with employment laws and guidelines
  • Actively participated in job fairs and industry networking events to bolster employer branding
  • Multi-business unit health and wellness company with diverse product offerings

Senior Recruiting Manager | Factory/Mercantile Division

J. Crew Retail Stores
New York, USA
01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Company Overview: Multi-brand, multi-channel specialty retailer with 575 stores globally
  • Led recruitment efforts for 50 new Factory and Mercantile stores across the U.S
  • And Canada, including the launch of J
  • Crew’s first store in Canada
  • Spearheaded the hiring for 16 new Mercantile stores, aligning recruitment strategies with business expansion goals
  • Developed and implemented a successful employee referral process, increasing diversity hires and improving employee retention
  • Managed the full life-cycle recruitment for field management teams across multiple brands, including J
  • Crew, Madewell, and Factory
  • Collaborated with legal and HR teams to ensure compliance with provincial labor laws in Canada and supported international hiring practices
  • Trained and coached store teams and hiring managers on legal interview practices and efficient hiring techniques
  • Multi-brand, multi-channel specialty retailer with 575 stores globally

Senior Regional Recruiter

J. Crew Retail Stores
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Provided recruitment support to six key hiring managers, delivering qualified candidates for roles across multiple regions
  • Led recruitment for Madewell, contributing to the successful launch of this brand
  • Managed talent acquisition for 23 new stores in a single year across the West Coast

Regional Recruiter

J. Crew Retail Stores
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Led recruitment efforts for new retail stores in high-demand markets, including resort locations in Aspen, Carmel, Palm Desert, Santa Barbara, and Malibu
  • Achieved a remarkable hiring rate, successfully filling management teams for 23 new stores in just one year

Regional Trainer

J. Crew Retail Stores
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Designed and implemented training programs for new hires and management teams, improving sales and operational efficiency across the region
  • Developed a College Ambassador Program to engage student leaders with store management, supporting talent development

Skills

  • Full Life-Cycle Recruiting
  • High-Volume Hiring & Sourcing
  • Talent Strategy Development
  • Diversity & Inclusion Advocacy
  • Hiring Manager Partnerships
  • Salary Negotiation & Offer Management
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Candidate Pipeline Development
  • Leadership Coaching & Mentoring
  • Continuous Process Improvement
  • Sourcing Tools
  • HR Software
  • HR Processes
  • Industry networking

Certification

Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter (CDR)

Additional Information

Strong network of industry contacts in retail, hospitality, culinary, and logistics sectors. Passionate about mentoring and empowering junior HR professionals. Actively involved in local diversity and inclusion initiatives within the HR community.

Technical Skills

ADP RM, SmartRecruiters, SuccessFactors, ICIMS, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean Search, Indeed, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Employee Onboarding, Compliance, Performance Reviews

Timeline

Senior Recruiter

The Wonderful Company LLC
08.2017 - 07.2024

Senior Recruiting Manager | Factory/Mercantile Division

J. Crew Retail Stores
01.2012 - 01.2017

Senior Regional Recruiter

J. Crew Retail Stores
01.2008 - 01.2012

Regional Recruiter

J. Crew Retail Stores
01.2005 - 01.2008

Regional Trainer

J. Crew Retail Stores
01.2003 - 01.2005

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