Renee Ray
Talent Management
Brooklyn Park,MN
Summary
Results-driven Talent Acquisition and Staffing Leader with over 15 years of experience specializing in recruiting top talent within high-compliance environments across nuclear energy, healthcare, and diverse technical and professional sectors. Proven expertise in full-cycle recruiting, delivering strategic hiring solutions to reduce vacancies, improve time-to-fill, and enhance operational readiness. Adept at leading teams, optimizing processes, and fostering trusted partnerships with clients and hiring managers. Committed to enhancing candidate experiences and achieving measurable results to drive organizational success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Talent Match Recruiting
03.2016 - Current
- Lead full-cycle recruiting operations for high-clearance and technical roles at the Nuclear Power Plant.
- Successfully placed mission-critical nuclear professionals, ensuring alignment with industry standards, compliance, and operational safety.
- Source, screen, and hire candidates across all levels — from skilled trades to senior project managers.
- Partner with site leadership to forecast workforce needs, and develop proactive hiring strategies that minimize downtime.
- Maintain a vetted pipeline of nuclear professionals for outages, maintenance, and long-term capital projects.
- Established TalentMatch Recruiting as a niche staffing firm serving the U.S. And international nuclear facilities, and various industries.
- Provide consulting and training to hiring managers on interview best practices, and compliant hiring workflows.
- Developed and implemented new recruitment systems, reducing time-to-fill, and ensuring regulatory alignment.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Talent Business Partner
Transformation Care Network
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Recruited healthcare professionals, including therapists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, for outpatient behavioral health clinics.
- Built robust talent pipelines using cold calling, email outreach, and market analysis.
- Managed the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial screening to extending offers, and onboarding.
- Partnered with hiring managers to align talent strategies with staffing goals and market trends.
- Monitored and refined recruitment workflows to maintain competitive hiring practices.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Associated Clinic of Psychology
05.2021 - 06.2024
- Managed recruitment for seven key mental health positions, including LICSWs, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, LMFTs, LPCCs, and administrative roles.
- Reduced time-to-hire by 24% through process optimization and gap analysis.
- Led talent acquisition for over 90 hires, collaborating with leadership to attract top talent in a competitive market.
- Enhanced applicant flow and response rates by updating job postings and leveraging targeted marketing.
- Increased successful job offers by 22% through improved candidate screening practices.
- Implemented a new ATS to streamline hiring processes and reporting.
- Managed vendor relationships with Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn to optimize advertising and performance tracking.
Senior Talent Management Specialist
PrairieCare
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Revamped recruitment operations, increasing monthly hires from 18 to 24.
- Restructured team workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.
- Reduced vacancy rates from 35% to 24% within three months through proactive recruiting and process improvements.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Accurate Home Care
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Developed innovative sourcing campaigns, including geo-fencing, to fill high-demand roles.
- I mentored and trained recruitment team members, improving team performance.
- Implemented iCIMS ATS to increase efficiency and enhance reporting capabilities.
- Boosted weekly hires through strategic talent acquisition planning.
Recruiter / HR Manager
Various Companies (Superior Group, Wells Fargo, etc.)
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for diverse roles, from entry-level to executive.
- Built talent pipelines through market research, networking, social media, and job fairs.
- Ensured compliance with EEO and Affirmative Action regulations through targeted sourcing.
- Developed and executed recruitment strategies to improve efficiency and candidate engagement.
Recruiter / Business Process Assistant
Xcel Energy
03.2008 - 08.2014
- Managed cradle-to-grave recruiting for both bargaining and non-bargaining roles.
- Developed partnerships with union leaders, hiring managers, and external vendors to facilitate hiring.
- Led training sessions on recruitment processes, boosting team capability, and compliance.
- Streamlined hiring workflows to reduce time-to-fill, and improve recruiter performance.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Minneapolis Community And Technical College (MCTC)
Minneapolis, MNSkills
Talent acquisition strategy
Recruitment marketing
Offer negotiation skills
Recruitment analytics
Budget administration
Small business operations
Client service
Regulatory compliance
Staff management
Talent development
Human resource management
Employee development
Accomplishments
- Placed specialized nuclear professionals for critical projects at Nuclear Power Plant.
- Reduced time-to-hire by 24% through process redesign.
- Lowered vacancy rates from 35% to 24% in three months.
- Implemented multiple ATS system, improving recruitment efficiency and reporting accuracy.
- Managed high-volume recruiting operations across multiple industries including healthcare, nuclear energy, and professional services.
- Established Talent Match Recruiting as a recognized niche staffing firm in the nuclear and various industries
Timeline
Talent Business Partner
Transformation Care Network
07.2024 - 12.2024
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Associated Clinic of Psychology
05.2021 - 06.2024
Senior Talent Management Specialist
PrairieCare
08.2019 - 05.2021
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Accurate Home Care
01.2018 - 01.2019
Owner
Talent Match Recruiting
03.2016 - Current
Recruiter / HR Manager
Various Companies (Superior Group, Wells Fargo, etc.)
01.2014 - 01.2018
Recruiter / Business Process Assistant
Xcel Energy
03.2008 - 08.2014
Associate of Arts - Business
Minneapolis Community And Technical College (MCTC)
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