Sarah Pouliot
1037 Park Run Drive, Franklin,TN
Summary
Experienced recruitment professional with over 4 years of proven success in driving process innovation and fostering strong client relationships. I bring a wealth of expertise, having collaborated with diverse clients across various industries and fields. Known for my ability to rapidly adapt and surpass client expectations, I consistently deliver high-quality results in the fast-paced world of recruitment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter/Engagement Leader
IQTalent Partners
Nashville, Tennessee
01.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with hiring managers at client company (Abbott Laboratories) to define staffing needs and job requirements.
- Conducted initial phone screens to assess candidate qualifications and fit.
- Managed applicant tracking system to maintain candidate records and communications.
- Provided feedback to candidates post-interview to ensure a positive experience.
- Maintained Applicant Tracking System records of all applicants.
- Developed recruitment strategies to achieve required staffing levels for assigned requisitions.
- Identified best practices for recruiting process improvement.
Recruiting Manager
Robert Half
Nashville, Tennessee
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed the full-cycle recruitment process including sourcing, interviewing, reference checks, offer negotiation and onboarding activities.
- Created job postings for various roles across multiple disciplines and platforms.
- Monitored applicant tracking systems for updates on current applications.
- Consistently met the goal of at least 10 video interviews per week for finance and accounting-focused positions.
- Awarded rookie of the month award for 5 consecutive months for outstanding performance
Recruiter/Engagement Leader
IQTalent Partners
Nashville, TN
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Partnered with C-suite executives on executive recruitment, providing hiring support for C-level, Director, and Manager positions.
- Partnered with Private Equity leadership team in planning and executing human capital needs for carveout of The Weather Company during strategic acquisition by Francisco Partners. Worked closely with deal team and Francisco Partners executives to identify and fill 14 key positions to support transition and post-close operations.
- Recruited and hired top talent across various industries, departments, and functions including technology, legal, procurement, sales, marketing, transportation, construction, operations, recruiting, human resources, and more.
- Led teams of up to 6 in all hiring efforts, acting as the main client point of contact.
- Developed and implemented hiring and recruiting processes for startup clients, and identifying process improvement opportunities for well established companies.
- Owned full-life cycle recruitment process, including the creation of JDs, sourcing, screening, creating scorecards and interview templates, moving candidates through the hiring process, verbal/written offers, and onboarding.
- Utilizing each client's preferred ATS; including Lever, Greenhouse, SAP Success Factors, Thrive, Jobvite, JazzHR, Taleo and Gem.
- Sourced and contacted candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Seekout, and HireEZ.
Senior Associate
IQTalent Partners
Nashville, TN
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Led teams of 2-3 peers in all hiring efforts on multiple client Engagements.
- Worked with client's senior leadership to develop recruitment strategies for long-term implementation.
- Presented three training presentations each month.
- Established processes and guided my teams to success by implementing these processes.
Associate
IQTalent Partners
Nashville, TN
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Attended a rigorous 4 week training where I learned the fundamentals of recruiting, including Boolean searches, outreach best practices, interviewing best practices, and more.
- Developed client facing skills and began leading all client meetings within my second month of employment.
- Learned to compile, analyze, and present metrics to clients to support my suggestions or recommendations.
- Was recognized as the "Employee of the Month" after only 5 months of employment.
Administrative Assistant
Williamson County CASA
Franklin, TN
12.2018 - 01.2021
- Assisted in recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteer efforts for over 80 volunteers.
- Networked with donors and solicited new donor relationships.
- Assisted in planning multiple fundraising events with 300+ attendees.
- Operated the organization's social media and website.
- Acted as the chair of the organization's young professional's council.
- Gave presentations about the organization at networking events.
Education
Bachelor of Education Health And Human Sciences - Child And Family Studies
The University Of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN12.2018
Skills
- Full-cycle recruitment
- Hiring process improvement and implementation
- Team leadership
- Client relationship management
- ATS management
- Candidate process management
- Sourcing and pipelining
- Interview scheduling
- Executive recruitment
- IT recruitment
- Accounting and finance recruitment
- Sales and marketing recruitment
Accomplishments
- 2x "Employee of the Month" and "Team of the Month" award winner.
Timeline
Recruiter/Engagement Leader
IQTalent Partners
01.2025 - Current
Recruiting Manager
Robert Half
04.2024 - 01.2025
Recruiter/Engagement Leader
IQTalent Partners
06.2022 - 04.2024
Senior Associate
IQTalent Partners
09.2021 - 06.2022
Associate
IQTalent Partners
02.2021 - 09.2021
Administrative Assistant
Williamson County CASA
12.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Education Health And Human Sciences - Child And Family Studies
The University Of Tennessee - Knoxville