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Sara Michelle Booker
Executive Recruiter
Owensboro,KY
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Summary
Results-driven Executive Managing Recruiter with extensive experience in client management and team collaboration. Skilled in developing streamlined recruitment processes and mentoring junior staff, leading to improved hiring efficiency and enhanced organizational alignment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Recruiter
SMB Recruiters
Owensboro, KY
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive candidate searches using advanced sourcing techniques and recruitment tools.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and develop targeted recruitment strategies.
- Facilitated candidate interviews and assessments, ensuring alignment with organizational culture and role specifications.
- Managed candidate pipelines, maintaining regular communication to enhance engagement and retention throughout recruitment process.
Executive Managing Recruiter
Summit Search Consultants
Bozeman, MT
01.2017 - 07.2022
- Led strategic recruitment initiatives to attract top-tier talent in competitive markets.
- Developed and implemented streamlined processes for candidate selection and onboarding.
- Collaborated with leadership to establish organizational goals and alignment with hiring strategies.
- Analyzed industry trends to inform talent acquisition strategies and workforce planning.
- Mentored junior recruiters, enhancing their skills in sourcing and interviewing techniques.
- Managed relationships with clients, ensuring high satisfaction through effective communication and delivery of results.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems to optimize recruitment workflows and improve candidate experience.
- Conducted training sessions on best practices in recruitment for internal teams and stakeholders.
- Mentored junior staff members for accelerated career growth, developing future leaders within the organization.
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic marketing plans and business development initiatives.
- Interviewed, recruited and trained new onboarding candidates.
- Prepared annual data to determine metrics for operational performance.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through reevaluation of supply chain management practices.
- Identified trends and assessed opportunities to improve processes and execution.
- Led cross-functional team to develop new product line, which was launched ahead of schedule and under budget.
- Cultivated high-performance organizational culture, aligning employee goals with corporate objectives and rewarding excellence.
- Boosted team morale and productivity through implementation of comprehensive employee development program.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Associate Recruiter
The Bales Company
Jacksonville, FL
01.2014 - 02.2017
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems to streamline candidate sourcing and tracking processes.
- Conducted initial candidate screenings to assess qualifications and cultural fit for various roles.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced the efficiency of recruitment workflows.
- Streamlined interview process for improved efficiency, reducing time-to-hire for key positions.
- Managed a diverse range of job requisitions across multiple industries, enabling successful placements for numerous clients.
- Enhanced candidate pool by implementing targeted sourcing strategies and utilizing various recruitment channels.
- Built strong relationships with candidates, providing guidance throughout the entire hiring process.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Owensboro, KY05-2013
Skills
- Client management
- Candidate assessment
- Strategic sourcing
- Public speaking
- Cold calling
- Compensation analysis
- Interviewing techniques
- Executive networking
- Compensation packages
- Recruiting and sourcing
- Recruitment strategy development
- Candidate screening
- Team collaboration
- Self-motivated work ethic
- Full cycle recruiting
Timeline
Executive Recruiter
SMB Recruiters
08.2022 - Current
Executive Managing Recruiter
Summit Search Consultants
01.2017 - 07.2022
Associate Recruiter
The Bales Company
01.2014 - 02.2017
Associate of Arts -
Owensboro Community And Technical College