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SAVANNAH BISHOP

Ripley,Tennessee

Summary

Innovative Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Leader skilled in forging strong connections with hiring managers across diverse industries. Leveraging a wealth of leadership experience in various sectors, I bring a unique perspective to finding innovative solutions. Proven ability to build lasting relationships with clients and candidates, while excelling in multitasking and adapting to emerging technologies. Recognized for my creative problem-solving abilities and commitment to addressing business challenges head-on.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Executive Director, Talent Acquisition

SavvyWise Workforce LLC
12.2018 - Current
  • Partnered with multiple agencies and contractors to fill over 300 high-level positions across diverse fields.
  • Placed candidates internationally in the USA, Germany, Switzerland, UK, Canada, and Mexico, spanning industries such as Accounting/Finance, Manufacturing/Distribution, Human Resources, Sales/Marketing, Hospitality/Customer Service, IT/Engineering, Travel/Tourism, and Legal/Law Enforcement.
  • Led teams of up to 8 direct reports and 30 indirect reports to achieve organizational hiring goals.
  • Received multiple awards in Talent Acquisition and Workforce Development, including Employee of the Year with Grant Associates and Business Services Strategist Delegate with Workforce Investment Network.
  • Built and maintained partnerships with organizations including Goodwin Recruiting, Vaia Talent, L'Oreal, Reflik, Splunk, Grant Associates, Workforce Investment Network, BAI Communications, Mimecast, Wistek, The Remi Group, and Sophia Genetics.

Recruitment Project Manager

Vaia Talent
10.2021 - 02.2023
  • Partnered with multiple large corporations to support recruitment efforts around the world, including L'Oréal, Splunk, Mimecast, PartsSource, and Wisetek.
  • Utilized Applicant Tracking Systems(ATS) for multiple clients simultaneously.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.

Regional Business Services Manager - Recruitment

Grant Associates
12.2018 - 07.2021
  • Operated the multiple regional branches of the American Job Center, where we placed candidates at multiple local facilities, including Unilever, United States Cold Storage, VF Imagewear, Marvin Windows, Medegen, Ingram Micro, FedEx, Pandrol, and more.
  • Established, organized, and hosted the first of its kind in the Memphis area: a Drive-Up Job Fair.
  • Developed, orchestrated, and initiated the first Virtual Rapid Response event in the Memphis area to assist businesses during mass layoffs.
  • Grant Associates Employee of the Year for my innovative solutions supporting businesses and job-seekers during a global pandemic in 2020.
  • Managed 8 Direct Reports - Account Manager Recruiters across 6 Career Centers spread over 4 counties.
  • Assisted job-seekers with obtaining training and employment opportunities under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, utilizing tools such as OJT, IWT, ITA, and apprenticeships.

Owner/Executive Director

Bishop's Drywall Service
06.2015 - 12.2018
  • Small startup company serving the drywall needs of the greater Memphis area.
  • Illustrated fiscal administrative skills by managing payroll and budgets.
  • Negotiated bidding costs and sold services to potential new clients.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, recruiting, finance, human resources, marketing and public relations.

Education

Clovis Community College, Eastern NM University

Skills

  • Global Talent Acquisition
  • Regional and Team Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Grant Implementation and Management
  • End-to-end Full Cycle Recruitment
  • New Hire Onboarding
  • ATS Systems used: Workday, SmartRecruiters, Loxo, Gem, Greenhouse, iCIMS, Bullhorn, Virtual One Stop, SalesForce, Recruitee, JazzHR, Oracle, Lever, Taleo, ADP, Avature, Jobvite, Workable, Seekout, and more!

Affiliations

  • Chair of Professional Development Committee: ATAP (Association of Talent Acquisition Professionals)
  • Senior Vice President: Recruiter Realm

Timeline

Recruitment Project Manager

Vaia Talent
10.2021 - 02.2023

Executive Director, Talent Acquisition

SavvyWise Workforce LLC
12.2018 - Current

Regional Business Services Manager - Recruitment

Grant Associates
12.2018 - 07.2021

Owner/Executive Director

Bishop's Drywall Service
06.2015 - 12.2018

Clovis Community College, Eastern NM University

Certification

Licensed Talent Market Advisor

Licensed Project Recruiter


SAVANNAH BISHOP