Shannon Adam-Pickett
Executive Recruiter I Business Development I Corporate Talent Acquisition
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic Executive Recruiter, Business Development Bulldog, and Corporate Talent Acquisition Professional with15 years of experience. Proven track record of strategic business growth across multiple sectors and various industries focusing on measurable outcomes. Expertise in sourcing, engaging and delivering Top Talent to meet organizational needs. Strong ability to drive results through effective recruitment strategies, candidate management and strong client engagement.
Skilled in sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding Top Talent while fostering collaborative team environment. Known for adaptability, creative client solutions, communication, and never giving up! Proficient in using recruitment software and tools to drive results and meet hiring goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder, Executive Recruiter,Business Developme
Adam Hire Group,LLC
01.2012 - Current
- Accelerated customer success by collaborating with clients to optimize hiring process, resulting in faster and improved placements
- directed comprehensive executive search operations, successfully placing senior leaders in high-growth organizations.
- Executed advanced sourcing strategies utilizing targeted market mapping and AI tools to engage 100% passive candidates, reducing average time-to-fill by 15%
- Effectively negotiated and finalized complex executive compensation packages aligning client budget with candidate expectations, achieving 95% offer acceptance rate.
- Fostered strong, trust-based relationships with C-level client contacts, resulting in 45% increase in repeat business within first year.
- Expertise in executive placements across critical functions including legal, human resources, and high-level sales executives, achieving 98% placement retention rate after one year.
- direct hire and executive search across diverse industries including human resources, legal professionals, paralegals, and sales organizations
- Developed scalable hiring strategies that decreased time-to-fill by 40% for enterprise clients
- Collaborated with C-suite leaders to synchronize talent strategies with business objectives
- Spearheaded outreach and business development initiatives, expanding client base by 60% within 12 months.
Talent Acquisition Director
Zeno Imaging
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Onboarded more than 120 direct hires in Texas and Florida, facilitating $7M revenue growth in second year, encompassing high-level enterprise sales executives, document management sales executives, and production print professionals amid multi-expansion through acquisitions.
- introduction of agile recruiting methodologies accelerating hiring speed by 65%
- managed Salesforce customer relationship management
- Cultivated organizational culture emphasizing accountability and innovative practices
- Crafted innovative head-hunting strategies targeting elite passive candidates, facilitating attraction and retention of high-performing talent, resulting in outstanding business outcomes exceeding annual revenue projections
- Directed strategic trials in sourcing and onboarding augmenting quality-of-hire by 65%
- Coordinated with sales leadership to project talent needs associated with regional growth
Senior Practice Director
Randstad USA (formerly Mergis Group)
01.2010 - 01.2012
- primary focus areas encompassed human resources, legal matters, finance, and accounting
- responsible for driving new business revenues and creative client solutions for targeted focus areas
- Established a successful recruiting and business development team spanning practice areas such as strategic accounts, legal, human resources, and finance & accounting.
- Propelled 131% year-over-year revenue growth through integration of strategic prospecting and consultative client engagement, establishing Randstad as reliable workforce solutions partner across multiple sectors.
- Generated $12M in new business within legal, human resources, and sales sectors.
- Led national business development strategies achieving multimillion-dollar staffing agreement with Fortune 50 client—recognized as one of significant wins in Randstad’s history at that time
- Enhanced operations to accommodate high client demand without sacrificing quality.
- Engaged with executive stakeholders to formulate customized hiring approaches that supported clients’ business goals, resulting in sustainable partnerships and recurring revenue.
- Spearheaded data-informed initiatives for market expansion, uncovering untapped opportunities and converting them into lasting revenue streams.
- Engaged with executive stakeholders to develop personalized hiring strategies that resonate with clients’ business goals, cultivating enduring partnerships and repeat business.
- Partnered with executive stakeholders to design customized hiring strategies that aligned with clients’ business goals, resulting in long-term partnerships and repeat business.
Branch Leader
Robert Half International
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Orchestrated revitalization of Dallas branch, propelling it from #89 to #2 nationally via strategic business development initiatives in a demanding economic landscape.
- Secured 130% revenue growth via establishment of high-value client relationships, diversification of service lines, and ongoing surpassing of forecasted targets.
- Created and managed a dynamic business development and recruiting team flourishing under challenging conditions by implementing effective mentorship and data-informed coaching to elevate personal performance and cultivate team cohesion.
- converted branch into top-tier revenue generator by integrating market intelligence with aggressive business development outreach, capturing new accounts across human resources, sales, legal, and finance/accounting domains
- celebrated for strategic initiatives and fearless implementation turning cold leads into lasting partnerships with repeat business
- Nurtured high-performing culture and synergy across all verticals.
- in-house ATS integration across all domains
- engaged with Salesforce and HubSpot customer relationship management systems
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
Intuit, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Optimized top-performing teams and advanced talent acquisition strategy throughout organization
- Led talent acquisition initiatives resulting in improved TA scores and optimized candidate experience across various business units.
- Advised senior leadership through analytical insights and strategic guidance, influencing workforce planning and hiring decisions.
- Managed one of Intuit’s leading recruiting teams consistently achieving hiring goals while upholding standards of quality and speed.
- Championed operational enhancements that optimized processes and shortened time-to-fill, driving improved business results.
- Nurtured environment of mentorship and development, guiding recruiters into leadership positions and boosting team performance.
- Deployed applicant tracking system across organization-wide operations.
- Motivated senior leadership to forge strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing business growth within organization
- Elevated TA scores by 73% by formulating go-to-market strategies that garnered trust from functional leaders
- Led comprehensive recruiting strategies across multiple functional areas, covering finance and corporate strategy. Handled hiring for 600 finance positions, 30 in corporate strategy, and 20 in legal sectors. Managed recruitment of 300 human resources roles alongside 100 supply chain management positions. Drove efforts to fill 150 channel sales and 500 tele sales vacancies efficiently. Coordinated recruitment for central marketing organization (150) and corporate communications roles (55). Supervised hiring process for IT (300) and central technology group (100) roles.
- Attained record-breaking performance for talent acquisition team within company
Director of Staffing
CompuCom
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Reformed global recruiting strategy to produce high-volume results with minimal teams—facilitating 2500 hires annually despite a 67% decrease in staffing.
- Acclaimed for drawing premier talent in legal, human resources, enterprise sales, and finance/accounting by merging analytical sourcing techniques with a strong human touch
- Built effective partnerships across business units, gaining a reputation for transparency and quick response. Engaged leaders in transformative discussions on talent management. Integrated hiring processes with overarching transformation strategies to support growth.
- Revamped global recruitment framework leading to 47% cut in staffing needs while ensuring over 2500 hires annually
- overseeing global ATS implementation, which includes communication training and change management
- Transformed all phases of assessment methodology for better candidate sourcing. Implemented creative recruitment pilots to elevate hiring effectiveness. Designed engaging onboarding experiences to boost new hire retention. Conducted analytics on retention data to inform strategic improvements.
- streamlined sourcing and screening operations across all functional divisions
- Engineered global recruiting dashboard providing real-time insights and predictive analytics.
- Directed multifaceted organizational changes with a focus on empathy and precision.
- $4.3 billion international IT outsourcing enterprise employing 8,700 professionals offering infrastructure management services, application services, systems integration, consulting solutions, and help desk integration and implementation.
Owner / VP of Business Development
Vaughan-Pickett Group, LLC
01.1999 - 01.2001
- expertise in contract and direct-hire placements in accounting and finance
- Generated $750k in funding for start-up launch
- Delivered 100+ placements during first year in accounting, finance, administration, and legal sales sectors at VP and C-level.
- Devised proprietary candidate assessment model
- executed branding projects, marketing plans, and partnership strategies
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
University of Mary-Hardin Baylor
Belton, TXSkills
Executive Recruitment
Corporate Talent Acquisition
Business Development Bulldog
Contract & Direct Hire
High-Volume Hiring
Event Promotions
Analytical Reasoning
Strategic Partnerships with Key Stakeholders
Client Engaging
Operations Oversight
Creative Candidate & Customer Solutions
Skilled Negotiator
Expert Communicator
Regulatory Compliance
Strong Project Management Skills
Brand Strategist
Creative Visionary
Interdepartmental Collaboration
Process Optimization
Fundraising
Consultative communicator
Detailed Orientation
Industry Expertise
- Sales
- Information Technology
- IT Solutions & Services
- Cybersecurity Services and Solutions
- OEM & Dealer Services
- Managed Print Services
- Document Management Solutions
- Production Print Solutions
- Legal
- Human Resources
- Accounting & Finance
- Engineering
- Oil & Gas
- Marketing and Communications
- Energy Renewables
Technology Proficiencies
Advanced ATS and CRM proficiency:
LinkedIn Recruiter
Ladders (for Executive search)
BullHorn
SeekOut
HireEZ
Workday
Salesforce
Greenhouse
MS Office Suite (expert level)
Skill-Based screening (instead of resume filtering)
Recruitment Cost Analysis
One Model Advanced Recruitment Analytics
Hootsuite — social media management
Timeline
Co-Founder, Executive Recruiter,Business Developme
Adam Hire Group,LLC
01.2012 - Current
Talent Acquisition Director
Zeno Imaging
01.2012 - 01.2014
Senior Practice Director
Randstad USA (formerly Mergis Group)
01.2010 - 01.2012
Branch Leader
Robert Half International
01.2009 - 01.2010
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
Intuit, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2009
Director of Staffing
CompuCom
01.2001 - 01.2004
Owner / VP of Business Development
Vaughan-Pickett Group, LLC
01.1999 - 01.2001
Associate of Arts - Psychology
University of Mary-Hardin Baylor