SHANNON KRANTZ
Americold
Kennesaw,GA
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Transformative University Relations and Talent Acquisition leader with over 20 years of experience in campus recruiting, diversity initiatives, and veteran talent programs. Developed innovative talent pipelines and forged impactful partnerships to align recruiting strategies with workforce objectives. Led teams to enhance employer branding and improve hiring outcomes while converting early talent into engaged, long-term employees.
28
Years of experience
Work History
Manager, University Relations & Early Careers
3 Years 11 Months- Lead enterprise-wide university relations and early careers strategy, overseeing the design, execution, and continuous improvement of Americold’s internship, campus recruiting, and emerging talent programs.
- Transformed and scaled the national internship program by redesigning onboarding, orientation, performance management, and conversion processes, resulting in a 5% year-over-year increase in full-time conversion rates.
- Developed and executed a targeted diversity recruiting strategy that expanded underrepresented talent pipelines by 50%, strengthening workforce representation and advancing organizational talent objectives.
- Optimized university partnership strategy by prioritizing 20 aligned institutions to enhance workforce planning and meet long-term talent needs.
- Established governance and approval processes for internship requisitions and program participation, creating greater consistency, accountability, and operational efficiency across the enterprise.
- Managed $500K annual budget for internship payroll, recruiting investments, campus engagement initiatives, and program operations to ensure efficient allocation of resources.
- Advised executive leadership and senior stakeholders on workforce planning, university engagement, and internship program design, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and talent strategies.
- Designed and launched Americold’s Military Recruiting Initiative, including implementation of the SkillBridge program, while cultivating partnerships and sourcing channels to attract veteran, transitioning military, and military spouse talent.
- Key Achievement: Successfully overhauled Americold’s national internship program by implementing a scalable program framework, standardizing participant experiences, and achieving record-high conversion rates from internship to full-time employment.
Senior Campus Recruiter
8 Months- Established and scaled the company’s inaugural U.S. internship program, designing and launching the initiative within six months to support long-term early talent acquisition goals.
- Collaborated with R&D and Sales leadership to create university recruiting strategies that directly addressed critical business and workforce needs.
- Established partnerships with key universities to build a diverse pipeline of emerging talent, ensuring alignment with future hiring demands.
- Designed and implemented a diversity-focused campus recruiting strategy that improved access for underrepresented student populations and enhanced inclusive hiring outcomes.
- Key Achievement: Led the successful execution of the company’s first 10-week internship program, onboarding 10 interns and achieving a 60% conversion rate to full-time employment.
Talent Acquisition, Campus, Diversity & Military
2 Years 7 Months- Developed and implemented a data-driven campus segmentation and tiering strategy to prioritize university investments, optimize recruiting resources, and strengthen talent pipeline outcomes.
- Established and led campus engagement teams, empowering employee ambassadors to strengthen employer brand visibility and build relationships with target universities.
- Served as the strategic liaison between the Talent Acquisition function and five Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), aligning diversity recruiting initiatives with broader talent and workforce objectives
- Acted as the strategic liaison between the Talent Acquisition function and five Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), aligning diversity recruiting initiatives with broader talent and workforce objectives.
- Transitioned company’s internship program to fully virtual format during COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring high-quality experience for 19 interns while meeting engagement, development, and hiring objectives.
Diversity Recruiter
11 Months- Established and expanded partnerships with diversity-focused organizations, educational institutions, and community groups to enhance access to underrepresented talent and create sustainable talent pipelines.
- Developed and implemented enterprise-wide diversity recruiting strategy, aligning sourcing, outreach, and hiring initiatives with diversity and workforce objectives.
- Led full-cycle recruitment processes for diverse technical roles, enhancing talent acquisition strategies.
- Developed and implemented sourcing strategies to attract top-tier candidates across various domains.
Manager, Campus & Veteran Recruiting
7 Months- Designed and launched Management Development Program to cultivate emerging leadership talent, implementing recruiting analytics and requisition tracking systems that enhanced hiring visibility and supported workforce planning.
- Established and maintained strategic partnerships with veteran and military-affiliated organizations, expanding access to military talent and reinforcing the organization's veteran recruiting pipeline.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to optimize resource allocation and reduce costs.
- Mentored junior managers, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
Southeast Campus Recruiter
1 Year 8 Months- Partnered with business leaders to assess workforce needs and develop targeted campus hiring strategies, delivering high-quality early talent pipelines that support organizational growth objectives.
- Enhanced employer brand presence at target universities through strategic campus engagement and relationship-building, introducing diversity-focused recruiting initiatives to attract underrepresented talent.
- Key Achievement: Recognized as the nation’s Top Producing Campus Recruiter for 2015–2016, consistently exceeding hiring goals and delivering exceptional early talent outcomes.
Various Recruiting Leadership Roles
3 Years- Led and developed campus recruiting teams across 20 offices, training and coaching recruiters and coordinators, and establishing scalable internship program framework.
- Redesigned campus recruiting strategy, aligning university partnerships, employer branding, and hiring initiatives to support large-scale talent acquisition.
- Redesigned the organization's campus recruiting strategy, aligning university partnerships, employer branding, and hiring initiatives to support large-scale talent acquisition objectives.
- Led and developed campus recruiting teams across 20 offices, providing training, coaching, and operational guidance to recruiters and coordinators while establishing a scalable internship program framework.
Hospital Recruiter
1 Year- Executed full-cycle recruiting for clinical and non-clinical positions, collaborating with hiring leaders to address critical staffing needs.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies aligned with departmental goals.
- Conducted comprehensive candidate assessments to identify suitable talent for various positions.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and selection criteria.
Senior Financial Services Representative
12 Years- Built and managed a $15M client portfolio while leading talent acquisition and advisor recruitment efforts; consistently recognized as a Top 5 recruiter nationally for multiple years.
- Guided clients in selecting appropriate financial products to meet individual goals.
- Analyzed client portfolios to identify opportunities for growth and risk mitigation.
- Facilitated training sessions for new representatives on product knowledge and compliance standards.
Education
B.B.A. - Marketing & Professional Sales
American Marketing Association, SOAR Coordinator/Leader
Skills
Campus recruiting
Talent acquisition
Internship program design
University relations
Military talent programs
DEI initiatives
Strategic Partnerships
Talent pipeline
Employer Branding
Stakeholder Engagement
Leadership Development
Team management
Talent pipeline
Affiliations
- National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE) – Member
- Georgia Association of Colleges & Employers (GACE) – Former Member
- Cooperative Education & Internship Association (CEIA) – Honorary Member
Timeline
Manager, University Relations & Early Careers
Americold
10.2022 - Current
Senior Campus Recruiter
Tricentis
02.2022 - 10.2022
Talent Acquisition, Campus, Diversity & Military
Synovus
07.2019 - 02.2022
Diversity Recruiter
Infosys
07.2018 - 06.2019
Manager, Campus & Veteran Recruiting
Altisource
07.2017 - 02.2018
Southeast Campus Recruiter
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2015 - 06.2017
Various Recruiting Leadership Roles
Foresters Financial
09.2012 - 09.2015
Hospital Recruiter
DBHDD
01.2011 - 01.2012
Senior Financial Services Representative
First Investors Corporation
01.1999 - 01.2011
Kennesaw State University
B.B.A. from Marketing & Professional Sales