Stephanie Downs
Clermont,USA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Florida Virtual School
09.2022 - Current
- Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for senior leadership roles including Senior Directors and C-Level executives across multiple departments
- Partner with hiring managers to define talent needs, develop sourcing strategies, and align hiring plans with organizational goals
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and internal partners to ensure a positive experience and keep top talent engaged for future opportunities
- Deliver comprehensive feedback to internal candidates, including personalized resume reviews and interview preparation to support career growth and internal mobility
- Influence and guide final hiring decisions by providing recommendations based on candidate performance and business priorities
- Mentor and train new Recruiters and Support Specialists
- Proficient with Workday ATS and contributed to system enhancements and process improvements optimizing recruiting workflows
- Successfully manage a workload of 12-15 specialized requisitions simultaneously
- Selected as a spokesperson for Talent Acquisition on an internal-facing podcast focused on career guidance, as well as a radio commercial aired throughout Central Florida to build brand awareness
Talent Acquisition Support Specialist
Florida Virtual School
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Built professional relationships with Hiring Managers resulting in a smoother recruiting process
- Screened candidates via phone and coordinated interviews with hiring managers for qualified applicants
- Created pre-screen questionnaires based on position needs
- Collaborated with Professional Standards and Certification Departments to ensure candidates are cleared to move forward
- Assisted with revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Talent Acquisition Technician
Florida Virtual School
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Strategically utilized job boards and social media to attract highly qualified and diverse candidates leading to an increase of 40.8% in diverse applicants
- Met deadlines while recruiting contributing to 91.26% of vacant positions being filled within 45 days as a team fiscal year 2021-22
- Reviewed candidate applications and moves qualified candidates forward for review by Hiring Manager
- Maintained contact with candidates throughout the application process
Compliance Technician
Florida Virtual School
04.2020 - 11.2021
- Efficiently onboarded new employees by processing new hire data in appropriate HRIS systems and submitting I9 documentation
- Provided guidance to newly hired employees throughout the onboarding and training process
- Created and distributed data reports on an as needed basis
- Ensured staff compliance and followed up with employees to complete assigned tasks
Talent Acquisition Coordinator/Interviewer
Universal Orlando Resort
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Interviewed incoming candidates and made on the spot hiring decisions
- Conducted career discussions and helped facilitate internal employee transfers
- Participated in hiring events designed to fill specialized positions such as Lifeguards, Halloween Horror Nights staff, and parade Balloon Handlers
- Prioritized and executed individualized assignments such as calling candidates to schedule interviews, opening and closing requisitions, and prepping for hiring events
- Reviewed applications and invited qualified individuals in for in-person interviews
- Assisted during high volume hiring events and job fairs consisting of up to 400 interview appointments
- Acted as a liaison between candidates, recruiters, and management
- Proficient with PeopleSoft, SharePoint, WebXtender, PageUp, and Microsoft Office Suite
Team Leader
Universal Orlando Resort
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Ensured daily operational efficiency and maintained daily labor budget
- Effectively built and maintained interdepartmental relationships leading to a fast turn-around on any show quality concerns around the venue
- Strong time management and multi-tasking skills resulting in 100% regulatory and memo compliance
Attendant / Trainer
Universal Orlando Resort
11.2015 - 07.2018
Education
Hospitality Management (B.S.) -
University of Central Florida
05-2019
Skills
- Candidate experience management
- Recruiting and sourcing
- Full cycle recruiting
- Passive candidate engagement
Websites
Certification
- Includer
- Empathy
- Positivity
- Woo
- Activator
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Florida Virtual School
09.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisition Support Specialist
Florida Virtual School
03.2022 - 09.2022
Talent Acquisition Technician
Florida Virtual School
11.2021 - 03.2022
Compliance Technician
Florida Virtual School
04.2020 - 11.2021
Talent Acquisition Coordinator/Interviewer
Universal Orlando Resort
03.2020 - 04.2020
Team Leader
Universal Orlando Resort
07.2018 - 03.2019
Attendant / Trainer
Universal Orlando Resort
11.2015 - 07.2018
Hospitality Management (B.S.) -
University of Central Florida