Tamra Ellis

• Serve as principal advisor on talent acquisition and workforce strategy for a 305-person team across 34 offices.
• Revamped organizational culture by eliminating bias, fostering inclusivity and boosting morale, driving stronger collaboration and productivity.
• Applied proactive recruitment strategies to achieve a 27% year-over-year increase in new hires (400+ additional placements), ranking 2nd of 39 within the organization.
• Developed and implemented a leadership pipeline, resulting in a 30% increase in internal promotions and accelerating career growth for employees.
• Launched targeted outreach and marketing campaigns that elevated hiring rates by enhancing market potential and attracting qualified candidates.

• Directed staff of 7 in development of operational planning and HR oversight for 240+ recruiters.
• Rallied understaffed section to deliver full staffing outputs while increasing productivity and accuracy, reducing error rates by 32% and receiving recognition from organizational QA.
• Led change management efforts to improve organizational reputation and employee engagement.
• Streamlined applicant onboarding and processing for over 1,700 candidates, increasing recruitment output by 15% and improving the organization ranking from 33 to 10 during the first twelve months.

• Oversaw recruitment and HR operations across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East while simultaneously taking on role as division head and senior manager.
• Built strategic partnerships with over 30 local and regional leaders to support recruiting initiatives.
• Maintained uninterrupted operations during COVID-19 lockdowns through agile planning and remote workforce solutions.
• Managed assets and facilities valued over $2M, achieving $200K+ in cost savings through efficient resource allocation.

• Supervised a cross-functional team at Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) processing applicants from over 30 recruiting stations in three states.
• Overhauled internal processes, increasing efficiency by 90% and ensuring compliance with federal hiring standards.
• Participated in four civilian hiring panels, leveraging expertise and experience to identify top talent and contribute to strategic recruitment decisions.
• Trained teams on motivational leadership and influence strategies, improving unit productivity by 30%.
• Initiated and processed incentive contracts totaling up to $50,000 per qualified enlisted personnel.

• Directed HR functions and recruitment for a 48-person team, ensuring alignment with company standards and performance metrics.
• Led the region to consistently exceed recruitment objectives, ranking #1 of 8 divisions.
• Revitalized performance of eight underperforming recruiters through real-time, hands-on coaching, fostering individual growth and sustained professional development.
• Introduced incentive programs and employee engagement strategies to foster retention and workplace satisfaction.
• Led team efforts to meet a 15% increase in production objectives without additional personnel or funding, ensuring operational efficiency and goal attainment under constrained resources.

Certification of Resilient Leadership