Tara Plank
Mount Pleasant,WI
Summary
Experienced Talent Acquisition Recruiter and Supervisor with a proven track record of sourcing, screening, and engaging high-quality talent across diverse industries. Skilled at building robust candidate pipelines and delivering strategic, data-driven hiring solutions that align with organizational goals. Recognized for excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to foster strong relationships with both candidates and stakeholders.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist / Leader
CareerBuilder Sourcing Solutions
Chicago, IL
01.2020 - Current
- Oversee a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists and monitor their recruitment strategies, talent pipelines, project spend to ensure efficiency and alignment with client goals.
- Partner with clients to understand talent needs and provide consultative recruitment solutions.
- Mentor and guide junior recruiters, fostering team development and performance.
- CareerBuilder Sourcing Solutions is a duration-based staff-augmentation service that partners with clients to optimize their digital‐market recruitment strategies. We implement custom pre-hire solutions to resolve process inefficiencies, sourcing and screening candidates and delivering qualified talent in real time through our proprietary platform.
Talent Acquisition Specialist / Project Manager
CareerBuilder
Chicago, IL
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Lead and execute recruitment strategies to attract high-quality candidates across multiple industries.
- Managed large-scale recruitment projects, ensuring alignment with client goals and timelines.
- Made fiscally responsible decisions around advertising spend that offered a valuable return on investment.
- Acted as a key point of contact for clients, delivering strategic talent acquisition insights.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to improve recruitment outcomes and candidate experience.
Talent Consultant
CareerBuilder
Chicago, IL
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Played a critical role in identifying, attracting, and assessing top-tier candidates.
- Managed applicant pipelines, conducted initial interviews, and coordinated hiring activities.
- Supported recruitment efforts for a wide range of roles and industries.
Education
Business Management, Marketing, Communication
University of Toledo
01.2007
Personal Information
Title: Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist / Leader
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist / Leader
CareerBuilder Sourcing Solutions
01.2020 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist / Project Manager
CareerBuilder
01.2013 - 01.2020
Talent Consultant
CareerBuilder
01.2011 - 01.2013
Business Management, Marketing, Communication
University of Toledo