Tonisha Stalnaker

• Provide Innovative Recruitment Strategies: Designed and implemented an automated recruiting process adopted by clients to effectively hire and manage remote teams
• Business Growth & Development: Spearheaded the company’s growth to a multiple 6-figure organization within two years through strategic planning and client-focused solutions
• Strategic Partnerships: Established and nurtured partnerships with key software companies, enhancing business opportunities through speaking engagements and developer collaborations
• Mentorship & Community Engagement: Actively engaged as a Business Mentor with local non-profit organizations, contributing to community development and professional growth
• Develop strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
• Lead the strategic planning process to define business goals and ensure alignment across all departments.
• Build and maintain a positive organizational culture that fostered creativity, innovation, and employee engagement.
• Introduce advanced technology solutions into daily operations to increase productivity levels throughout the company.
• Manage financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
• Oversee business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
• Implement innovative solutions for optimizing processes, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
• Deliver strategic business consulting and operational excellence to clients across the US and Canada
• Recruit, hire and manage a cross-functional team of over 10 remote professionals, fostering a high-performing work environment and ensuring the seamless execution of client projects

• Played a critical role in developing high-performing teams by sourcing and recruiting top talent
• Surpassed ambitious quarterly goals and contributed to the creation and refinement of training programs
• Exceeding Goals: Consistently surpassed quarterly recruitment targets, achieving results 5-10 times the set objectives
• Training Programs: Collaborated with the Managing Recruiter to design and update training programs, enhancing team capabilities and performance
• Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
• Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
• Collaborated with internal teams to address specific recruitment challenges and develop tailored solutions.

• Spearhead talent acquisition initiatives, optimizing recruitment processes and enhancing candidate experiences; decreased candidate screening timeline from 8 weeks to hire to 4 weeks
• Drive strategic improvements across the recruitment lifecycle, implementing technology solutions and refining processes to exceed placement and retention goals
• Process Optimization: Led the integration of a new ATS (FinancialForce), streamlining recruiting operations and enhancing reporting accuracy
• Enhanced Recruitment: Implemented innovative technology solutions to significantly reduce time-to-fill and improve cost-effectiveness; reduced time-to-fill by more than 70%
• Engagement Tools: Developed and introduced a tool to measure and boost Associate Engagement, strengthening organizational culture and employee satisfaction
• Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their unique needs and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
• Served as a trusted advisor to both candidates and hiring teams by providing guidance on role requirements, interviewing tips, and career development opportunities.
• Led diversity and inclusion initiatives within the talent acquisition team, promoting an inclusive work environment for all employees; improved employee engagement and retention
• Established a robust talent pipeline through networking events, career fairs, and proactive outreach efforts.

• Led the Activate recruiting initiative, overseeing the full recruiting cycle and mentoring team members to drive talent acquisition and retention
• Talent Acquisition Strategies: Enhanced recruitment effectiveness through improved contract and compensation practices, emphasizing employee benefits and perks
• Process Improvement: Streamlined recruiting processes and improved reporting accuracy, leading to cost-effective hiring solutions
• ATS Implementation: Supported the rollout of a new ATS (SalesForce), ensuring smooth transition and alignment with organizational needs
• Reached hiring goals consistently through effective collaboration with hiring managers and clear communication of requirements.
• Reviewed resumes and employment applications and interviewed applicants to evaluate work history and other qualifications.
• Measured and reported on recruitment metrics to track successes and failures of recruitment efforts and identify areas for improvement.
• Managed applicant tracking systems to keep recruitment processes organized.

Activate/Core Recruiter January 2014 - May 2015

• Achieved exceptional recruitment results by identifying and securing top talent
• Played a pivotal role in developing training programs and managing relocations
• Outstanding Performance: Surpassed quarterly goals with placements reaching 10 times the required targets
• Training Development: Contributed to the creation and update of new hire and ongoing training programs, enhancing team skills and performance