TRACI SCOTT
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Dynamic Talent Acquisition Manager offering 4-year progressive career across diverse industries. Experienced in full-cycle recruiting to source, select, and hire top talent. Establishes and maintains effective recruitment metrics, processes, systems, and tools to deliver five-star candidate experiences and contribute to the company's employment brand.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager
The St. James
Springfield, VA
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Increased the quality of new hires by refining job descriptions, setting clear expectations, and establishing performance metrics for success.
- Reduced time-to-fill rates by utilizing advanced recruitment tools such as applicant tracking systems and social media platforms.
- Collaborated with HR team members to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new hires through effective communication and coordination of orientation programs.
- Led training sessions for hiring managers on topics such as interviewing techniques, unconscious bias awareness, and legal considerations in the hiring process.
- Managed all aspects of the interview process including scheduling, conducting interviews, providing feedback, and negotiating offers with candidates.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs, resulting in improved candidate selection.
- Improved candidate experience throughout recruitment process, ensuring clear communication and timely feedback at every stage.
- Crafted detailed job descriptions and role requirements, ensuring clarity and attracting suitable candidates.
- Engaged in proactive sourcing techniques, reaching out to passive candidates and building relationships for future opportunities.
- Initiated employee referral programs, increasing quality hires through leveraging existing employees' networks.
Business Solutions Manager
Roth Staffing (Ultimate Staffing)
Arlington, VA
12.2019 - 05.2021
- Responsible for business development & full life cycle recruiting including job posting, prescreening candidate resumes, interviewing via phone and in person, and extending formal offers for temporary, temporary-to-hire, and direct hire placement
- Recruited candidates within the Administrative/Clerical field (Administrative, Marketing, Customer Service, Human Resources, Events, Sales, Warehouse, etc.) for Non-Profits, Associations, Government Contractors, Executives, IT, Healthcare, and Property Management Companies
- Attended various career fairs and networking events for recruitment and business development purposes
- Created/post job descriptions to qualify candidates through various databases (CareerBuilder, Indeed, JobScience, ZipRecruiter, and LinkedIn) while utilizing Boolean search strings to attract candidates to client opportunities
- Coordinated on-boarding activities, processed paperwork, and assisted candidates in the new hire orientation process
- Initiated background checks, conducted reference checks, handled salary negotiations, and extended formal offer letters to candidates
- Managed payroll and I-9 Verification for temporary candidates
- Cold called prospective clients to generate sales leads, and schedule appointments with C-level executives to expand territory and discuss partnership
- Developed strong relations with customers, connecting with key business executives and stakeholders
- Answered client queries and identify new business opportunities among existing customers.
Home Store Specialist/Commission Sales Associate
Bloomingdale’s
Chevy Chase, MD
10.2016 - 10.2019
- Problem solve customer inquiries and complaints related to product selection or purchase
- Monitor sale levels, trend data and customer needs
- Perform merchandising functions that include inventory control, customer service and satisfaction
- Meet sales targets consistently and reached top seller status.
Center Director
Jenny Craig
McLean, VA
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Provided leadership for business operations, meeting revenue and profitability targets
- Responsible for recruiting, interviewing and hiring vacancies
- Served as link to Human Resources for onboarding and training
- Responsible for employee evaluations and maintaining personnel records for Human Resources
- Accountable for building new client base and client retention
- Managed key center operations (scheduling, payroll, product inventory).
Commissioned Sales Associate
Nordstrom
Richmond, VA
02.2014 - 09.2014
- Provided sales and customer service support for product selection
- Facilitated resolution of customer problems or complaints
- Performed merchandising and inventory functions to ensure customer satisfaction.
Education
B.S. in Business Management -
Delaware State University
Dover, DE05.2009
Skills
- Recruitment and hiring
- Interviewing
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Employee Relations
- Conflict Resolution
- Policies & Procedures
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Candidate pipeline management
- Talent management
- Candidate Sourcing
- Onboarding, Training, and Development
Training
- Global Studies, Delaware State University, Beijing, China, 07/07
- Future Nordstrom Leaders (FNL) training program, Dover, DE, 02/12
- Nordstrom New Manager Training
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager
The St. James
08.2021 - 06.2024
Business Solutions Manager
Roth Staffing (Ultimate Staffing)
12.2019 - 05.2021
Home Store Specialist/Commission Sales Associate
Bloomingdale’s
10.2016 - 10.2019
Center Director
Jenny Craig
10.2014 - 06.2016
Commissioned Sales Associate
Nordstrom
02.2014 - 09.2014
B.S. in Business Management -
Delaware State University