Accomplished talent acquisition specialist with a strong focus on enhancing HR operations and driving organizational efficiency. Demonstrated success in managing diverse recruitment initiatives, yielding high-quality hires in competitive markets. Acknowledged for strategic problem-solving and coaching capabilities, supporting senior management in achieving business objectives. Committed to fostering a collaborative culture and adapting to dynamic work environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
JJill
Hingham, MA
02.2025 - Current
Led Corporate Store, managed team to achieve sales goals through effective staff training and performance management.
Implemented inventory management strategies to streamline stock levels and reduce shrinkage.
Developed promotional campaigns to enhance customer engagement and drive foot traffic.
Analyzed sales data to identify trends, adjust merchandising strategies, and optimize product placements.
CORPORATE RECRUITER
Hello Fresh
09.2021 - 03.2024
Hired 180 Area Managers or higher-level roles within the first 90 days of employment and 88 Hourly Associates in a month with an 85% retention rate after 6 months.
Hired the entire Maintenance Team for the Phoenix, AZ facility in Summer 2023 with a 2 month turn around. The new team was 100% staffed upon opening the facility
Remote
RECRUITING MANAGER
G4S Security Solutions
Boston, MA
11.2019 - 10.2021
Led the corporate, sales and security recruiting function for the northeast region for Fortune 100 and 500 clients
Managed and tracked all data for compliance with OFCCP and EEO candidate data requirements
Organized and participated in job fairs, career expos, hiring events, etc., and documented all Outreach Efforts to comply with AAP reporting
Developed and maintained outreach relationships and contacts with Disabled Veteran, Female, and Minority Organizations and Agencies
TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER
Advantage Solutions
Foxboro, MA
01.2014 - 05.2019
Prepared reports to management on recruiting activities to include researching and analyzing hiring trends and turnover statistics
Started with 14 Recruiters, as a beta test to determine if TA position could be performed outside of the corporate office; increased the team to 75 in two years; generated more offers out of the Foxboro office than the corporate office in CA
Drove the ongoing attainment of staffing and business goals, established recruiting metrics and analytics
Earned a reputation for innovative developments in recruitment and talent acquisition
SENIOR HR MANAGER AND RECRUITER
The Apple Store
Braintree & Chestnut Hill, MA
05.2006 - 01.2014
Collaborated with the store leadership team to develop strategic plans across multiple business groups, improving processes and surpassing standards to drive the business
Recruitment strategies recognized by senior leadership; tasked with expanding recruiting function for every store in New England; doubled as HR Manager for 8 years and hired 400 people in six months
Managed the day-to-day operations and oversaw a team of 250+ people; trained managers; led all product launches, including the original iPhone
Developed and implemented a business plan that drove revenues from $10M to $40M
Selected as 1 of 12 managers from 300+ nationwide to attend intensive seminar: recruiting, selection, and retention
Earned reputation as 'go to' person for employee morale and retention efforts; highly regarded by management
Oversaw staff development; training and mentoring; conflict resolution; managed payroll and employee benefits
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
High Point University
High Point, NC
Skills
Targeted Lead Generation
Salary and Benefits Negotiations
Needs Evaluation
Leadership
Communications
Recruitment Metrics Analysis
Human Resources
Onboarding
Technical Recruiting
CV Screening
Job Posting Optimization
Behavioral Interviewing
Executive search
Candidate Sourcing
Mentoring
ATS Systems
Team Building
Diversity Hiring
Talent Acquisition
Strategic Planning
Process Improvement
Talent Acquisition Operations
Candidate Assessment
Recruiter Training
Social Media Recruiting
Industry Networking
Accomplishments
Collaborated with team of 4 in the development and rollout of ATS Transition from Virtual Edge to iCIMS at Advantage Solutions.