Trey Stephens
Miami,FL
Summary
Strategic and dynamic University & Campus Recruiting Leader with over 10 years of experience designing and executing high-impact recruitment strategies across higher education, corporate, and healthcare sectors. Proven success in managing full-cycle early-career recruitment, delivering exceptional candidate experiences, and partnering cross-functionally to build scalable programs. Experienced in running large campus events, analyzing recruitment metrics, and driving continuous improvement through data. Known for speed, precision, and building trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and candidates alike.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior College Recruitment Manager
Florida International University
Miami, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Led full-cycle recruitment for graduate business programs, overseeing sourcing, outreach, interviewing, and admissions coordination for domestic and international applicants.
- Managed recruitment operations for graduate programs, overseeing events, lead generation, prospect development, and stakeholder engagement to drive enrollment growth by 15% (totaling $1.7 million) and international student recruitment by 20%.
- Developed and executed recruitment and admissions strategies, coordinating largescale domestic and international events to attract and retain students.
- Co-managed the implementation of Salesforce CRM, developing training materials and leading onboarding sessions for graduate-level programs. Partnered with faculty and marketing to enhance employer branding and student engagement strategies.
- Led the hiring, onboarding, and performance management of a team of five employees, including ongoing training, professional development, and conducting bi-annual evaluations tied to performance-based bonuses.
- Designed, developed, and implemented successful recruitment process to fill more than 160 vacancies each year.
Recruiter I & II
Florida International University
Miami, FL
05.2020 - 06.2023
- Recruited, advised, and guided prospective students through the admissions process, aligning their goals with program offerings.
- Led recruitment efforts by organizing and presenting information sessions and events, increasing program visibility.
- Collaborated with internal teams to support marketing strategies and resolve student issues.
- Exceeded program goals by sourcing/recruiting at 124% of the goal for the MSF program.
Associate Director
CraveClean Protein Bakery
Miami, FL
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Managed daily storefront operations including 2 staff members, increasing operational efficiency by 40%.
- Directed 5 new product launches contributing to a 22% revenue increase.
- Maintained 4.8+ star customer satisfaction across 300+ online reviews.
- Reduced ingredient costs by 18% through renegotiated vendor contracts.
- Led teams of up to 6 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
Business/Player Manager
NHG ARC
Miami, FL
07.2014 - 08.2019
- Managed current NBA players for personal and player development.
- Operated business affairs including branding, B2B interactions, sales, and recruitment/hiring.
- Negotiated endorsement deals including signing of two contracts: $5 million and $4.5 million.
- Organized annual charity toy drives impacting 1,000+ underserved children across 5 years.
- Coordinated travel, brand, and media engagements with a 100% client satisfaction rate.
Regional Recruiter / Talent Resources Specialist
Maxim Healthcare Services
Las Vegas, NV
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Supported 53 branches and filled 60+ roles within 12 months.
- Created and implemented a 30/60/90-day onboarding plan improving retention by 35%.
- Built 7 university partnerships resulting in a 20% increase in intern hires.
Recruiter & Senior Recruiter
Maxim Healthcare Services
Las Vegas, NV
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Secured a $500K government staffing contract with Hill Air Force Base.
- Managed 20+ client accounts and oversaw biweekly payroll totaling $60K.
- Increased gross weekly profit from $30K to $55K (83%) through strategic placements.
- Managed 80+ healthcare professionals, maintaining 24/7 support and compliance.
Education
Master - Human Resource Management
Florida International University
Miami, FL08.2025
Bachelor - Business Administration
Presentation College
Aberdeen, SD01.2011
Skills
- Campus & University Recruiting
- Full-Cycle Talent Acquisition
- Budget management
- ATS/CRM systems (Salesforce, Radius)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (Hiring Managers, DEI, Legal)
- Strategic Event Planning & Execution
- Strategic Sourcing & Pipeline Development
- Metrics & Reporting (Yield, Conversion Rates)
- Employer Branding & Candidate Experience
- Relationship Building with University Partners
Accomplishments
- NCAA Collegiate Athlete - Men's Basketball: 3-year team captain
- Four-time Academic All-Conference
- Magna Cum Laude graduate at Presentation College
- Member of the Alpha Chi Honor Society
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/treystephens/
Timeline
Senior College Recruitment Manager
Florida International University
06.2023 - Current
Recruiter I & II
Florida International University
05.2020 - 06.2023
Associate Director
CraveClean Protein Bakery
08.2018 - 02.2020
Business/Player Manager
NHG ARC
07.2014 - 08.2019
Regional Recruiter / Talent Resources Specialist
Maxim Healthcare Services
09.2013 - 09.2014
Recruiter & Senior Recruiter
Maxim Healthcare Services
09.2011 - 09.2013
Master - Human Resource Management
Florida International University
Bachelor - Business Administration
Presentation College