Trina Watson
Denver,CO
Summary
Forward-thinking senior level recruiter with over 6 years strictly dedicated to corporate recruiting for mid to large size, global organizations. Add in another 5 years of agency recruiting and sales experience and 3 years in Training and Development, to round out a diverse professional background ready to jump in and isolate talent and build top performing teams.
Comprehensive experience leading end-to-end recruiting functions for all levels with in organizations, consistently out performing key metrics, goals, and performance standards. Possessing strong executive presence while creating solid relationships, collaborating with key stakeholders. Constantly driving and implementing winning processes to build top performing, highly talented, diverse teams. Bringing outstanding problem-solving and abilities paired with in-depth knowledge of policies and procedures. Polished in evaluating personal performance for top tier effectiveness and overseeing key recruiting projects. Highly effective communicator with expertise in strategic planning and attracting top talent for key roles.
Committed to creating improvements, driving growth, increasing workflow through innovation, partnership, and having fun!
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recruitment Consultant
ASG
09.2023 - Current
- Partner and consult with top National and Global Amlaw 100 firms.
- Collaborate with stake holders advising on best hire practices, portal set up and implementation, extending attractive/ winning offers, overcoming counter offers, guiding with effective communication throughout the entire process, handling any needed onboarding tasks.
- Full recruiting and talent acquisition life cycle, expert in passive search. Utilize various applicant tracking systems and databases: LinkedIn Recruiter, Leopard, and Encore.
- Communicate regularly with executive leadership team regarding progress updates on initiatives.
- Big Law firm fluent in lateral associate attorney recruiting and consulting.
Senior Recruiter/Talent Engagement Manager
Roth Professional Staffing Group
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Consulted with executive and senior leadership on best practices for screening, interviewing, selecting/recommending, hiring, and retaining top industry talent.
- Recruited roles included: IT/Technology, Accounting/Finance, Help Desk/Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, HR/Admin, and Executive Management.
- Researched labor markets to determine availability of qualified candidates in specific roles or geographic regions.
- Collaborated with SVP's, Regional VP's, Market VP's and managers to identify needs and develop job descriptions for open positions.
- Fully utilized tools and resources such as CRM, Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, ZipRecruiter etc., to build robust pipelines of candidates. Expert user on LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Analyzed data from applicant tracking systems to assess effectiveness of recruiting efforts.
- Evaluated current compensation structures to ensure competitive salaries are offered based on market trends and internal equity considerations.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of industry trends related to Talent Management and Recruiting Strategies.
- Prepared reports detailing progress towards meeting talent acquisition objectives; presented findings at executive meetings.
- Developed and implemented talent acquisition strategies to attract top-level professionals.
- Advised senior management on ways to improve workplace morale by implementing activities that promote team building.
- Identified areas of improvement within the recruiting process by analyzing metrics such as time-to-fill ratios or cost per hire.
- Participated in professional organizations and networks relevant to the field of Talent Management and Corporate Recruiting Strategies.
- Cultivated relationships with potential candidates through networking events, job fairs, college campus visits.
- Audited recruitment practices for compliance with affirmative action regulations.
- Coached senior leadership on effective strategies for managing and resolving complex HR issues.
Senior Recruiting Manager
Corporate Management Group
Denver, CO
03.2018 - 07.2021
- Reporting to the President, the Corporate Recruiting Manager managed the entire full-cycle recruiting functions and team operations.
- Recruited talent for Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing/Production Management, Office/Admin, and Marketing positions.
- Consultant role building trust and open lines of communication with hiring managers of all levels, advising on best hire practices, portal set up and implementation, counter offers, and onboarding.
- Full oversight of negotiating contracts and partnerships with sub vendors, recruiting/job boards, and background screening companies.
- Created spreadsheets and analytics for performance metrics and other needed data in order to access opportunities for improvement and growth of entire teams and individual contributors.
- Innovative approach towards creative and “outside of the box” recruiting strategies to obtain top notch results for client success while ensuring candidates experience best in class, “white-glove” treatment.
- Passionately led teams with a coaching and developing approach to obtain to high standard of performance while maintaining a positive, encouraging team-centric and inspiring work environment.
- Ensured full compliance and up to date knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Non-Discrimination policies and laws.
- Delivered professional and compassionate communication excellence in every written and verbal interaction.
Senior Recruiter
EmployBridge-RemX Professional Group
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Oversee the entire recruiting process searching nationwide for top industry talent for EmployBridge owned RemX Professional Group.
- Support 17 Market Managers/Directors and two Senior Vice Presidents in 14 markets with sourcing and hiring recruiters, business development. managers, executive recruiters for full desk, direct hire roles, and Market Managers to oversee several verticals and entire P&L responsibilities.
- Markets included New York City, Austin, Orlando, New Jersey, Atlanta, Irvine, San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Woodland Hills, King of Prussia, Charlotte, Denver, Dallas, Ft Worth, and Phoenix.
- Industry verticals included IT/Technology, Accounting/Finance, Healthcare, Engineering, Manufacturing, and HR/Office Administration.
- Building solid business relationships with market leaders creating an environment of open and effective communication, trust, and professionalism.
- Consultant-like approach to filling needs in markets and branches.
- Offering specific market knowledge competitive compensation packages and competing company details with newly hired talent..
- Set benchmarks in placement retention with most overall placements retained past the one full year mark.
Market Recruiting Manager
EmployBridge-RemX Professional Group
Denver, Minneapolis, Seattle
04.2014 - 04.2016
- Reporting to the Senior Vice President, the Market Recruiting Manager managed recruiters, business development managers, executive recruiters, and on-site supervisors in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment with moment-to-moment priority shifts depending on client hiring needs.
- Promoted to the role only three months after hired.
- Master Service Provider (MSP) for 3 large healthcare clients, BioScrip, McKesson, and CU School of Emergency Medicine concentrating on placements of Pharmacy Techs, Pharmacy Supervisors, CCRs, Executive Assistants, HR Business Partners, Clinical Coordinators, Registered Nurses, PM’s, etc.
- On-site support for Bank of the West, Trane, and Wells Fargo filling various roles in Accounting/Finance, Technology, HR, and Office/Admin positions.
- Continuously recruited top industry talent in market to build/maintain top performing internal team and profitable, growing markets.
- Worked closely with dedicated Sales trainers/coaches for Business Development Manager teams on performance and hitting or exceeding monthly and quarterly sales quotas.
- Managed business development efforts to meet and or exceed deadlines, targets and budgets.
- Drove client development and retention, setting standard of client excellence to the entire team.
- Provided continuous training and development to all team colleagues.
- Established and regularly monitored goals and objectives for markets and individual teams.
- Created a team environment, allowing all direct reports open dialogue regarding performance.
- Developed and implemented motivational activities to increase and maintain high morale and retention
- Ensured all company practices were in accordance with standard operating practices.
- Thorough understanding of operating systems and ensure all data entry is maintained and accurate.
- Knowledgeable of all financial and business reporting to manage the market.
- Met deadlines for all financial and branch reporting into RemX operations and Senior Vice President.
- Created personal business development plans to meet budget objectives.
- Established individual business development plan for team members ensuring budget targets were met or exceeded.
- Complete P&L responsibility for branch with a focus on positive EBITDA.
- Created and regularly monitored targeted business development, recruitment and retention activities and results objectives for each team member.
Training and Development Coordinator
Employee Development Systems
Denver, CO
07.2011 - 04.2014
- Provided technical guidance for designing, developing, delivering and evaluating training content.
- Analyzed feedback from participants regarding course content and delivery effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented training programs to meet the needs of a diverse workforce from individual contributors to C-Suite executives.
- Designed, developed and delivered live and virtual instructor-led training sessions.
- Demonstrated high aptitude for building and managing customer relationships, implementing solid customer call plans, and strong contract negotiating skills.
- Consulted C-suite executives and key decision makers in technical, investment, food/beverage services, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail organizations.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills used to facilitate soft skills learning and development inside several of the Nation’s top Fortune 500 companies including Kraft, Mitsubishi, Hyatt, World Kitchen, UChicago School of Medicine, Blistex, US Foods, Sears Corp., Aon Hewitt, Abbott, and Stericycle.
- Strong business acumen with ability to develop and maintain strategic business plans and handle all facets of client negotiations
- Organized workshops, seminars and conferences for staff development purposes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Psychology
Creighton University
Skills
- Highly collaborative
- Solid commitment to exceptional internal and external client relationships
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Self-driven
- Self-motivated
- Strong drive and positive influencer leading teams and building solid work relationships for unprecedented success
- Ability to work at a dynamic pace, remaining calm under pressure and tight deadlines
- Proficient in business software applications, MS Office - Outlook, PP, Excel, Word
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) ADP, CRM, CATS, iCIMS, Taleo, Encore, Workday, Greenhouse
- LinkedIn Recruiter, ZipRecruiter, Glassdoor, Indeed, CareerBuilder, Monster
- Staff Training and Development, Performance Evaluations, Cross-functional team management
Certification
- Everything DiSC Trainer
- Increasing Personal Effectiveness
- Professional Presence in a Casual World
- Communicating to Manage Performance
Timeline
Recruitment Consultant
ASG
09.2023 - Current
Senior Recruiter/Talent Engagement Manager
Roth Professional Staffing Group
09.2021 - 09.2023
Senior Recruiting Manager
Corporate Management Group
03.2018 - 07.2021
Senior Recruiter
EmployBridge-RemX Professional Group
04.2016 - 03.2018
Market Recruiting Manager
EmployBridge-RemX Professional Group
04.2014 - 04.2016
Training and Development Coordinator
Employee Development Systems
07.2011 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Psychology
Creighton University
- Everything DiSC Trainer
- Increasing Personal Effectiveness
- Professional Presence in a Casual World
- Communicating to Manage Performance
Similar Profiles
Donovan TranDonovan Tran
Technician at ASGTechnician at ASG
DAVID OPOKU-MENSAHDAVID OPOKU-MENSAH
Security Control Assessor at ASGSecurity Control Assessor at ASG
Trina WatsonTrina Watson
Placement Consultant Leader at ASGPlacement Consultant Leader at ASG