Strategic Talent Acquisition and Human Resources professional with nearly 10 years of experience in healthcare recruiting, staffing, onboarding, and employee relations. Hired 180 employees to support a 240-employee long-term care facility. Played a key role in eliminating agency staffing for Canal Winchester Care Center through effective recruiting and employee engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Recruiter / Search Consultant
The Merritt Search Group
06.2025 - 04.2026
Managed executive healthcare recruiting for nursing leadership roles, ensuring alignment with client needs and organizational goals.
Partnered with nursing homes and assisted living organizations across multiple states to recruit qualified leaders.
Utilized LinkedIn, Indeed Resume, networking, referrals, and proactive sourcing to identify talent.
Conducted interviews and coordinated offers to effectively fill urgent leadership and staffing needs for clients.
Human Resources Coordinator | Healthcare Recruiter
Optalis Health Care – Canal Winchester Care Center
09.2022 - 04.2025
Key Achievement: Helped Canal Winchester Care Center become the first Optalis facility in Ohio and Michigan to eliminate agency staffing and remain agency-free.
Hired approximately 180 employees, including full-time, part-time, PRN, and replacement staff, contributing to staffing stability.
Managed full-cycle recruiting across all departments for a 240-employee facility, ensuring alignment with organizational needs.
Scheduled interviews for department managers, made hiring recommendations, and created and extended job offers to streamline hiring process.
Facilitated interview scheduling with department managers to enhance hiring efficiency.
Conducted all orientations and onboarding.
Partnered with Corporate HR on FMLA, payroll support, employee investigations, suspensions, and terminations.
Material Handler (3rd Shift)
DHL Supply Chain
01.2020 - 01.2021
Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse efficiently.
Loaded and unloaded shipments while ensuring proper handling of products.
Maintained inventory accuracy through regular stock checks and updates.
Recruiter
Kable Staffing (Temporary Assignment)
01.2019 - 01.2020
Coordinated high-volume recruitment for warehouse, manufacturing, clerical, and administrative positions, achieving an average of 15 hires weekly to meet client demand.
Sourced candidates through job boards, social media, and networking events.
Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and requirements.
Conducted interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications and cultural fit.
Recruiter
SIMOS Insourcing Solutions (Temporary Assignment)
01.2018 - 01.2019
Recruited warehouse and logistics associates through high-volume interviews, onboarding, and orientations, enhancing team readiness.
Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and job requirements.
Sourced candidates via job boards, social media, and networking events to meet diverse hiring needs.
Conducted interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications and fit for roles.
Home Health Aide
Love for Mankind
01.2017 - 01.2019
Delivered in-home care for adults with disabilities, supporting daily living activities, facilitating transportation, and fostering independence.
Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
Monitored client health status and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
Education
GED -
Godman Guild
Columbus , OH
08.2009 - 11.2009
Associate Degree - Human Resources
Columbus State Community College
Columbus , OH
Skills
Healthcare Recruiting
Talent Acquisition
Recruiting lifecycle
Candidate Sourcing
Interviewing
Hiring strategies
Offer Management
Onboarding
Orientation
Employee Relations
Retention strategies
Workforce Planning
Executive Search
ATS
LinkedIn Recruiter
Indeed Resume
Background Checks
Regulatory Compliance
Compensation Analysis
Data Management
Human Resources
Candidate Engagement
Accomplishments
Successfully hired approximately 180 employees.
Supported staffing for a 240-employee long-term care facility.
Helped the first Optalis facility in Ohio and Michigan eliminate agency staffing and remain agency-free.
Conducted all onboarding and new hire orientations.
Partnered with Corporate HR on FMLA, payroll support, employee investigations, disciplinary actions, suspensions, and terminations.
Timeline
Healthcare Recruiter / Search Consultant
The Merritt Search Group
06.2025 - 04.2026
Human Resources Coordinator | Healthcare Recruiter
Optalis Health Care – Canal Winchester Care Center