Valerie Justis

Collaborate with Volunteers in Parks and Guilford Courthouse Military Park, showcasing exceptional research and analytical skills by transcribing and decoding historical documents, demonstrating a meticulous attention to detail and a high capacity for complex information management

• Leverage a comprehensive array of investigative documents, including military, accounting, and marriage records, to accurately transcribe pension records of Revolutionary War Soldiers/Veterans, highlighting my ability to navigate and interpret extensive datasets
• Applied advanced decoding techniques to pension applications and investigative documents, underscoring my adaptability and problem-solving skills in dynamic and challenging environments

• Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
• Promoted increased focus on internal talent mobility and emerging talent across organization.
• Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
• Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.

Consulted with hiring managers to refine the hiring process, achieving a 22% increase in hiring efficiency by collaborating on job requisition details and creating effective candidate assessment techniques

• Mastered the use of applicant tracking systems to review candidates, leveraging system tools to optimize future sourcing, which enhanced candidate engagement rates by 30%
• Forged strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and HR Business Partners, ensuring hiring requirements and standards were consistently met, contributing to a 23% improvement in the recruitment cycle time.

Optimized Avature ATS functionalities, enhancing screening and interviewing processes, which contributed to a 18% increase in hiring efficiency by identifying top-tier candidates across tech and creative sectors.

• Spearheaded diversity-focused recruitment initiatives through strategic partnerships, elevating team diversity and inclusivity, reflected by a 39% growth in diverse hires.
• Fostered enduring relationships with candidates and hiring managers, improving recruitment cycle time by 180%, and established a DEI-focused workplace culture, enhancing staff engagement and retention.

Spearheaded a team to surpass store's membership conversion targets by ##%, leveraging coaching, goal setting, and competitive strategies, demonstrating adeptness in team leadership and target achievement

• Championed the development of a Career Pathways candidate, ensuring RSM role readiness, which underscores my mentoring capabilities and commitment to professional growth
• Enhanced employee availability by ##% as measured by customer service index scores, through strategic management and setting clear expectations, showcasing my ability to improve operational metrics through effective leadership.

Spearheaded the nomination and grant process for local non-profits, enhancing community support and engagement, by meticulously managing deadlines and application criteria

• Championed support for Public Lands and Outdoor organizations by orchestrating gear donations and volunteer efforts, significantly boosting community participation and awareness
• Led the promotion and execution of key REI-sponsored events, including the Great American Backyard Campout and National Trails Day, driving substantial increases in public engagement and outdoor activity participation.
• Enhanced market visibility by conducting thorough research and implementing strategic marketing initiatives.
• Optimized lead generation processes by refining targeting criteria and enhancing outreach methods.