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Van Townsend

Dallas,TX

Summary

Dynamic talent acquisition leader with proven expertise in high-volume recruitment and strategic hiring practices. Skilled in ATS and communication, I excel in building high-performing teams and meeting ambitious hiring targets, achieving a consistent record of staffing excellence and operational efficiency.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Admissions Advisor

Ogle School
05.2023 - Current
  • Identify and cultivate prospective student leads through various outreach methods and marketing strategies
  • Conduct thorough interviews with potential students to assess their educational goals, interests, and qualifications.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and federal regulations throughout the admissions process.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of student interactions and application statuses.

Recruiting Manager

247.ai
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Managed recruitment department metrics to ensure hiring goals and performance standards were met.
  • Led and executed the full onboarding process to integrate new hires smoothly into the organization.
  • Oversaw and managed high-volume recruitment, responsible for hiring 100-300 employees monthly across various departments.
  • Conducted executive-level hiring, sourcing top talent for key leadership positions within the company.
  • Trained, developed, and mentored internal recruiters, fostering a high-performing talent acquisition team.

Talen Acquisition Manager

Concentrix
08.2007 - 07.2021
  • Trained, developed, and mentored internal recruiters, fostering a high-performing talent acquisition team.
  • Managed recruitment department metrics to ensure hiring goals and performance standards were met.
  • Led and executed the full onboarding process to integrate new hires smoothly into the organization.
  • Managed and maintained all hiring requisitions, ensuring alignment with company needs and growth strategies.
  • Managed high-volume hiring efforts, consistently meeting targets for staffing needs across various departments and locations, including work from home.

Education

BBA - Business Administration

University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX
05-2003

High School Diploma -

Union Grove High School
Gladewater, TX
05-1997

Skills

  • ATS
  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Cost Effectiveness
  • 'Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Adaptability

Timeline

Admissions Advisor

Ogle School
05.2023 - Current

Recruiting Manager

247.ai
08.2021 - 08.2023

Talen Acquisition Manager

Concentrix
08.2007 - 07.2021

BBA - Business Administration

University of Texas At Tyler

High School Diploma -

Union Grove High School
Van Townsend