Wendy J. Starman Sankowski
Pittsford,NY
Summary
Resourceful and versatile professional with 15+ years of experience in Recruitment, Education, Human Resources, Event Planning, Sales, Public Speaking, and Project Management. Solutions-oriented relationship builder focused on cultivating and maintaining industry partnerships. Motivated team player possessing outstanding multitasking and communication abilities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN - RN Advisor
Workforce Development/MCC
Rochester, NY
05.2025 - Current
- Provided individualized academic advising to help students set goals and identified process to achieve them.
- Evaluated and interpreted transcripts from high schools and colleges to determine prerequisite completion and program eligibility.
- Facilitated information sessions and outreach to educate the community on the MCC LPN to RN Bridge Program
- Supported and initiated recruitment initiatives by representing MCC at community‑based events and promoting healthcare education pathways.
- Served as primary liaison for students in the CNA and LPN programs at the Downtown Campus, providing guidance, support, and program navigation.
- Guided students through all phases of the application and registration process, ensuring timely and accurate submission of required materials.
- Prepared students for competitive admissions by explaining requirements, timelines, and strategies for success in health‑related programs.
Placement Advisor
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY
12.2023 - Current
- Assist prospective students with the admissions process, provide information and answer questions.
- Evaluate transcripts from high school and previous institutions for math and english placement and collaborate with colleagues for transfer credits eligibility.
- Maintained accurate records of student updates in the database system.
- Monitor applicant status changes throughout the application process from initial inquiry through acceptance.
Recruiter (Contract)
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Established recruitment strategies to achieve required staffing levels for assigned requisitions
- Utilized applicant tracking system actions to support hiring deadlines and streamline candidate experiences resulting in meeting hiring goals
- Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify talent needs and determine criteria for filling vacancies
- Facilitated the promotion of open positions using social media and digital marketing procedures
- Informed applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits
Recruiting Specialist
American Red Cross
Rochester, NY
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Developed insightful and engaging relationships with donors to encourage annual donation commitments
- Contacted active or former blood donors to increase both the frequency of their donations and the number of donors at chapter offices/blood drives, to meet collection goals
- Followed a process and appropriate communication with a donor to ensure a consistent donor experience in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with internal/external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times
Recruiter (Contract)
CooperVision
Victor, NY
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Collaborated with hiring managers on recruitment planning for open positions
- Reviewed applicants/conducted phone interviews, and effectively filled open positions
- Conducted regular follow-up with managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation
- Recommended new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting
- Posted openings via social media, professional organizations, and attended job fairs
Recruitment Coordinator
Employee Relations Associates
Rochester, NY
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Engaged in business development and networking, met with potential new clients, establishing relationships and developing new business opportunities
- Interviewed and provided candidates with tips and advice on their CV
- Advertised and promoted open positions using social media and digital marketing procedures
- Attended career fairs and networking events to help fill openings and build candidate pipeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Rochester General Hospital
Rochester, NY
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Responsible for campus recruitment outreach for graduate nurses and nurse interns. Served as Project Manager for Spring Recruitment Initiative
- Developed training program and hired temporary recruiters; resulting in hiring over 100 graduate nurses and 60 internship students annually
- Special Event Planning, coordinated and managed open house events, clinical rotation lunches, on campus events
- Organized and managed event logistics
- Built and maintained successful relationships with nursing administrators/faculty at local campuses in Upstate NY and worked in partnership with Directors and Managers in the Department of Nursing to forecast hiring expectations
- Developed and delivered presentations supporting or speaking on behalf of organizational initiatives
- Recruited LPN's, CNA', RN's, NP's and Allied Health Professionals
Admissions/Program Representative
Medaille College
Rochester, NY
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Generated 3.8 million in revenue; instrumental in coordinating the inception of a successful start-up branch campus in Rochester, NY
- Regularly conducted public information sessions and group presentations with corporations, community groups and state/federal agencies for the purpose of student recruitment
- Developed marketing materials for referrals and lead generation
- Provided counseling, interviewing and selection of students for enrollment
- Developed and nurtured ongoing relationships with enrolled students and organizations
- Organized venues, budgets, guest lists, catering and event timelines.
Admissions Counselor
Bryant & Stratton College
Rochester, NY
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Responsible for student recruitment and promotion of the college in a wide range of settings
- Advised prospective students on selection of program based on their educational and vocational objectives
- Completed entire process of admissions through consultative needs based selling approach
- Worked closely with traditional and non-traditional students, building long term relationships
- Consistently exceeded goals with excellent time management skills and superior ability to close sales
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Psychology
State University of New York
Albany, NYSkills
- Strategic Recruitment/Sourcing
- Relationship Management
- Public Speaking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Microsoft Office (10 years)
- Admissions/Advising System Management (Banner, Slate)
- Applicant Tracking Systems (Bullhorn, Taleo, Position Manager, iCIMS)
- Account Management
- Customer Retention
Volunteer Experience
- United Way Campaign Coordinator
- Leukemia Society Fundraising
- Junior League of Rochester
Timeline
LPN - RN Advisor
Workforce Development/MCC
05.2025 - Current
Placement Advisor
Monroe Community College
12.2023 - Current
Recruiter (Contract)
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2022
Recruiting Specialist
American Red Cross
01.2018 - 01.2022
Recruiter (Contract)
CooperVision
01.2017 - 03.2017
Recruitment Coordinator
Employee Relations Associates
01.2014 - 01.2015
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Rochester General Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2012
Admissions/Program Representative
Medaille College
01.2001 - 01.2004
Admissions Counselor
Bryant & Stratton College
01.1999 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Psychology
State University of New York