Amanda Jacobs Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

• Hiring for creative roles on Digitas Health, Razorfish Health, Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness and all agencies within the Publicis Health group.

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Reported to the EVP, People Strategy, owning the recruiting function of the department.
• Led all cross-department recruiting efforts for roles including but not limited to those within: technology + product development, creative, account management, delivery, media, production, strategy, SEO, sales.
• Built and published educational materials pertaining to talent acquisition while creating new processes and workflows to best serve the company's ever-changing needs.
• Vetted, implemented and integrated new applicant tracking system to the agency's operations.
• Partnered closely with Resource Management to ensure staffing needs and projections were aligned.
• Managed third party, staffing agency partnerships.

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Brought in to build, introduce and implement People Operations, HR and Recruiting processes during a time of growth for the agency. Completed initiatives include: full-cycle recruiting, on- and off-boarding, recruiting.
• Partnered with Founder and President on internal people R&Rs and structure / org chart development.
• Sat on the Executive Leadership Team, representing internal and external people-related items.
• Owned all full-cycle recruiting of US and international talent for full time and freelance needs.
• Led all onsite, remote and hybrid culture initiatives.
• Managed HR function.

New York, New York, US

• Managed full-cycle, full time and contingent workforce requisitions for openings across US-based offices with a focus on Client Engagement, Operations and Delivery roles.
• Developed cross-department relationships with hiring and team leads, partnering closely with HR, Finance, Operations and other members of the Talent Acquisition team.

Chicago, IL, US

• Lead cross-department full-cycle recruiting efforts as the sole recruiter for an agency of 50-100, performing all associated tasks including: contract negotiation, process / systems creation, ATS management, strategic.

Chicago, IL, US

• Supported CTO in all full-time, full-cycle recruiting needs.
• Interviewed cross-department talent and vetted applicants.
• Curated competitive offers / packages.

Chicago, IL, US

• Managed planning and development for creative campaigns on multiple accounts across broadcast, digital, OOH, print, radio, social and cinema platforms.
• Served as day-to-day contact on Groupon and Gildan accounts, liasing between client and creative teams, and working with celebrity / SAG talent.

Chicago, Illinois, US

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Support and assist partners, Executive Producer and Senior Producer in scheduling, budgeting and accounting all in-house broadcast and design projects.

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Structure and implement company's internship program, serving as Hiring Manager and Program Lead.
• Vet Freelance and Full Time talent, specific to Post / Production.
• Build relationships with local schools and participate in career advising events for students looking to find jobs within the creative industries.

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Serve as a liaison between client and creatives including editors, designers, colorists and vfx artists, both in and out of house.
• Handle all of the company’s social media efforts including Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
• Write marketing pieces for website, press releases and other interactive work.
• Plan events for and on behalf of The Colonie including The Gallery’s quarterly exhibits, AICE-related activities, social activities (employee and open), L&D opportunities and any other internal and external affairs.
• Preserve/build relationships with agency clients and vendors on brands including: McDonald's, Hallmark, Kay Jewelers, BCBS IL, Philip Morris, Kmart, ConAgra, Samsung, Allstate and Nintendo.
• Perform all office management duties.

IE

• Journalistic / Editorial / Copy
• Proficient in APA and MLA formats
• VO session oversight

Chicago, IL, US

• Conducted screenings, luncheons and meetings to build and keep new and current clientele.
• Worked closely with marketing manager to generate ideas for client development and production within the company.
• Oversaw in-house auditions and handled talent scheduling, payment, estimates and authorizations.
• Created/sustained relationships with agency clients from DraftFCB, Leo Burnett, Abelson-Taylor, Burrell Communications, Energy BBDO, DDB Chicago and Ogilvy & Mather.
• Provided assistance for marketing manager, clients, producers and editors.
• Coordinated sales and marketing tactics to develop new business relationships and identify new markets.

Scs, Journalistic Writing

Ba, English, Writing, Communication

High School