April Little

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Offline ❄️| help high-achieving women leaders build executive-level influence to break through to Senior Leadership roles | DM 'Exec Material' | Promotion Strategist | Wife & Mom | Executive Career Coach | Former HR Exec @ Little Talent Group, LLC
April Little's Location
Rochester, New York, United States, United States
About April Little

April Little is a Offline ❄️| help high-achieving women leaders build executive-level influence to break through to Senior Leadership roles | DM 'Exec Material' | Promotion Strategist | Wife & Mom | Executive Career Coach | Former HR Exec at Little Talent Group, LLC. Colleagues describe her as "More than happy to recommend April as an exceptional career coach; working with her has been an invaluable experience. Her candid, strategic approach is instrumental in equipping you with the know-how to step change your communication skills and navigate pivotal career decisions to refine your professional trajectory. What I have truly valued is April's authenticity, she lends her insights combined with honest and pragmatic guidance - she'll always tell it to you like it is, which is refreshing. For anyone looking to elevate their career, align their goals with strategic actions, and unlock their full potential, April’s coaching is a true game-changer.", "We hired April Little to provide 1-1 and group coaching for employee affinity group members at Juniper Networks. Not only does she bring a high-level of strategic thinking and savvyness to any career challenge or question but she does so with warmth, compassion, empathy and a sense of humor. April brings an incredibly holistic approach to her coaching, understanding how identity, values, and environmental factors inform how we show up in our professional roles. She was incredibly responsive to our requests and customized her messages to suit our audience. My only regret is that we could not hire her to do more. If you are looking for a bespoke coaching solution for your employees, I cannot recommend April highly enough!", and "April is incredible! I had the pleasure of working with her and gaining valuable insights on 3 different occasions. I’ve had a few career coaches but leaving the 1-1 session with April was by far the best. She gave actionable advice and honest feedback leaving me feeling more confident and with a better understanding of how to attack my personal career goals. I would recommend April for individual or group coaching sessions. You’ll walk away with the tools and resources that you need to succeed."

April Little's Current Company Details
Little Talent Group, LLC

Little Talent Group, Llc

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Offline ❄️| help high-achieving women leaders build executive-level influence to break through to Senior Leadership roles | DM 'Exec Material' | Promotion Strategist | Wife & Mom | Executive Career Coach | Former HR Exec
April Little Work Experience Details
  • Little Talent Group, Llc
    Founder & Ceo | Executive Career Coach
    Little Talent Group, Llc Aug 2022 - Present
    As an Executive Career Coach, I empower high-achieving professionals and visionary women in leadership to transcend their current successes and scale new heights in their careers.➥ You are driven, knowing well that past strategies need to evolve for future triumphs.➥ Despite being a stellar performer, you're navigating the "earn your stripes" mantra from leadership.➥ You deliver exceptional results but find yourself on the sidelines in critical boardroom conversations.➥ You observe peers advancing through influential networks, while you strive to forge meaningful connections.➥ Leading your team diligently, you're searching for balance to prevent burnout and foster trust.➥ You ponder if your academic leadership skills are equipped for executive challenges.➥ Eyeing a promotion may seem daunting, but you're poised for that leap.As your coach, here's my commitment:➥ I'll guide you in crafting strategic alliances and articulate your value in complex workplace dynamics.➥ I'll aid in developing a robust professional brand that resonates within your industry.➥ Together, we'll spotlight your expertise to position you as a thought leader and prime candidate for promotions.Leaders' testimonials on my coaching reveal transformative outcomes:See Recommendations. Envision your leadership transformation:➥ Post our coaching engagement, your command of non-verbal cues, composed demeanor, and strategic engagement will enhance your influence.➥ You'll navigate decision-making with conviction and align teams with your vision.➥ Utilizing success frameworks, you'll cement your excellence in your current and future roles.➥ You'll cultivate authentic connections across the organizational spectrum.➥ You'll be strategically positioned for lucrative promotions, with the potential to significantly boost your compensation.
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  • Creator Authority
    Strategic Advisor
    Creator Authority Jun 2024 - Present
    Santa Monica, California, Us
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  • Bond
    Vice President, Human Resources (Fractional/Contract)
    Bond Dec 2022 - Aug 2024
    New York, Ny, Us
    In my role as a fractional Vice President of Human Resources for Bond Security, a burgeoning startup in NYC, I provide strategic recruitment and advisory services. My work focuses on enhancing organizational capabilities and driving growth through tailored HR solutions.Here's a glimpse of my contributions:➥ I advise on the refinement of recruitment processes, improving efficiency and aligning with industry best practices for a dynamic startup environment.➥ I offer insights into talent acquisition strategies, focusing on attracting top-tier talent and ensuring a cultural fit that supports Bond Security's innovative ethos.➥ I contribute to leadership development initiatives, mentoring promising individuals and supporting a culture of internal growth and professional advancement.➥ I consult on the design and implementation of performance management systems, fostering a high-performance workplace that thrives on continuous improvement.➥ I guide the development of diversity and inclusion programs, helping to cultivate an inclusive company culture that values varied perspectives and experiences.➥ I assist in strategic HR planning, collaborating with leadership to ensure talent management aligns with the company's ambitious growth plans.➥ I offer recommendations on employee retention strategies, enhancing job satisfaction and loyalty within the team.➥ I facilitate connections with educational institutions, aiding in the creation of a talent pipeline that brings fresh, skilled professionals into the organization.➥ I advocate for the use of HR analytics, promoting data-driven decisions that support strategic HR initiatives.➥ My leadership and advisement are acknowledged as instrumental in bolstering Bond Security's stature as an attractive and forward-thinking employer.
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  • Bond
    Vice President, Human Resources
    Bond Apr 2022 - Dec 2022
    New York, Ny, Us
    In an accelerated ascent to leadership within Bond Security, a forward-thinking startup in NYC, I was rapidly promoted to Vice President of Human Resources after just 9 months. My strategic approach to talent acquisition, leadership development, and organizational culture was instrumental in this transition. I took the helm to steer the HR department, aligning it with the burgeoning needs of a rapidly scaling company.Here’s how I excelled in this role:➥ I orchestrated the restructuring of the HR department to align with strategic business goals, resulting in a 40% increase in operational efficiency.➥ I designed and implemented a comprehensive benefits package that enhanced employee satisfaction by 30%, aiding in a 15% improvement in retention rates.➥ I led the development of a leadership training program that prepared high-potential employees for executive roles, contributing to a 20% increase in internal promotions.➥ I played a critical role in developing a performance management system that saw a 25% improvement in employee productivity metrics.➥ I initiated a company-wide diversity and inclusion program, which improved the diversity hiring rate by 45% and fostered an inclusive workplace environment.➥ I navigated the company through a period of significant growth, scaling the workforce by 50% without compromising on hire quality or cultural fit.➥ I established a talent management framework that reduced turnover by 18% and enhanced employee engagement scores by 22%.➥ I was pivotal in negotiating strategic partnerships with educational institutions, resulting in a talent pipeline that increased the influx of qualified candidates by 35%.➥ I drove the adoption of HR analytics and data-driven decision-making, which led to a 28% reduction in hiring costs and a 15% shorter time-to-fill for vacancies.
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  • Bond
    Director Of Talent Acquisition
    Bond Aug 2021 - Apr 2022
    New York, Ny, Us
    As the Director of Talent Acquisition at Bond Security, a dynamic startup in NYC, I was instrumental in building the backbone of the company through strategic hiring. My focus was on identifying and nurturing leadership talent, which played a pivotal role in driving the organization's rapid growth. I successfully balanced the dual demands of maintaining a high-quality candidate pool and meeting aggressive hiring timelines.Here’s how I made a transformative impact:➥ I spearheaded the talent acquisition strategy, achieving a 35% increase in leadership hires within the first year, significantly expanding our executive and managerial teams.➥ I executed a comprehensive recruitment plan that resulted in a 50% growth of the organization’s workforce, laying a strong foundation for future scalability.➥ I introduced innovative sourcing techniques that enhanced candidate quality by 25%, ensuring a robust pipeline of high-caliber professionals.➥ I championed a company-wide initiative to promote diversity in hiring, increasing the representation of underrepresented groups in leadership roles by 40%.➥ I negotiated and managed vendor relationships that reduced recruitment costs by 20% while maintaining a steady flow of top talent.➥ I leveraged data-driven recruitment metrics to decrease the average time-to-hire by 30%, streamlining the hiring process.➥ I fostered a culture of continuous improvement, implementing training programs that increased our in-house recruitment team’s efficiency by 15%.➥ I crafted and enforced a strategic employer branding campaign that elevated our market presence, resulting in a 60% increase in unsolicited quality candidate applications.Through these efforts, I not only met but exceeded recruitment targets, positioning Bond Security as a competitive player in the tech security industry.
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  • L3Harris Technologies
    Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
    L3Harris Technologies Mar 2021 - Jul 2021
    Melbourne, Florida, Us
    L3 Harris Technology is an American technology company, defense contractor, and information technology services provider.I learned much about the organization, which can be explored at: www.l3harris.com In my role as a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, I led 13 director reports, driving strategic hiring initiatives and promoting a high-performance culture. My leadership highlights include:➥ I managed 7 recruiters across 4 sectors, enhancing efficiency and cutting agency reliance while reducing time-to-fill metrics. I also recruited for all Executive positions. ➥ I built and nurtured a team of 6 onboarders, who reduced new hire onboarding times from 3 weeks to an impressive 2 weeks.➥ I championed LinkedIn campaigns to boost our visibility, ensuring our recruiters' strong online presence and a diverse talent pipeline.➥ I collaborated with executive leadership to meet critical staffing needs, aligning with ramp and AOP goals.➥ I innovatively saved over $100k in advertising by optimizing hiring leaders' budgets through strategic communication.➥ I oversaw 200+ requisitions, with a standout time-to-fill average of 40 days, showcasing a significant improvement in operational efficiency.➥ I successfully developed strategies to fill 50 engineering roles in 90 days, showcasing our team's agility and capability.➥ I streamlined interviews to quicken hiring while maintaining a high caliber of talent acquisition.➥ I forged partnerships with colleges for a steady flow of candidates for operational roles.➥ I focused on recruiter development, enhancing strategies for challenging vacancies and achieving diversity targets.➥ I implemented a 15-day holding process for slates to reach our D&I and gender parity goals.➥ My team's excellence was recognized with one promotion and two 'Recruiter of the Quarter' awards in 2021.➥ I earned the RISE award for outstanding talent acquisition services, reflecting my dedication to recruitment excellence.
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  • L3Harris Technologies
    Manager, Talent Acquisition
    L3Harris Technologies Aug 2019 - Mar 2021
    Melbourne, Florida, Us
    As the Manager of Talent Acquisition, I directed a team of recruiters to drive accountability, shape strategies, align teams, and support department-wide growth and development, thereby promoting a cohesive departmental culture amongst the recruiting team. I worked with HR executives in approving and establishing the department's strategies, goals, and procedures.I oversaw the budget for virtual hiring events, partnerships, and job boards. I also conducted weekly presentations for key executive leadership to provide recruitment-related updates and recommendations.Among my duties, I was accountable for managing the ‘Aged Job Club’ to strategize enhancements to requisition aging. I also mentored junior department personnel to support their professional growth.Here are some of the ways I made significant and positive contributions to business growth:➥ I strategically balanced and prioritized recruiting department resources to meet constantly evolving business needs.➥ I consistently exceeded the internal goal of 7 monthly hires by averaging 10+ monthly hires for the team.➥ I achieved an average time-to-fill metric of 40 days per position, a 47% improvement over the organization’s goal of 75 days.➥ I successfully filled an unexpected surge of 30 critical business openings in an extraordinary 60 days.➥ I was honored with the ‘2020 Rise Award’ for excellence in talent acquisition service.➥ I led a team that produced 2 senior executive promotions and one ‘Recruiter of the Quarter’ awardee in 2020.
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  • L3Harris Technologies
    Sr. Specialist, Talent Acquisition
    L3Harris Technologies Nov 2018 - Aug 2019
    Melbourne, Florida, Us
    As Senior Specialist in charge of Talent Acquisition, I set recruitment requirements by examining the firm’s business plans, goals and growth targets. I took ownership of talent sourcing, candidate identification, networking and relationship building while introducing and refining recruitment best practices. I leveraged reliable applicant sources by reaching out to community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media and websites to promote the organization by providing information on opportunities and benefits. I also set applicant requirements by scrutinizing each job description and qualifications, and by conducting comprehensive intake calls with hiring leaders.I regularly placed job advertisements, worked with recruiters, scheduled interviews and prepared and extended offers; examining candidate qualifications via interviews, references, applicant responses and other due diligence.➥ I exceeded monthly hiring goal of 7, averaging 11 hires per month for FY19 and 10 hires per month for FY18.➥ I exceeded Diverse Professional Hiring goals for females at 50%, and POC’s at 28% for FY19.➥ I averaged production of 4 cleared hires per month. ➥ I averaged time-to-fill metric of 50 days per position, a 17% improvement over our 60-day goal. ➥ I achieved interview goals with a ratio of 2:1.➥ I served as team lead for a successful Recruitment Marketing Material project.➥ I designed candidate email templates to automate the communication process.➥ I was promoted after just 10 months of service in recognition of dynamic results.
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  • Wilsonhcg
    Engineering Recruiter & Training Lead (Utc)
    Wilsonhcg Mar 2017 - Oct 2018
    Tampa, Fl, Us
    As a Senior Specialist in Talent Acquisition and Training Lead at Wilson Human Capital Group, I was instrumental in spearheading recruitment initiatives and devising training programs for new hires.➥ I pioneered talent-sourcing efforts, utilizing a mix of community services, educational institutions, and online platforms to strengthen the company’s presence and attract a diverse candidate pool.➥ I implemented rigorous candidate evaluation processes by analyzing job descriptions and qualifications in detail, which allowed for more informed discussions with hiring managers during intake calls.➥ I consistently exceeded monthly hiring goals by efficiently managing the recruitment lifecycle from job advertising to offer extension, with a track record of surpassing the target of 8 new hires.➥ I led diversity hiring initiatives, successfully reaching 45% female hires and 32% hires from POC communities in FY19.➥ I maintained an impressive record of 6 cleared hires per month, showcasing my adeptness in fulfilling roles requiring security clearances.➥ I improved the time-to-hire metric to just 45 days per position, demonstrating a 25% enhancement compared to the previous benchmark.➥ I achieved an efficient interview-to-hire ratio of 3:1, which speaks to the effectiveness of our refined interview process.➥ I took charge of a key Recruitment Marketing Material project, significantly boosting the company’s branding and appeal to high-caliber candidates.➥ I innovated the candidate engagement workflow by creating automated email templates, which greatly improved communication timelines and effectiveness.➥ I led the development and facilitation of robust training programs for new hires, ensuring their successful assimilation into our corporate culture and promoting ongoing professional development.➥ I was recognized for my exceptional performance and outcomes in talent acquisition and training with a promotion after just 10 months of service.
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  • Grand Canyon University
    Talent Acquisition Specialist
    Grand Canyon University Mar 2014 - Mar 2017
    Phoenix, Az, Us
    As Talent Acquisition Specialist for Grand Canyon University, I worked with hiring managers to proactively identify recruitment needs and staff for all positions, from entry-level to PhD adjunct faculty. I served as site leader for recruitment, managing the full scope of hiring duties for a site of 800+ staff. I was accountable for setting interview and selection criteria, including call screenings, assessments and in-person interviews. I continually assessed candidate applications using our internal Applicant Tracking System.I sourced resumes, pre-screened candidates, conducted interviews and assisted leadership with critical hiring decisions, applying the proven DDI interview model with multiple layers of interviews. I also trained new recruiters, developed job descriptions and interview questions that reflected each position’s requirements, led employer branding initiatives, and organized job fairs and recruitment events.➥ I designed effective hiring strategies for a range of unique positions, including the Teacher Education Specialist and Doctoral Studies positions; resulting in fully staffed and capable teams during high-growth periods.➥ I accurately forecasted quarterly and annual hiring needs by department; strategically sourcing candidates to prepare a streamlined succession planning pipeline.
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  • Cielo Talent
    Talent Acquisition Specialist
    Cielo Talent Sep 2012 - Jan 2014
    Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Us
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  • Adecco
    Technical Recruiter
    Adecco Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
    Zurich, Ch
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April Little Education Details

  • St. John Fisher University
    St. John Fisher University
    Organizational Learning And Human Resource Development
  • University At Albany
    University At Albany
    Bachelor Of Arts - Ba

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April Little works for Little Talent Group, Llc

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April Little's current role is Offline ❄️| help high-achieving women leaders build executive-level influence to break through to Senior Leadership roles | DM 'Exec Material' | Promotion Strategist | Wife & Mom | Executive Career Coach | Former HR Exec.

What schools did April Little attend?

April Little attended St. John Fisher University, University At Albany.

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