McCownGordon Construction is an employee-owned construction company in Kansas City, with offices in Manhattan, Kansas, Wichita, Kansas and Dallas-Fort Worth. As a thought leader in our industry, we strive to fulfill a role not just as a contractor, but as a full partner throughout the project. That same philosophy drives our commitment to respect and inclusion for our associates.

▪ Lead a team (HR Generalist and Recruiter) that is responsible for executing all talent management objectives while also serving as a member of the executive leadership council and establishing the strategic people goals (3, 5, 7-year plan) for the organization.▪ Notable deliverables to date include,− Recruiting and onboarding 400+ employees− Reducing the cost to hire by $4k per employee which has led to YOY cost savings / avoidances of $240k − Creating the capacity to bring recruiting related tasks in-house, eliminating nearly $5 million in fees associated with services previously sourced to outside firms − Forging relationships to further enhance the talent pipeline with organizations such as Skillbridge which aids individuals retiring from the military with transitioning to the workforce▪ Improved the quality of hire and reduced turnover by modifying the interviewing process and introducing the “Hire 4 Performance” framework / model.▪ Championed various DE&I (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion) initiatives including ramping up HBCU (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) recruiting and spearheading the activations of business resource groups such as the Women’s Future Leaders program. ▪ Instituted the use of Gallup surveys and coached managers to conduct “state of the team” meetings after obtaining results to improve team dynamics.▪ Maintained a balanced metrics scorecard with high marks in retention, employee satisfaction, time-to-fill and several additional KPIs. ▪ Assisted with implementing business continuity strategies throughout the COVID-19 pandemic that were instrumental in offsetting potential staffing and operational headwinds. Specific tasks included,− Developing the PR strategy and communicating a single and consistent message to all employees − Creating effective remote work strategies as well as safety guidelines in accordance with the CDC and local ordinances

▪ Charged with leading the company recruiting process and ensuring a seamless candidate experience from initial conversation to the employee’s first day on the job.▪ Collaborated with senior and functional leaders to discuss staffing needs and establish definitive plans for securing high-quality talent. ▪ Revamped the college recruiting strategy including an increased presence at career fairs and informational sessions to highlight the company’s internship program.− The additional exposure led to the attraction of more candidates, an improvement in the offer / acceptance rate, and the securing of 25+ interns annually

▪ Directly source and engage top talent for open positions and pipeline talent for future growth. ▪ Led the end-to-end candidate selection process including resumé screening, interviewing, conducting reference checks, coordinating background screening, and extending employment offers.▪ Incorporated the use of social media and online platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Glassdoor) to expand recruiting efforts and build talent pools for future openings. ▪ Relaunched the employee referral program, boosting the internal referral rate from 8% to +30%. Subsequent impacts included less reliance on the use of outside firms for recruiting services and the reduction of ensuing fees by $1.5 million annually.

▪ Titus Talent Strategies focused on providing high quality professional search and placement services along with recruitment process consulting. ▪ Gained a thorough understanding of an organization’s hiring needs, organizational culture, and recruitment challenges prior to advising regarding opportunities to expand and improve the current policies and procedures. ▪ Extended and managed offers for a variety of positions in various industries, ensuring successful placements. ▪ Identified new business opportunities for the RPI team which expanded the client portfolio and drove revenue growth.