Argonne is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center, where talented scientists and engineers work together to answer the biggest questions facing humanity, from how to obtain affordable clean energy to protecting ourselves and our environment. Ever since we were born out of the University of Chicago’s work on the Manhattan Project in the 1940s, our goal has been to make an impact — from the atomic to the human to the global scale.Surrounded by the highest concentration of top-tier research organizations in the world, Argonne leverages its Chicago-area location to lead discovery and to power innovation in a wide range of core scientific capabilities, from high-energy physics and materials science to biology and advanced computer science.As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist for the Nuclear Technologies & National Security and Photon Sciences directorates, I help enable the Laboratory to pursue its mission of solving the pressing scientific needs of our nation, and in some cases the world, through hiring extraordinary talent. I manage and support the complete recruitment lifecycle by developing, implementing, and executing innovative recruitment strategies, tactics, and processes. I actively source and attract candidates to the scientific, programmatic, and operational roles of Nuclear Technologies & National Security and Photon Sciences’ organizational divisions.

Owned the sourcing of qualified talent, sheparding candidates through the interview process, and the overall selection experience of Northwestern Mutual’s District Network Office (DNO) in Naperville. •Built and implemented detailed processes, procedures, and plans that promote the growth of the District Network Office •Hunted for recruiting leads through internal and external sources (i.e. Advisors, Staff, Influential Connections, Indeed, LinkedIn)•Promoted the benefits of company growth and markets recruiting successes to the office to recognize, engage, and shape a winning culture•Developed contests and activities to enhance and encourage office participation in recruiting •Conducted initial interviews to determine a candidate’s fit and share valuable information about the company and the Financial Advisor role itself•Scheduled and coordinated all meetings throughout the multi-step interview experience, assigning all necessary assessments and projects along the way•Maintained a recruiting database and multiple tracking documents, sharing updates with the leadership team regularly•Acted as an advocate and liaison for candidates post-acceptance to ensure onboarding and training goes smoothly•Held the leadership team accountable to recruiting commitments, guiding them with creative ways to attract new talent

Managed the entirety of Enesco’s talent acquisition and recruiting processes in the United States from start to finish. •Acted as a resource to support leadership through changes related to talent acquisition, compensation planning, training/development, and performance improvement•Created and implemented best practices for sourcing and recruiting on corporate, specialty, and creative roles to ensure compliance is met•Supported Hiring Managers through a consultative approach; focused on building strong relationships and understanding the details of their needs•Established connections with academic partners and professional groups to build a retain a pipeline of talent•Closely collaborated with the Marketing team to continue to develop Enesco’s social media presence and shape a more prevalent employer brand•Acted as the first point of contact for general HR inquiries and points employees in the right direction for solutions to their requests•Responsible for reporting through Enesco’s HRIS system and performing employee changes including, but not limited to activating New Hires, title changes, compensation changes, and terminations

Responsible for placing specialized scientific professionals including Lab Technicians, Quality Technicians, Chemists, Microbiologists, Lab Managers & others for hundreds of companies throughout Chicagoland, NW Indiana, and Central IL.• Built an expanding pipeline of qualified candidates by performing in-depth phone and in-person interviews, and completing professional reference checks to meet client needs and preferences• Documented screening and interview processes in proprietary applicant tracking system; maintain relationships with contractors by completing Service Touch Points throughout their assignments• Collaborated with peers and management to develop new business strategies in a feedback-rich environment; work directly with various clients to understand and be most responsive to their needs• Selected as 1 of 16 recruiters nationwide to attend Corporate Recruiter II Training in Phoenix,AZ after only 6 post-training months; voted Most Valuable Player among peers for team contribution

Assisted the Executive Director of the nonprofit organization through refreshing their marketing campaigns via social media and other technical means of outreach.• Created monthly newsletters, highlighting upcoming events and calling readers to action in their community.• Collected and assessed volunteer inquiries and guide them accordingly.• Restructured and reinvented the KUW’s social media approach.• Attended and reported on board meetings, community discussions, seminars, webinars, etc.• Organized and promoted KUW events to generate successful fundraising.

Promoted from Patroller to Administrative Supervisor overseeing as many as 40 student patrollers ensuring a secure environment for the NIU campus community.• Communicates accurately and effectively with 40+ patrollers and co-supervisors via radio, email and phone to advise on important information and policy changes.• Coordinates and facilitates interviews for prospective new hires.• Addresses phone calls and emails from community members, answers questions and directs appropriately.• Creates and implements initial and on-going training programs.• Prepares and submits bi-weekly payroll and HR paperwork for the division. • Documents, files and applies necessary discipline or commendation of staff members.

Assisted first-year Visual and Performing Art students enrolled in English and Communications courses to explore campus resources and acclimate to college life.• Constructed community-building opportunities for students to network and familiarize themselves with campus resources.• Addressed concerns from students and faculty to build clarity in lines of communication.• Coordinated study sessions for students to stay organized with course materials.• Guided students in composing their schedules for coming semesters.• Contributed new ideas and solutions in weekly meetings with other Peer Leaders and the faculty of the Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning.