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New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

-Manage Employer Brand for the US by partnering with Talent Acquisition on business needs and global regions for alignment-Conceptualize content ideas, social copywriting, and collaborate with the design team to create visual assets-Write and edit blogs and social content. Create video concepts and other social employer brand assets-Support hiring and ERG events by writing communications, newsletters, and creating branding and social assets-Develop communication plans and oversee “Best Place to Work” awards processes-Craft US internal communications, ghostwriting for occasional executive communications, and updating career site copy-Created & launched first ever employee blog series to increase internal engagement, external brand awareness, and drive SEO-Designed and implemented Glassdoor strategy to increase ratings and drive brand narrative-Co-led video projects and production for culture videos in partnership with creative team

New York City, New York , Us

-Blog writing for Drift Employer Brand blog-Create visual assets for social media

Brooklyn, New York, Us

(Part-time) Talent acquisition-Sourcing and interviewing for both clinical and non-clinical positionsEmployer Brand-Create job descriptions that reflect employer brand and talent attraction points-Spearheaded employee video campaign tool, Jamyr-Create video testimonials for social channels using Canva-Interview employees to write blogs-Manage and update Glassdoor and other social media platforms

Since my contract position concluded, I have continued building my writing portfolio while traveling! You can check out my work through the link below.

New York, Ny, Us

•Collaborated with CMO to develop the employee value proposition and employer brand strategy.•Partnered with vendors to maximize utilization and developed strategy for LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Indeed.•Developed and executed a Glassdoor strategy which increased overall company rating from a 2.7 to a 3.5 in three months.•Managed budget and execution for LinkedIn media recruitment marketing campaigns.•Independently crafted and managed all visual and written content for LinkedIn posts, landing pages, Glassdoor, and Indeed.•Partnered with D&I, L&D, and other internal professional resource groups to identify opportunities to highlight employee stories.•Built content using Canva to support recruiting team and candidate experience initiatives.•Managed and led new hire orientation program, including content to echo employer brand message.•Partnered with Marketing and the D&I team to update and enhance the external company website.•Supported the Marketing function with Communications strategy and internal communication campaigns.•Partnered with IT Project team to implement PoliteMail to enhance communication strategy.•Managed and executed weekly firm-wide communication emails.•Wrkte and edited employee bios.•Created swag kit, on-boarding materials, and events for the summer internship program.

New York, Ny, Us

•Hired to support all recruiting for the US HR function and strategic events teams (entry-VP level roles).•Partnered with hiring managers across a matrix organization to create sourcing plans to hire top talent.•Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter to target “hard to find” candidates.

Independence, Ohio, Us

Recruiting Operations:•Collaborated with HR & IT stakeholders to streamline and improve new hire on-boarding process.•Partnered with legal, HR & internal Operations teams to drive a streamlined background screening process.•Developed and evolved employee referral program, including policies, processes, and rewards.•Conceptualized and led first ever internship program resulting in 10 interns and 3 full time hires in NYC.•Worked with Marketing to develop and co-host webinars on HR topics (e.g., “How to Avoid a Bad Hire”).•SME on all ATS matters; handled troubleshooting, ATS updates and requisition process.Recruiting:•Served as the recruiting team lead for the US, UK and Canada.•Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter for passive candidate searches and to strengthen talent relationships.•Managed and communicated weekly reports for requisition status for the Executive Committee.•Mentored junior Recruiter on relationship building with internal partners/candidates.

Independence, Ohio, Us

Promoted to Senior Recruiter in March 2016

Diemen, Noord-Holland, Nl

Promoted from Talent Acquisition Specialist in July 2013•Responsible for high volume recruiting for administrative professionals from the entry to senior level.•Sourced, phone screened and interviewed upwards of 25 candidates per week to fill open positions with companies ranging from beauty/fashion to manufacturing. •Attended client meetings to analyze company needs, culture and discuss hiring trends.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General

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