Brent Ransom Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

As the Founder & CEO of Jacaranda Tech, I lead a dynamic team dedicated to leverage the power of AI to efficiently create equal opportunities to access higher education, selective schools, and organizations. Our goal is to addresses the capacity issue of more qualified applicants than spots while also providing holistic diversity in a reproducible.

Parkland, Florida, United States

Provide development, implementation and interpretation of job knowledge exams, assessment centers and promotional exams for clients.Develop curriculum and provide instruction in the topics of attitude, teamwork, stress management, leadership, management, performance appraisal, employment law, recruitment strategies, hiring strategies and retention.

Gainesville, Florida

Assistant Director, Education and TrainingProvided leadership in facilitating the development of clear and positive organizational culture and values Provided leadership in strategic thinking, planning and alignment initiatives such as strategic dashboards and balanced scorecardsActively aligned training and organizational development efforts to desirable.

Gainesville, Florida Area

Provided leadership and guidance for all training initiatives, organizational development and performance management systems. Researched and advised HR Director on best practices for recruitment, hiring and retention strategies. Developed comprehensive compensation strategy and system for entire organization; Lead development and implementation of career.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

• HR Manager, Employment Services
• Responsible for managing the entire recruitment cycle from requisition approval to on-boarding for Faculty, Professional and State Classified positions (approx. 350 recruitments per academic year)
• Conducted EEO analysis for all professional and faculty recruitments prior to approval to interview or make hiring recommendations
• Managed applicant tracking system to ensure effective and efficient experience for applicants and search committees
• Supervised daily the Employment Services Coordinator, Personnel Technician III and student workers
• Provided daily guidance and training for search committees on best practices

Gainesville, Florida Area

• Conducted job analyses as necessary for current faculty positions
• Monitored and improve screening and hiring processes for IFAS Extension and State Specialist faculty based on current employment law regulations
• Ensured compliance with USDA regulations for diversity, recruitment, and hiring practices in IFAS Extension and State Faculty; Prepare departments for affirmative action audits by USDA
• Directed and manage the use of online applicant tracking system “PeopleAdmin” GatorJobs for all IFAS faculty positions; Chosen as university wide pilot site for implementing in faculty searches
• Certified all IFAS faculty members to serve on search and screening committees utilizing the on-line search and screening tutorial, faculty recruitment toolkit, and faculty recruitment PowerPoint presentation. Serve as.
• Responsible for developing a comprehensive recruitment program to attract and retain highly qualified and diverse faculty (i.e. attending career fairs/conferences, building relationships with other universities.

Specialist In Education, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Master'S Degree, Industrial / Organizational Psychology

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Hampton University Golf Team