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Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

Rockford, Michigan, United States

Rockford, Michigan, United States

Rockford, Michigan, United States

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Michigan

As Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner for Wolverine Worldwide, I report to the Sr. Director of Talent Acquisition. From sourcing to hiring to onboarding, I lead the full cycle of recruitment. I consider myself a strategic talent advisor and partner, obsessed with hiring the best people to ensure our future success.Wolverine hired me into the position due to my proven ability to build first-rate talent pools through networking and relationship development. Since joining Wolverine, I’ve… Show more As Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner for Wolverine Worldwide, I report to the Sr. Director of Talent Acquisition. From sourcing to hiring to onboarding, I lead the full cycle of recruitment. I consider myself a strategic talent advisor and partner, obsessed with hiring the best people to ensure our future success.Wolverine hired me into the position due to my proven ability to build first-rate talent pools through networking and relationship development. Since joining Wolverine, I’ve enabled the company’s expansion into essential market segments in e-commerce, strategy, and sales by sourcing, connecting to, and bringing in outstanding people.Wolverine is “consumed” with our consumers! What does that have to do with recruiting?To meet the future needs of our customers, we must be strategically poised to meet those needs through our people. Building external networks is paramount, but, with internal recruitment being our number one source of hiring, it’s crucial to foster strong relationships with our in-house talent as well.Like many of our globally loved brands, including, Chaco, Merrell, and Sperry, Wolverine promotes a healthy and active lifestyle. With our onsite gym, and child and doggie daycares, ours is a fun and a proud culture, driven by highly motivated and hard-working employees. It’s infinitely gratifying to be a part of the team.My coworkers and candidates tell me I’m approachable, inquisitive, and easy to open up to. It’s satisfying to know that my enjoyment of and genuine interest in the people I connect with contributes to the healthy living community as well as the company’s success.Check out the multimedia below to learn more. Show less

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Founded in 2007, GTB is the global marketing and advertising agency for a wide variety of companies including the Ford Motor Company and Lincoln Motor Company, to name a few. GTB provides print, television, online, direct, and event advertising services. Additionally, it delivers strategic communications planning, media buying, and packaging services. Reporting to the SVP and Director of Talent Management, I was responsible for all US field recruitment and talent management… Show more Founded in 2007, GTB is the global marketing and advertising agency for a wide variety of companies including the Ford Motor Company and Lincoln Motor Company, to name a few. GTB provides print, television, online, direct, and event advertising services. Additionally, it delivers strategic communications planning, media buying, and packaging services. Reporting to the SVP and Director of Talent Management, I was responsible for all US field recruitment and talent management activities. Following a move from the area that resulted in me leaving GTB several months earlier, the company asked that I return to assist with a spike in their hiring needs. The remote position quickly evolved into a hybrid situation where HR business partner activities were added to the equation. This meant managing both outside and inside life cycle recruitment as well as all duties from my former position as Talent Manager & HR Business Partner. In this and all positions with GTB, I gained tremendous access to leadership. Recruiting on a global scale from Sao Paulo to Mumbai, India, and everywhere in between, my capability was seen broadly and highly trusted. With an ever-evolving customer landscape, my time with GTB was an exciting and in-depth learning experience. It was hugely satisfying to observe what our employees brought to life after I hired them into the company I left GTB for the final time in June of 2018, to join Wolverine Worldwide. Show less

Dearborn, Mi

Talent Manager & HR Business PartnerJuly 2015-July 2017Reporting to the SVP, Director, Talent Management, I was promoted to the position of Talent Manager & HR Business Partner. I was responsible for multiple agency departments, leading a 500+ team in 20+ US offices. These departments included:► US Account Services► Strategy► Agency Operations► Experiences► Media► Integrated Production► Project Management► AnalyticsIn this role, I… Show more Talent Manager & HR Business PartnerJuly 2015-July 2017Reporting to the SVP, Director, Talent Management, I was promoted to the position of Talent Manager & HR Business Partner. I was responsible for multiple agency departments, leading a 500+ team in 20+ US offices. These departments included:► US Account Services► Strategy► Agency Operations► Experiences► Media► Integrated Production► Project Management► AnalyticsIn this role, I counseled employees at all levels covering all aspects of HR management. In addition, I also provided consultation and guidance to organizational partners regarding:◆ Change management, departmental restructures and reorganizations◆ Performance evaluations including training and metrics of completion◆ Talent review processes regarding calibration, action and succession planning◆ Compensation and salary planning in collaboration with compensation analysts◆ Development of new HR programs and the evolution of existing programs◆ Resolution of complex employee relations issues through confidential workplace investigations◆ Reporting on underlying causes of turnover from information gathered from exit interviews.◆ The interpretation of HR policies, procedures, and programs◆ Employee relation’s issues including disciplinary action and terminationMy greatest accomplishment in this role was contributing to the expansion of the Experience Division. It was a massive customer focused initiative, where the viewpoints of 150+ members collaborated to its success.RecruiterOctober 2014 – July 2015My role responsibilities were two-fold:✔ Finding the right fit and opportunity for job seekers✔ Bringing in the best talent for the companyThis role required that I built strong relationships with external and internal networks. It was also essential that I stayed abreast of the company’s organizational strategies to ensure we were adequately staffed for its future success. Show less

Royal Oak, Michigan

Reporting to the HR Director, as HR Generalist, I led the full cycle of recruitment to fill the staffing needs of 3DEXCITE for the Pasadena, California office. I was also responsible for all matters regarding employee relations, benefits administration, employee investigations, and exit interviews. In this role, I broadened my knowledge in the Human Resource discipline, adding employee relations and performance management to my skillset. The company also underwent a global merger and… Show more Reporting to the HR Director, as HR Generalist, I led the full cycle of recruitment to fill the staffing needs of 3DEXCITE for the Pasadena, California office. I was also responsible for all matters regarding employee relations, benefits administration, employee investigations, and exit interviews. In this role, I broadened my knowledge in the Human Resource discipline, adding employee relations and performance management to my skillset. The company also underwent a global merger and acquisition, where I played a large part in the US interest. 3DEXCITE’s software, solutions, and CGI services provide high-end 3-D visualizations in real-time for high-impact storytelling across all media channels. Leveraging source data, 3DEXCITE opens up creative freedom to deliver emotional assets for digital, interactive marketing, and sales experiences. One of the most satisfying learning experiences of my career occurred during an exit interview. The departing 3DEXCITE employee shared his dissatisfaction with the state of the company’s office chairs. Following the meeting, I visited the existing employee group, observing first hand the issues the exiting employee had raised. Many of the chairs were old or broken – some even held together with duct tape. After sitting for 8+ hours every day, a good deal of the team complained they were uncomfortable to the point of pain. Following my recommendation to upper management, every chair was promptly replaced with comfortable and ergonomically sound ones. The result? Miraculous! The entire team celebrated with t-shirts on “New Chair” day. Not only did the incidence of sick time decrease, but productivity went up along with morale, and job satisfaction. I will never forget the impact of this seemingly small gesture, which came to fruition after I listened to and followed up on the feedback from a single concerned employee. Show less

Dearborn, Mi

RecruiterJanuary 2013 – February 2014In my role of Recruiter, I managed the full cycle for: Mid-manager to Director level positions for salaries $50,000 and above.► Media► Analytics► Technology► User experience architecture► IT► FinanceThriving in this fast-paced environment, I often managed 20 – 30 requisitions at one time, forging trusting and lasting relationships with hiring managers and agency managing partners.A great accomplishment was… Show more RecruiterJanuary 2013 – February 2014In my role of Recruiter, I managed the full cycle for: Mid-manager to Director level positions for salaries $50,000 and above.► Media► Analytics► Technology► User experience architecture► IT► FinanceThriving in this fast-paced environment, I often managed 20 – 30 requisitions at one time, forging trusting and lasting relationships with hiring managers and agency managing partners.A great accomplishment was managing the 2013 Summer Internship Program.Specialties: LinkedIn Recruiter | Success Factors | PeopleSoftHR CoordinatorSept 2011 – January 2013In this role, I sourced Accounts, Media, Strategy, and Production candidates for all recruiting staff. Other responsibilities included:✔ Preparing and distributing weekly open position and metrics reports✔ Engaging with and negotiating contracts with potential headhunters and contract houses✔ Screening calls and reference checking✔ Drafting executive contracts and offer lettersAfter one year, I was promoted to the position of Recruiter. Show less

Lansing, Novi, Grand Rapids, Troy

Service Coordinator (2010-2011) - Directed associate-customer relations and culinary activities. Tested pilot programs reporting successes and opportunities for corporate wide launches. Settled substantial customer service issues. Was responsible for an annual $650,000 gift registry program. Had a roster of over 100+ associates during holiday season. Developed and trained interim holiday managers to prep for open core positions. Operations Coordinator (2010) - Spearheaded… Show more Service Coordinator (2010-2011) - Directed associate-customer relations and culinary activities. Tested pilot programs reporting successes and opportunities for corporate wide launches. Settled substantial customer service issues. Was responsible for an annual $650,000 gift registry program. Had a roster of over 100+ associates during holiday season. Developed and trained interim holiday managers to prep for open core positions. Operations Coordinator (2010) - Spearheaded inventory management, shipping receiving, and general operations. Managed 25+ associates and trained them on new products, policies, and trends. Brainstormed metric driven sales strategies at weekly leadership meetings. Sales Associate (2007-2010) - Provided world-class service in a people first environment. Product expert in all departments. Instructed cooking demonstrations for customers. Store captain for the 2008 and 2009 Give Thanks and Giving charity campaign. Show less

Performed a variety of tasks for the Executive Director and their Executive Assistant. Assisted in tasks for Alumni Career Services. Promoted alumni membership to alumni and graduating seniors.

College Of Social Science, Ba Psychology, Ba Interdisciplinary Studies In Human Resources And Society, Certificate In Business

Activities and Societies: Student Alumni Foundation, Spartan Ambassadors, InsideMSU, Rather Hall Government GO GREEN!

Masters Of Science, Human Resources And Organizational Development (Mshrod), Human Resources And Organizational Development (Mshrod)

Certificate In Business Administration