Danielle Smith Email & Phone Number

Houston, TX, US

Houston, US

Retained Recruitment Associate for mid to executive-level talent in Private Equity, Venture-backed companies, Technology, Manufacturing, Industrial, Construction, Commercial Banking, Accounting and Finance, Retail, Energy, Renewables, Oil and Gas, and Non-Profit industries. #retainedrecruiter #executiverecruiter #Agencyrecruiter

Cupertino, California, US

• Recruited for various roles, including Managers, Sr. Managers, Store Leaders, Market Leaders (District Managers), and Market Directors (Regional Vice President), as well as high-volume non-leadership positions.
• Collaborated closely with Recruiting Leaders and Key Business partners across multiple states, spanning Florida, Atlanta, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
• Achieved a remarkable 47% reduction in average time-to-hire through strategic planning.
• Effectively managed 35+ requisitions at any given time and conducted 40+ passive candidate sourcing activities weekly, reflecting a proactive talent identification and attraction approach.
• Maintained an average of 8 monthly hires, showcasing strong execution skills and a track record of delivering results.

Mooresville, NC, US

• Managed HR functions for a team of over 500 staff members across 17 Lowe’s stores, demonstrating strong leadership skills and the ability to handle complex situations with ease
• Led the end-to-end recruitment process for various positions, including Regional Vice Presidents, District Managers, Store managers, Assistant Store Managers, and high-volume hourly sales roles
• Developed and executed talent sourcing plans for specialized field positions, resulting in a diverse candidate slate from job boards like LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed.
• Achieved an impressive 73% response rate on LinkedIn Recruiter, demonstrating effective candidate engagement and attraction strategies, and successfully placed 37 Managers and 12 District Managers, 4 Regional Vice.

Houston, Texas, US

• Conducted pre-employment background checks, drug testing, I-9 verification, and orientation for new employees.
• Facilitated the full-cycle recruitment process for contract and direct hire roles in the Healthcare, Informational Technology, Clerical and administrative, Human Resources, Finance, and accounting verticals.
• Managed 40+ high-volume requisitions at any time, and screened 50 applicants weekly which led me to an average of 10 hires per month, and the successful placement of 12 direct hires

Prairie View, TX, US

• Supported the University Relations recruitment team with sourcing for the Informational Technology Interns and hosting career fairs.
• Performed routine HR tasks for over 200+ employees, overseeing various HR programs, including compensation, benefits, leave of absence, talent management, and learning and development
• Led Diversity and inclusion committee initiatives, improving employee retention and engagement.
• Stayed updated on regulatory changes and Human Resource Information Systems to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.