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Spearhead establishment of new agent offices and formulate robust recruiting strategy aligned with Farmers’ strategic planning roadmap. Coordinate with hiring managers to pinpoint recruitment needs, setting precise objectives and timelines for all hiring initiatives. Craft and implement annual hiring projections and budgets based on thorough research and internal audits. Enhance recruitment frameworks by developing streamlined guidelines, policies, and processes. Lead execution of comprehensive recruitment cycles, from candidate outreach to final hiring, utilizing various online platforms to attract top-tier talent • Drove recruitment efforts that resulted in 80% of staff performing within top 10% of zone, overseeing largest team of 45 recruiters and expanding responsibilities across additional states.• Defined rigorous criteria for candidate interviews and assessments, playing pivotal role in selection process for senior positions.• Fostered and maintained strategic partnerships with hiring agencies and educational institutions to source premier candidates.• Collaborated closely with legal department to ensure all recruitment activities complied with state and federal regulations.• Monitored and analyzed key performance indicators (KPIs) like cost per hire, turnover rates, and time to hire to evaluate and enhance recruitment effectiveness.• Conducted targeted training sessions for recruitment team members, enhancing skills and performance.

Provided strategic direction, sales leadership, and operational management for a $35 million technology company. Directed sales efforts and overall business development strategies for a team of 52 sales, customer service, and management professionals. Developed and leveraged ongoing relationships with key decision-makers in government and commercial markets. Provided expert service in accordance with contracts and established guidelines from the FAR