Derek Edwards Email & Phone Number

Taunton, Massachusetts, Us

Columbia, Maryland, Us

• End-to-End Talent Acquisition: Led a team of recruiters in managing the complete talent acquisition lifecycle for diverse clinical and non-clinical roles, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and culture. Successfully managed recruitment for 30-100 concurrent positions across healthcare and administrative sectors, demonstrating a strong understanding of business requirements and candidate fit.• Strategic Recruitment Planning: Developed and executed comprehensive talent acquisition strategies,including proactive sourcing and headhunting, to ensure a qualified and diverse candidate pool.• Resource Management and Innovation: Managed Talent Acquisition resources effectively, overseeing budget allocation and resource utilization.• Candidate Experience Management: Enhanced the candidate experience by providing engaging and positive interactions throughout the recruitment process. Implemented feedback mechanisms and improved candidate engagement strategies.• Acted as the main contact for several high-volume clients at Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services, building strong relationships and driving significant sales growth. Collaborated closely with hiring managers at all levels to understand their specific hiring needs and challenges.• Performance Metrics and Accountability: Consistently exceeded KPIs and gross profit targets by drivingperformance improvements and maintaining high standards in recruitment processes. Conducted regularperformance reviews and implemented coaching to boost team effectiveness and candidate quality.• Talent Acquisition Analytics: Utilized people analytics to track recruitment metrics, analyze data, and make informed recommendations for continuous improvement. Leveraged insights to drive recruitment strategies and optimize hiring processes.• Exceeding Expectations: Consistently out-performed KPIs and grew gross profit by 500 percent over the 5-year period in the role.

Columbia, Maryland, Us

• Full-Cycle Recruitment Management: Executed end-to-end recruitment processes for travel nursing and Allied healthcare roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, negotiating compensation, and onboarding candidates nationwide. Successfully filled positions across diverse healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, and surgery centers.• Client Relationship Management: Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with over 40 local office partners. Established clear communication channels and built trust to enhance operational success and drive future business growth.• Team Leadership & Performance Oversight: Supervised and mentored a team of 30+ indirect reports,managing over 100 concurrent requisitions. Fostered a culture of continuous learning and development through targeted coaching and leadership.• Recruiter Mentorship & Development: Provided guidance and support to recruiters and junior employees, promoting professional growth and engagement. Encouraged a culture of learning and skill development to improve team performance and recruitment outcomes.• Brand Promotion & Social Media Engagement: Acted as a brand ambassador by promoting jobopportunities and company culture through various social media platforms. Utilized social media to attract and engage potential candidates and enhance the organization’s public image.• ATS Utilization & Talent Pipeline Management: Leveraged advanced applicant tracking systems (ATS) tostreamline the recruitment process, manage candidate data, and maintain a diverse and healthy talent pipeline. Employed data-driven approaches to improve recruitment efficiency and candidate sourcing.• Performance Excellence: Consistently surpassed performance targets and achieved top 10 national ranking in gross profit generation. Demonstrated exceptional recruitment capabilities and contributed to the company’s overall success.

Columbia, Maryland, Us

• Strategic Collaboration & Job Description Development: Partnered with over 20 hiring managers to craft detailed and engaging job descriptions, enhancing the recruitment process and attracting high-caliber candidates. Conducted initial candidate screenings to ensure alignment with job requirements and organizational goals.• Specialized Recruitment: Successfully filled temporary contract and per diem nursing positions for local clients in the Greater Seattle area. Applied targeted recruitment strategies to meet urgent staffing needs and support client operations.• Team Management & Multi-Tasking: Supervised and managed a team of 20+ indirect reports, overseeing the recruitment process for more than 50 requisitions concurrently. Ensured efficient workflow and effective candidate placement across multiple roles and departments.• Recruiter Mentorship & Development: Provided mentorship and coaching to junior recruiters, focusing on best practices and professional development. Fostered a culture of continuous improvement and skill enhancement within the recruitment team.• Cross-Functional Team Integration: Coordinated efforts between local and travel recruitment teams to achieve unified recruitment objectives. Streamlined processes and improved collaboration to drive successful recruitment outcomes and support organizational growth.

Columbia, Maryland, Us

• Full-Cycle Recruitment Management: Led a comprehensive full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding, to attract and secure top talent. Ensured a seamless hiring experience and alignment with organizational hiring needs.• Specialized Healthcare Recruitment: Focused on filling temporary contract and per diem healthcare positions for clients in the Seattle area. Utilized targeted recruitment strategies to identify and place qualified healthcare providers efficiently.• Performance Excellence & KPI Achievement: Consistently surpassed performance expectations and keyperformance indicators (KPIs), earning recognition as a top-performing recruiter. Demonstrated strong success in meeting and exceeding recruitment goals.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance, General

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance