As the Vice President of Employee Development and Recruiting, I manage the entire recruitment process. My focus is ensuring the timely and effective hiring of qualified candidates for various positions within the company, particularly in the electrical contracting industry. This role involves sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates, strongly emphasizing finding skilled workers who align with the company’s needs and culture.In this position, I am accountable for meeting key performance indicators (KPIs) related to reducing reliance on agency hiring, increasing employee referrals, and optimizing the time-to-hire. Success is measured through stakeholder satisfaction, social media engagement, and the quality of the candidate pipeline for critical roles, with periodic reviews and adjustments made to align with our recruitment objectives.**Employee Development & Growth:**- Design and implement innovative training programs that align with the company’s goals and empower employees at all levels.- Conduct thorough needs assessments to identify organizational development opportunities.- Foster a continuous learning and professional growth culture by creating tailored development plans in collaboration with department heads.- Launch and oversee initiatives such as a "Career Path" webinar series and job shadowing programs to promote internal mobility and cross-functional career development.**Strategic Recruitment Leadership:**- Lead the recruitment team to achieve the company’s goals of minimizing agency outsourcing, increasing employee referrals, and facilitating cross-recruitment between office and field roles.- Execute strategies to optimize time-to-hire, which includes implementing efficient workflows, establishing service-level agreements, and utilizing advanced screening tools.- Leverage data-driven insights to enhance hiring practices and improve candidate experiences.

As the Founder & Lead Talent Strategist at Elite Executive Solutions, I bring hands-on experience in building and leading high-performing recruitment teams, developing innovative talent acquisition strategies, and implementing cost-effective recruitment programs. My expertise has generated cost savings and industry-leading retention rates for clients, driving organizational success through strategic talent acquisition.

FSG was founded in 1982 on the guiding principle that hard work, dedication to excellence, and continual learning will always yield a positive result for everyone involved.Since then, FSG has grown from a small lighting distributor in San Antonio Texas, to one of the nation's largest lighting distributors and electrical contractors.Today, FSG employs more than 2000 employees nationwide and works with more than a thousand affiliate vendors from all four corners of the nation. FSG's customers list includes every type of business from top name multisite consumer brands, to general contractors, to local neighborhood businesses.FSG's Around the Nation, Around the Corner philosophy combines the resources of a national service provider with the heart of local business.

FSG was founded in 1982 on the guiding principle that hard work, dedication to excellence, and continual learning will always yield a positive result for everyone involved.Since then, FSG has grown from a small lighting distributor in San Antonio Texas, to one of the nation's largest lighting distributors and electrical contractors.Today, FSG employs more than 2000 employees nationwide and works with more than a thousand affiliate vendors from all four corners of the nation. FSG's customers list includes every type of business from top name multisite consumer brands, to general contractors, to local neighborhood businesses.FSG's Around the Nation, Around the Corner philosophy combines the resources of a national service provider with the heart of local business.

Founder of niche talent sourcing company for the electrical industry. Clients in California, Washington, Texas, Oregon, and Nevada.

Responsible for manpower in Reno, Las Vegas, and Phoenix, Arizona. Labor tracking, counseling, and coaching. Managed the composite labor rate on multiple projects and adjusted manpower accordingly. Deeply involved in payroll tracking and problem resolution.Assisted our employees with benefits enrollment, answering retirement plan questions, and providing labor relations guidance.ABC Committee MemberInvolved in IEC of Arizona and in a previous role in Texas.Charity and events committee Member.

Recruiting top Electrical Management and Field Professionals for the Houston market. Responsible for creating new policies, employee development, and team building activities. Also responsible for creating a new evaluation program with a path to advancement.

Responsible for employee relations and general HR duties while supporting multiple states with labor needs. Implement and enforce HR policies and procedures to comply with Federal, State and organizational requirements. Consult with management on personnel issues including recommending action, reviewing documents and facilitating conflict resolution meetings with employees. Responsible for coordinating Helix University Training for the Las Vegas Division. Career development and coaching of our field employees. Strategically analyze BLS data and job listings to create a successful recruitment plan in remote areas. Oversee needs in Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, North Dakota, Texas and assist multiple states with their professional needs.Created a needs analysis report to generate a training matrix for over 500 employees in multiple locations.CPR and First Aid trainer along with teaching new supervisors how to properly complete their projections.

Conduct new hire orientations and process all new hire paperwork. Provide benefits and pension information. Maintain a database of over 500+ Electricians throughout Nevada, Arizona, Texas and Utah. Travel nationwide for recruitment purposes. Process onsite terminations and layoffs for Arizona, Nevada and Texas. Successfully train 8 HR Managers and Recruiters for multiple locations.

As part of my responsibilities, I oversee all aspects of Workers' Comp claims by interacting with Broadspire. This includes being involved in the initial incident report and following up with associates to place them on light duty or STEP programs. Additionally, I provide new hires with benefits information and assist them in selecting the appropriate plan for their specific situation.To ensure that we always have associates available for our customers, I maintain an availability database. I also screen candidates using various resources to ensure that we hire the right candidate. Lastly, I work with other branch offices to secure the right candidates for our organization.Diversify recruitment efforts.

As part of my job responsibilities, I created, coordinated, and facilitated various training classes and conducted complete candidate interviews in a professional manner. This included scheduling, testing, and orientation of potential employees. I also administered Manpower Skillware training to employees to improve their skills.In addition, I obtained detailed job order information from customers, which included job descriptions, pay and bill rates, work environment details, and credit information. I also monitored the status of payroll on a weekly basis and resolved any payroll issues that arose.As part of my role, I provided coaching and counseling to employees to ensure good performance and customer satisfaction. I also conducted pre-employment background checks, education verification, drug screenings, and previous employment verification to ensure that potential employees were suitable for the job.Furthermore, I was responsible for business development through cold-calling, business leads, referrals, and customer site visits. I also held mandatory safety meetings for employees and conducted new hire orientations, which included a three-hour orientation session and assistance in the completion of all required forms.As an On-Site Managed Service Program Coordinator at Entegris and Blossom Hill Winery, I served as the key liaison between associate vendors, hiring managers, and human resources. I also worked on special projects as assigned.