Responsible for all talent acquisition functions, specifically geared toward attracting, sourcing and selecting top talent to the organization. Develops and maintains strategic relationships with key stakeholders including senior managers, leaders and executives.Develop and drive talent acquisition/sourcing strategies to proactively attract a well-qualified and diverse workforce for exempt positions to ensure hiring managers have a pool of qualified top talent needed to achieve departmental and organizational goals.Meets with senior leaders to support the execution of business recruiting strategies and plans.Has a deep knowledge of assigned business groups structure, strategies, and other critical skill requirements.Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need by utilizing aggressive pro-active sourcing strategies.Provide advice and counsel hiring managers regarding their interviewing behaviors, skills, and competencies, to ensure talent selection is fair and compliant.Provides guidance and information to the candidates on the benefits of working for Fifth Third Bank, both personally and professionally as well as notify them of employment considerations.Drive proactive collaboration team with hiring manager and COE HR partners to build strong, competitive, market appropriate offer.Extends and negotiates candidate offers; at times complex compensation strategies are often needed and an understanding of these strategies is essential.Maintains a constant and steady focus on external marketplace and industry trends. Report market and competitor intelligence.Develops and drives relationships with external employment sources, including graduate and undergraduate placement offices, research firms, and specific industry focused organizations.Inspire positive experience for everyone; always looking at how to improve the candidate experience and influence the business in the importance of the candidate experience.

Responsible for all talent acquisition functions, specifically geared toward attracting, sourcing and selecting top talent to the organization as well as supporting hiring managers through the onboarding of new team members.Develops and maintains strategic relationships with key stakeholders including senior managers, leaders and executives.Develop and drive talent acquisition/sourcing strategies to proactively attract a well-qualified and diverse workforce for all positions to ensure hiring managers have a pool of qualified top talent needed to achieve departmental and organizational goals.Meets with senior leaders to support the execution of business recruiting strategies and plans.Provide advice and counsel to hiring managers regarding their interviewing behaviors, skills, and competencies, to ensure talent selection is fair and compliant.Extends and negotiates candidate offers; at times complex compensation strategies are often needed and an understanding of these strategies is essential.Maintains a constant and steady focus on external marketplace and industry trends. Report market and competitor intelligence.Develops and drives relationships with external employment sources, including graduate and undergraduate placement offices, research firms, and specific industry focused organizations.Support ongoing education aimed at enhancing hiring practices.Inspire positive experience for everyone; always looking at how to improve the candidate experience and influence the business in the importance of the candidate experience.

Developed and implemented strategies that positioned Swinerton for competitive advantage by attracting and recruiting top talent. Administered division applicant tracking system, maintained applicant resumes, and tracked applications. Coordinated new hire onboarding, medical leaves, terminations, changes/updates, and addressed ADA and FMLA issues in collaboration with Regional HR Manager/Partner. Handled division’s per diem, relocation, and job assignment information. Drafted and disseminated HR communications and reports across division. Served as designated employer representative (DER)/substance abuse communicator and entrusted to administer testing procedures. Administered equipment purchase, activation/deactivation, and software access and permissions for employees. Devised strategies to effectively source, recruit, and hire individuals for key positions. Designed innovative methods to identify and attract top talent.  Attended career fairs and coordinated career fair logistics.  Arranged interviews, prepared offer letters, and engaged in applicant screening.  Maintained local intern program, which included recruiting, onboarding, and coordinating events. Managed employer postings required at offices and job sites to ensure compliance.  Engaged in full life cycle recruiting, including extending offers and negotiating salaries. Cultivated strong relationships with candidates and across all levels of hiring team.

Set strategies and successfully managed full life cycle recruitment initiatives, which included filling full-time staffing orders for key clients. Developed client relationships, took time to understand employer needs, drafted detailed job descriptions, and generated high success rate in placements.  Sourced, attracted, and recruited full-time and temporary candidates in support of clients. Retained relationships by anticipating and meeting client objectives. Challenged to temporarily handle event and direct hire staffing initiatives. Maintained relationships with candidates and clients throughout life cycle. Followed up with both candidates and clients to ensure ongoing success.  Engaged in recruiting fairs, networked with organizations, and maintained visibility across community to attract clients and candidates. Conducted research to remain well-informed of staffing and recruiting trends within industry.

Led team of administrative staff in executing marketing strategies. Managed all aspects of marketing, including contract negotiations, budget, relationships with publications, and ad placements. Devised out-of-the-box strategies and executed high-impact marketing plans. Converted content to HTML prior to website posting. Developed and disseminated marketing email blasts and direct mailings. Coordinated travel in support of trade and road show attendees. Recruited, trained, and managed staff. Generated interest and built brand by organizing and managing successful national trade shows.  Created messaging and communication strategies. Wrote and published topical press releases and informative product releases.  Drafted newsletters and social media content that generated interest.

Partnered with senior management in developing and executing product marketing plans. Innovated content related to products and developed company collateral, including pricing and packaging strategies, spec sheets, and new product information slicks. Maintained website content and assisted in creating microsites for specific products. Managed print production and distribution.  Promoted products by drafting highly effective press releases and product launch content. Managed media relations and executed email blasts.  Evaluated customer research, market conditions, and competitor data to remain well-informed and maintain edge. Researched and managed trade shows that showcased organization’s latest offerings.

Managed all aspects of marketing, including vendor relationships, contract negotiations, budget, print/promotional inventory, and ad placements while assisting department’s senior vice president. Designed innovative new concepts and established strategic directions that enhanced advertising opportunities. Proofed materials and provided quality control. Planned and coordinated department’s events. Identified and interviewed marketing team candidates. Coordinated quarterly earnings calls, fulfilled investor requests, and prepared for investor conferences, which included drafting press releases and making conference arrangements in support of CEO and CFO. Attended national trade shows to engage in networking and promote product offerings.  Worked alongside analysts in conducting company research and developing reports. Developed new website in collaboration with agency. Held accountability for career section of site prior to implementation of eRecruiting tool that automated processes.

• Created ads for newspapers, gifts for children and brochures for bank and employees• Trained employees on new office machines• Created new merchandise catalog• Organized annual meeting skits including casting, directing and managing• Wrote articles for monthly newsletter

Executed entire recruiting process throughout lifecycle, from resume screening, interviewing, salary negotiations, and extending offers. Built and maintained strong relationships with senior leadership, candidates, and key stakeholders from top universities. Arranged pre-interview receptions that enabled selected candidates to meet with Deloitte staff. Interacted with all students prior to interviews. Delivered exceptional customer service while working with Deloitte staff.