Gianna Thomas Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Va, Us

Virginia, United States

Maximizing Your Now LLC (MYN) is an innovative web-based platform that empowers middle and high school students to explore careers, develop self-advocacy skills, and engage with the workforce. The platform connects students with educational institutions, prospective employers, and a wealth of career resources, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to navigate their future career paths.By bridging the gap between education and employment, MYN aims to inspire confidence, foster career readiness, and unlock the full potential of the next generation of workforce.

Serve as the Strategic Leader for early attraction & outreach work for the College of Engineering and Technology. I develop efficient workflow processes, effective marketing strategies, and implementation of solutions to enhance student attraction to the College’s degree programs. Additionally, I established relationships with K-12 systems, State and Local Government officials, and other community stakeholders.

● Identify the developmental needs of team members (7 +) to include partnering with AMS Talent Development to provide additional trainings & resources to support, meet & exceed client’s needs.● Strategically partner with Business Intelligence team to align data tracking to support external and internal stake holder’s needs.● Driving innovative and data driven strategies to increase our pipeline of diverse candidates; with a primary focus on increasing diversity across the organization. ● Influenced enhancement and created solution(s) by successfully identifying opportunities for improvement with BI reporting to create more efficient workflow/processes in daily data analyses to meet hiring goals.● Continuous engagement and success with client serving as a trusted partner, advisor and subject matter expert; resulting in continuous recognition and acknowledgement of results and achievement of the AMS team throughout scope of work.● Partner closely with global recruiting leaders to build, implement, and execute DEI recruiting strategies to equality goals.

Served as the Senior Resource Specialist for Rolls-Royce Crosspointe facility and part of the North America Rolls-Royce Resourcing Team. As the sole recruiter for Crosspointe facility, primary role focused on full cycle recruiting and community engagement, providing innovative solutions and strategy to meet and exceed talent growth needs.•Promoted within 7 months from Resource Specialist role to the Principal Resource Specialist.•Turned the Crosspointe facility talent acquisition results from red to black, first 6 months in role. •Ongoing Project Manager for Rolls-Royce (Crosspointe)•Exceeded facility’s talent acquisition metrics, growing employee population over 230% since May 2017 •Recruited and hired 131 employees across multiple functions against a 100-candidate hiring demand in 2018.•Implemented new Assessment Center process, creating more efficient and streamlined full cycle recruiting processes from end to end.•Knowledge of OFCCP compliance and experience handling OFCCP audit•Successful talent attraction via community engagement and media (T.V., print and digital) •Noted for effectively working within multiple leadership reporting channels between Alexander Mann Solutions global team and Rolls-Royce Crosspointe facility•Received global recognition from Rolls-Royce and Alexander Mann Solutions leadership for continuous engagement and success with meeting the robust hiring needs of the business.

•Promoted within 7 months from Resource Specialist role to the Principal Resource Specialist.•Turned the Crosspointe facility talent acquisition results from red to black, first 6 months in role. •Ongoing Project Manager for Rolls-Royce (Crosspointe)•Exceeded facility’s talent acquisition metrics, growing employee population over 230% since May 2017 •Recruited and hired 131 employees across multiple functions against a 100-candidate hiring demand in 2018.•Implemented new Assessment Center process, creating more efficient and streamlined full cycle recruiting processes from end to end.•Knowledge of OFCCP compliance and experience handling OFCCP audit•Successful talent attraction via community engagement and media (T.V., print and digital) •Noted for effectively working within multiple leadership reporting channels between Alexander Mann Solutions global team and Rolls-Royce Crosspointe facility•Received global recognition from Rolls-Royce and Alexander Mann Solutions leadership for continuous engagement and success with meeting the robust hiring needs of the business.

A lifestyle management company focused on personal & organizational development. Provided innovative and holistic solutions to help individuals and organizations maximize their greatest potential through professional development consulting and soft-skill development programs. This was achieved through tailored one on one consulting, workshops, and programmatic sessions based upon the organizational objectives and needs. Clients included local government agencies and the educational system. ● In less than 24 months, grew client base from one contract to three ● Helped launch Parent Involvement Initiative for Richmond Public Schools● Developed licensed Parent Involvement Workshops to Henrico County Schools● Provided training and resources to area schools to improve internal talent relations

Petersburg, Virginia

A full-desk Business Development Manager responsible for portfolio growth including client acquisition, expansion, and retention of new clients by selling Randstad’s services for temp to hire and direct hire staffing solutions. Worked with hiring managers and senior-level executives. In managing book of business within the manufacturing & logistics industries, vetted, recruited and interviewed diverse skilled professionals serving as a matchmaker for both my clients, the company and professional. ● Noted for exemplary client service, expertise and support ● Proficient in identifying & utilizing cost effective mediums of recruitment● Generated referrals of new clients● Noted for meeting & exceeding sales objectives ● Active cold calling to secure meetings with prospective clients● Partnered with city and community leaders to advocate for professionals seeking employment