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Detroit, MI, US

Milpitas, California, US

Detroit, Michigan, US

• Performed full lifecycle recruiting in a fast-paced environment of technical professionals (Full Stack Developers, Dev/Ops, AI/ML Engineers, Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Architects, Product Owners, Program.
• Strategic partner collaborating with hiring managers, HR partners, and Talent Acquisition partners across business functions.
• Developed and implemented effective recruitment processes and strategies to ensure the timely and efficient hiring of top talent.
• Sourced and screened candidates.
• Mentored and acted in an SME role to more junior TA Partners.
• Created and maintained metrics and data-informed strategies.

Milpitas, California, US

• Oversaw full lifecycle recruitment within the Central Engineering technology team to include AI/ML Engineers, Research Scientists, Software Developers, Agile Product Owners, Associate Test Engineers, Technical Managers.
• Acted as subject matter expert to partner, strategize, and consult with hiring leaders.
• During the first week of my employment, given a hiring project to bring in 30 new hires within a two-month timeframe. Successfully met those goals and from 2/2021 - 6/2021, hired a total of 100 new hires into KLA.
• Successfully managed a req load of 50+ openings.
• Assigned to a “Buddy” role to a senior recruiter who was hired in May 2021.
• Served as a “Brand Ambassador” in the Ann Arbor market.

Omaha, NE, US

• Managed all aspects of the Talent Acquisition process within the Technology team to include Front End/Back End Developers, Solution Architects, Cybersecurity, Agile Coaches/Product Owners, Software Managers, IT/Help.
• Strategized, collaborated, and partnered with hiring managers to assess and understand candidate needs, managing the candidate lifecycle. Became SME leading hiring managers and candidates through the hiring process.
• Conducted UAT testing in the transition from iCIMS to Workday. Became the Workday SME within the TA team.
• Determined candidate suitability by evaluating relevant experience, education, skills, to help compile the offer and overall compensation package.
• Successfully sourced candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, networking events, internal database searches, local colleges, and referrals.
• Successfully managed a req. load of 40 positions at any given time.

St Louis, MO 63141, MO, US

• Delivered high-quality professional and executive-level Technology candidates while advancing Perficient’s brand across numerous markets and professional communities.
• Consistently provided an excellent hiring manager and candidate experience leading hiring managers and candidates through the Perficient’s selection process.
• Provided full lifecycle recruitment support for Perficient’s Digital Commerce Solutions and Experience Design business units.
• Developed recruiting and sourcing strategies to find qualified candidates to fill niche technical, creative, operations, and digital roles.
• Worked in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team to develop a national pipeline.
• Created and maintained a robust pipeline of candidates across multiple disciplines.

Ann Arbor, MI, US

• Collaborated with business unit leaders, manufacturing facilities, and management to proactively develop and recommend creative and cost-effective talent acquisition strategies. These strategies ensured the.
• Worked with managers in assigned business unit to coach and advise them on various employee relations and HR issues that may arise.
• Successfully led and implemented an applicant tracking system (iCIMS) where none existed previously, within a six- week timeframe. This resulted in me becoming the iCIMS Administrator/SME for our entire US based HR team.
• Counseled managers on disciplinary action, which included Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and terminations.
• Conducted exit interviews and provided feedback to HR and management for retention and continuous improvement.
• Developed, updated, and implemented various HR policies and procedures.

Livonia, MI, US

• Sole Recruiter, who provided exceptional professional level support for all organizational business initiatives through effective implementation and execution of pharmaceutical and executive candidate recruiting and.
• Sourced, screened, and interviewed qualified candidates to fill open positions in a timely manner utilizing web-based recruiting technologies, and a variety of resources including job fairs, open houses, and social.
• Reported directly to the Chief Administrative Officer to strategize about current / future organizational needs and develop a recruiting plan and candidate pipeline to support candidate identification and selection.
• Improved the company website recruiting page to assist in candidate sourcing; set up internet recruiting tools (ex: LinkedIn, etc.); researched new ways to use the Internet for recruitment; used social and professional.
• Partnered with hiring managers to successfully develop, manage and administer the recruiting process (including job description development, sourcing, candidate screening, interviews, offer letter development.
• Networked and identified candidates through industry contacts, on-line resources, trade associations and memberships. Developed, managed and implemented college recruiting initiatives.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, US

• Led full cycle recruitment in the hiring of various types of positions to include electrical/mechanical/software engineers, supervisors/managers, directors, business analysts, IT, summer interns, and human resources.
• Coached and counseled managers and employees in the resolution of employee relations issues.
• Sourced, screened, and interviewed qualified candidates to fill open positions in a timely manner utilizing web-based recruiting technologies and a variety of resources including job fairs, open houses, and social.
• Conducted candidate interviews using DDI Targeted Selection behavioral based interview techniques.
• Managed a requisition load of 15-40 positions at any given time.
• Coordinated drug screening and background checks.

• Directed the activities of the Talent Acquisition team, including planning, problem solving, staff development, and communication for 4-6 permanent staff members and 2-4 temporary staff.
• Led the recruitment team through a Continuous Improvement Workshop to reduce cycle time, whereby the current recruitment process was mapped, ideas for change generated, feasible deliverables set as goals for.
• Successfully hired 100 employees in a three-month period as a result of the acquisition of another HMO.
• Hired 70 CSR’s in a three-week period overseeing the entire recruitment process from assessment testing to onboarding.
• Coached and counseled employees; conducted performance reviews.
• Conducted job evaluations to include revising current descriptions and new positions.

US

• Led full cycle recruitment for various types of union and non-union positions ranging from office support and customer service positions, to managers, financial / business analysts, actuaries / underwriters, IT.
• Supported the HR recruitment staff and line area leadership as the subject matter expert on recruiting policies and procedures.
• Supervisory responsibilities for four permanent staff and one temporary employee.
• Provided recruitment training to new employees, contractors, and contingent workers.
• Reviewed and edited job descriptions.
• Conducted phone and in person candidate interviews utilizing behavioral based interviewing techniques.

Bs, Employment Relations, Psychology

Ma, Organizational Management