I lead Talent Acquisition, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at SAAS HR Tech Startup Textio, while also overseeing Employee Experience and Talent Management. I provide critical expertise to our customers and am a leading voice in developing innovative HR Tech solutions. My work focuses on creating inclusive, forward-thinking strategies that leverage ethical AI to revolutionize the workplace.

Leader of SeekOut’s internal and external initiatives to create a more equitable and inclusive company culture, as well as develop, facilitate, and grow our client offerings and capabilities. Strategic partner with stakeholders and leadership to establish comprehensive, scalable, and measurable industry recruiting strategy to meet Engineering, Product Management, and Product Design business objectivesOwns and leads the vision, design, implementation, and execution of SeekOut’s diversity, equity inclusion, and belonging strategy. Use a data-driven approach to identify needs, design solutions, assess results, and continuously evolve both internal talent practices and talent practices for clients.Creation of Diversity Certification program.Identify, define and establish metrics for measuring the effectiveness and success of DEI programs and policiesPartner with cross-functional leaders to evaluate initiatives to ensure that DEI has been considered, including, but not limited to, recruiting, practices, and procedures, as well as internal and external communications and product design.Document progress, learning, and challenges as it relates to I&D efforts and accomplishmentsPartner with networks and build relationships with professional and educational organizations for establishing recruitment, training, mentoring, and other unique, sponsored opportunities with a DEI focus; seek and consider opportunities to represent SeekOut externally, including industry conference participation and speaking eventsFacilitate and co-facilitate DEI discussions, events, training, and programs both internally and community/industry-facing to promote learning, cultural awareness, and corporate development

Recruited by provider of Artificial Intelligence based recruitment and talent management solutions to build, shape, and lead product adoption and client retention strategy as corporate customer success leader. Headed team providing strategic support to enterprise accounts, strengthening client relations, increasing product utilization, and demonstrating ongoing ROI. Served as consultant on client onboarding, recruitment strategy, diversity and inclusion (D&I), and communications. Managed strategic planning, KPI definition, business reviews, and customer advocacy. Influenced product roadmaps as “voice of the customer.”Positioned customer success as key component of HiringSolved’s service model. Built department framework and best practices, strengthened legacy client relations, and redefined touchpoints across customer journey from demo forward.

Managed digital content creation and social media management as recruiting tools editor with online talent publication. Directed all aspects of writing, editorial planning, and operations in producing columns, how-to-articles, social media posts, videos, and other content. Built loyal readership of Recruiters, Talent Managers, and Human Resource professionals via ideation, production, and delivery of compelling content. Offered practical, research-based articles and personal approach to drive readership.My combined career tracks as a recruiting leader and as an industry analyst allow me to offer advice that is both practical and research-based. I have a high-touch approach with customization to meet the needs of my clients. My opinions are backed by research.

Directed full scope of sales, account management, business development, and P&L growth with leading provider of recruitment information, training, and conference services. Drove sales of TLNT Conference sponsorships, stimulating demand and influencing sales via lead generation through human resources departments, strategic account planning and management, client relationship development, and ongoing client engagement.Delivered strategic vision as dedicated partner to portfolio of client accounts. Leveraged consultative,

Network Leaders are responsible for ensuring that all Network meetings and events reflect WITI core values, creating welcoming, inclusive, highly interactive environments.Network Leaders also ensure that the WITI philosophy is the basis of those meetings (inclusiveness, professionalism, and a sincere commitment to help each other advance), and that the meetings feature a professional development, business, or technical topic.

Lead full-cycle recruitment within a broad and complex portfolio as a talent advisorRecruited to lead talent acquisition for corporate and field operations of 300 retirement communities across the United States. Led recruitment budgeting, KPI reporting, systems, employment branding, 3rd-party agency relations, and process development. Collaborated on strategic and human capital planning.Rapidly built a high-performing recruitment function meeting needs of fast-growing company adding multiple new facilities per month. Defined processes, built out PeopleSoft ATS, introduced LinkedIn recruiter, and upgraded team.Generated $300K+ in cost savings via insourcing of nationwide recruitment. Took over several searches from staffing agencies, leveraging advanced recruitment expertise to identify and fill challenging roles.

• Responsible for the recruitment of Information Technology professionals for a Fortune 500 (#139) Company• Negotiation of terms and rates so that vendors get their share and remain motivated to assist in the regular and committed candidates• Work with key stakeholders to determine job requirements• Sourcing passive candidates through creative methods, including professional networking, cold calling, searching LinkedIn, advertising on university career sites, and posting on professional websites and blogs.• Manage and promote cost-effective candidate sourcing strategies such as direct recruiting methods, e-recruitment tools, referrals, and advertising. • Meet with key stakeholders to clarify specific hiring needs, conduct needs assessments, create individual recruiting plans, and ensure a pipeline of qualified candidates are available to them. • Consult with hiring managers to determine most qualified candidates, schedule follow-up interviews, conduct reference checks, and negotiate and extend offers of employment. • Develop, manage, and ensure implementation of key metrics to measure efficacy and return on investment. • Analyze and report the results of recruiting initiatives. • Provide input on the acquisition/management of effective applicant database/tracking system and maintain the Monster TMS candidate system. • Conduct SWOT analysis of current recruiting processes

• Help conceptualize, formulate, implement and monitor new staffing division Implement recruiting strategies across the team as per team structure, existing capabilities and business plans• Executed full life-cycle recruitment process from candidate identification to on boarding.• Created and enhance database in both Microsoft CRM and Icims recruiting platforms• Conducted thorough telephone assessments of qualified applicants. • Educate candidates on job requirements and expectations and provide timely follow-up to candidates and Market Managers.• Delivered excellent customer service to internal and external customers.• Provided recruiting status reports to management.• Partner with stakeholders to grow and develop our Business Development team.• Fill active job openings and build a pipeline of candidates for future needs through traditional and non-traditional recruiting methods.• Sourcing of quality talent from diverse sources after identification of manpower requirements for new / existing clients / vendors.• Manage, direct design and placement of recruiting related advertising and marketing to ensure that the company brand and image is consistently applied in all recruiting activities to enhance the organization's visibility and reputation• Presentation of a positive and accurate impression of Auxis and Avalar by staying informed of the Company’s history, services and benefits.

(Formerly Scriptlogic)• Used Salesforce.com to source and develop accounts and prospects• Chosen to sell Quest software’s first “Software as a Service Solution”(Saas) Active Directory recovery and Change Management tool• Consistently met qualified lead, call and email volume quotas• Cold called and prospected to identify new business opportunities Performed effective research in the initial development and ongoing maintenance of targeted account lists• Developed a comprehensive targeted account list for given territory• Identified specific decision makers (name, title, contact information, reporting structure) within the targeted accounts.

TekPartners Coral Springs, FL October 2005- June 2009Technical Account Manager / Recruiter• Developed and implemented sales strategies, expanding current business and identifying new opportunities within the marketplace. • Established and maintained relationships with Fortune 500 companies• Development of candidate and client records in Sendouts recruiting CRM• Identified client's technical staffing needs and provided staffing solutions by utilizing a consultative sales approach. • Provided Technical sales in a high volume environment• Sold staff augmentation, project, and recruiting services to new, existing and clients through cold calling, outbound sales presentations, and networking activities as well as selling of Government Services.• On a consistent basis provided excellent sales, negotiation, communication and problem solving skills in a fast-paced environment.• Knowledge and experience working within and/or supporting Information Technology industry.• Experience supporting clients with: ERP SAP, Oracle Applications, Siebel, PeopleSoft, Client Server Development Microsoft Technologies and Java/J2EE, and Administration System, Database, Server, Network • Proven track record of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with existing clients and prospective clients including existing relationships and cold calling.• Developed the manual for new hire orientation TekUniversity, a training guide for all new hires.• Highly-motivated, resourceful, self-starter and strategic thinker.

• Used proven sales and technical background to closely manage and identify consulting services needs throughout the local marketplace.• Target and develop clients through existing database and contacts, advertising resources and the Internet.• Solidify Robert Half Technology’s presence in the local marketplace through consistent participation in networking organizations and events. • Using a consultative approach, meet with clients to evaluate their technical needs, recommend and provide consulting solutions.• Determine a candidate's viability to support and resolve specific client needs.

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