Arkansas Talent Group is a permanent placement firm specializing in Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources. What makes us unique:• Local – Arkansas is our home, where we live, work, and play; no other firm knows the market and community better than us• Speed/Quality – a deep network of talented professionals in the Arkansas market• Expertise/Reputation – over 25 years’ experience in the Arkansas market• Service/Consultative Approach – an established process and true partnership

• Led an 8-member team in enhancing Talent Acquisition processes and technology, achieving a 23% reduction in time-to-hire and transforming the department into a strategic business partner• Implemented a "Recruiter Hiring Process," improving team efficiency, consistency, and adherence to regulatory standards• Played a pivotal role in the selection of a new Applicant Tracking System (ATS) through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, enhancing recruitment efficiency• Overhauled all offer letter templates to ensure compliance and implemented a more streamlined process for generating offer letters in a high-volume environment, conducting background checks, and managing I9/new hire onboarding procedures• Contributed to people analytics evaluations, influencing strategies for total rewards, career development, training, and rewards and recognitions programs• Collaborated with business leaders to analyze workforce data, aligning talent needs with strategic goals• Designed and executed targeted recruitment strategies for specialized roles, using advanced sourcing technologies and methods, resulting in a 50% positive response rate and a 94% offer acceptance rate, while partnering with DE&I team to promote inclusive hiring practices• Collaborated with key stakeholders—including hiring managers, executive leadership, HR Business Partners, and compensation teams—to ensure reporting and compliance with regulations such as OFCCP and EEO

• Coached and led a team of recruiters, designing and implementing key initiatives such as hiring manager interview training and recruiter compensation and offer training, leading to a 15% reduction in time-to-fill for open positions• Partnered with leadership to establish hiring strategies for various roles across the business, such as engineering, R&D, GTM, supply chain, clinical, IT, and executive level, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, which contributed to a 92% offer acceptance rate and improved the interview-to-hire ratio to 3:1• Analyzed recruitment metrics to enhance hiring practices, achieving an improvement in hiring efficiency with Net Promoter Score (NPS) consistently between 73-85%• Utilized advanced sourcing techniques, including social media, maintaining high engagement levels with candidates that resulted in email open rates of 75-100%, response rates of 25-50%, and a candidate conversion rate of 76%• Collaborated with hiring managers and HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to roll out a career development program tailored for engineering roles, resulting in heightened engagement and retention rates• Led one-hour career coaching sessions to mentor staff impacted by workforce reduction, empowering individuals for future success• Talent team subject matter expert on international hiring laws and regulations. Collaborated closely with the immigration team to develop companywide documentation and training materials related to legal compliance.

• Managed full-cycle recruitment for specialized SaaS technical roles, achieving an offer acceptance rate of 91%• Balanced 25-30 complex hiring requisitions simultaneously, maintaining quality standards throughout the talent acquisition process• Consulted with hiring managers on job descriptions, compensation structures, and sourcing strategies. Managed all interview scheduling, salary, and offer negotiation.• Cultivated strategic partnerships with business unit leaders, recognized as a dependable consultant in talent management decisions

• Developed and executed comprehensive staffing initiatives, successfully filling 264 engineering and manufacturing positions, while partnering effectively with company leadership• Designed and executed a targeted college recruitment plan that filled 45 technical roles, simultaneously improving the company's presence and reputation within academic institutions• Coordinated international and domestic internship programs, securing 55 interns and negotiating vendor agreements to achieve a $72,500 reduction in recruitment expenses• Identified and secured seven high-demand IT, HR, and Engineering professionals, resulting in a cost savings of $123,500 in agency fees and strengthening the company's talent pool

• Managed full-cycle recruiting for financial planner roles, utilizing behavioral interviewing and assessment techniques to ensure the selection of high-caliber candidates• Implemented sourcing strategies and social media outreach that successfully engaged passive candidates, with 5 advancing to the interview stage in the initial month

• Enhanced recruitment outcomes by securing over 100 technical and logistics professionals, including 23 high-level engineering roles, in alignment with strategic corporate objectives• Streamlined talent acquisition process by introducing a new sourcing tool and establishing the company's inaugural pre-hire assessment protocol, leading to improved recruitment efficiency and effectiveness• Drove diversity initiatives in hiring practices, achieving a 4% annual increase in diversity hires and successfully filling critical sales roles with industry specialists• Provided mentorship to recruitment staff and assumed responsibilities as Acting Supervisor, maintaining team performance

DaVita (Assignment 5/2007 – 8/2007, Virtual role)• Recruitment of Registered NursesAmgen, Inc. (Assignment 2/2007 – 5/2007, On-site role)• Recruitment of Accounting and Finance professionals

• Recruitment of top mortgage industry personnel nationwide

• Business development and recruitment across diverse industries, including pharmaceutical, hi-tech, business services, consumer products, and retail. Recruited for roles ranging from sales representatives to executive-level• Recruited for roles ranging from sales representatives to executive-level