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New York, NY, US

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

• Managed end-to-end recruiting for retail brands (Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, and Target Optical), vision insurance (EyeMed), and ophthalmic optics (Essilor), from entry level to leadership
• Led 15-20 open requisitions, as well as special talent projects
• Partnered with all internal groups to understand their business needs and talent requirements, and developed strategies to proactively source diverse pools of talent
• Led recruitment strategy meetings with hiring managers & HR
• Created weekly recruitment reports, trackers, and data insights for all requisitions
• Acted as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on hiring techniques and legal issues regarding hiring practices, and acted as liaison between talent, hiring managers and HR partners

New York, New York, United States

• Launched a new specialized Property & Casualty Insurance recruitment division
• Built new client list and leveraged existing clients to drive business across the group
• Grew portfolio by understanding clients current and future recruitment needs, and developed best hiring strategies for their business
• Negotiated contracts with clients
• Identified and engaged candidates to understand market need/client fit
• Provided a thorough aftercare service to both client and candidate to ensure both remain satisfied, and identify further business opportunities

Greater New York City Area

• Second hire of a new division focusing on Creative talent, supported the Division Director with the growth of the department via business development
• Interviewed and advised on internal recruitment for Creative Division, resulting in three key hires
• Led recruitment for executive, full-time, and freelance positions across all creative requisitions
• Engaged a strong network of creative talent using proactive and passive strategies

Greater New York City Area

• Managed the recruitment process for the executive search division
• Developed successful relationships with leading companies, agencies and brands by delivering top talent and service
• Collaborated with the Business Development team to win new accounts
• Mentored and trained Researchers on the search process

Greater New York City Area

• Partnered with clients on their strategic objectives and hiring needs
• Built a pipeline of executive talent
• Led search from candidate generation, offer negotiation, to acceptance and onboarding
• Developed new business

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Assisted with the implementation of a new underwriting system, Open Co+/Agencyport Limited principally for the company’s Bermudian operation but with some impact upon its London syndicate accounting.