At Redpath & Company, I’m at the forefront of driving talent acquisition strategy, attracting top-tier talent that fuels our growth and innovation. I lead the team for our recruitment lifecycle—from sourcing and interviewing to seamless onboarding—ensuring every hire aligns with our company’s long-term goals and culture.Strategic Workforce Planning: Partnering with senior leadership, I forecast staffing needs and design recruitment plans that align with our business objectives, ensuring we’re always ready to bring in the talent we need to thrive.Building Our Employer Brand: I spearhead initiatives to elevate our employer brand, positioning Redpath & Company as an employer of choice in the market. By leveraging social media, industry events, and strategic partnerships, I drive brand awareness and build a compelling narrative that resonates with top talent.Innovating Talent Pipelines: I focus on developing robust talent pipelines that keep us ahead of the curve, ensuring we’re always connected to high-quality candidates. I’m passionate about implementing best-in-class recruitment processes that enhance candidate experience and accelerate hiring timelines.Discovering Top Talent: Proven ability to identify and recruit high-demand talent in competitive markets, leveraging innovative sourcing strategies and deep industry insights to meet the company's growth objectives and drive organizational success.

I joined HomeServices of America to lead the transformation of our talent acquisition efforts across 50 national operating companies, centralizing them into a powerhouse shared services function at the Eden Prairie-based Shared Success Center. What started as a one-person mission grew into a high-performing team of 5 Talent Acquisition Specialists, 1 Coordinator, and 2 Contract Recruiters, dedicated to delivering top-tier talent.Building from the Ground Up: I spearheaded the creation of Standard Operating Procedures, mapped out efficient processes, and established Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators to elevate recruiting effectiveness.Innovating HR Solutions: I played a key role in the design and launch of an HR ticketing system, introducing a streamlined, centralized requisition process that improved staffing workflows across the board.Strategic Partnerships: By securing national service agreements with corporate partners and vendors, I enhanced operational efficiency and expanded our reach.Delivering Results: My team managed the recruitment of approximately 1,000 positions per year, reducing the average time to fill from 46 days to just 27! Our results spoke volumes in speed, quality, and talent retention.Leadership & Collaboration: I guided and developed a dynamic team, providing coaching, performance feedback, and support to ensure we consistently attracted top talent. Partnering closely with department heads, we aligned on staffing needs and implemented creative sourcing strategies—from job boards to social media and employee referrals.Building a Strong Employer Brand: I focused on amplifying our employer brand, ensuring a standout candidate experience while maintaining a strong presence on career websites and social media platforms.Championing Diversity: Diversity and inclusion were at the core of our hiring process. I maintained diversity metrics and regularly analyzed recruitment data to continuously refine our strategies.

As the Learning & Development Program Manager, I spearheaded initiatives that transformed employee growth and engagement for a diverse workforce of over 2,200, from fresh new hires to seasoned professionals. My focus was on creating impactful learning strategies that aligned with business goals while driving retention, career development, and application across the company.Leading the Learning Journey: Developing and facilitating of a wide range of training programs, including Onboarding, Leadership Development, Technical and Soft Skills workshops. One of my key achievements was delivering Robert Half’s “Building Your Success” Onboarding Program nationwide, helping new hires thrive in their roles early on—reflected in stellar participant feedback and measurable career success.Designing Advanced Learning: I designed and facilitated dozens of advanced workshops tailored for our tenured employees, keeping them engaged and continuously developing in their careers, ensuring they stayed ahead in an evolving business landscape.Collaborating with Leadership: Partnering with field leaders, I created tailored training solutions that addressed evolving market conditions and business needs, making sure each program was relevant and actionable.Scalable, Engaging Programs: Working closely with the instructional design team, I built scalable programs and detailed facilitator guides, ensuring our training content was not only easy to implement but also engaging—especially when transitioning to virtual platforms.Tech-Enhanced Learning: I collaborated with our team to manage the company’s learning management system, keeping our training offerings accessible, up to date, and aligned with the latest learning technologies.Mastering Facilitation: I constantly refined my facilitation techniques to ensure best-in-class training, both in virtual and in-person environments, adapting my approach to fit different adult learning styles and maximize participant engagement.

I seized the challenge of revitalizing an underperforming permanent placement branch, rebuilding the team from the ground up, and driving it to new heights of success. By strategically aligning business initiatives and fostering strong internal partnerships with a high-performing contract group, we achieved remarkable revenue growth and operational excellence. This journey culminated in receiving the Chairman’s Club Leadership Award, where I was recognized as the #1 Leader worldwide for individual and team year-over-year performance results!Leadership & Team Empowerment: I motivated and directed a team of dedicated recruiting professionals, consistently driving incremental revenue growth in line with company targets. I worked closely with Branch and Regional Management to set ambitious performance goals while actively participating in the recruitment and hiring of internal staff to build a winning culture.Building a Thriving Client Base: I played a pivotal role in expanding our services, introducing our expertise through proactive outreach and in-person meetings with both new and existing clients. By developing new business opportunities, we not only recruited but also placed top-tier finance and accounting professionals in full-time roles with our clients.Delivering Outstanding Results: I managed ongoing client engagements, ensuring exceptional customer service for both clients and candidates. By maintaining strong communication and offering career guidance, we enhanced our brand’s reputation in the marketplace.Driving Industry Presence: Actively participating in industry trade associations, I boosted our visibility within the finance and accounting community, positioning our services as the go-to resource for permanent placement.

As Division Director, I lead a high-performing team of five recruiting experts, driving full-cycle recruiting strategies to fill key roles across top Minnesota organizations. My role blends strategic leadership with hands-on recruiting, allowing me to mentor a mix of seasoned professionals and new hires while directly placing top talent in the finance and accounting sectors.Leading a High-Performing Team: I lead a powerhouse recruiting team that consistently exceeds production and placement goals for direct hire positions in finance and accounting. We focus on sourcing top talent for the region’s most sought-after organizations.Mastering Talent Sourcing: I've built an extensive network of top-tier candidates through targeted strategies like cold calling, LinkedIn networking, referrals, and pinpoint recruiting—ensuring we have a deep pipeline of qualified professionals ready to make an impact.Strategic Hiring Partnerships: I work closely with hiring managers to design and optimize their hiring processes—from the first screening call to final offer negotiations—ensuring a seamless experience and perfect fit for permanent placements.Driving Operational Excellence: I provide daily leadership to my team, championing best practices and leveraging technology to streamline processes and boost productivity. My team manages a high volume of permanent direct hire requisitions, averaging 100/month across industries and roles, from Staff Accountants to CFOs.Delivering Impact: Personally involved in the successful placement of over 200 professionals into permanent roles within Accounting & Finance, contributing to the growth and success of key organizations in the Twin Cities marketplace.Tech & Recruiting Expertise: As a subject matter expert on Salesforce, I lead initiatives around database mining and LinkedIn recruiting strategies, regularly training my team on best practices for reaching passive candidates and maximizing tech tools.

As a Full Cycle Recruiting Manager, I specialize in connecting top-tier talent with leading organizations in the finance and accounting space. My passion for recruitment has fueled my ability to build strong relationships with senior hiring managers, identify critical hiring needs, and strategically place passive candidates who elevate their teams.Driving Success with Clients: I partner closely with high-level decision-makers, aligning on hiring strategies that not only fill roles but shape the future of their organizations. By identifying opportunities and delivering market insights, I help drive growth and enhance the visibility of the Robert Half brand.Top Performer: Consistently at the top of the performance charts, I generate marketing and sales opportunities through proactive outreach, positioning Robert Half as the go-to firm for finance and accounting talent in the Twin Cities.Talent Scout Extraordinaire: I’ve built a network of A-list candidates through cold calling, LinkedIn networking, and precise recruiting. I’m passionate about connecting with passive candidates and uncovering hidden talent.Leadership & Mentorship: In addition to recruiting, I play a pivotal role in mentoring new hires, sharing best practices, and fostering a culture of excellence within the team.Top 10% Achiever: My commitment to delivering the right talent has consistently placed me in the top 10% of permanent placement success among my peers.

Stepping into a dedicated B2B sales role, I took the reins of a dynamic $2 million client portfolio, where my mission is to cultivate and expand relationships with C-level directors and executives in the technology and communications sectors.Driving Revenue Growth: I am passionate about not only protecting existing client revenue but also exceeding new sales targets by uncovering opportunities across data storage, networking, voice solutions, and IT infrastructure. My strategic approach ensures clients receive tailored solutions that drive their success.Collaborative Solutions Expert: Partnering with a talented team of sales engineers, I design and implement cutting-edge communication and technology solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. Together, we transform challenges into opportunities, enabling our clients to thrive in a competitive landscape.

As the top sales producer, I spearheaded the agency's success, consistently generating over 70% of our monthly new business and cross-selling to existing clients. My relentless pursuit of excellence not only exceeded sales quotas for an entire agent’s office but also earned our agent prestigious qualifications for the Chairman’s Circle and Presidential Travel, year after year.Catalyst for Growth: Achieved a remarkable 25% increase in our agency's book of business, expanding to over 3,000 households. This was accomplished through targeted new business generation and effective cross-selling strategies, boasting an impressive 60% close ratio across property, casualty, life, and health insurance products.Networking Powerhouse: Established a robust referral network among top real estate professionals, housing agencies, and banking/mortgage companies, positioning myself as the go-to insurance producer in Las Vegas. I catered to a high-end clientele, leveraging these relationships to become a trusted expert in my field.Leadership & Training: Took on a managerial role to assist the agent in hiring and training new sales producers. I also addressed customer issues proactively, contributing to one of the highest retention ratios in the greater Las Vegas market among 50+ agents.