As the founder of KC Dell, I oversee all aspects of this boutique talent acquisition and HR consulting firm, delivering customized recruitment solutions across various industries. I am committed to creating a client-focused, transparent approach that drives sustainable business growth and fosters a positive candidate experience.Talent Acquisition & Executive Search: Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for mid- to senior-level roles, specializing in Digital Marketing, IT & Tech, Aviation & Aerospace, and Executive positions. Our team focuses on finding the right match for clients and candidates by understanding their specific needs and aligning them with long-term goals.Strategic HR Consulting: Provide organizations with expert advice on workforce planning, DEIB initiatives, and compensation benchmarking. Our consultants collaborate closely with clients to optimize their HR structures and improve their hiring strategies.Client Relationship Management: Develop strong, lasting relationships with clients by delivering personalized service, clear communication, and tailored recruitment strategies. Our approach ensures that we meet immediate hiring needs and contribute to overall organizational success.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB): Lead KC Dell’s efforts to promote diverse talent and inclusive hiring practices. We work with clients to implement DEIB strategies that align with their values and contribute to a more diverse and innovative workforce.Through KC Dell, I strive to bring a human-centered approach to recruiting, focusing on precision and integrity to deliver results that benefit both clients and candidates. Our mission is to help businesses build exceptional teams while providing candidates with meaningful career opportunities.Industries:• Marketing/Creative• IT & Tech• Aviation & Aerospace• Human Resources• Finance & Insurance• Administrative• Executive Search

Designed, created, and drove compliance with a best-in-class full lifecycle candidate experiencePersonally recruited and hired over 20% of all new employees for 2021 and 2022 during an exceptionally high growth period Acted as the main point of contact for all applicants (>6500 unique 2022 applicants) via LinkedIn Recruiter and JazzHR Managed applicant pipeline from job post, resume assessment, interview cycle, and closing process in a high-growth agencyProactively created and fostered candidate pipelines for all active and high-need rolesPartnered with HR and Hiring Managers to update the onboarding process for all departments, implementing best practices for the overall onboarding experience and aligning with the organization’s remote cultureDeveloped strong working relationships with department leaders and Hiring Managers to understand hiring profiles for their respective teams and helped create and update job descriptions Supported the development, execution, and continuous optimization of various training types, including professional development, leadership, onboarding, and others as needed •Co-authored company-wide training documentation for the Hiring and Recruiting process and provided strategy advice to Hiring Managers as needed •Created the Interview Training materials for People Leaders and led interview training during Quarterly Professional Development Day •Created Interview Training materials for employees participating in team interviews and provided one-on-one pre-interview coaching to team members as needed •Partnered with Hiring Managers to create streamlined Interview Guides in JazzHR and trained team members on ATS best practices Collaborated on process and department documentation and reporting •Created the Hiring and Recruiting process and first ever Talent Acquisition Analytics Report for the company •Partnered with the Director of People and Culture to create the Executive Recruitment strategy

Performed full life cycle recruiting from sourcing, screening, and selection to negotiation, offer, and closeCreated and executed sourcing strategies to fill current openings and build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future openingsCreated job requisitions and managed candidates in applicant tracking systemsLed candidates through the hiring process to ensure a positive experience and coached each candidate appropriately at every stage of the processTrained and managed a team of two recruiters

Performed full life cycle recruiting of in-state and out-of-state candidates for contract, contract-to-hire and permanent placements for all IT positions for multiple client companies in the insurance industryLeveraged online recruiting resources to identify and recruit top candidates and participated in the development of effective sourcing strategiesSourced passive candidates through networking, cold calling, and social mediaReviewed resumes and credentials to check compatibility in relation to position requirementsReviewed the hiring manager’s interview performance with each candidatePerformed reference analysis on selected candidates and reviewed results with hiring managersExtended offers of employment to selected candidates

Identified, recruited, and hired domestic and international candidates for contract, contract-to-hire and permanent placements for IT and business-related positions for multiple client companies in all industriesRecruited senior IT profiles with a focus on functional expertise (areas such as infrastructure, SAP, project management, etc.)Reviewed resumes and credentials to check compatibility in relation to position requirementsReviewed the hiring manager’s interview performance with each candidatePerformed reference analysis on selected candidates and reviewed results with hiring managersExtended offers of employment to selected candidatesTrained new recruiters on company policies and best practices