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• Leading organization through growth and evolution while cultivating an inclusive culture where people can bring their whole selves to work, leverage their unique skills and talents and make a meaningful impact • Partnering with clients as they navigate sensitive and complex organizational needs at all phases of the employment lifecycle: selection, development and transition• Leading infrastructure improvements for data collection, reporting, and forecasting while reducing administrative costs and time by 35%• Adding key talent to ensure delivery excellence while evolving capabilities and growing revenue • Expanding capabilities and diversifying revenue stream through partnership with Predictive Index

Boston, Ma

Responsible for new business development/client services and executive outplacement

Portsmouth, Nh

• Led the design and implementation of a centralized recruiting function for a 3000-person IT division resulting in greater consistency, better talent selection, and greater satisfaction with hiring process• Partnered with leadership in the IT organization to staff critical needs and hire top talent; coached managers on market dynamics, company policies, interviewing strategies, selection, and provided compensation recommendations• Worked closely with HR Business Partners to align recruiting strategy with organizational goals and employee development• Sourced active and passive candidates, managed the entire candidate lifecycle and earned a reputation for delivering high quality and high touch services both internally/externally• Attended local and national job fairs to attract and hire top talent, exceeding hiring goals• Responsible for implementing a 6-month MBA rotation program to the IT Department, provided training and periodic check-ins for MBA candidates and managers to ensure program success• Project Manager for the Contractor Engagement process improvement initiative; led 15-person team through current state analysis, problem identification and process recommendations

Reston, Va/Portsmouth, Nh

• Partnered with hiring managers to create job descriptions, define recruiting strategies, and manage hiring process to ensure proper HR procedures were being followed in the areas of interviewing, feedback, EEO policies, and compensation • Sourced, recruited and successfully hired professionals in Technology, HR and Change Management • Improved and streamlined recruiting and orientation processes to increase on-boarding efficiency and quality

Mclean, Va

Boutique staffing agency providing high end IT talent to a varied client base in the DC Metro area. Served in dual capacity as business development and staffing specialist.

Alexandria, Va

Bachelors, Psychology

Activities and Societies: University of Maine Singers

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