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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.
• 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

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.
• 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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