Leilani Hedstrom, M.A. Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Chicago, Illinois, United States

The Computing Research Association's Committee on Widening Participation (CRA-WP) aims to increase underrepresented groups' success in computing. The Distributed REsearch Apprenticeships for Master’s (DREAM) program offers research experiences, mentoring, and professional development for students without a bachelor's degree in computing, funded by the.

Denver, Colorado, United States

I worked in the Business Innovation Technology (BIT) department at Jefferson County, Colorado (Jeffco) as part of their digital transformation initiative. My project focused on researching and developing UX strategies to integrate human-centered design principles into the BIT organizational structure. I collaborated with the Project Management Office (PMO).

Denver, Colorado, United States

I spearheaded high-impact global-scale initiatives within the Talent Acquisition realm, focusing on three pivotal pillars: Data, Process, and Technology. My role involved crafting project scopes, defining timelines, establishing metrics, and ensuring the delivery of objectives. Collaborating closely with key stakeholders, I ensured a seamless execution by.

In 2021, I tackled the challenging Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike solo, covering 2,600 miles from Mexico to Canada. This transformative journey tested me mentally and emotionally, fostering rapid adaptation, problem-solving skills, and the ability to break big goals into achievable steps. Enduring hardships, I discovered resilience and the strength to.

Greater Chicago Area

I advanced to a partnership role collaborating closely with TU Data Science and Analytics leaders and HR Partners to devise strategic talent initiatives encompassing mapping, attraction, selection, and acquisition. Partnering with HR Business counterparts, I developed solutions for retaining top Data Science talents.Furthermore, I served as a Project Lead.

Greater Chicago Area

Within the TransUnion Talent Acquisition team, my role encompassed end-to-end recruitment, offering vital talent support to our Data Science and Analytics and Products business units across the enterprise. Advising hiring managers on prevailing talent trends and optimal hiring strategies was a key aspect. I also served as TransUnion's ambassador to ensure.

Greater Chicago Area

I specialized in supporting TU's non-IT talent sourcing requirements, excelling as a LinkedIn Recruiter superuser. My expertise lay in researching niche talent markets and skillfully engaging passive candidates for challenging-to-fill positions. Collaborating with five corporate recruiters, I focused on talent pipelining across sales, analytics, product.

Greater Chicago Area

In my role as a recruiting consultant, I specialized in inventory recruiting, aligning candidates with roles in Supply Chain and Logistics, Administrative Support, and Human Resources domains. Collaborating directly with clients, I grasped their hiring goals, matching candidates readily available in our inventory.Simultaneously, I oversaw the entire.

Evanston, IL

I joined LiveWatch Security, a burgeoning home security startup later acquired by Monitronics, where my role persisted post-acquisition.Within this dynamic environment, characterized by its rapid pace and ambiguity, I navigated a multifaceted position. As the inaugural HR personnel, I orchestrated diverse responsibilities across three key domains. Firstly.

Bartlett, IL

During my internship, I shadowed three adept Executive Recruiters while closely collaborating with the President/Founder/CEO of the company. My responsibilities spanned various crucial tasks, including collecting references, initiating cold calls to potential clients, managing incoming calls, coordinating interview schedules, and orchestrating a successful.

Master Of Science, Human Computer Interaction

Ux/Ui Design

Collaborated with a team of designers around the world conducting UX research, ideating through mind-mapping, user-flow design.

Master Of Arts, Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Scholarship Recipient (2013 - 2015) | Roosevelt University Graduate Merit Scholarship Winner | Chicago Industrial Organizational.

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology

Graduated with Academic Distinction | Magna Cum Laude Nominee | Psychology Student of the Year 2013 Unassuming Award for Humbleness and.