In this role, I bridge education and industry by designing tailored career pathways based on workforce trends and hiring needs. I lead initiatives like the Career Corner newsletter, Career Resource Toolkit, and Career Connect webinars to engage 8,000+ students. I collaborate with corporate partners to enhance recruitment and lead the build-out of a Salesforce hub to streamline job access and improve placement outcomes.• Career Programming & Content Creation: Conduct comprehensive research and benchmarking on career trends and best practices to design and implement dynamic, evergreen content for students. This includes program proposals, execution, and deployment across multiple channels to meet student needs.• Resource Management & Platform Integration: Spearheaded the creation of a curated resource library and internal job board, collaborating with internal and external teams to vet, categorize, and deploy tools that enhance students’ career readiness.• Digital Engagement & Student Outreach: Partnered with the events team to develop career-focused digital engagement opportunities, effectively reaching and engaging over 7,000 students through webinars and targeted communications.• Corporate Relations & Partnership Development: Managed relationships with 700+ current and prospective corporate partners, promoting recruitment opportunities and internships for students, leading to increased employer participation.• Strategic Communications: Designed and executed an annual communication strategy to promote employer branding and recruiting opportunities, increasing visibility for both students and partner companies.• Project-Based Learning: Source and secure 50+ real-world projects annually from corporate sponsors, providing students with high-impact, hands-on learning experiences through project-based learning opportunities tied to industry needs.• Platform Utilization: Proficient in using 12Twenty, ClickUp, Salesforce, and Canva.

As a Recruiter at AppFolio, I was responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment for senior and executive-level roles across key departments. I collaborated closely with HR Business Partners, compensation teams, and finance to ensure strategic workforce alignment with corporate goals. By analyzing workforce data, I identified talent gaps and provided actionable insights to senior leadership for future hiring needs. I also played a pivotal role in training over 70 hiring managers on best practices, ensuring consistency and efficiency in the hiring process. My work was integral in enhancing hiring outcomes and fostering a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.• Full-Cycle Recruiting & Talent Acquisition: Led the recruitment process for senior leadership positions, driving talent acquisition for key departments under the CFO, CHRO, and CLO, with a focus on securing high-caliber candidates and managing end-to-end recruiting operations.• Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives: Partnered with Talent Acquisition Operations and HR Centers of Excellence to innovate sourcing strategies aimed at increasing the participation of underrepresented candidates, contributing to the company’s diversity goals.• Strategic Workforce Planning: Collaborated with Human Resources Business Partners, Compensation, and Finance teams to assess headcount, evaluate organizational needs, and develop internal career paths for employees, while factoring in attrition and future business requirements.• Training & Process Optimization: Trained 70+ hiring managers on best practices for the interview process, resulting in improved consistency, better candidate experiences, and positive feedback from both hiring managers and candidates.• HR Technology & Tools: Utilized Workday, Jobvite, Trello, Office365, Google Workspace, Docusign, Zoom, and Slack to streamline recruiting processes, track candidate progress, and enhance team collaboration.

In my role as Director of Experience at ClubCorp, I was dedicated to driving engagement and improving retention. I developed and led comprehensive onboarding and engagement strategies that contributed to a 40% increase in retention. I used Tableau to track performance metrics and analyze satisfaction, helping identify at-risk personnel for proactive intervention. My role also involved conceptualizing and executing large-scale corporate events and internal programs, fostering a culture of connection and collaboration. I managed a team of three professionals and was responsible for overseeing program development, communications, and strategic planning to meet both the business and employee experience goals.• Engagement & Retention: Developed and led comprehensive onboarding and connection programs to enhance relationships and visibility. Increased retention by 40% by focusing on both quantitative and qualitative goals.• At-Risk Intervention & Data-Driven Insights: Managed At-Risk Intervention initiatives for 1,100+ individuals using Tableau, identifying potential issues and implementing strategies to maintain improve engagement.• Event Planning & Execution: Conceptualized, planned, and executed a range of events for both internal and external stakeholders, from intimate lunch-and-learns to large-scale corporate events, ensuring alignment with business goals and partner needs.• Strategic Communications & Content Development: Led all internal and external communications, including the creation of a corporate newsletter, partner updates, and targeted email campaigns. Managed email lists, developed content, and ensured timely distribution to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.• Program Development & Team Leadership: Trained and managed a team of Manager, Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant to execute departmental initiatives efficiently.

Here, I led workforce development initiatives that aligned with local business needs and supported regional economic growth. I worked closely with corporate partners to build career pathways and promote job networking, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. My efforts contributed to the redesign of corporate recruitment and onboarding strategies, ensuring that our programs were aligned with business goals. I also played a key role in organizational design for Chamber initiatives, ensuring they supported broader workforce objectives. My contributions were recognized with the ACCE Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018.• Corporate Partnership Management & Strategy: Managed 300+ corporate partnerships, designing and executing engagement and retention strategies that centered on community programs, government relations, and workforce development to drive long-term partner success.• Onboarding & Stewardship: Recruited new corporate partners and provided hands-on stewardship throughout the onboarding process, guiding them through personalized 30, 60, and 90-day milestones and setting experience-based long-term goals.• Government & Community Relations: Served as the primary point of contact for communications from public/community members, government leaders, and the Board of Directors, which included C-suite business leaders in Metro Charleston. Facilitated strong connections between corporate partners and key stakeholders.• Process Improvement & Partner Satisfaction: Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance partner satisfaction and optimize support services. Recognized with the ACCE Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018 for outstanding contributions to partner engagement and satisfaction.

At AppleOne, I managed full-cycle recruitment for diverse roles across industries including management, hospitality, technical specialties, finance, and customer service. I worked closely with clients to understand their hiring needs and ensured that candidates were a strong match for the positions. I conducted screenings, background checks, and reference verifications, ensuring a smooth hiring process. I utilized a VMS (Vendor Management System) to manage and track submissions, improving recruitment efficiency and ensuring timely placements. My role was focused on delivering quality talent while driving client satisfaction and enhancing recruitment processes.• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Supported external corporate partners by recruiting for roles across management, hospitality, administration, technical specialties, finance, and customer service, ensuring the best fit for both candidates and organizations.• Interview Process & Candidate Management: Conducted background checks, verified employee data, performed interview debriefs, and negotiated job offers, ensuring a seamless and effective hiring experience for both parties.• CRM Utilization: Utilized CRM systems to submit and track candidate applications, review resumes, and manage the submission process, driving the efficient placement of candidates across multiple roles.