US Director of Talent Acquisition for the City Cruises division. Leading a nationwide team of recruiting professionals to meet critical deadlines for volume hiring on cruising vessels. I provide analytical data to executive leadership for strategic planning and development. A critical contributor for the intern program and summer college program. Key decision maker for internal hiring policies and procedures. ATS administer and subject matter expert.

With over 20 years of recruiting experience, Hire Talent Solutions, LLC, offers a strategic and personalized approach to bringing exceptional talent and employers together.

Consults and collaborates with executive management and HR on staffing processes, sourcing strategies, and talent assessments, ensuring that the Talent Acquisition team continuously supports the business strategy, goals, and culture of the organization. Manages a team of seven Talent Acquisition Partners (TAPs) in North America, Europe, and India in providing targeted global talent campaigns. ✓Develops and manages all recruiting activities through the implementation of innovative company-wide recruiting strategies, processes, and procedures.✓Collaborated with management and the Marketing Department to incorporate new company branding on the website, job postings, and internal platforms. ✓Developed global interview guides and training videos focusing on behavioral interviewing techniques based on the company culture and core competencies.

Led a team of four Talent Acquisition Partners in North America, while identifying executive level candidates for high level and confidential searches. Managed the Talent Engagement team on key culture and retention projects.✓Cultivated strong partnerships with job board account managers to minimize job posting costs. ✓Developed and implemented Executive Leadership reporting to be presented regularly to our Board of Directors.✓Promoted to Global Director, Talent Acquisition (at Workforce Logiq). ✓ Assessed all roles in the company and created a tiered structure for all positions, ensuring the structure needed to stay within budget assisted recruiting with attracting top talent and increased retention over 12 months. ✓Researched the amount of funds spent on 3rd party agencies and created an internal policy to manage the use of outside firms; rolled out the policy and reduced costs by $400K in one year. ✓Invited to attend the iCIMS Fast Track user event at their corporate headquarters.

Reviewed current business practices and recommended solutions for efficiency improvements including evaluating succession plans and preparing for growth or reductions in force. Established successful relationships with C-Suite executives and management enabling change and driving employee engagement. ✓Coached and guided managers through employee relations issues including Performance Improvement Plans and Talent Engagement strategies. ✓Established a template that was used by all HRBPs in the US for exit interviews. Provided feedback and coached hiring managers and provided the executive team with exit data.✓created automated surveys in the ATS (iCIMS) to be sent to hiring managers, candidates that were and were not selected and new hires; received feedback led to the development of Hiring Manager Kick Off meetings to understand what their needs were for each new opening and the customization of the iCIMS platform to be more user-friendly.✓ Devised and implemented the internal application process which has been standardized across the organization, using SharePoint to post internal job openings, leading to better career pathing for employees and more transparent culture in the company.

Managed the full lifecycle of a first generation MSP. Provided leadership for the program team and serviced as a key decision maker and contact to program stakeholders. Conducted quarterly business reviews to present key program metrics.✓Key contact for the supplier vetting process and ongoing relationships; developed and presented new supplier and resources ZC Web Tool Training. ✓ Implemented a National Managed Service Program using the company's proven implementation strategy to assist my client (Avery Dennison) with gaining control of their hiring fees. ✓Identified and asked to participate in regular ZC Web Tool regression testing, ensuring smooth system updates for program resources, suppliers, and client managers.

Led a team of Recruiting and Account Managers focused on growing the candidate pool and business development. Placed qualified candidates in project, temp, temp-to-hire, and direct hire positions. Directed and implemented strategic recruitment plans to acquire and retain the best candidates for clients. Managed full P&L responsibilities and budget forecasting. Collaborated with the General Manager to implement company-wide sales and staff training strategies. ✓ Awarded “Most Improved NSR Branch 2008” – Kent & Bellevue; Kent ranked #2 in the company, based on annual revenue ✓Increased Bellevue’s direct hire monthly billing by 250% in 2007 – 2008. ✓ Increased billable hours in the Kent area from 250 to 7000.✓Appointed by the General Manager to assist with the new company intranet development and rollout. ✓Participated in the acquisition and transition of a competing firm in the Everett area. ✓ Identified, sold, and led the implementation of a comprehensive onsite management solution for a national overnight parcel service client, the first onsite program of its kind in the company in the Puget Sound Area.✓ Developed community involvement by leading the volunteer counseling and recruiting partnership with Dress for Success- Seattle. ✓ Nominated and voted by industry peers to the BOD role of Secretary for the Staffing Association of Washington.

Oversaw a team of Staffing Managers in the placement of all levels of nursing candidates. Managed P&L and budget forecasting while directing strategic recruiting plans to attract and retain high quality and levels of talent. ✓Rated the #1 Branch in Florida, based on annual bottom-line results. ✓ Achieved 200% of the annual budget for FY 2007.✓ Selected for the “100+ Club”, a national status and honor. ✓ Chosen to attend the corporate office’s national meeting in Park City, UT. ✓ Promoted to multi-divisional leadership, over the Tampa and Orlando offices within the first six months of tenure.

Successfully opened the Ajilon Office Division in the Orlando Market. Hired a team of three Account Executives and trained staff in the recruitment of administrative, professionals, direct hire techniques, business development, relationship building, and networking. Established new business and trained staff on full-desk responsibilities (marketing and recruiting). ✓ Led the Orlando branch in all lines of business in temporary staff headcount within the first quarter of operations.✓ Exceeded budget expectations in the first quarter of operation; achieved profitability within the first seven months of operation.✓ Nominated by the Area Vice President and selected by the Corporate Training Team to attend HIT (High Intensity Training).✓ Identified as a “Top Performer” by the Executive Committee at the annual meeting in November.✓ Recognized by the company’s President in the National Quarterly Conference Call for achieving the 10th highest increase in direct hire billing in the company.

Managed all aspects of staffing services specializing in administrative and light industrial positions. Hired an exceptional recruitment staff to serve local and national accounts. Trained staff on customer service delivery, candidate sourcing and selection, behavioral based interview techniques and skill marketing. Identified, implemented and managed the first on-site program in the Orlando market, which led to a National Account status. ✓ Identified and closed a $2MM, onsite staffing program, the first in the Orlando Market for the company. ✓ Led the Orlando branch from $76K in monthly sales to an average of $439K. ✓ Achieved the “Southeast Region Single Handed Sales Award” for 2002 – 2003.✓ Increased weekly gross margin dollars from $1500 to $14K.