Melinda Sipes Email & Phone Number

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Greater St. Louis

*Developed tailored recruiting strategies that aligned with the needs of candidates and hiring managers, using a human-centered approach to source specialized tech roles.*Provided strategic counsel to senior executives and hiring managers, leveraging market intelligence and insights that led to a remarkable 300% increase in hires for the St. Louis office in 10 months.*Engaged and attracted talent through innovative sourcing methods, including social media outreach, community partnerships, and non-traditional techniques and tool like OSINT and Generative AI(Chatgpt). *Conducted comprehensive phone interviews to assess candidates, establishing a strong pipeline of elusive technical professionals for high-stakes government projects, including Salesforce, Service Now, Oracle EBS, PL/SQL, SAP, and Mulesoft roles.*Coordinated recruitment events to achieve hiring objectives and enhance AFS's brand presence in the St. Louis area.

St Louis, Missouri, United States

*Led recruitment efforts with a human-centered focus, ensuring a positive candidate experience through empathetic and transparent communication.*Made a rapid impact, sourcing and hiring a Data Engineer within the first month.*Managed the full hiring process, contributing to a third of total hires in my first year.*Sourced candidates via social channels, local partnerships, and innovative methods like OSINT (Open Source Intelligence), and Generative AI.*Built and maintained a robust pipeline of top talent, including Software Engineers, Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Delivery Leaders, and UX Designers.*Launched an employment branding campaign that boosted company followers by 106% in 30 days.*Generated valuable leads by researching LinkedIn connections and industry trends, helping the Business Development team pitch innovative solutions in the healthcare space.

Greater St. Louis

*Spearheaded sourcing initiatives for AFS's Digital Platforms team, leveraging creative strategies to secure top talent for critical positions in St. Louis. *Engaged and attracted talent through innovative sourcing methods, including social media outreach, community partnerships, and non-traditional techniques like OSINT.*Delivered rapid results in a challenging St. Louis market, securing 4 full-time hires within just 4 months—surpassing previous hiring benchmarks.*Mentored team members on effective candidate outreach strategies, enhancing overall communication and engagement with potential hires.Developed training materials and outreach templates, standardizing communication processes and boosting the team’s efficiency in candidate engagement.*Conducted comprehensive phone interviews to assess candidates, establishing a strong pipeline of elusive technical professionals for highstakes government projects, including Salesforce, Service Now, Oracle EBS, PL/SQL, SAP, and Mulesoft roles.

Remote

*Led sourcing efforts for Accenture’s North America Recruiting team using innovative strategies tofill high-impact roles.*Partnered with stakeholders to align hiring with business objectives, offering insights and market data to enhance talent acquisition.*Built a strong pipeline of Marketing and Technology professionals, meeting Accenture Interactive’s needs across the U.S. and Canada.*Conducted thorough interviews using data-driven methods to match candidates to the company’s specific needs.*Delivered diverse, top-quality candidates while maintaining accurate records in Workday for a smooth hiring process.*Served as the SME for the rollout of the ATS system, Beamery, leading training and ensuring a seamless transition.*Mentored junior recruiters, fostering a candidate-first approach that improved experiences and drove positive hiring outcomes.Areas of focus include: Analytics, Programmatic, Digital Campaign, Content Marketing, SEO/SEM, Digital Strategy, SFMC, Design, Product and Development.

Clayton, Mo

*Partnered with leadership to create scalable processes, boosting recruitment efficiency and driving improvements.*Generated $388k in revenue and $122k in gross profit in 2018, contributing to a 49% revenue growth in the St. Louis office.*Revitalized a client account, increasing revenue from $3k to $70k in two quarters, with a projected annual revenue of $117k.*Supported $110k in Centene sales, achieving a 100% conversion rate of placements to full-time roles.*Built a strong pipeline of qualified candidates to meet client needs proactively.*Co-developed an on-boarding SOP, streamlining new hire training for the recruiting team.*Created documentation to improve workflow between sales and recruiting, enhancing overall efficiency.*Developed an “interview basics” guide to boost candidate confidence and communication skills.*Mentored junior recruiters, promoting a human-centered approach to align client needs with candidate aspirations.

Greater St. Louis Area

*Managed full-cycle recruiting for both active and passive candidates across various roles from sourcing to on-boarding.*Assessed and interviewed candidates to align their goals with client-specific job requirements.*Maintained a 60% submission-to-hire ratio.*Proactively developed a pipeline of qualified candidates for recurring positions.*Sourced candidates using tools like LinkedIn, Dice, CareerBuilder, Indeed, social media, Compas, and referrals.*Engaged in B2B sales with new and existing clients for supplemental staffing and long-term IT consulting.

Chesterfield, Mo

*Recruited active and passive candidates for various IT positions*Assessed and interviewed candidates who matched the overall job description for various client specific needs as well as the candidate’s desires and goals*Sourced qualified candidates using recruiting tools such as LinkedIn, Dice, Stack Overflow, Monster, Indeed, social media, Maxhire, and referrals*Negotiated offers, performed reference checks, and on-boarded employees*Attended networking events to prospect leads and learn about relevant industry information

Chesterfield, Mo

*Executed full-cycle recruiting including assessing, interviewing, and submitting candidates, writing resumes, scheduling interviews, interview preparation, negotiating offers, performing reference checks, and on-boarding employees*Sourced qualified candidates using recruiting tools such as LinkedIn, Monster, Indeed, social media, internal databases, and referrals*Recruited active and passive candidates for various IT positions including Project Managers, Business Analysts, QA Testers, System Administrators, and Java, .NET, UI/UX, Perl, and SQL developers

Brentwood, Mo

*Designed and implemented a comprehensive recruitment, selection, and training program for sales associates, driving consistency and quality in new hires.*Empowered team members through personalized coaching and mentorship, identifying growth opportunities and facilitating targeted skill development.*Managed end-to-end recruiting processes, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, qualification, and leading interviews both virtually and in-person.*Partnered with store owners to provide strategic hiring recommendations, ensuring alignment with business needs and goals.*Led sales floor operations, delivering exceptional customer service and swiftly resolving any customer concerns or issues.*Directed seamless store opening and closing procedures, ensuring operational readiness and security.Managed all aspects of merchandising, inventory control, ordering, cash handling, and store upkeep to maximize efficiency and profitability.

Brentwood, Mo

*Marketed telecommunication products by building strong, lasting relationships with customers, ensuring long-term satisfaction and loyalty.*Proactively conducted sales calls to engage with current and potential customers, expanding the client base and driving revenue growth.*Delivered in-depth product knowledge through tailored explanations and hands-on demonstrations, empowering customers to make informed decisions.