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Farmington, Connecticut, United States

Facilitate empowerment for individuals with autism and severe anxiety through targeted mock interviews, enhancing skills and building confidence in a safe, supportive environment. Inspire and mentor individuals to build self-assurance and overcome obstacles, empowering mentees to excel in their career pursuits. Champion diversity and inclusion by collaborating with employers and organizations, advocating for equitable opportunities for neurodivergent individuals.

Farmington, Connecticut, United States

Streamlined Trumpf’s talent acquisition process, reducing reliance on external agencies, optimizing ROI. Earned recognition for exceptional negotiation skills, consistently enhancing successful placements. Executed final round interviews to ensure the selection of top-tier candidates. Managed comprehensive applicant records to facilitate efficient tracking and seamless collaboration with hiring managers, peers, and leadership. Recruited for diverse roles, including sheet-metal engineers, financial analysts, IT (cyber security, onsite troubleshooting), sales, and customer service. Represented Trumpf at job fairs, attracting top talent through strategic campus recruiting and collaborating with the immigration staffing team to support applicants requiring sponsorship.

Dallas, Tx

Spearheaded the recruitment of level two management and higher, driving AT&T’s bold growth initiatives. Processed contractor conversions for foreign national and domestic candidates, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Led a team of 18 Physical Security Field Technicians & Schedulers, optimizing performance. Oversaw subcontract work for client Diebold-Nixdorf,, managing over 10,000 jobs annually. Boosted the Physical Security team by 23% through recruitment strategies and business development. Implemented a new preventative process that enhanced communication and equipment, resulting in a 33% reduction in annual emergency (code red) calls.

Rocky Hill, Ct

Career Progression: Talent Acquisition Manager to Tactical Solutions Manager.Executed strategic recruitment for key positions in Call Center, Technician, and Retail client groups across the northeast region. Leveraged internal networks to address urgent job requirements across University Staffing, Public and External Affairs. Launched a grassroots campaign that expanded the applicant pool in hard-to-fill locations in the Northeast and central regions. Orchestrated multiple hiring events, achieving 28 candidate selections in one event in the DC Metro area filling 100% of open retail positions. Led AT&T's LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group as Allied National Board Member, driving membership growth, optimizing the NOH8 campaign, and enhancing employee participation at PRIDE events.

Northeast Chapter

Launched AT&T's first NOH8 campaignAttended and increased AT&T employee participation at the Providence, Boston and NY PRIDE events

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