• Researched latest and best sourcing methods to find top talent• Vetted best choices and negotiated contracts with sourcing vendors (e.g. LinkedIn, Indeed, Facebook, Dice, etc.)• Created and documented recruitment processes and procedures; ensured best practices• Served as the Administrator of our Applicant Tracking System (ATS)• Served as the Administrator of our CRM• Ensured continuity of information between our ATS (Newton) and our CRM (Smashfly)• Performed direct candidate sourcing using multiple databases and Boolean language• Performed full-cycle recruitment for select positions (specialized and senior-level positions)• Managed company's recruitment branding• Created company’s recruitment newsletter to attract referrals and build a candidate community

As the sole recruiter, and under the direction of the HR Director, I performed hands-on recruitment management for this 200-person company.Accomplishments included but are not limited to the following:• Led all talent acquisition activities; ensured best practices for full-cycle recruitment processes• Maintained a time-to-hire rate and a cost-per-hire rate lower than the national average• Sourced all recent executive team members without putting the requisitions out to 3rd parties• Successfully hired 67 direct-hire employees in one year; managed vendor relations for all temporary hiring• Negotiated significantly discounted rates with job boards, specialized agencies and other vendors• Created a new, national sales hiring process; developed and documented a process roadmap• Trained managers on recruitment best practices; created training materials including behavioral interviewing exercises• Special Projects as needed: prepared legal correspondence; analyzed employee survey data, performed online research, negotiated contracts; prepared PowerPoint presentation slides for executive reporting; etc.