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Develop and execute Talent Management strategy including workforce movement, succession planning, development initiatives, and executive reporting/presentations.Develop, launch and manage national development programs for Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Leadership, etc.

Fulfilled acting role as Associate Director - Staffing; Selection Strategy and Operations more specifically. In this role I managed all tools and processes related to staffing including, but not limited to:-Candidate Assessments-Interviewing-Background Checks-Relocation

Manage national Vendor Coordinator by providing feedback on work performance, identifying opportunities for process improvement and ensuring effective use of budget.Conduct professional development training for employees and management equaling 109% of target platform hours and participant evaluation average of 4.88(of 5) in 2011. As of mid-year 2012 those performance statistics were 110% and 4.91 respectively.Enhance leadership bench strength for Verizon Wireless through effective execution of the VZLeadership University.Consult with Center, Region and Area leadership on their strategic vision and aligning training solutions to enhance performance.Manage training process including facility logistics, materials, travel arrangements, invitations and 30-day follow-up with participants all while maintaining budget targets.Assisted implementation of Critical Thinking programs including reviewing initial workshop, meeting stage deadlines, writing program content, and certifying national team.Managed Heritage Alltel team member through on-boarding, including scheduling overall process, co-facilitating classes, coaching to performance, and scheduling vendor certifications.

Managed and improved interview process, resulting in minimal impact to Supervisor schedules and more than 700 new hire employees.Developed and executed recruiting strategy to attract and retain diverse talent leading to a 2.4% reduction in employee turnover.Coordinated Hanover Center staffing project for three months, working with Northeast Area Associate Director of Human Resources and Hanover senior management regarding all aspects of staffing strategy and hiring process.Participated in pilot for new VZW interviewing process training and provided additional assistance to developers including training material development and program scripting.Developed and facilitated job skills training for Low Country Housing and Economic Development Foundation, for which the organization received national recognition.Managed contract employment and vendor relationship.Served on the Board of Directors for the South Carolina Association of Colleges and Employers, including facilitating discussions and presenting topics at annual meetings and conference.

Organized and conducted daily interviews; typically more than sixty each week.Assisted with new hire registration and orientation.Reported daily staffing results to the Northeast Regional Associate Director of Human Resources.Participated in various recruiting events including open houses and career fairs.

Managed responsibilities of the Northeast Recruiting Coordinator; providing feedback and training when appropriate. Sourced, recruited and interviewed several thousand candidates for company's Northeast region, which included 41 offices in 15 states.Developed and maintained relationships with 34 colleges and universities, which included managing career fairs, conducting interviews, directing focus groups, and assisting students with career preparation.

Facilitated new benefits rollout and counseled employees on a one-to-one basis concerning job entitlements, work status and/or claims. Managed workers’ compensation files; communicated with worker's compensation handler and employees regarding claims. Updated and maintained affirmative action plans, while assisting management and administration with various human resources issues.Received training in legal issues, company compensation system, proper investigation skills, company redeployment, and benefits re-enrollment.Revised and maintained affirmative action plans for company's distribution centers.