Vp, Placement Services
CurrentHired to take a leadership role in managing and developing the staffing division of a unique digital agency. Mediabarn intertwines a full service digital agency, with a creative staffing agency, and a usability and research lab. As a business owner leading the Placement Services Division, currently tasked to develop new sales and recruitment strategies for Fortune 500 clients in Washington, DC as well as nationally.Key roles include: Operations, Sales Strategy, Account Management and Talent Recruitment.• Operations: Manage P&L, Payroll, Benefits, Collections and Administrative staff along with all external vendor relationships.• Business Development/Account Management: Responsible for all client acquisition, development, contract negotiations and client management.• Talent Recruitment: Responsible for overseeing talent sourcing and recruitment staff as well as hands on talent management, mentoring, coaching and career development.• Develop sourcing and recruitment strategies through a variety of vehicles with an emphasis on passive candidate attraction while maximizing the benefits of social media and other online channels.• Identify and attend industry and hiring events including partnering with colleges and universities to attract and mentor students and identify and recruit top performing talent.• Regularly write about hiring, staffing, social media and employment trends, and has also spoken at several recruitment and industry events for UXPA International, UXPA DC, MICA, NovaUX, and others.