My passion for talent acquisition underscores my approach, which is guided by the belief that the right people, in the right roles, can drive transformative success. I am committed to fostering environments where individuals feel valued, motivated, and empowered to achieve their fullest potential.With extensive experience leading talent acquisition teams, I specialize in developing comprehensive recruitment strategies that align with business objectives. My expertise encompasses talent retention, recruitment strategy, training and development, and performance management. I've had the privilege of designing effective sales internships and delivering high-impact training programs for hiring managers across diverse locations. My analytical mindset and creativity fuel my ability to contribute to significant business growth and increase in revenues.Throughout my career, I've achieved notable successes, including leading the development of recruitment strategies that resulted in a 160% increase in hires for a Midwest business unit and recognition with the prestigious Recruitment Innovation Award. My leadership has been instrumental in guiding teams to new heights, with members earning accolades such as the President’s Club honors. As a co-founder and past president of East Tennessee Talent Acquisition Professionals, I've championed initiatives that connect and advance our field.Looking ahead, I am eager to leverage my extensive experience and insights to help organizations build and maintain top-tier teams that drive innovation and growth. Whether through strategic recruitment initiatives, talent development, or enhancing recruitment advertising, my goal is to create lasting value and drive organizational success. Let’s connect to explore how we can achieve excellence together in your talent acquisition journey.💡 Built award-winning teams in staffing, healthcare, and sales (vacation ownership).💡Increased sales, marketing and business operations hires 160% from 2021 through 2024. 💡Led annual hiring of nearly 3,000 associates and leaders for large health system.💡 Successfully led and developed up to 20 direct reports.💡 Revamped and rebranded employee referral programs, boosting candidate quality and decreasing turnover.💡 Developed and implemented hiring manager interview training, improving selection outcomes.💡 SME: Taleo, iCIMS, and Dayforce.865.384.3070 | nelsonleiser@gmail.com