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Chicago, Il, Us

Des Plaines, Illinois, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

The Financial Health Network (FHN) is a 501(C)(3) charitable organization; our mission is to improve financial health for all. For more on the Financial Health Network, go to www.finhealthnetwork.org and follow us on Twitter at @FinHealthNet.Solely leads talent acquisition and selection efforts, from associate to C-Suite executive-level positions. Consult on and advance the organization's recruiting-related initiatives including developing and refining recruiting processes, and projects relevant to college internships and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Was recognized for effective branding and outreach recruitment efforts, which resulted improved time to fill and increased diversity hires including the hiring of a significant C-Level executive. Saved the organization over $70k in executive recruitment costs.

Contracted to lead the recruiting efforts for the school district’s first time dedicated recruiting support to hire approximately 50 substitute teachers for the middle and high schools. Created comprehensive recruiting processes, resources and reporting tools that improved recruiting efficiencies and results. Introduced first virtual open house and interview sessions. Hired over 60 substitute teachers in two month utilizing community and military outreach, colleges, social media, Illinois JobNet and job boards.

Rosemont, Il, Us

Contracted to provide end-to-end recruiting support for the centralization of territory sales manager positions for the Northeast region starting January 2020. Average requisition load is 25-30 with cycle time of 30-45 days. Actively sourced candidates (30%) using social media and job boards for hard to fill positions. Recognized for strong client and candidate relationships. Contract ended as a result of COVID-19. US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading food service distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and food service operators to help their businesses succeed.

Talent acquisition consultant providing full cycle recruiting and sourcing support for call center inside sales reps, finance and accounting, marketing, insurance client services and administrative positions. Worked on market research project to gather market intel for emerging insurance market. Partnered with HR Manager to create onboarding processes and communications for newly acquired company that improves the candidate experience.

Chicago, Il, Us

Strategic and tactical high volume talent acquisition expert that provided full life-cycle recruitment for all levels of operations positions across the US ( store and multilevel managers, brand ambassadors and other related positions). Average requisition load was 40-50 with a time to fill rate of 35 days. Proficient in use of sourcing methods, including social media, cold calling and networking with various organizations. Trained store management on social media recruiting best practices. Recognized for superior client consultative skills and client /candidate engagement. Actively involved in several recruiting initiatives including spearheading open houses resulting in successful hiring of difficult to fill consultative sales reps; National Day of Hire, development of recruiting processes and coordination of virtual job fairs. Co-chair of African American Network, company's associate resource group.

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Provided full life-cycle recruitment for positions from entry level up to Vice President in US, Canada and England utilizing all sourcing strategies including social media, college and community organizations and cold calling. Consistently exceeded all metrics. Serves as primary diversity recruitment specialist. Acknowledged as Subject Matter Expert and consultant for field operations recruiting. Spearheaded the staffing of company’s new ventures, which included developing and implementing recruiting processes and training managers on recruiting and sourcing best practices. Recognized for outstanding performance which resulted in being a Recipient of CEO "Pillow Award" and two time recipient of "HR Star Award" (2011 & 2016) for successful implementation of recruiting programs and mass hiring. As recognition for corporate contributions, was among 18 employees selected to attend NASDAQ Opening Bell Ceremony when the company changed its holding company name to Outerwall. Received a promotion from Recruiter to Recruiter II

Bellevue, Washington, Us

Recruited all field operation positions up to Director level roles across the US. Consistently managed a high requisition load with an average time to fill of 35 days. Was converted to permanent recruiter role.

Provided HR and talent acquisition services

Bolingbrook, Il, Us

Was responsible for staffing healthcare professionals, primarily Allied health positions (PTs, OT's PTAs and COTAs) and nurses.

Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, Us

Successfully recruited for all position levels which included senior level positions as well as high volume call center functions. Used creative sourcing. Recognized for outstanding client and candidate engagement.

Recruited senior level field positions for the Northeast and West regions as well as all Loss Prevention.

Purchase, New York, Us

Responsible for managing the staffing department for the Domestic division. Managed a staff of 5 recruiters. Served as Lead for several projects (Taleo upgrade, recruiting assessment for field positions and improving background check process.)

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Performed high volume recruiting to staff call center positions for several states.

Chicago, Il, Us

Provided end-to-end recruiting and strategy for the HR Transformation project which positions to supported the new HR organization. Recruited, interviewed and selected candidates for all levels and types of HR positions up to Vice President. This included traveling to various United locations throughout the US to interview approximately 300 internal candidates re interviewing for open positions.

London, Gb

Contract recruiter working on high volume call center recruiting as well as working on the Marriott account.

Woodcliff Lake, Nj, Us

Provided full range human resources services for the largest specialty retailer of party supplies. Directed human resources activities for 60 stores located in five mid-west states.

Westchester, Illinois, Us

Directed recruiting efforts for the largest academic retailer; provided strategic direction, vendor management and implemented creative recruiting strategies to staff corporate and field management positions for 670+ stores throughout Canada and US. Responsible for recruiting all senior level positions. Managed 4 recruiters and a Coordinator.

Chicago, Il, Us

Senior Recruiting Manager Provided oversight for all aspects of recruiting for an average requisition load of 75-80 exempt and non-exempt positions. Managed three recruiters, HRSI Analyst and an assistant. Implemented the applicant tracking system, which improved the efficiency of resume processing, reduced resume distribution time and cut advertising cost by 15%. Improved the efficiency and presence of the department and reduced cycle time from 45 to 30 days. Introduced the first virtual job fairs to quickly fill critical technical and fundraising positions.

Ma, Human Resources Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology