•Spearheaded comprehensive talent acquisition strategies for technical roles, utilizing advanced sourcing techniques and applicant tracking systems to identify, engage, and secure top-tier talent in event production, AV technology, sales, marketing and IT. Ensured a consistent and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, significantly enhancing team performance and project outcomes.•Managed the full recruitment lifecycle, including talent pipelining, onboarding, contract and offer preparation, payroll setup, and professional development initiatives. Organized new starter workwear and lanyards, participated in induction events, and supported the administration of performance reviews, probationary periods, and succession planning.•Played a pivotal role in driving Malenia Events' global expansion efforts by managing international recruitment and vendor negotiations. Successfully sourced and hired technical professionals for overseas events, demonstrating adeptness in navigating cultural diversity, compliance requirements, and enhancing global operational efficiency.•Cultivated robust relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, and vendors, acting as a liaison between technical teams and hiring managers. Fostered strong partnerships to better understand technical staffing requirements, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives.•Oversaw onboarding processes, providing training and development opportunities. Facilitated communication between event leads, vendors, and clients. Contributed to disciplinary and exit interviews with sound judgment and adherence to established procedures.•Played a pivotal role in the global expansion of Malenia Events by managing relationships, recruiting talent, and negotiating contracts with international vendors. Successfully hired technical professionals for overseas events, showcasing adaptability in navigating cultural nuances and compliance requirements for seamless recruitment.

•Orchestrated end-to-end recruitment for diverse candidates across departments (Technology, Data Engineering, Marketing, HR, Technical Roles). Managed job posts, sourcing, screening, interviews, and successful negotiations, fostering strong relationships with both hiring managers and candidates. •Collaborated with hiring managers and recruiters to devise effective strategies for filling multiple positions across diverse departments within a 1,200-person organization, using a data-driven approach to align and inform recruitment decisions. •Proficient in multiple ATS platforms, including Workday and iCIMS. Contributed to building the Greenhouse Platform, optimizing the time-to-fill metric. Developed training programs and resources for employees and hiring managers to enhance the overall candidate experience. •Championed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives to broaden the pool of diverse candidates and establish dedicated pipelines for each interview team. Implemented tools and screening pages to proactively eliminate biases from the hiring process. •Developed strong networks with professional organizations, universities, and community programs to build a robust talent pipeline. Improved employee engagement and brand recognition by leveraging LinkedIn Talent Solutions and other social media networks, driving applicant submissions up by 8x.

• Developed and executed a comprehensive strategic plan to establish a high-performing team for a startup insurance agency, specializing in property and casualty, auto and healthcare insurance. • Managed the full recruitment lifecycle, sourcing and screening all candidates for various roles, and providing crucial support to partners through detailed evaluations.• Conducted virtual and one-on-one interview, ensuring candidate alignment with organizational goals. Established a mentorship program and tracked performance progress. • Organized employee events to foster a positive work culture and represented the company at corporate conferences and exhibitions, enhancing brand visibility.

• Managed top revenue clients by acting as an intermediary between clients and licensed bankers, increased customer protection and reduced identity fraud / theft risk by focusing on compliance and due diligence to protect the business and customers. • Implemented a marketing strategy to increase the number of customers making transactions at the branch, increasing the percentage of customers making transactions from 25% to 75%, resulting in the branch being in the top 5% of the East Coast.• Recruited and trained new staff, by assisting and supporting the branch manager in the recruitment process, from screening and organizing telephone interviews to conducting stage 1 and stage 2 interviews.

• Established a comprehensive database of best practices, aiding management in the development and adoption of a 360-recruitment lifecycle from cold call to placement, encompassing sourcing, interviewing, and hiring processes.• Enhanced the recruitment process by deeply understanding technical requirements and business goals, collaboratively creating robust pipelines for multiple requisitions in coordination with hiring managers, HR, and recruiters.• Conducted successful assessment days for group interviews, screening 25-30 applicants, and managing the screening process, followed by panel and one-on-one interviews.• Led onboarding processes, providing training and development opportunities. Facilitated relationships between management and new hires, while also contributing to disciplinary and exit interviews with judgment and adherence to defined procedures and practices.