- Managed relationships with 16 tech sector Partners hiring MLT Fellows for Technical and Business-related roles. Partners include Google, Netflix, Dell, Amazon, Activision, Apple, LinkedIn, TikTok, Starbucks, Adobe, Visa and more.- Consulted university recruiters, DEI practitioners, and HR personnel daily on implementing recruiting strategies to maximize Partner benefits, including: case studies, networking events, information sessions, tech treks, and resume drops.- Advised seasoned Coaches on how to connect with Partners and prepare Fellows for full-time and internship opportunities with Partner companies. - Executed the annual contract renewal process with Partners ranging from $55,000 to $260,000 in total service value.- Decreased contract renewal wait time for Partners by an average of 60 days to meet renewal deadlines.- Led end-of-year reviews for Partners by reporting successes, challenges, data and insights, and recommendationsManagement Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) is a national nonprofit that is transforming the leadership pipelines of our most influential organizations by equipping high-achieving African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans with the skills, coaching, and door-opening relationships that accelerate their career paths to senior leadership.

- Consistently exceeded total metric goals at 122% on average YoY. Metrics include offer extends, data integrity and referral response rates.- Sourced and recruited at the Undergraduate, Early Career, Mid-Career, MBA and PhD levels. Pipelines have included Sales, Finance, Global Operations, Product Marketing, Data Engineering, Network Engineering, and Research Scientists. - Achieved a record decrease for time to fill Network Engineer Intern roles in 2023, cutting time by 75% YoY. - Hosted 1:1 coaching calls with job candidates to help them prep for behavioral and technical interviews- Supported 15 summer interns, 15 intern managers, an intern director and program manager in Summer 2020.- Implemented recruiting strategy involving university sales programs that led to 80% of interviewees receiving an offer.- Managed partnerships with diversity organizations Consortium, Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) and T. Howard Foundation, serving as their recruiting point of contact at Meta.- Partnered with Recruiting Operations to create content for training modules and playbooks that impacted 466 recruiters.

- Responsible for full cycle recruitment of 200 employees annually including Summer Analysts, MBA Summer Associates, Full Time Analysts, and Full Time MBA Associates to SunTrust Robinson Humphrey (Truist’s investment bank).- Managed the bank's relationships with faculty, staff, and students on 9 college campuses located in the Southeast region.- Led recruitment strategy of 7 campus teams including budgeting, planning, and executing recruiting events to establish Truist and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey as leading employment brands.- Coached job candidates throughout the interview process to ensure a positive candidate experience.- Drove diversity recruiting strategy by leading a committee of recruiters in developing partnerships with diverse student organizations, planning events at HBCUs, and managing sponsorships within the diversity inclusion budget.- Leveraged recruitment metrics to improve campus strategies and establish goals for future initiatives.- Partnered with UR Team Lead and UR Specialist in project managing the hiring process including requisition management, interview days, and campus logistics. - Coached and influenced stakeholders throughout the selection process to ensure a positive and efficient candidate experience.

- Introduced and implemented full life-cycle recruitment to Sales departments of 16 media properties in 13 U.S. markets.- Led the Sales Recruiting Team with jobs filled in 2018, including Account Executives, Account Managers, Solutions Engineers, Digital Marketing Specialists, Sales Managers, and Sales Directors. - Project managed 15-20 job requisitions at a time handling job description development, posting jobs, screening resumes, interviewing candidates, evaluating assessments, creating offer letters, and initiating background checks. - Partnered with the Talent Development Specialist, Sales Leaders, and Human Resources to facilitate orientation and professional development workshops for the Summer Internship Program.- Consulted senior level stakeholders on hiring processes, guidelines, policies, and laws to ensure compliance. - Increased jobs filled by 50% YoY

- Recruited and sourced Entry-level to Sales Leadership talent for TEGNA's TV stations and TEGNA Marketing Solutions - Pioneered the strategy and planning of campus recruiting events for all of TEGNA's 47 TV stations. Tasks included identifying target and priority schools, influencing employer branding strategy, and coordinating Sales Leaders' involvement in college recruiting events. - Collaborated with the Manager of Conference Services in ordering event materials and handling logistics of college recruiting events such as Career Fairs, Information Sessions, and Sales Competitions - Engaged hiring leaders across media properties to share best practices in employee recruitment and selection. - Tracked goals, metrics, and performance of the sales recruiting process and regularly communicated with hiring managers. Reduced time to fill Manager-level jobs by 39% within my first year.

- Oversaw campus recruitment, career programming curriculum and corporate relations for Grady College’s 1,200+ undergraduate students. - Recruited 150 professionals from 72 companies (60% increase YoY) and 378 students (5% increase YoY) to attend the largest-ever UGA Journalism & Mass Communication Career Day in 2016.- Designed the first Career Day sponsorship package in 2016, securing 72 registrations and 14 corporate sponsorships which generated a 132% increase in revenue YoY.- Tracked postgraduate status of Grady College students and helped increase placement rates by 6% from 2013 to 2015. - Increased exclusive internship partnerships by 60% YoY, analyze job descriptions, assess candidates for placement, and make recommendations to hiring managers. Featured in UGA Columns for connecting students to experiential opportunities.- Conducted focus groups to identify training needs which helped to increase student attendance at workshops each year.- Consulted with small to large businesses and human resources personnel to improve hiring solutions. - Developed employer database with 780+ individual contacts at top media companies. - Partnered with alumni and employers to deliver workshops, panel discussions and info sessions (on campus and virtual).- Introduced the Grady Mentorship Program with the Grady Alumni Board. Matched 200+ alumni mentors and students. - Supervised an intern who handled the e-newsletter & @UGAGradyCareers Twitter account (grew to 1,200+ followers). - Advised the UGA Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists. - Served on the Univ. Committee for Experiential Learning and identify courses eligible for the Experiential Learning Requirement

- Coached and counseled 300+ students and recent grads individually on career-related topics each semester.- Recommended by 100% of students who had a one-on-one appointment with me in 2014.- Administered and interpreted career assessments to help students connect with best fit roles and opportunities.- Commended for strong public speaking skills after presenting to groups of 10-300+ students on career-related topics.- Conducted a learning needs analysis and collected stakeholder feedback to develop a comprehensive career guide andcurriculum.- Conducted mock interviews, evaluated students, and provided constructive feedback on interviewing skills.

- Led leadership development of 12 executive board members of two Greek Councils. - Implemented and planned Greeks on the Grind, a monthly career development series for students in Greek Life. - Collaborated with stakeholders of Fortune 500 companies to deliver professional development workshops.- Recognized by the Career Center for “greatly contributing to the career development of UGA students”.- Project managed the Faceoff Step Show, selling 1,600+ tickets and generating $20,000+ in revenue in 2012 and 2013.

- Mentored and provided study skills to 6 track & field, tennis, and swimming athletes- Improved students’ time management skills by assisting them with creating weekly schedules for classes, practices, and tutoring - Helped students set academic goals and discussed weekly strategies to achieve those goals

- Led on-site training sessions for incoming college advisors and provided group advisement when needed.- Organized the school’s first October College Awareness Month that impacted 2,700+ students. I planned visits to college campuses in Georgia, assisting with the National Hispanic College Fair, and hosting career development programs.- Developed collaborative relationships with college admissions recruiters and handled campus recruiting events.- Implemented programs and strategies to increase the number of low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students entering and completing higher education.