Lead the strategic build-out of the organization's first recruiting department, in support of company-wide talent acquisition for this amazing $1B, privately-held, multi-state company with 1,000 employees.* Develop strategic and tactical 5 year business plans to move from highly de-centralized recruiting efforts to a semi-centralized model, supported by a recruiting team and technology. Presented to executive committee and company owner & received unanimous approval and support* Implemented a regional recruiting model; hired a team of 3 recruiters, 3 Workforce Development Specialists and 1 administrator to deliver exceptional business partnership and full life-cycle recruiting service* Manage all hiring related activity including: sourcing, employment branding, college relations, hourly & salaried recruiting in union and non-union environments, diversity, compliance, technology, policies & procedures, background/drug screening, behavioral assessments* Secured and managed technology and resources needed to support years 1-2 of the vision: iCIMS ATS, LinkedIn corporate, Indeed corporate, Salary.com, eQuest, background screening and applicant assessments* Involved in and committed to the company's transformation to a modern, agile, digitally savvy company, setting the bar as an industry leader* Act as a key management member of the HR team, driving change through successful business partnerships, the updating of policies and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Manage HR, applicant tracking and CRM systems, recruitment projects, social media and recognition/rewards for a premier Boston-based HR retained search firm, specializing in placement of human resources executives.

I performed ad hoc assignments involving candidate sourcing, interview preparation/coaching and resume writing while I took a year off from the full-time workforce to support my family.

In my role as Manager of Talent Acquisition, I managed full life cycle talent acquisition from sourcing through onboarding, as well as all related training, communications, performance management and associate events for all levels of Corporate, Distribution and Store/Field environments. Responsible for all recruitment related systems (including full life cycle ATS, eI-9, pre-employment drug screening and background checks) and metrics.Multi-state, growing organization with 225+ company-owned wholesale stores, 3,100 team members and an intensely customer-focused approach to business. A profitable division of Advance Auto Parts.

Responsible for company-wide strategic workforce planning, talent acquisition and organizational development to optimize and leverage the organization's talent. Managed onboarding, training, communications, performance management and associate events. Responsible for selection, implementation, training and roll-out of recruitment and applicant tracking systems, workflow design and recruitment metrics and reporting.National specialty retailer of men's XL size apparel and related hardlines. Successful store and e-commerce channels operating in 47 states, London and parts of Europe, with 3,000 employees.

Supported HR activities in corporate, union and non-union environments. Involved in recruitment, training, employee relations, communications, organizational planning, company events and RIFs. I began my career at Shaw's in the stores, and transitioned to the Corporate office in 1998. At that time, I started an internship in the Training department and from there, was promoted to several, often newly created HR roles in my six years at Corporate.