Tara Pendleton Email & Phone Number

United States

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Responsible for leading and managing the recruitment strategy for Sales and Executive positions within Alera & Parent companies: in house PEO company, digital health platforms, Benefit Admin and Mental Health Platforms.• Led a team of 10 employees and was directly responsible for the Talent Acquisition function across 7 regions. • Established and maintained meaningful, trust-based relationships with executive leadership and key cross-functional stakeholders while providing innovative, high-touch, scalable sourcing and recruiting solutions to meet business objectives. • Managed all reporting to enable the tracking and analysis of hiring statistics, hiring trends, headcount management, and programmatic results. • Pipeline Recruiting and Team Matching – Created efficiency and streamlined organization. • Optimized for candidate and manager visibility, consistency in debrief process. Result: Increased hiring by 200%. • Activity, Activity, Activity! Ranked #2 in activity against Top 10 Competitors.• Hiring Results- Personally hired over 60 Corporate Executives and Sales Executives within 2 years.• Outside the box thinking-Developed, tailored, and implemented recruiting events that align with the organizational objectives with successful results. • Highlighted Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3RiHRBvKg3blekp6HXXouX• Created and implemented a successful Go-To-Market strategy while maintaining a full requisition load. https://buff.ly/3tpuWRH

Tampa, Florida, Us

BRP is a collection of entrepreneurs and insurance professionals who have joined forces to deliver indispensable insurance and risk management insights by deploying tailored solutions for individuals and businesses. Powered by people, our trusted expertise and investments in InsureTech solutions are designed to give our clients the peace of mind to pursue their purpose, passions, and dreams.Principal Responsibilities:• Sources active candidates from online databases, contact lists, colleague referrals and individual efforts.• Sources passive candidates through networking, cold calling, and internet research.• Plays a key role in supporting the continued growth by attracting and hiring key talent for existing openings and future growth.• Manages full cycle recruitment efforts for positions such as: Associate Advisors and Advisors.• Develops working relationships with Business Segment Leaders to understand job specifications and drive to fill positions with qualified candidates in a timely manner.• Continues to evolve, in partnership with the business a rigorous and structured interview process to ensure selection of the right talent to achieve its business goals.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Woodruff Sawyer is one of the largest independent insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the nation, and serves as the broker for thousands of companies ranging from growing start-ups to multinational corporations. Headquartered in San Francisco, we have offices across the United States and in London.

Valhalla, Ny, Us

Responsibilities:• Influence; guide and partner with internal managers both remote and in person to identify, attract, assess and hire the best talent.• Directly research and source passive candidates through multiple channels including internet prospecting, networking, employee referrals, research, internet ads, database searches, etc. to fill open hiring needs• Input job postings, prospect data, job requisitions, candidate information and relevant notes in recruitment database/ATS• Manage daily required activity to meet goals; sourcing, calling prospects, discussing the USI employee value proposition, phone screening, scheduling meetings and managing the candidate through the entire process.• Facilitate candidate testing & evaluations• Debrief managers and candidates• Negotiate offers; close and "post close" candidates• Conduct reference checks (via automated tool)• Work with peer group to establish best practices; ensure consistent brand marketing/USI message; share leads and competitive intelligence• Involved with the tracking of key metrics

Indianapolis , In, Us

Focused on Insurance Clients/Financial Institutions and their staffing needs.SmartIT is a certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) specializing in human capital management and workforce solutions. Smart IT assists organizations with achieving business success by optimizing workforce strategies through:• Contract Consulting Resource Solutions• Project Services• Managed Staffing Programs• Permanent Placement Talent AcquisitionSmartIT currently has offices in Cincinnati, Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, and Indianapolis, Indiana where we partner with Fortune 500 enterprises and mid-cap organizations.Workforce Solutions Include: Software Development, Software Architecture, Project Management, Business Analysis, Application/Software Quality Assurance, Release Management, Configuration Management, Database Administration, Database Development, Technical Writing/Documentation, Systems Integration, Network Engineering/Administration, Infrastructure Support, and more.We are currently working on various Information Technology opportunities throughout Cincinnati OH, Dayton OH, Columbus OH, Kentucky, Indiana, and various other states across the US.

Woodland Hills, Ca, Us

Talent Acquisition• Actively source for prospective small business owners. • Recruit and interview candidates for Agent Opportunity in the Cincinnati/Dayton market.• Build rapport quickly and manage candidate relationship including mentoring during insurance licensing and milestone programs.• Hit recruiting/sales goal every cohort• Full cycle recruitment of Financial, Sales, and Insurance professionals• Expert in behavior-based interviewing• Represent company at regional career fairs and networking events• Utilize applicant tracking systems to maintain organization• Manage recruiting expenses and budget• Networking and relationship-building within the community• Define, design, and implement recruiting strategies• Achieve strategic recruitment and placement goals through innovative methods such as direct and passive recruitment, social media, and utilization of sites pertinent to specific industries to surface candidates to achieve goals• Practice compliance and understanding of company policies and procedures for new hires, pre-employment background / credit checks.

Mooresville, Nc, Us

• Consistently in the top 1% of sales leaders in the Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus area stores.• Improving relations between contractors and sales floor.• Assisting department, sales and product representatives by making recommendations and taking action to improve merchandising and enhance department access.• Responsible for quick, friendly and educated service both in my department as well as the entire store.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Encourage and ensure a high level of customer service within the branch.Drive Sales and increase revenue for the branch.Effectively use initiative, discretion, and decision-making skills to manage branchSupervise, mentor, train, coach, evaluate and develop staff.Provide continuous feedback regarding employee performance, monitor sales goals and overall performance of branch employees.Generate new business through marketing, sales and customer serviceInitiate discussion with branch manager to actively market the branch to local dealerships, hotels & local accounts.Understand the monthly statement and how to impact the accounting of the branchManage fleet and logistics for rentals.Manage vehicle maintenance and repairs, including preventative maintenance, manufacturers' recalls, breakdowns and accident damage• Surpassed personal goal, promoted within 9 months of hire date to fourth largest branch in Cincinnati.• Ran Ft. Wright branch as a satellite office for Enterprise• Increased Income Per Car by 100 dollars• Doubled the sales of ancillary (add on sales) products.• Grew fleet to record high• Top 25 Sales Representative • Set all time high records for Customer Service Scores • Manage the efforts of branch employees in providing a high level of customer service, including management of the rental counter, customer flow, and telephone service, as well as training by example• Develop and maintain branch operational plan• Develop, plan and actively participate in branch sales and marketing efforts to increase and improve business