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Manage the Global Talent Acquisition team. Partner with executives on leadership roles. Collaborate with regional leadership on regional and country level needs.

Manage searches in the US, Americas and Asia. Initiate career conversations with employees and emerging leaders. Facilitate unconscious bias training. Co- Lead US Diversity Affinity Group. Developed a hiring manager took kit.

Mercy Corps (Global Humanitarian Organization) - Source/Recruit for international and domestic positions across multiple lines of business.

Massari & Darling LLC provides the best legal and executive talent with high-level opportunities in leading companies and law firms. The founders of Massari & Darling LLC believe there is a better way to provide legal placement--dedicated, honest client service committed to the best long-term outcome for both sides of the placement, talent and business/firm. We understand both the needs and desires of highly talented individuals contemplating enhanced career opportunities, as well as the inner workings of large law firms and companies in search of game changing talent. We thoroughly screen all our candidates and know the right "fit" for companies and law firms, so that our placements are successful for the candidate and the business/firm. 

We intentionally maintain a selective boutique practice so that the best legal talent and organizations know they are building relationships with focused professionals who are discreet and maintain confidentiality.

Manage searches in the following areas; Finance, Portfolio Management/ Real Estate, Client Relations and Business Development. Initial point of contact for Executive referrals. Re-established relationships with local collages. Manage recruitment from individual contributors to executives.

Recruitment for US and International positions (Expat positions only) supporting Programs, Resource Development, Policy & Advocacy, Middle East and East Asia. Design and implement recruitment strategies. Developed a behavioral interview tool kit for hiring teams. Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders. Be a contributing member to the Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness team.

Managed searches from Senior Leaders (Organizational Capability, HR Business Partners and roles in the Center of Excellence model) to hourly contributors. Partnered with HR Infrastructure leadership team to identify talent for key roles as part of the HR Transformation. Partnered with stakeholders on proactive and confidential searches. Negotiated compensation with candidates and identified creative methods to finalize offers. Recruited for NIKE Legal in this role.

Supported Retail stores in the Midwest, Rocky Mountain and South East. Qualify management applicants through resume review, telephone and in person interview. Identify diverse qualified candidates through applications, internet, networking, cold calling, referrals and partnership with community based organizations. Consulted with Store Managers on non-exempt staffing, developing traditional and non traditional methods to generating qualified candidates.Managed the work and travel program for identified store locations. Developed store specific links to streamline application process. Developed and presented staffing strategy for new store openings to the Factory Store leadership team. Facilitated online application system training (Taleo) for retail managers.

Recruited for Corporate Services, In-House Manufacturing and the Distribution Centers on the West Coast. Developed relationships with area community organizations/colleges. Facilitated/managed job fairs for our Distribution centers in Oregon and California.

Developed and maintained Management, Safety and Health program. Facilitated training to new hires and employees as determined by OSHA regulations and Corporate Responsibility. Managed Workman’s Compensation claims for Custodial and Office Services, in conjunction with Risk Management. Completed new hire paperwork for department employees. Recruited non - exempt positions within the Custodial Department, in partnership with HR Staffing. Reduced Custodial Services turnover rate by 50%, identified turnover trends and submitted findings to Corporate Services Sr. Management. Improved hiring and training process.

Reviewed police reports. Conducted database searches for repeat juvenile offenders. Discuss intervention strategies with juvenile and assess need of youth. Contact parents/ legal guardians to address next steps. When appropriate, referred youth to local agencies for intervention.

Monitored youth’s interaction and maintained appropriate levels of structure and accountability. Facilitated weekly group counseling sessions. Implemented programs and activities to help youth's treatment goals to be met. Served as primary counselor. Completed behavioral reports for case reviews. Assisted case managers in tracking individual treatment plans.

Reviewed incident reports from local county/ city police departments. Met with youth and parent(s) or legal guardian to discuss charge/accountability/ proper intervention. Assessed needs of the youth and risk to community. Referred youths to community agencies when appropriate, dealing with issues such as theft, substance abuse or anger management. Maintained client caseload, tracked progress through schools, parents, community agencies and community service.