Identifies, develops, and deploys initiatives to drive hourly candidate engagement and selection for all deli locations. Analyzes and presents hiring initiatives as well as advises sourcing strategies for each market. Drives applicant flow and builds location pipelines through job description search engine optimization, identifying underutilized target demographics, and maintaining operations and positive candidate experience through applicant tracking system troubleshooting and application & onboarding support, and actively engages and manages partnerships with Community Based Organizations to secure resources for current employees and ensure a diverse talent pool.

Acted as point of contact for candidates; coordinated, scheduled, and managed interviews as well as travel and accommodations when required. Hosted candidates onsite and provided first-rate candidate experience. Utilized applicant tracking system and relevant recruiting processes such as analytics deep-dives to keep self and team organized and on track to reach goals. Was a culture carrier for the organization, supported multiple functions and completed special projects such as contributing to the careers page redesign, carrying diversity & inclusion initiatives through employee resource group leadership and events, and revamped the employee referral program.

Scheduled and tracked candidates throughout the hiring process in applicant tracking system. Worked closely with recruiting team members sharing new applicants and ensuring follow-up with candidates. Greeted candidates, provided company tours, administered all drug testing and background checks, onboarded and hosted orientation for new employees, and represented company at on and off-site job fairs and events.

Welcomed visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone (answering or referring inquiries), directed visitors by maintaining employee and department directories and giving instructions, maintained security by following procedures (monitoring logbook and issuing visitor badges), campus-wide email correspondence, file digitization and records management, and copy edited all company publications.

Provided on-going services to children in substitute care to meet specific needs by using appropriate resources promoting family reunification or making other permanent plans for the care of the child(ren). Developed and maintained effective working relationships between Child Protective Services staff and law enforcement, judicial officials, legal resources, medical professionals, and other community resources. Investigated reports of abuse/neglect to children to assess current of future risk to the child(ren) by interviewing parents, family members, and others; interviewing and examining children; assessing home environment; and gathering pertinent information from other sources. Performed other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations. Attended and testified in legal proceedings and promoted and demonstrated appropriate respect for cultural diversity among coworkers and all work-related contacts.

Managed all website updates and social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Mail Chimp. Coordinated merchandise and models for photo shoots and trunk shows; as well as, corresponded with various media outlets such as blogs and local fashion magazines for features and event coverage.

Provided assistance to the Creative Director creating various marketing materials and operated as the project manager for client portfolios. Conducted competitor research and data collection and coordinated special events, focus groups and marketing activities. Engaged in event planning, marketing analytics, email marketing, social media engagement, pay-per-click advertising, public relations and brand development.