Experience

Custom Comfort Mattress

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Recruiting Consultant

  • Oct 2023 - Present

  Dallas, Texas, United States Since 1986, Custom Comfort Mattress has been building mattresses the old-fashioned way, using traditional construction methods and natural materials. We are a family business trusted by generations of families. We don’t take shortcuts. We go the long way. We build handcrafted, double-sided, natural mattresses that are more comfortable, more supportive, longer-lasting, and healthier for you and your family. Custom Comfort will never stop striving for excellence so that its customers and… Show more Since 1986, Custom Comfort Mattress has been building mattresses the old-fashioned way, using traditional construction methods and natural materials. We are a family business trusted by generations of families. We don’t take shortcuts. We go the long way. We build handcrafted, double-sided, natural mattresses that are more comfortable, more supportive, longer-lasting, and healthier for you and your family. Custom Comfort will never stop striving for excellence so that its customers and communities can continue to “Rest on a Family Tradition.” Show less



Prosper ISD

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Substitute Teacher K-12 Special Education (SPED)

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Prosper, Texas, United States



MillerKnoll

• Design Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Digital Talent Recruiter (Contract)

  • Sep 2022 - Jan 2023

  Dallas, Texas, United States MillerKnoll is a collective of dynamic brands (including Herman Miller) that comes together to design the world we live in. Together, the company forms an unparalleled platform for building a more sustainable, caring, equitable, and beautiful world. Design for the good of humankind. Supported the Digital Product, Digital Engineering, Data Analytics, and Data Transformation teams in search of top digital talent. Actively screened, interviewed, and sourced for digital product managers… Show more MillerKnoll is a collective of dynamic brands (including Herman Miller) that comes together to design the world we live in. Together, the company forms an unparalleled platform for building a more sustainable, caring, equitable, and beautiful world. Design for the good of humankind. Supported the Digital Product, Digital Engineering, Data Analytics, and Data Transformation teams in search of top digital talent. Actively screened, interviewed, and sourced for digital product managers, digital product designers, UX/UI, quality assurance & digital product analysts, QA testers, digital software engineers, systems engineers, DevSecOps, Cloud, AWS, Salesforce, eCommerce, retail order management systems (OMS), product data (PIM), and digital asset management (DAM). Maintained an average requisition load of 15-20 mid-senior level positions utilizing Workday. Show less



UnitedHealthcare

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Corporate Recruiter - Data Science & Analytics (Contract)

  • Oct 2021 - May 2022

  Dallas, Texas, United States UnitedHealth Group is a Fortune 5 healthcare and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Supported the E&I (employer and individual) business segment of UnitedHealthcare collaborating with multiple hiring managers to fill individual contributor as well as manager, director, and senior director roles in Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Business Analysis, User Experience (UX), Business… Show more UnitedHealth Group is a Fortune 5 healthcare and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Supported the E&I (employer and individual) business segment of UnitedHealthcare collaborating with multiple hiring managers to fill individual contributor as well as manager, director, and senior director roles in Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Business Analysis, User Experience (UX), Business Intelligence, Digital Marketing, eCommerce, Healthcare Economics, Business Process & Strategy, Pharmacy, Medicare & Medicaid, Specialty Benefits, Affordability, Healthcare Solutions Program Management, and Healthcare Equity. Ran a full desk of (30) requisitions simultaneously operating through the Taleo applicant tracking system. Utilized SalesForce and OneNote functionalities. Sourced, screened, interviewed, submitted, and extended offers to internal and external candidates. Show less



RareFind Search Consultants, LLC

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting

• Senior Corporate Recruiter - Engineering, Manufacturing, & Sales

  • Aug 2019 - Oct 2021

  Dallas, Texas Placed creative innovators in various engineering roles in the manufacturing industry specifically mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP). Also specialized in recruiting for sales management, business development, outside sales, aftermarket, and sales/applications engineering positions. Dedicated to finding the best fit for each role, leaving no stone unturned.



Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Digital Recruiter (Contract)

  • Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

  Dallas, Texas, United States HYFN Local is a multiplatform digital media company that connects local brands to the right audiences. A market leader in local advertising catering to small-to-medium businesses nationwide. Referred by a former candidate and asked to join the digital marketing team on a temporary basis to recruit for difficult to fill positions and build strategic candidate pipelines in SEO, SEM, Programmatic, Paid Social, Web Content, and Digital Campaign Management. Supported the VP of Operations and… Show more HYFN Local is a multiplatform digital media company that connects local brands to the right audiences. A market leader in local advertising catering to small-to-medium businesses nationwide. Referred by a former candidate and asked to join the digital marketing team on a temporary basis to recruit for difficult to fill positions and build strategic candidate pipelines in SEO, SEM, Programmatic, Paid Social, Web Content, and Digital Campaign Management. Supported the VP of Operations and Directors at HYFN Local; Nexstar Digital - Data Services; and Client Support & Operations at LAKANA. Viewed over 10,000 LinkedIn profiles in less than six months, adding close to 500 new pipeline candidates. Conducted phone screens, scheduled interviews with hiring managers, and dispositioned applicants accordingly. Recorded all recruiting activities via iCIMS. Show less



Atos

• France
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Recruiting Business Partner - IDM Service Delivery (Contract)

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Dallas, Texas, United States As a global leader in digital transformation services, Atos is focused on business technology that powers progress and helps organizations to create their future. Brought on as a short-term contractor for a special project focused around a new business win in Chicago. Main goal was to add ITIL certified top talent to the pipeline for NAO Recruiters to tap into. Sourced, screened and interviewed candidates for high-level positions in IT Service Management - incident, problem, change… Show more As a global leader in digital transformation services, Atos is focused on business technology that powers progress and helps organizations to create their future. Brought on as a short-term contractor for a special project focused around a new business win in Chicago. Main goal was to add ITIL certified top talent to the pipeline for NAO Recruiters to tap into. Sourced, screened and interviewed candidates for high-level positions in IT Service Management - incident, problem, change, process, messaging; Infrastructure - backup, server, storage, network; Data Management; and Solutions Architecture. Supported IDM Service Delivery team hiring managers across the US. Tracked applicant and recruiting activities utilizing SuccessFactors. Show less



ReachLocal

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Corporate Recruiter - Service Delivery, Digital Marketing

  • Jun 2016 - Sep 2017

  Plano, Texas ReachLocal's mission is to help local businesses around the world get more customers. The company offers a total digital marketing system for local businesses, comprised of web presence and digital advertising solutions. ReachLocal is headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA, with offices in four regions: Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and North America. Fully supported the service delivery side of the business for Plano TX, Shreveport LA, and Phoenix AZ headed by the SVP of Global… Show more ReachLocal's mission is to help local businesses around the world get more customers. The company offers a total digital marketing system for local businesses, comprised of web presence and digital advertising solutions. ReachLocal is headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA, with offices in four regions: Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and North America. Fully supported the service delivery side of the business for Plano TX, Shreveport LA, and Phoenix AZ headed by the SVP of Global Services. Collaborated with hiring managers in Social Advertising, Software Services (SaaS), SEO, SEM/PPC Paid Search, Digital Marketing Campaign Account Management, Facebook, Custom Solutions, National Brands and Partner Support. Also supported the VP of Marketing for internal Marketing, Product Marketing, and Graphic Design roles for the ReachLocal brand. Screened resumes, conducted initial phone screens, submitted top talent to hiring managers, coordinated all interviews, negotiated and extended verbal & written offers and forwarded to onboarding to complete the hiring process utilizing Taleo. Worked with marketing team to increase company’s career page presence on LinkedIn & Indeed; served as an advocate to substantially increase employee referral program bonus; paid out annual bonus at 140% by exceeding performance goal expectations. Show less



Academic Partnerships

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Senior Corporate Recruiter (Independent Contractor)

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Dallas, Texas, United States The most rapidly developing trend in higher education is the utilization of technology in the delivery of instruction by universities around the world. Academic Partnerships (AP) helps public and private not-for-profit universities in the United States and top international institutions benefit from this global phenomenon. AP’s comprehensive services include assistance in design and development of high quality and scalable online courses and programs; marketing and student recruitment globally;… Show more The most rapidly developing trend in higher education is the utilization of technology in the delivery of instruction by universities around the world. Academic Partnerships (AP) helps public and private not-for-profit universities in the United States and top international institutions benefit from this global phenomenon. AP’s comprehensive services include assistance in design and development of high quality and scalable online courses and programs; marketing and student recruitment globally; and student retention through graduation. As a Sr. Corporate Recruiter supported Academic Services, Partner Support, Marketing, Digital Marketing, IT, Sales, Finance and Human Resources in all three of the organization's verticals - Healthcare, Education and Business. Actively sourced for 20+ open roles in the areas of creative, instructional design, learning technology, consumer insights, user experience, content publishing, email campaigns, analytics, SEM/PPC, applications software development, database design engineering, field sales, change management, PM, and operations. Recruited for all levels including Coordinator, Specialist, Manager, Director and VP. Show less



WorldVentures Holdings

• United States
• Leisure, Travel & Tourism
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Corporate Recruiter (Contract)

  • Jun 2015 - Sep 2015

  Plano, TX Based in Plano, Texas, WorldVentures is the leading international direct seller of vacation club memberships and has Independent Representatives and members in 28 countries to date. As a Sr. Corporate Recruiter was responsible for managing 20+ job reqs simultaneously. Worked directly with hiring managers and VP’s to create the most strategic sourcing strategies possible to attract and gain top talent for a privately held company that is growing at a phenomenal rate with expected annual… Show more Based in Plano, Texas, WorldVentures is the leading international direct seller of vacation club memberships and has Independent Representatives and members in 28 countries to date. As a Sr. Corporate Recruiter was responsible for managing 20+ job reqs simultaneously. Worked directly with hiring managers and VP’s to create the most strategic sourcing strategies possible to attract and gain top talent for a privately held company that is growing at a phenomenal rate with expected annual sales to hit $1B. Key contributor in finding passive candidates with full focus on helping “build” new teams of experts for all business units within the organization – IT; User Experience (UX); Consumer Insights; Finance & Accounting; Travel Products; and PMO. High degree of knowledge with data science and machine learning with solid networks and pipelines. Attended Big Design Conference / UX 3-day bootcamp. Utilized iCIMS ATS. Show less



TXU Energy

• United States
• Utilities
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Senior Corporate Recruiter (Contract)

  • Feb 2015 - Apr 2015

  Irving, Texas, United States Energy Future Holdings Corp. is a Dallas-based, privately held energy company with a portfolio of competitive and regulated energy companies. These businesses serve the high-growth Texas electricity market, which is one of the world's largest and among the nation's most successful competitive markets. EFH's competitive businesses consist primarily of TXU Energy and Luminant. Its regulated operations consist of Oncor. TXU Energy is a market-leading competitive retail electricity provider,… Show more Energy Future Holdings Corp. is a Dallas-based, privately held energy company with a portfolio of competitive and regulated energy companies. These businesses serve the high-growth Texas electricity market, which is one of the world's largest and among the nation's most successful competitive markets. EFH's competitive businesses consist primarily of TXU Energy and Luminant. Its regulated operations consist of Oncor. TXU Energy is a market-leading competitive retail electricity provider, powering the lives of more Texans than any other retailer. TXU Energy offers a variety of innovative products and solutions, including exceptional customer service, competitively priced electricity service plans, innovative energy efficiency options and renewable energy programs. As a Sr. Corporate Recruiter supported two major business units: Sales and Pricing & Analytics for Texas based positions mainly in Dallas and Houston. Actively worked 15-20 open roles simultaneously such as: Business Strategy & Performance Management Analyst, Data Analyst, Data Scientist / Multivariate Analyst, Web Optimization Analyst, Consumer Insights, Analytics, SAS, SPSS, B2B Outside Sales Rep, Account Manager and Sales Executive. Externally sourced for passive candidates using strategic methods. Screened candidates who applied via the company website and forwarded qualified candidates to hiring managers. Coordinated phone and face-to-face interviews on behalf of the hiring managers and their interview panels. Utilized SuccessFactors, ATS system, to document all recruiting activities. Worked with on-boarding and HR Business Partners to complete the hiring process. Attended job fairs and events. Show less



Kelly

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Professional & Technical Recruiter

  • Mar 2014 - Dec 2014

  Plano, Texas, United States A People Company, Staffing the World Kelly founded the temporary staffing industry in 1946, and has maintained a leadership position through the years based on a valuable premise: we invest in people. As a seasoned professional with a history of success quickly became a lead performer and top producer with a 500% individual performance rate billing out $275K in direct hire and contract fees. Utilized extensive knowledge-base in engineering as well as resources gained from a… Show more A People Company, Staffing the World Kelly founded the temporary staffing industry in 1946, and has maintained a leadership position through the years based on a valuable premise: we invest in people. As a seasoned professional with a history of success quickly became a lead performer and top producer with a 500% individual performance rate billing out $275K in direct hire and contract fees. Utilized extensive knowledge-base in engineering as well as resources gained from a powerful network of candidates. Ability to easily grasp and understand the qualifications needed for open job requisitions. Proven track record of placing top talent in various engineering roles in manufacturing, oil & gas, design/mechanical, applications/sales, chemical, biotech, aerospace, automotive, civil, structural, electrical and project management. Also diverse in Finance & Accounting, IT and Scientific. Show less



Clean Harbors

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Talent Consultant (Contract)

  • Nov 2013 - Mar 2014

  Richardson, Texas, United States Brought in as a Contract Corporate Recruiter to reduce the req load for the existing Talent Acquisition team; some of which were carrying up to 150+ open job reqs. Performed high volume full cycle recruiting for all US locations for a wide variety of positions (branch administrators, equipment repair specialists, facility & environmental technicians, field chemists, field service supervisors & foremen, material handlers, operation & project managers, vehicle mechanics) working closely… Show more Brought in as a Contract Corporate Recruiter to reduce the req load for the existing Talent Acquisition team; some of which were carrying up to 150+ open job reqs. Performed high volume full cycle recruiting for all US locations for a wide variety of positions (branch administrators, equipment repair specialists, facility & environmental technicians, field chemists, field service supervisors & foremen, material handlers, operation & project managers, vehicle mechanics) working closely with hiring managers to develop a staffing strategy. Utilized company ATS (PeopleFluent), LinkedIn, Monster and other various websites for candidate sourcing. Screened resumes based job specific core competencies and requirements. Conducted phone screens, coordinated on-site interviews, assisted in onboarding by guiding hiring managers through the background check & physical/drug screen process as needed. Actively worked 50-70+ open reqs simultaneously while remaining organized and up to date on all recruiting activities. Drove recruitment forward in a fast paced nature by identifying qualified candidates quickly; getting top resumes in front of the hiring managers immediately; and consistently providing candidate and hiring manager follow up to achieve the ultimate goal of reducing “time to fill”. Completed assignment, filling close to 60 positions. Show less



Tonja LaFrenz Executive Search

• Executive Recruiter & Staffing Consultant

  • May 2013 - Nov 2013

  Plano, Texas, United States Served as a subject matter expert in the field of professional recruiting for engineering, manufacturing and oil & gas - just to name a few. "Building relationships one placement at a time". • Developed creative sourcing strategies to identify passive candidates by researching competitors, industry trends and corporate changes. • Delivered top talent quickly and on target by following job requirement guidelines and establishing relationships. • Inspired job seekers to… Show more Served as a subject matter expert in the field of professional recruiting for engineering, manufacturing and oil & gas - just to name a few. "Building relationships one placement at a time". • Developed creative sourcing strategies to identify passive candidates by researching competitors, industry trends and corporate changes. • Delivered top talent quickly and on target by following job requirement guidelines and establishing relationships. • Inspired job seekers to think “outside of the box” by providing them with valuable resources and tools. • Empowered and motivated others by participating in and speaking at employment networking events. Show less



Noah Consulting, An Infosys Company

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Recruiter (Independent Contractor)

  • Jul 2012 - Apr 2013

  Dallas, Texas, United States Noah Consulting is a rapidly growing consulting firm based in Houston, TX with deep knowledge and understanding of upstream oil & gas industry operations and information management challenges. Noah provides some of the world's largest companies with innovative solutions to solve their most complex data management issues. Noah Consulting was recognized in 2012 by the “Houston Business Journal” as one of the Best Places to Work. Recruited and submitted top candidates for senior level data… Show more Noah Consulting is a rapidly growing consulting firm based in Houston, TX with deep knowledge and understanding of upstream oil & gas industry operations and information management challenges. Noah provides some of the world's largest companies with innovative solutions to solve their most complex data management issues. Noah Consulting was recognized in 2012 by the “Houston Business Journal” as one of the Best Places to Work. Recruited and submitted top candidates for senior level data management consultant roles to create an elite team of Subject Matter Experts, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Solution Architects and Data Analysts for projects in the U.S. and Calgary. Show less



Randstad

• Netherlands
• Human Resources Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Recruiter - Randstad USA

  • Oct 2011 - Feb 2012

  Dallas, Texas, United States After Spherion closed their Direct Hire Hub in Dallas I was asked to join their sister company The Mergis Group. The Mergis Group® builds loyal relationships—with both clients and candidates—that translate into high-value results in the areas of Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Legal and Human Resources. As a top producer, billed out $150K in direct hire fees in only five months. Established strong relationship with a global water technology company that created a steady pipeline… Show more After Spherion closed their Direct Hire Hub in Dallas I was asked to join their sister company The Mergis Group. The Mergis Group® builds loyal relationships—with both clients and candidates—that translate into high-value results in the areas of Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Legal and Human Resources. As a top producer, billed out $150K in direct hire fees in only five months. Established strong relationship with a global water technology company that created a steady pipeline of engineering candidates as well as new job requisitions and leads for the Mergis team. Show less



Spherion

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Direct Hire Recruiter - Randstad USA

  • Apr 2011 - Oct 2011

  Dallas, Texas, United States In September 2011, Spherion became a Randstad company. As a Direct Hire Recruiter: • Planned and executed consistently high volume of focused full-desk activities (i.e. client research and development, sales calls, order generation) maintaining high fill ratio required for successful performance. • Developed and implemented an effective and differentiating recruiting strategy. • Built and maintained an effective referral network of contacts. • Thrived to obtain ongoing… Show more In September 2011, Spherion became a Randstad company. As a Direct Hire Recruiter: • Planned and executed consistently high volume of focused full-desk activities (i.e. client research and development, sales calls, order generation) maintaining high fill ratio required for successful performance. • Developed and implemented an effective and differentiating recruiting strategy. • Built and maintained an effective referral network of contacts. • Thrived to obtain ongoing professional development as well as industry and market knowledge. • Demonstrated initiative in self-development of sales and recruiting skills. • Quickly became the go to person for several of the branches outside of the Dallas area who needed a top producing recruiter who could deliver quality results for hard to fill positions. Billed out $80K in direct hire fees while still in the ramp up, training period set for new recruiters. Show less



Office Services Unlimited / The Employment Connection

• President & Owner / Employment Consultant / Small Business Recruiter

  • Oct 1996 - Jun 2010

  Glenwood Springs, Colorado, United States Employment Consultant & Professional Recruiter placing individuals in temporary, contract to hire and direct hire positions in various industries such as office/professional; construction/industrial; accounting/finance; engineering, high-level IT; legal and medical. Filled client job requirements through aggressive networking, sourcing and advertising. Screened, interviewed, and tested applicants on job-related skills and forwarded top candidates to clients. Processed payroll including… Show more Employment Consultant & Professional Recruiter placing individuals in temporary, contract to hire and direct hire positions in various industries such as office/professional; construction/industrial; accounting/finance; engineering, high-level IT; legal and medical. Filled client job requirements through aggressive networking, sourcing and advertising. Screened, interviewed, and tested applicants on job-related skills and forwarded top candidates to clients. Processed payroll including payroll quarterly reporting, electronic tax payments, accounts payable & receivable, general ledger, and W-2’s. Managed all aspects of HR functions including unemployment & workers’ compensation claims, training & development, and regulatory compliance. Developed and executed marketing, advertising, and promotional programs. Built and maintained client network. Averaged $500K-$2M+ in sales. • Promoted from temporary administrative employee to Placement Coordinator within one year of employment; purchased business in 1999 and grew to $2M in sales by second year. • Placed hundreds of applicants via strategic networking; recognized as local industry leader and staffing expert. • Significantly reduced workers’ compensation costs by obtaining Cost Containment Certification through insurance carrier, which is the highest level of safety management offered. • In 2001, became educated in IT and security clearance recruiting by researching industries, networking, and attending seminars; placed translators & interpreters in Baghdad after 9/11 via a Federal contract as a 3rd party recruiter. • Raised $33K in 2002 for YouthZone, a non-profit organization that assists troubled children. • Organized and co-founded “Community Employment Connection—Keeping Hope Alive” community brainstorming sessions for the unemployed in 2009; recognized in local newspapers. • Received a Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association Top Brass Award, honoring top local businesses. Show less