Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition

• Oct 2023 - Present

ExecuSearch & Resume Coach

• Jan 2010 - Present

My aim for you is to get you hired faster and help you to be able to negotiate a higher compensation package. With that approach I will determine your unique talent brand — those attributes that truly make you the best candidate for an executive position. Working directly with you, I will help you develop a powerful executive resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile that clearly demonstrate to hiring authorities and recruiters that you are the right person for the job. I will also coach you to ensure that every interview you have, positions you as the top candidate. Show less

Manager, Talent Acquisition

• Jan 2021 - Oct 2023

• Talent Acquisition Leader with a focus on process improvement and optimization of staffing operations • Oversee and manage a team of Technical and Engineering recruiters responsible for delivering top-quality talent to clients across various industries and functions • Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to ensure a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates • Promote Adaptive Training techniques; personalized learning plans, microlearning, interactive simulations, feedback loops, peer-to-peer learning, gamification, adaptive assessments, data-driven insights KPI’s, etc • Service-oriented and functional leader who leads by example • Proven track record of implementing successful recruitment strategies and initiatives • Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their hiring needs and provide exceptional service • Conduct candidate interviews and selection processes to identify top-tier talent for placement • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring a positive candidate experience • Track and report on recruitment metrics to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of recruitment projects • Utilize applicant tracking systems (Bullhorn) to manage candidate data and ensure compliance with hiring processes and regulations • Stay on top of new technologies and sourcing models to help us be a leader in identifying the best talent • Collaborate with Marketing, Human Resources, Internal IT and Senior Leadership to promote recruitment initiatives • Promote and improve training initiatives on all processes of the recruitment cycle • Partner closely with the business and HR team to gain their support, involvement, and acceptance for the recruitment and onboarding process • Continuing to build comprehensive recruiting strategy that builds our company brand and drive recruiting and retention initiatives Show less

Manager, Talent Acquisition

• Jun 2019 - Jan 2021

• Develop and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for core roles within assigned Service Line/Sub-Service Line, and ability to help in other areas as needed • Leverage multiple recruiting sources and techniques to identify and engage active and passive candidates, including LinkedIn, search engines, niche job boards, social media, user groups, and blogs • Manage 20-25 requisitions at a given time with potential to take on more as business needs dictate • Review candidate profiles, screen resumes, and update candidate status in Dentsu’s applicant tracking system (ATS) - SmartRecruiters • Conduct a thorough prescreen of all prospects prior to presenting to hiring manager for consideration • Coordinate closely with hiring teams and Recruiting Coordinators to shepherd candidates through the process • Extend offers to candidates, coordinating closely with career advocates and hiring managers • Implement and execute sourcing programs and strategies to fill current openings and help build a healthy pipeline of qualified candidates for future openings • Mine SmartRecruiters (ATS) to identify candidates for assigned requisitions • Maintain knowledge of the Digital Media and overarching industry landscape • Capture and leverage key intelligence from each prospect interaction to generate additional leads, networks, and pipelines • Foster and cultivate an atmosphere of collaboration and teamwork across all relevant internal stakeholders • Lead a core Talent Acquisition team in developing new processes to create recruitment best practices and training Show less

Director, (Functional Leader) Talent Acquisition

• Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

• Build relationships with universities, trade schools and extended learning centers locally to find good entry-level candidates. • Responsible for ad placement, marketing, and media of all job postings and use all candidate sourcing resources. • Drive data-driven recruiting activities, including analytics that provides talent pipeline insight and talent attraction strategy. • Collaborate with department heads on recommendations for sourcing and strategy. • Coach and train the management team to ensure the recruiting process will be conducted properly. • Lead candidates through the offer process including negotiations, salary expectations, and paperwork. • Facilitate monthly professional development research to stay current on hiring and industry trends. • Compile all recruiting reports and present them to the leadership team during weekly meetings. • Involved with employee and management career progression and succession planning. • Responsible for strategic management of bench resources and retention efforts. • Improved processes and operations by leading and implementing strategic talent acquisition tactics, evaluating entire recruiting function and procedures, identifying opportunities for improvement. • Recruit and hire business development account managers, and multiskilled recruiters to develop and grow within our organization. • Responsible for developing profitability growth forecasts, pl analysis, and revenue maximization. • Define job descriptions and short-listing candidates based on the requirement, technology, skillset, experience, and education. • Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs and goals. • Screening resumes, interviewing qualified candidates, evaluating skill level, managing offer process, reference checks, and making salary recommendations. • Responsible for checking references, negotiating terms and rates for each project, coordinating the interview process, extending offers, and closing candidates. Show less

Sr. IT Recruiter, Senior Partner

• Jul 2017 - Aug 2018

Advanced Analytics & Technical Management Recruiter, Career & Resume Coach

• Mar 2014 - Jul 2017

• Develop a deep understanding of applicant requirements by studying job descriptions and qualifications, industry information and communicating with the hiring manager.• Analyze candidate qualifications through detailed reviews of their resume, certifications and any applicable test scores.• Conduct thorough phone screenings and efficient in person interviews to determine if candidate characteristics are match to the job.• Administer standardized screening tests to determine applicant’s ability to perform work function required and knowledge area. • Dynamic, customer focused recruiter that is integrated into the hiring process from sourcing leads, initial screening, in person interviews, and salary and job offer recommendations.• I adhere to weekly office visits to meet with internal leadership and our technical recruitment team to discuss all pending placements. Through the week I travel the Atlanta market meeting with our local companies ranging in size; $200 million revenue to $2 billion revenue. Also meeting with candidates to discuss planned interviews and preparing them with suggested discussion points to help them leave the interview with the best-first-impression.• After each client and candidate discussion, I logged all conversations and flagged all follow up meetings and calls that needed to be remembered in our CRM – Bullhorn recruiting software. Show less

Technology Sales Manager

• Aug 2005 - Mar 2014

Territory Account Manager

• Nov 2003 - Aug 2005

Inside Sales Account Manager

• Sep 2002 - Nov 2003

Inside Sales Manager

• Mar 1998 - Sep 2002