Talent Acquisition Manager

• Apr 2022 - Present

Talent Acquisition Lead

• Feb 2022 - Apr 2022

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Jul 2021 - Feb 2022

-Act as direct recruiter for assigned positions. This requires working with the hiring manager to understand the needs of the position, posting jobs, screening applicants and presenting top talent to the hiring manager for consideration.-Responsible for recruiting non-technical roles in departments such as Sales, Marketing, People Operations, Finance, Accounting, Business Development, and Production at KCF.-Generate and revise job postings to share with the marketplace/jobseekers-Proactively execute talent sourcing outreach by utilizing a variety of methods and tools-Train and develop hiring managers to be effective and unbiased assessors of talent-Act as the liaison to applicants for assigned positions throughout the recruitment and selection process, representing the culture and values of the organization and answering any questions -Work with the Talent Acquisition team to ensure offers of employment, onboarding tasks, and any background checks are timely, accurate and executed properly-Assist with any and all travel arrangements as it relates to talent acquisition activities, new employee onboarding, and various other events-Communicate to all applicants not selected for positions as necessary via the ATS. Disposition candidates in systems as appropriate; close positions once filled-Manage extensive pool of interns and establish long-lasting relationships with educational institutions across the nation as a primary source for talent -Maintain the employee referral program that generates interest in KCF as a employer of choice-Responsible for developing systems and mechanisms to complete the company’s EEO and Affirmative Action reporting requirements Show less

Store Director

• 2020 - 2021

Led total store operations, team development of 14 managers, 200 team members, and $52M in annual sales volume at Target’s group and district office store.-Drove 20%+ YoY sales growth, up $9M from previous year, surpassing 3 stores to capture #1 ranking in district sales volume.-Outpaced district average 3% for YoY sales comp growth, sales to forecast, and sales to goal, fueled by staffing reformation and designing / implementing new freight and inventory management approach.-Reinvented food and beverage operations, boosting sales 36%+, selling $10M+ in annual sales.-Developed leadership qualities and behaviors of 2 salaried leaders, leading to promotion in new locations.-Increased e-commerce business 232%+ and fulfilled $8.4M in online business through use of data analysis, effective scheduling solutions, and staff cross-training. Show less

Store Director

• 2019 - 2020

Owned total store operations, team development of 24 managers (8 salaried), 350 team members, and $65M in annual sales volume at company’s 2nd-largest Pittsburgh store - and most complex location. Onboarded during peak season (top-100 store companywide for Back to College).-Achieved 4%+ YoY growth, up $3M from previous year while battling 13% reduction in transactions from city unrest and ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.-Rolled out Modernization Operating Model in first 2 months, boosting knowledge and empowerment of staff, organizing and emptying backroom, and lifting guest loyalty 20%+.-Recruited, onboarded, and developed 2 salaried leaders (HR and operations) in first 2 months, positioning as key store and district contributors.-Streamlined freight unload and stocking process, ensuring strong in-stocks and impactful sales floor during record 17-trailer weeks.-Recognized by Regional and Group Vice President for rapid improvement in store results / brand.-Produced 150% seasonal hiring to goal through efficient use of external recruiting and referral programs.-Promoted HR Executive Leader to Human Resource Business Partner in < 7 months-Introduced Drive Up (curbside) strategy in complex, 2-level store, driving dramatic improvement in guest loyalty and pickup timelines, and positioning store to capture incremental sales in upcoming, unforeseen pandemic. Show less

Store Director/Lead Campus Recruiter

• 2017 - 2019

Headed total store operations, team development of 14 managers, 150 team members, and $23M in annual sales volume while captaining district-level assignments. Orchestrated entire strategy for Pitt University campus recruiting, district e-commerce processes, and Stores Modernization Trailer Sort and Stock initiative. -Drove 6%+ average year-over-year growth, realizing incremental annual increases of $2M+.-Selected by Group Vice President as winner of ‘Traffic and Basket Size’ Award at Target National Sales Convention, garnering recognition for store sales increase per transaction through sound operational foundation and high-performing team.-Initiated creative talent acquisition campus solutions centered around diversity, classroom, and networking, facilitating surpassing of Pitt hiring goals 20%+ each semester.-Elevated order growth and sales comps 50% in e-commerce sector across Target Pittsburgh through captainship.-Obtained 97% district backroom location accuracy, boosted sales floor replenishment 50%, and reduced Online Pickup Item Not Found 4% by training entire group and district teams on Trailer Sort and Stock initiative.-Challenged, prepared, and promoted 3 salaried leaders to next assignment leadership positions across company. Show less

Executive Team Leader Operations

• 2014 - 2017

Managed Back-of-House operations which included replenishment, backstock, inbound, outbound, and receiving, as well as Specialty processes comprised of Ship-From-Store, Order Pickup, Ship-To-Store, Pricing, and Vendor Management. Oversaw 3 team leaders and 50 team members, and positively contributed to $60M in annual sales volume. Served as District Leader in Ship-From-Store Market Rollout, Annual Store Inventories, and In-stock Replenishment Strategy.-Boosted YoY sales growth of 7%+ for 3-year period and obtained #1 sales volume for 70-store group through strong in-stocks, strategic long-term growth planning, talented teams, and efficient operations strategies.-Captained consecutive years of BTC Pitt Busing Event, driving $200K+ per event in sales during 4-hour period.-Recognized as Top Contributor in region, receiving recognition for global leadership and positive sales growth in store / district.-Deployed efficient replenishment and backstock strategy during Back to College, while overseeing $5M of product inventory in 26 external containers, 2 dock trailers, and in-house backroom.-Enacted Ship-From-Store process in store and across district, driving 100% lifts in fulfilled sales and slashing average delivery time 50%. Show less

Executive Team Leader Human Resources

• 2012 - 2014

Spearheaded HR processes which included recruiting, hiring, training, onboarding, talent management, succession planning, retention, labor relations, compliance, scheduling, payroll and benefits, and employee conflict resolution. Acted as key member of Penn State University Recruiting Team and HR District Resource for peer executives.-Developed and challenged peer ETL, leading to peer’s Store Director promotion.-Achieved 95% Intent to Stay and 90% Engagement on team loyalty survey through implementation of initiatives centered around open communication, recognition, and team development opportunities.-Designed Team Leader Development Program, promoting 7 internal candidates to store leaders, and avoiding staffing gaps.-Awarded District Pacesetter by meeting / exceeding all annual metrics for turnover, compliance, hiring, payroll / spending, and employee satisfaction scores.-Surpassed executive and intern campus hiring goals 30% through implementation of inaugural PSU Target Case Competition Show less

Store Executive Intern

• 2010 - 2012

Campus Liaison

• 2010 - 2012