Erin Cross
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Credentials
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ATD DEI in Talent Development Certificate
Association for Talent Development (ATD)Mar, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Social Impact
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Talent Acquisition
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Deputy Director of Recruitment
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May 2014 - Present
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Director of Recruitment at Social Impact
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Jun 2019 - Mar 2022
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Business Development Recruitment Manager
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May 2014 - May 2019
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Toastmasters International
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Club Secretary of Dupont Circle of Speakers
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Jul 2013 - Jul 2015
• Keeps track of club minutes and key accomplishments for every meeting in a creative, approachable fashion.
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President of Dupont Circle of Speakers Club
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Jul 2012 - Jul 2013
• Managed all administrative needs, goals and organization of the club; assured club met quarterly and annual benchmarks according to Toastmasters International policies; started and ended each meeting on time. • Implemented and oversaw a mentorship program: presented and rolled out the initiative, matched mentees to mentors depending on needs, encouraged follow up. • Led club to its first Select Distinguished Club achievement, meeting seven of ten annual goals.
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Management Systems International
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Deputy Director of Recruitment
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Oct 2012 - May 2014
• Assists in overseeing workloads of 4 staff; represents department to senior staff; works to improve recruitment processes; researches new sourcing techniques for global and domestic candidate recruitment with difficult-to-find skill sets. • Determines best practices and strategies to build the department within the company. • Leads full-cycle recruitment of long- and short-term candidates for proposals based on contract guidelines: Develops position descriptions in conjunction with… Show more • Assists in overseeing workloads of 4 staff; represents department to senior staff; works to improve recruitment processes; researches new sourcing techniques for global and domestic candidate recruitment with difficult-to-find skill sets. • Determines best practices and strategies to build the department within the company. • Leads full-cycle recruitment of long- and short-term candidates for proposals based on contract guidelines: Develops position descriptions in conjunction with technical staff. Sources candidates in internal and external databases, professional networking sites, referrals and professional associations. Screens CVs and ranks strongest candidates. Conducts technically-based candidate interviews (in-person and telephone). Formats finalists’ CVs for inclusion in the proposal. • Works closely with several HQ teams, and sub-contractors to manage recruitment processes and expectations. • Recruits for HQ positions according to company needs. • Conducts two-hour recruitment trainings for HQ staff. • Builds and maintains candidate relationships with MSI. • 2-week Haiti-based project assignment: Provided recruitment strategy and applicant tracking system trainings in French to project and sub-contractor staff; assisted in building HR and onboarding strategies; assisted in resolving overall project issues; recruited and interviewed to fill immediate field staff positions. • 10-day Tanzania-based proposal assignment: In conjunction with two senior colleagues, developed recruitment strategy and position descriptions per solicitation requirements and MSI strengths; sourced prospective interview candidates prior to trip; managed candidate care and logistics; led structured candidate interviews; short-listed and followed up with top candidates upon return; met with and assisted in determining key partner organizations; contributed to final trip report and overall interview matrix.
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International Recruiter
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Jun 2010 - Oct 2012
Manage recruitment team, lead full-cycle recruitment on proposals and projects.
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International Recruitment Associate
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Jun 2008 - Jun 2010
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Toastmasters
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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VP Membership of Dupont Circle of Speakers Club
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Jul 2008 - Jul 2012
• Recruited guests to join; managed and mentored new members; streamlined recruitment process; encouraged member growth in speaking and leadership abilities. • Recruited guests to join; managed and mentored new members; streamlined recruitment process; encouraged member growth in speaking and leadership abilities.
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Population Connection
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Education Program Assistant
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Oct 2006 - Jun 2008
• Regularly recruited potential fellows, interns, and staff as the organizations’ representative at career fairs. • Posted positions on Idealist, Craigslist and managed interns and department fellows. • Researched and wrote education curricula for K-12 students. • Authored population-related articles in quarterly magazine, The Reporter. • Coordinated logistics for nation-wide workshops and conferences. • Processed orders of education materials and oversaw communications with… Show more • Regularly recruited potential fellows, interns, and staff as the organizations’ representative at career fairs. • Posted positions on Idealist, Craigslist and managed interns and department fellows. • Researched and wrote education curricula for K-12 students. • Authored population-related articles in quarterly magazine, The Reporter. • Coordinated logistics for nation-wide workshops and conferences. • Processed orders of education materials and oversaw communications with customers, sponsors and trainers. Show less • Regularly recruited potential fellows, interns, and staff as the organizations’ representative at career fairs. • Posted positions on Idealist, Craigslist and managed interns and department fellows. • Researched and wrote education curricula for K-12 students. • Authored population-related articles in quarterly magazine, The Reporter. • Coordinated logistics for nation-wide workshops and conferences. • Processed orders of education materials and oversaw communications with… Show more • Regularly recruited potential fellows, interns, and staff as the organizations’ representative at career fairs. • Posted positions on Idealist, Craigslist and managed interns and department fellows. • Researched and wrote education curricula for K-12 students. • Authored population-related articles in quarterly magazine, The Reporter. • Coordinated logistics for nation-wide workshops and conferences. • Processed orders of education materials and oversaw communications with customers, sponsors and trainers. Show less
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Business and Professional Women's Foundation
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Strategic Management Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Foundation and Membership Intern
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Jun 2006 - Oct 2006
• Drafted language to market the Women’s Joining Forces initiative; • Updated member and donor profiles on IMIS database; • Created outreach methods for the upcoming National Conference. • Drafted language to market the Women’s Joining Forces initiative; • Updated member and donor profiles on IMIS database; • Created outreach methods for the upcoming National Conference.
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First Book
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Book Bank Intern
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May 2005 - Aug 2005
• Assisted in the coordination and logistics of national book distributions. • Organized, designed and initiated a stronger Head Start and First Book partnership. • Researched prospective philanthropic partnerships, for example: Russell Simmons. • Assisted in the coordination and logistics of national book distributions. • Organized, designed and initiated a stronger Head Start and First Book partnership. • Researched prospective philanthropic partnerships, for example: Russell Simmons.
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Manor AG
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Cashier
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Jun 2002 - Aug 2004
• Worked in Switzerland and mediated between English-speaking customers and French-speaking employees. • Worked in Switzerland and mediated between English-speaking customers and French-speaking employees.
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Education
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University of South Carolina-Columbia
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), European Studies and French -
Université Stendhal (Grenoble III)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), French