Erin Cross

Director of Talent Acquisition at Social Impact
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Rockville, US
Languages
  • French -

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Credentials

  • ATD DEI in Talent Development Certificate
    Association for Talent Development (ATD)
    Mar, 2023
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Director of Talent Acquisition
      • Mar 2022 - Present

    • Deputy Director of Recruitment
      • May 2014 - Present

    • Director of Recruitment at Social Impact
      • Jun 2019 - Mar 2022

    • Business Development Recruitment Manager
      • May 2014 - May 2019

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Club Secretary of Dupont Circle of Speakers
      • Jul 2013 - Jul 2015

      • Keeps track of club minutes and key accomplishments for every meeting in a creative, approachable fashion.

    • President of Dupont Circle of Speakers Club
      • 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.

    • United States
    • International Trade and Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Deputy Director of Recruitment
      • 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.

    • International Recruiter
      • Jun 2010 - Oct 2012

      Manage recruitment team, lead full-cycle recruitment on proposals and projects.

    • International Recruitment Associate
      • Jun 2008 - Jun 2010

  • Toastmasters
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area
    • VP Membership of Dupont Circle of Speakers Club
      • 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.

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Education Program Assistant
      • 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

    • Strategic Management Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Foundation and Membership Intern
      • 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.

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • National Book Bank Intern
      • 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.

    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Cashier
      • 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.

Education

  • University of South Carolina-Columbia
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), European Studies and French
    2002 - 2006
  • Université Stendhal (Grenoble III)
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), French
    2005 - 2005

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