Experience

Walker Bowen Talent Partners

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Partner - Executive Search

  • Jun 2023 - Present

• Talent Acquisition Consultant

  • Apr 2022 - Jun 2023

  Collaborate and partner with Walker Bowen Talent Partners (WBTP) to deliver exceptional executive recruitment solutions connecting top tier talent with dynamic teams and companies.



Ahyoka Way LLC

• Managing Member

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Apex, North Carolina, United States Create experiences that bring happiness via workshops, excursions, career consultations as well as providing talent acquisition solutions. Whether solely or through collaborative partnerships, the mission of Ahyoka Way is to lessen the load of our world, overwhelmed by negative stimuli. Through richer experiences and more engaging, compassionate communities; together we will illuminate the world.



MANN+HUMMEL

• Germany
• Environmental Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Talent Acquisition Specialist

  • Nov 2021 - Apr 2022

  Identified exceptional talent and delivered full life cycle recruiting in a high-volume environment. Provided a seamless candidate experience and recruited for a broad range of skill sets. Partnered with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process and beyond. Networked and built talent pipelines using multiple techniques (Boolean, social media, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, career fairs, etc) Managed Applicant Tracking System (ATS), web postings, and various recruiting… Show more Identified exceptional talent and delivered full life cycle recruiting in a high-volume environment. Provided a seamless candidate experience and recruited for a broad range of skill sets. Partnered with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process and beyond. Networked and built talent pipelines using multiple techniques (Boolean, social media, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, career fairs, etc) Managed Applicant Tracking System (ATS), web postings, and various recruiting platforms. Stayed abreast of employment market, hiring trends, and recruiting techniques/practices. Show less



IEM

• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Recruiter

  • Apr 2019 - Jun 2019

  Morrisville, North Carolina Recruited qualified candidates for projects in the Emergency Management industry through sourcing, pre-screening, coordination of interviews and negotiating offers.



Corporate Brokers, LLC

• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Operations Manager

  • Nov 2015 - May 2018

  Annapolis, Maryland Led and coached HR team supporting over 550 employees in 25+ states. Ensured skills were matrixed and there was cross functionality. Managed a team of four including an HR Generalist, two Human Resource Specialists, and a Customer Service Associate. Ensured proper compliance documentation & practiced significant due diligence with compliance (including federal regulations, state and local laws - ADEA, ADA, EEO, FLSA, FMLA, ACA, etc.) and understanding new legislation. Onboarded… Show more Led and coached HR team supporting over 550 employees in 25+ states. Ensured skills were matrixed and there was cross functionality. Managed a team of four including an HR Generalist, two Human Resource Specialists, and a Customer Service Associate. Ensured proper compliance documentation & practiced significant due diligence with compliance (including federal regulations, state and local laws - ADEA, ADA, EEO, FLSA, FMLA, ACA, etc.) and understanding new legislation. Onboarded and provided benefits to 1200+ individuals a year & made policy recommendations. Managed company’s Foreign Nationals Employment VISA Sponsorship program staying aware of immigration employment laws. Managed and resolved compliance and employee relation issues & conducted exit interviews. Used data to mitigate risk and improve outcomes. Managed relationships with vendors to evaluate, clarify & resolve benefit plan specifics. Provided benefits administration including medical, dental, vision, 401K - Retirement, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). Oversaw ACA compliance, benefits enrollments, terminations, Cobra, address changes, policy questions, filing claims, and billing reconciliations. Dealt with disciplinary actions to include Performance Improvement Plans (PIP), adverse actions, grievances and terminations & provided counsel regarding employee background checks to ensure compliance with laws, minimize negligent hiring and avoid discrimination. Oversaw charitable giving campaign, employee events (Sales Meeting, Holiday Events, Charity, Happy Hours, Orientations, Birthdays, etc.) and wellness campaigns. Assisted and coached managers regarding employment law. Recruited qualified candidates. Reduced unemployment taxes by several thousand dollars annually.

• Manager of Talent & Culture

  • Apr 2014 - Nov 2015

  Annapolis, MD Designed and led initiatives to maximize engagement of employees. Ambassador for company’s culture and values. Created Customer Experience Program to ensure employees were engaged, experienced high touch and had great experience. Positive Glassdoor ratings reflected strong engagement. Launched Women’s Leadership group to further develop and enhance future leaders as well as to provide resources, networking, leverage skills, increase innovation and be instrumental in helping expand female… Show more Designed and led initiatives to maximize engagement of employees. Ambassador for company’s culture and values. Created Customer Experience Program to ensure employees were engaged, experienced high touch and had great experience. Positive Glassdoor ratings reflected strong engagement. Launched Women’s Leadership group to further develop and enhance future leaders as well as to provide resources, networking, leverage skills, increase innovation and be instrumental in helping expand female leadership.

• Executive Search Associate

  • Feb 2013 - Apr 2014

  Conducted executive search and recruitment. Placed highest salaried employee in the history of the company. Dynamic, full life cycle recruiter and account manager with commitment to client service and creative recruiting. Recognized for collaborating and effectively communicating with hiring managers to understand needs. Proven track record of locating, identifying, and closing candidates with emphasis on hard to fill positions. Strong ability to build and maintain relationships. Worked in… Show more Conducted executive search and recruitment. Placed highest salaried employee in the history of the company. Dynamic, full life cycle recruiter and account manager with commitment to client service and creative recruiting. Recognized for collaborating and effectively communicating with hiring managers to understand needs. Proven track record of locating, identifying, and closing candidates with emphasis on hard to fill positions. Strong ability to build and maintain relationships. Worked in challenging environments, with tight deadlines, to source, screen, qualify, coordinate interviews, negotiate, close and retain candidates. Also functioned as a Corporate Recruiter and Project Manager onsite at an international manufacturing client. Manufacturing client needed to hire over 50 senior technical engineering individuals within a short period of time.

• Professional Recruiter

  • Apr 2010 - Feb 2013

  Annapolis, MD Recruited and trained recruiters to negotiate and skillfully recruit talent while creating meaningful relationships. Focused on client’s needs and offered top notch talent by being selective and thorough in recruiting practices. Skilled at digging in and understanding both clients and candidates well beyond a resume. Passionate and overly dedicated to the process as well as the outcome. Proactively approached recruiting with an open mind as well as strong networking capabilities ensuring… Show more Recruited and trained recruiters to negotiate and skillfully recruit talent while creating meaningful relationships. Focused on client’s needs and offered top notch talent by being selective and thorough in recruiting practices. Skilled at digging in and understanding both clients and candidates well beyond a resume. Passionate and overly dedicated to the process as well as the outcome. Proactively approached recruiting with an open mind as well as strong networking capabilities ensuring superior results and unmatched talent.

• Business Development Executive

  • Dec 2007 - Apr 2010

  Annapolis, MD Researched, cold called, met with potential clients and closed sales. Consulted with managers to identify hiring needs. Developed long term relationships with clients to assess and understand their needs and pain points. Proactively and strategically worked on staffing solutions and offered straightforward, genuine advice to earn client’s trust and impact their bottom line.

• Recruiter

  • Jun 2007 - Dec 2007

  Annapolis, MD Sourced, cold called, screened, recruited, identified, interviewed, conducted references, constantly communicated, and kept candidates engaged in process. Managed expectations. Negotiated and closed candidates. Continued to work with temporary employees throughout their tenure to ensure high retention rates. Utilized social media and networking events to regularly network. Familiarized with various industries & clients including government contractors, private industry and non-profit.… Show more Sourced, cold called, screened, recruited, identified, interviewed, conducted references, constantly communicated, and kept candidates engaged in process. Managed expectations. Negotiated and closed candidates. Continued to work with temporary employees throughout their tenure to ensure high retention rates. Utilized social media and networking events to regularly network. Familiarized with various industries & clients including government contractors, private industry and non-profit. Recruited across industries to include – technical, IT, analyst, engineers, government (cleared and non-cleared), accounting, human resources, graphics design & development, customer service, call center, administrative, etc. Promoted within six months of hire. In second year, brought in over $325K in revenue. Sixth employee hired in an emerging, fast paced, dynamic company that quickly earned Inc 500 and Smart CEO’s Future 50 award.


Self-employed
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Realtor

  • 2004 - 2007


EEOC

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate to Chairperson

  • 2001 - 2005

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States In an environment characterized by multiple priorities, competing deadlines, dealing with the media, the White House, twelve Office Directors and 51 field offices throughout the United States, supported the Chair of the organization to fulfill the agency's mission to stop and remedy unlawful employment discrimination in the workplace by enforcing Federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination.



IQ Solutions

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Health Communications Specialist

  • 1999 - 2001

  Rockville, Maryland, United States Worked on various projects, serving in the roles of Deputy Project Manager, Task Leader, Senior Research Associate & Meeting Coordinator to communicate health messages to the public. Projects included an outreach kit/training guide for the National Institute of Health's (NIH) (Back to Sleep Campaign) which focused on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS); a report on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Standards (CLAS) in health care for the Office of Minority Health. Facilitated Technical… Show more Worked on various projects, serving in the roles of Deputy Project Manager, Task Leader, Senior Research Associate & Meeting Coordinator to communicate health messages to the public. Projects included an outreach kit/training guide for the National Institute of Health's (NIH) (Back to Sleep Campaign) which focused on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS); a report on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Standards (CLAS) in health care for the Office of Minority Health. Facilitated Technical Assistance Grantee Workshops for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and made recommendations to National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) for further development in the area of scientific education related to drug abuse. Recruited by former colleague to work at the US, EEOC (after 9/11 - funding had changed in the health communications area) Show less



The Washington Post

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate to Chief Executive Officer & VP, Human Resources

  • Jul 1998 - Oct 1999

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States