Experience

PlainsCapital Bank

• United States
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Manager - Recruiting, Vice President

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  Responsible for statewide Recruiting efforts for PlainsCapital Bank. I work directly with hiring managers of PlainsCapital Bank, PlainsCapital Corporation, and Hilltop Holdings to support their hiring and recruiting needs as well as to provide guidance and support for day-to-day employee matters, including basic employee relations issues. Build and maintain strong relationships with all hiring managers and employees in my primary regions of Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin as well as… Show more Responsible for statewide Recruiting efforts for PlainsCapital Bank. I work directly with hiring managers of PlainsCapital Bank, PlainsCapital Corporation, and Hilltop Holdings to support their hiring and recruiting needs as well as to provide guidance and support for day-to-day employee matters, including basic employee relations issues. Build and maintain strong relationships with all hiring managers and employees in my primary regions of Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin as well as provide Recruiting guidance and oversight to other regions across the state. • Effectively support managers throughout PlainsCapital Bank, PlainsCapital Corp, and Hilltop Holdings to support their hiring & general employee relations needs. • Provide full-cycle recruiting by guiding managers through the process of creating new job requisitions, identifying and screening applicants, identifying qualified candidates, arranging interviews, providing guidance & input on hiring decisions, and negotiating & extending offers. • Serve as the single point of contact for candidates and hiring managers for roles for which I am recruiting. • Manage relationships with recruiting vendors (staffing agencies, LinkedIn, etc). • Lead New Employee Orientations • Create & analyze various HR reports utilizing the HRIS (ExponentHR) & other tools (Excel, Word, etc.). • Assist in the general maintenance of employee records & ensure that all employee-related documents are kept confidential and in compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Key Contributions: • Served in key role during acquisition of FNB Edinburg • UnitedWay Campaign Coordinator • Compilation of AAP data for PlainsCapital Bank • Culture Committee HR Liaison for Dallas Region Promoted to HR Manager - Recruiting, Vice President in April 2015. Previously functioned as Sr. HR Generalist/Recruiter, Assistant Vice President. Show less Responsible for statewide Recruiting efforts for PlainsCapital Bank. I work directly with hiring managers of PlainsCapital Bank, PlainsCapital Corporation, and Hilltop Holdings to support their hiring and recruiting needs as well as to provide guidance and support for day-to-day employee matters, including basic employee relations issues. Build and maintain strong relationships with all hiring managers and employees in my primary regions of Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin as well as… Show more Responsible for statewide Recruiting efforts for PlainsCapital Bank. I work directly with hiring managers of PlainsCapital Bank, PlainsCapital Corporation, and Hilltop Holdings to support their hiring and recruiting needs as well as to provide guidance and support for day-to-day employee matters, including basic employee relations issues. Build and maintain strong relationships with all hiring managers and employees in my primary regions of Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin as well as provide Recruiting guidance and oversight to other regions across the state. • Effectively support managers throughout PlainsCapital Bank, PlainsCapital Corp, and Hilltop Holdings to support their hiring & general employee relations needs. • Provide full-cycle recruiting by guiding managers through the process of creating new job requisitions, identifying and screening applicants, identifying qualified candidates, arranging interviews, providing guidance & input on hiring decisions, and negotiating & extending offers. • Serve as the single point of contact for candidates and hiring managers for roles for which I am recruiting. • Manage relationships with recruiting vendors (staffing agencies, LinkedIn, etc). • Lead New Employee Orientations • Create & analyze various HR reports utilizing the HRIS (ExponentHR) & other tools (Excel, Word, etc.). • Assist in the general maintenance of employee records & ensure that all employee-related documents are kept confidential and in compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Key Contributions: • Served in key role during acquisition of FNB Edinburg • UnitedWay Campaign Coordinator • Compilation of AAP data for PlainsCapital Bank • Culture Committee HR Liaison for Dallas Region Promoted to HR Manager - Recruiting, Vice President in April 2015. Previously functioned as Sr. HR Generalist/Recruiter, Assistant Vice President. Show less



PlainsCapital Corporation

• United States
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Generalist / Recruiter, Bank Officer

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2013

  At PlainsCapital, I work directly with hiring managers of PlainsCapital Corporation and PlainsCapital Bank in the Dallas and Fort Worth regions to support their staffing and recruiting needs as well as provide guidance on general employee relations issues. I continuously develop and maintain a pool of internal and external candidates from which to identify qualified candidates, as new positions are available. • Effectively support managers throughout PlainsCapital Bank and… Show more At PlainsCapital, I work directly with hiring managers of PlainsCapital Corporation and PlainsCapital Bank in the Dallas and Fort Worth regions to support their staffing and recruiting needs as well as provide guidance on general employee relations issues. I continuously develop and maintain a pool of internal and external candidates from which to identify qualified candidates, as new positions are available. • Effectively support managers throughout PlainsCapital Bank and PlainsCapital Corporation to support their staffing and general employee relations needs. • Provide full-cycle recruiting by guiding managers through the process of creating new job requisitions, identifying and screening applicants, qualifying candidates, arranging interviews, providing guidance and input on hiring decisions, negotiating and extending offers and on-boarding of new employees. • Serve as point of contact for candidates engaged in the interview process with PlainsCapital Corporation and PlainsCapital Bank in the Dallas and Fort Worth Regions. • Manage relationships with recruiting vendors (staffing agencies, LinkedIn, CareerBuilder). • Lead New Employee Orientation in a customized one-on-one setting. • Analyze, design, and build HR reports utilizing the HRIS (ExponentHR) and other tools (Excel, Word, etc.). • DFW HR contact for general employee relations issues for managers and employees—from on-boarding to employee exits. • Assist in the general maintenance of employee records and ensure that all employee-related documents are kept confidential while all record retention policies are followed. Key Contributions: • Directly involved in the development and implementation of our UpwardMomentum employee development program • UnitedWay Campaign Coordinator for Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio • Compilation of AAP data for all markets of PlainsCapital Bank • Culture Committee HR Liaison for Dallas and Fort Worth regions

• Staffing Specialist

  • Aug 2011 - Sep 2012

  At PlainsCapital, I work directly with hiring managers of PlainsCapital Corporation and PlainsCapital Bank in the Dallas and Fort Worth regions to support their staffing and recruiting needs. I continuously develop and maintain a pool of internal and external candidates from which to identify qualified candidates, as new positions are available.



BravoTECH

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Recruiter

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2011

  Technical recruiter working to fill needs in all areas of IT with a focus on Application Development and Quality Assurance (QA) roles. I work to find the best match for both my candidates and the companies with which BravoTECH partners--understanding the needs and desires from both parties. • Sourcing, screening, interviewing, presenting, and hiring information technology professionals in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire roles. • Manage entire candidate process… Show more Technical recruiter working to fill needs in all areas of IT with a focus on Application Development and Quality Assurance (QA) roles. I work to find the best match for both my candidates and the companies with which BravoTECH partners--understanding the needs and desires from both parties. • Sourcing, screening, interviewing, presenting, and hiring information technology professionals in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire roles. • Manage entire candidate process including reference checks, salary recommendations, offer letter generation, offer acceptance, counteroffers or declined offers, and new hire paperwork. • Training new recruiters on the entire recruiting process as well as company procedures. Show less Technical recruiter working to fill needs in all areas of IT with a focus on Application Development and Quality Assurance (QA) roles. I work to find the best match for both my candidates and the companies with which BravoTECH partners--understanding the needs and desires from both parties. • Sourcing, screening, interviewing, presenting, and hiring information technology professionals in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire roles. • Manage entire candidate process… Show more Technical recruiter working to fill needs in all areas of IT with a focus on Application Development and Quality Assurance (QA) roles. I work to find the best match for both my candidates and the companies with which BravoTECH partners--understanding the needs and desires from both parties. • Sourcing, screening, interviewing, presenting, and hiring information technology professionals in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire roles. • Manage entire candidate process including reference checks, salary recommendations, offer letter generation, offer acceptance, counteroffers or declined offers, and new hire paperwork. • Training new recruiters on the entire recruiting process as well as company procedures. Show less



Hancock Whitney

• United States
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Commercial Client Administrator

  • Jul 2008 - Jun 2010

  • Assisted Market President of Baton Rouge Metro for Community Business Bankers, Louisiana Wealth Management Representative and North Baton Rouge Community Business Banker. • Prepared loan packages for presentation; organized meetings for Market President; managed lender’s portfolio for loan renewals; prepared pricing models and underwriting charts; created reports and spreadsheets for Market President; fulfilled customer requests; cross-sold products; performed administrative… Show more • Assisted Market President of Baton Rouge Metro for Community Business Bankers, Louisiana Wealth Management Representative and North Baton Rouge Community Business Banker. • Prepared loan packages for presentation; organized meetings for Market President; managed lender’s portfolio for loan renewals; prepared pricing models and underwriting charts; created reports and spreadsheets for Market President; fulfilled customer requests; cross-sold products; performed administrative duties. • Recognized by management and peers for exceeding expectations and proactively creating and distributing new spreadsheets and forms to increase efficiency and accuracy in the loan tracking process. Show less • Assisted Market President of Baton Rouge Metro for Community Business Bankers, Louisiana Wealth Management Representative and North Baton Rouge Community Business Banker. • Prepared loan packages for presentation; organized meetings for Market President; managed lender’s portfolio for loan renewals; prepared pricing models and underwriting charts; created reports and spreadsheets for Market President; fulfilled customer requests; cross-sold products; performed administrative… Show more • Assisted Market President of Baton Rouge Metro for Community Business Bankers, Louisiana Wealth Management Representative and North Baton Rouge Community Business Banker. • Prepared loan packages for presentation; organized meetings for Market President; managed lender’s portfolio for loan renewals; prepared pricing models and underwriting charts; created reports and spreadsheets for Market President; fulfilled customer requests; cross-sold products; performed administrative duties. • Recognized by management and peers for exceeding expectations and proactively creating and distributing new spreadsheets and forms to increase efficiency and accuracy in the loan tracking process. Show less



Latter & Blum Companies

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resource and Finance Assistant

  • Jul 2007 - Jul 2008

  • Assisted Vice President Finance/CFO and the Director of Human Resources. • Maintained personnel files and time sheets; distributed payroll checks, commission checks, and tax documents; organized and maintained “Sold” and REO property files; prepared daily escrow deposits; performed administrative duties. • Assisted Vice President Finance/CFO and the Director of Human Resources. • Maintained personnel files and time sheets; distributed payroll checks, commission checks, and tax documents; organized and maintained “Sold” and REO property files; prepared daily escrow deposits; performed administrative duties.