Jun 2018 – Oct 2021 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Knoxville, Tennessee

• Partner with local and regional employers to build and develop relationships
• Develop strategic plans for recruiting new employment partners
• Collaborate with employers in the development of their internship programs
• Host and coordinate all employer events, including career expos, information sessions, interviews, and networking, both on-campus and virtual
• Created and launched an Alumni Mentorship Program in Spring 2019
• Developed an Alumni Ambassador Program to recognize alumni contribution
• Served on the Event Planning committee for the University’s Commission for Women, including March 2021 Career Development Virtual Seminar
• Provide individualized career and professional development plans for current students, recent graduates, and alumni
• Created and management of LinkedIn network to promote opportunities to alumni
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Sep 2017 – May 2018 · 8 mos · Knoxville, Tennessee Area

• Recruiting, interviewing, assessing applicants for positions within the US, particularly for the Invisible Fence Brand (IFB) Company Owned Stores
• Responsible for IFB acquisition integrations
• Assist Managers with associate relations counseling, guidance and performance improvement

Nov 2013 – Sep 2017 · 3 yrs 10 mos

• Served as back-up supervisor for the Recruitment office, assisting with daily operations and team leadership
• Developed and implemented recruiting plans, focusing on diversity, including participation in local Career Fairs
• Managed and oversaw temporary help pool, including partnership with Payroll office to ensure ACA compliance with those employees
• Well versed in Taleo applicant tracking system, including training new recruiters and user-departments on use and functions of Taleo system
• Full-cycle recruitment, including: screening potential candidates, completing new hire paperwork, background checks and new employee orientation
• Partnered with individual colleges to provide interviewing overviews, regarding protected questions and status
• Served as part of the 946-CARE response team, including the completion of ‘Question, Persuade and Refer’
• Interfaced with other departments to achieve school goals and development, serving as a point of contact and referral for all human resources issues
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with HRIS system, including IRIS/SAP program
• Developed strong working relationships within the HR department, as well as supporting recruitment efforts campus-wide
• Recipient of September 2015 scholarship from the Diversity Professional Development Fund
• Served as point of contact for employees affected by Reduction in Force, assisting those employees with transition and employment assistance
• Partnered with IRIS team on continued Taleo development and interface
• Established working knowledge of UT background check policies and procedures

Jan 2013 – Nov 2013 · 10 mos

• Completed training, development, and onboarding of new franchise owners
• Designated HR Partner for I9/E-Verifications
• Traveled to field locations to recruit for large-scale companies

Apr 2012 – Nov 2012 · 7 mos · Knoxville, Tennessee Area

• Full cycle recruiting for specialized engineering and IT personnel
• Successfully negotiated contract with locally based company to obtain all recruiting business for the Southeast US and Texas
• Prioritized and managed multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment