Jan 2024 – Feb 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo · Remote · Remote

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global talent acquisition strategy that aligns with Monte Carlo's rapid expansion and innovation goals.
• Create and refine SOPs for the recruitment process to ensure consistency and efficiency across all regions.
• Enhance employer branding on a global scale, articulating Monte Carlo's mission, culture, and values to attract top-tier talent.
• Lead, mentor a small team in diverse locations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with senior management to understand business needs and design recruitment strategies that attract the right talent for the right roles.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies and utilize advanced recruitment tools to maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Regularly analyze recruitment metrics and market trends to adjust strategies as needed, ensuring the recruitment efforts support business objectives effectively.
• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives in the recruitment process to build a diverse and innovative workforce.

Nov 2023 – Feb 2024 · 3 mos · United States · Remote

• As a dynamic Senior Recruiter at Microsoft, I lead a comprehensive recruitment initiative, collaborating with stakeholders and driving our diversity and inclusion agenda. Currently, I am at the forefront of implementing strategic hiring plans for intricate engineering organizations, specific areas, and targeted talent pools.
• In this role, my key responsibilities include crafting compelling messages to showcase Microsoft's unique career opportunities, thereby distinguishing us in the talent market. I take ownership of the entire candidate experience, proactively preparing candidates for successive hiring phases and identifying potential challenges. Additionally, I develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract distinctive talent for designated divisions, countries, or subsidiaries.
• My role extends to managing the candidate assessment framework and screening processes, where I establish best practices for efficient candidate evaluation. I meticulously maintain candidates' qualifications and statuses in relevant systems, contributing to the optimization of staffing policies across the organization.
• Successfully navigating high-level candidates through the hiring process, I ensure their needs are met and provide solutions aligned with client requirements. I present comprehensive talent gap analyses and hiring needs to business stakeholders, offering market and channel insights to inform strategic hiring plans.
• Analyzing data and trends, I provide valuable insights to shape hiring focus and outcomes, emphasizing competitiveness, diversity, and non-traditional talent. Actively contributing to fostering a culture of inclusion aligned with Microsoft's core values, I ensure leaders embrace these principles throughout the hiring process.
• Join me in shaping an inclusive and innovative future at Microsoft!

Mar 2021 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos · Remote

• Microsoft is the largest vendor of computer software in the world. It is also a leading provider of cloud computing services, video games, computer and gaming hardware, search and other online services.
• Supported hiring process by scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks and completing various paperwork.
• Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
• Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
• Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
• Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
• Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations.
• Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
• Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.

Jan 2022 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos · Remote

• GitHub (A Microsoft Company)
• GitHub is an open-source platform and cloud-based service for software development. (Hyper Growth)
• Collaborated closely with hiring managers and leadership throughout the technical recruiting process for the Product, Engineering, ECOSS, and Revenue Organizations (US/Canada/EMEA/APAC)
• Skillfully helped lead a high-performing Talent Acquisition team, driving exceptional recruitment outcomes with vision and determination.
• Utilized data-driven and market insights from recruiting metrics and pipeline data to refine processes and influence stakeholders.
• Implemented a new recruitment process/strategy while establishing/fostering partnerships with internal stakeholders, and external candidates – resulting in a 25% increase in number of qualified candidates, 30% decrease in time-to-fill and 70% increase in candidate satisfaction score.
• Built direct partnerships with business leaders to forecast, define, and maintain core and pivotal pipelines, driving organizational success - increasing 20% in hiring manager satisfaction scores.
• Pioneered Always-On Hiring Motions and organized impactful hiring and networking/outreach events. Creating a Ready to Hire list of candidates, with consistent reach out 30/60/90/120 - resulting in a 30% increase in the number of qualified candidates.
• Successfully mastered 40+ job requisitions monthly, resulting in an average of 15-20 high-quality hires.
• Conducted compensation conversations with human resource business partners promoting equity internally and externally.
• Actively championed Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging hiring strategies to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Demonstrated unwavering understanding and controlled data integrity throughout the recruiting process, influencing discerning hiring decisions.

Jun 2019 – May 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos · Morristown, New Jersey, United States · Remote

• Lockheed Martin Rotary Missions portfolio features more than 1,000 programs, including helicopters, integrated air and missile defense, littoral warfare, undersea warfare, radar, electronic warfare, cyber solutions, C4ISR, and training and logistics systems- supporting the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and Missile Defense Agency, as well as intelligence, civil, commercial and international military customers.
• Found incredibly talented professionals to design and build most sophisticated military and space tools ever created.
• Researched and sourced TOP TALENT from varied sources, with particular focus on Electronic Warfare, RF and Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, for skills in support of ongoing hiring needs and talent pipelines
• Found incredibly talented professionals to design and build most sophisticated military and space tools ever created.
• Researched and sourced TOP TALENT from varied sources, with particular focus on Electronic Warfare, Radar, and Mechanical/Electrical Engineers, for skills in support of ongoing hiring needs and talent pipelines
• Crafted targeted sourcing strategies for niche and commodity skills.
• Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
• Designed and executed research projects into competitor organizations, including direct outreach to prospects.
• Networked both externally and internally to gain access to more prospective candidates and to keep current on “all things sourcing;”
• Surfaced world-class cleared software and engineering talent with innovative solutions.
• Used Boolean searches to develop applicant portfolios for expected openings.
• Sourced and selected applicants for technical positions within company

Oct 2014 – Mar 2019 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Atlanta, GA · Remote

• Zep, Inc. is a cleaning products manufacturer. It specializes in cleaning and maintenance products for industrial, institutional, food and beverage, vehicle care, and retail customers. Zep’s product portfolio includes over 80 brands.
• Industrialized strategic sourcing strategies with focus on attracting and retaining top talent within the chemical industry.
• Managed the full life cycle of recruitment and hiring initiatives, to include all aspects of on-boarding, to meet company objectives.
• Developed and maintained the recruitment process, resulting in a streamlined approach to hiring.
• Managed and led a small team of Talent Partners to deliver successful hiring outcomes.
• Refined strategy to expand applicant pool and standardize selection framework to attract higher quality candidates.
• Enhanced sourcing approach, interview format, social media/networking strategy, associate referral program, and performance metrics
• Joined forces with Senior Leaders and executives to identify needs, built strong relationships, established appropriate metrics, and implement solutions to optimize company performance.
• Examined recruitment metrics to ensure alignment with business direction, utilizing recruitment technology.
• Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.

Apr 2013 – May 2018 · 5 yrs 1 mo · Chicago, IL · Remote

• Walgreens provides its customers with multichannel access to consumer goods and services, and pharmacy, health and wellness services in communities across America.
• Full life cycle recruitment for a multitude of positions within the complete organization nationally, including Supply Chain, Transportation and Logistics.
• Sourced talent for exempt and non-exempt positions nationally by developing a pipeline of candidates for positions through various sourcing techniques.
• Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
• Collaborated with Hiring Managers and Recruiting Team to follow up on and pursue promising candidates.
• Provided support for the recruiting process by managing the posting of requisitions, organizing interviews for candidates, and maintaining communications with candidates throughout the process.
• Administrated the offer and post-offer process, by drafting and extending offers to selected candidates.
• Performed necessary background checks, drug screening, and onboarding processes for new hires.
• Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.

Mar 2012 – Apr 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo · Chicago, IL · On-site

• Spearheaded high-volume, time-sensitive and full-life cycle recruitment for positions at corporate location, as well as manufacturing plants located in Illinois, South Carolina, and Florida.
• Teamed with business leaders and hiring managers to identify job scope and key competencies fundamental to effectively aligning hiring strategies and plans.
• Drew upon strong analytical skills to review hiring metrics and identify trends and areas of opportunity.
• Maintained and continually expanded influential network of contacts to source qualified candidates including external recruiters, employment agencies (preferred vendor list), and schools.
• Educated, mentored and coached managers in recruiting and selection process, interviewing techniques, and assessment of candidates.

Apr 2010 – Feb 2012 · 1 yr 10 mos · Itasca, IL · On-site

• Gogo Inc. is an American provider of in-flight broadband Internet service and other connectivity services for business aircraft.
• Recruited, sourced and pre-screened candidates for Financial, Engineering, Marketing, IT, Production, Aviation (Pilots) and Project Management positions by networking and leveraging social media vehicles such as LinkedIn, Bullhorn Reach, Facebook, Ultipro, and Jobvite.
• Diligently prepared candidates for interviews with hiring managers by providing detailed information on company, business strategy, department, job descriptions, and expectations.
• Held post-interview debriefs and post-mortems with interview teams and candidates to share vital feedback.
• Proficiently oversaw staffing process for 150+ contractors by cultivating and maintaining productive relationships with over 50 external vendors/agencies.
• Collaboratively established departmental VMS database to track and organize external vendors/contractors.
• Generated weekly reports illustrating status of open positions, timelines, and agency involvement.

Aug 2005 – Jan 2010 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area · On-site

• Partnered with hiring managers to define skills and background required for each opportunity, and provided expert advice and coaching to hiring managers throughout recruitment process.
• Fostered, nurtured and capitalized on network of recruitment and referral resources such as schools, colleges, minority organizations, state employment services, other employers and professional associations to successfully fill open positions.
• Extensively participated in recruitment, interview and selection of candidates for all levels of position openings.
• Employed solid communication skills to inform and convey key position data to applicants such as job duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, work schedules, working conditions, and company policies.

Nov 2003 – Aug 2005 · 1 yr 9 mos · Louisville, Kentucky Area · On-site

• Directed the complete spectrum of HR operations at skilled nursing facility inclusive of recruitment and staffing strategies, sourcing, interviews, drug testing, background checks, onboarding, and employee relations. (recruitment of all staff at all levels; Directors, Managers - Nursing, LPNs, PRNs, CNAs, Director of Nursing, Kitchen and Dietary staff etc)
• Achieved high levels of staff morale and retention through monthly special events, recognition of outstanding performance, and incentives which have slashed absenteeism and increased production levels by 10%.
• Served as internal advisor to corporate headquarters to optimize employee relations within facility comprised of 150 personnel.
• In house sourcing, Recruiting, and onboarding for all staff. Includes attending hiring events I
• Concurrently handled all administrative tasks in business office.