Penelope Augustine — Co-Founder
I build Talent Acquisition systems that eliminate chaos, stabilize high-volume staffing, and give leaders the structure they need to hire consistently and on time. I specialize in turning reactive, last-minute hiring into simple, repeatable workflows that actually get used in the real world. My approach is straightforward: Fix the process → build the pipeline → train the leaders → protect the workforce. Selected Impact: • Reduced offer turnaround from days to minutes by implementing digital workflows • Increased hiring efficiency from 38% → 72% through funnel redesign • Stabilized Special Education staffing with proactive pipelines and realistic job previews • Strengthened retention by reducing late-stage fallout and improving candidate readiness I love the operational side of TA — the metrics, the design, the adoption coaching, and the foresight required to prevent vacancy disruption before it happens. If your organization needs a builder who can create a hiring engine that works, let’s connect.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with a focus on HR operations and process improvement.
Location: Big Lake, Minnesota, United States
Experience: 12 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Consulting
- Recruiting
- Teaching
- Background Checks
- Staffing Coordination
- Office Administration
- Safety
Career Highlights
- Reduced offer turnaround from days to minutes.
- Increased hiring efficiency from 38% to 72%.
- Stabilized Special Education staffing with proactive pipelines.
Work Experience
Tallawah Talent
Owner (1 yr)
GZA Reliable Solutions, LLC
Co-Owner (1 yr 9 mos)
St. Cloud Area School District 742
Human Resources Recruiting Specialist (1 yr 10 mos)
Zerorez, Inc.
Talent Acquisition Specialist/Human Resources (1 yr 5 mos)
Catholic Charities Twin Cities
Talent Acquisition Specialist (8 mos)
ZEISS Group
Recruiter (7 mos)
Twin City Staffing
Human Resources Generalist (7 mos)
Medtronic
Human Resources Specialist (9 mos)
Big Lake Schools
Substitute Teacher (6 yrs 4 mos)
GOLDEN VALLEY REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER
Staffing Coordinator (5 mos)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Human Resources Administrator (1 yr 1 mo)
Masterson Staffing Solutions
Recruiter (9 mos)
Chippewa County
Human Resources Assistant (3 mos)
CEVA Logistics
Human Resources Assistant (10 mos)
Ripon College
Office Manager (2 yrs 9 mos)
Resident Assistant (2 yrs 9 mos)
Education
Master of Arts - MA at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts - BA at Ripon College