PROFILE I am a strategic Talent Acquisition/Attraction Leader with 20+ years' experience helping pre-IPO, growing and downsizing organizations find top tale. My mission is to never follow "this is how we've always done it" recruiting practices. * Talent attraction is key. I do not subscribe to the "post and pray" method of recruiting. * I market jobs by creating candidate-centric job descriptions selling the opportunity. * I find talent that fits. I do not search for Unicorns or Purple Squirrels, a.k.a. "the perfect candidate." TALENT ACQUISITION EXPERIENCE Director of Talent Acquisition, rue21 WARRENDALE, PA 2014 - 2017 * Led all Talent Acquisition efforts and initiatives for Corporate and Field Operations (750+ nationwide store chain). * Transformed the company's post and pray recruiting mindset to a proactive approach by using fresh methods/tools. * Partnered with Executives to understand and recommend talent initiatives to meet and exceed company goals. * Rolled out Social Recruiting Strategies and qualified business partners "how to" use the social media channels. * Project lead in redesigning company's career website, including content, layout and creative. * Coached and mentored 2 Talent Acquisition teams and a Recruiting Coordinator resulting in 2 promotions. * Owned company Headcount Report reflecting fiscal year hires, openings and impact to company's financial budget. * Oversaw Campus Recruiting Program that included 12 campuses and drove rue21's 2017 Summer Intern Program. * Created and taught an internal class for associates on "Interviewing Best Practices and Techniques." * Reduced total recruiting costs by 4% year over year resulting in a savings of more than $25,000. * Managed company's Relocation and Background Screening vendors for both Corporate and Field recruiting.
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