Professional Experience

Technical Recruiter

Freelance – Remote

Nov 2023 – Present

Utilize creative sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates for technical and non-technical roles.
Screen candidates for skill level and cultural fit, providing interview coaching and feedback.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Southwire – Remote

Nov 2021 – Dec 2023

Built innovative sourcing and recruiting strategies by mapping the talent market, reducing time to fill for hourly roles by a minimum of 30 days, and increasing hires for technical roles by 83% in 90 days.
Partnered with operations, hiring managers, and other internal stakeholders to determine hiring needs.
Provided exceptional candidate experience while championing workplace culture and employer brand.
Accurately tracked key metrics to evaluate the performance of recruitment programs and diversity and inclusion strategies, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Senior Recruiter

IQTalent Partners – Nashville, TN

Apr 2021 – Nov 2021

Facilitated team development efforts to train newly assigned recruiters in best practices, processes and sourcing tools, lead team meetings, and served as primary contact for key client (Southwire).
Collaborated with client recruiting and leadership teams to improve processes and help initiate scalable changes to existing strategies.
Overhauled the candidate sourcing and screening process for high volume roles, which significantly reduced evaluation time and improved candidate quality, resulting in a 40% increase in offers.

Contract HR Consultant

A.O. Smith – Ashland City, TN

Jun 2017 – Oct 2017

Consulted on new direct hire program, training recruiters in effective sourcing and candidate assessment techniques.
Performed administrative tasks such as creating and maintaining staff files, processing time-off requests, managing point systems, and processing pre-employment screens.

HR Generalist

Owens & Minor – Nashville, TN

Mar 2015 – Jan 2017

Executed workforce planning and retention strategies in alignment with business objectives, ensuring headcount was maintained with minimal business disruption during organizational restructuring and closing of distribution center.
Revamped the onboarding process with a comprehensive new hire training program that decreased turnover within the first 90 days by 30%, improved morale, and boosted productivity.
Facilitated training workshops for hiring managers and HR associates on interviewing techniques, ensuring consistency and compliance across the organization.
Maintained compliance with employment laws and regulations, including DOT, by offering guidance and interpretation, and performing all reporting requirements and internal audits.
Oversaw benefits and leave administration for both onsite and remote team members across multiple locations.
Negotiated contracts and managed vendor relationships with staffing agencies.

Staffing Specialist

Peoplelink Staffing – Nashville, TN

Dec 2012 – Aug 2013

Managed full-cycle, high-volume recruitment processes for light industrial, administrative, professional, skilled trades, and technical roles, streamlining operations to meet client needs.
Consistently met quota for weekly sales, phone screens, and interviews.
Processed weekly payroll and tracked and verified hours for all employees.
Managed job boards and ATS/HRIS, keeping detailed records of all conversations with candidates, employees, and clients.
Trained and mentored new recruiters and office personnel.

HR Office Manager

Tinchs Refrigeration – Nashville, TN

Jan 2012 – Jan 2015

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Human Resources Management (In Progress)

Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT

Expected Jun 2025

Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management

Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT

Mar 2023