Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract) - W.R. BERKLEY
(2024-09 - 2026-05)
Recruited across multiple operating units in a high-volume, fast-paced corporate environment, with a strong focus on technical and software-adjacent roles. Operating units size ranging from 500-50.
- Partner with HR, business leaders, and senior stakeholders to design recruitment strategies, align on hiring goals, and deliver results in competitive talent markets.
- Manage full end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, including intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination.
- Lead intake meetings to clarify role requirements, skill alignment, interview structure, and inclusive hiring practices.
- Utilize Workday and iCIMS ATS platforms to manage requisitions, ensure compliance, and track hiring outcomes.
- Leverage CoPilot and recruiting technologies to support job description development, communications, process documentation, and data insights.
- Build diverse pipelines using Boolean sourcing, LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, proactive outreach, and referrals.
- Deliver consistent, transparent candidate communication throughout the recruitment process, ensuring an inclusive and positive experience.
- Monitor recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, pipeline health, and hiring outcomes; share insights with stakeholders.
- Hired 70+ candidates in 2025 with an average 47-day time to fill, supporting both immediate business needs and long-term workforce planning.
- Contribute to an AI focused project aligning talent acquisition process with company goals.
Senior Technical Recruiter - PARAMOUNT GLOBAL
(2022-06 - 2024-08)
Led full-cycle recruiting for technical, software, and business roles in a large, matrixed enterprise organization.
- Managed high-volume requisitions while maintaining strong candidate experience and adherence to hiring standards.
- Recruited for software engineers and other technical skill sets, including early career, experienced, and international talent.
- Supported domestic, international, and visa-sponsored hiring, navigating complex compliance and operational requirements.
- Partnered with HR, business leaders, and senior leadership to align workforce plans with organizational priorities.
- Built scalable talent pipelines through targeted sourcing campaigns, university/network outreach, referrals, and cold sourcing.
- Tracked and reported on recruiting metrics and process effectiveness to support data-driven decisions.
- Ensured compliance with labor laws and maintained meticulous documentation in SuccessFactors ATS.
- Mentored junior recruiters and coordinators; developed training materials to improve process consistency and recruiting capability.
- Represented the organization at major early-career and diversity recruiting events, including Grace Hopper, AfroTech, and Latinas in Tech, strengthening employer brand presence.
Talent Acquisition Partner II - HOLIDAY INN CLUB VACATIONS INC.
(2019-07 - 2022-06)
Managed recruitment for ten U.S. locations, supporting both early career and experienced hiring at scale.
- Built partnerships with universities, high schools, and workforce programs to support internship and early career pipelines.
- Designed and executed recruitment processes for entry-level roles, including screening, interviews, and hiring coordination.
- Forecasted hiring demand and collaborated with internal partners to meet seasonal and long-term talent needs.
- Represented the organization at career fairs and coordinated on-site and virtual hiring events, strengthening employer brand awareness.
- Utilized sourcing strategies and outreach to attract talent in competitive markets.
Recruiting Consultant - HEALTHCARE SUPPORT
(2018-01 - 2019-07)
- Prioritized top job orders and partnered with clients to understand hiring needs and expectations.
- Attracted applicants through job postings, social media, and referral networks.
- Developed proactive recruiting practices to build diverse pipelines.
- Conducted phone screens, coordinated interviews, and mentored new hires on recruiting best practices.
Senior Animal Trainer - SEAWORLD / DISCOVERY COVE
(2008-12 - 2018-01)
- Oversaw the health, behavior training, and daily care of bottlenose dolphins.
- Managed animal collection, exhibit maintenance, and diet preparation.
- Delivered guest interactions and educational presentations to diverse audiences.
- Trained new department hires and developed internship programs.
- Conducted Spanish-language media presentations and public relations engagements.
