Recruiter - Advocate Health
(2023-01)
- Manages 100 or more high-volume requisitions annually, filling positions within an average of 25 days and completing 90% of roles within 60 days at a 90% offer acceptance rate.
- Partners with organizational leaders to assess workforce needs, identify talent gaps, and align hiring strategies with departmental development goals.
- Evaluates candidate potential through behavioral screening with emphasis on communication readiness, adaptability, and professional competency beyond resume qualifications.
- Supports early-career talent initiatives through partnerships with Rise to Success and Student Nurse Extern programs, placing approximately 150 students annually into healthcare career pathways.
- Delivers informal coaching and resume guidance to candidates identified as strong fits but in need of targeted skill development to strengthen their candidacy.
Human Resource Associate - Advocate Health
(2021-01 - 2023-12)
- Partnered with a cross-functional team of 5 to design and implement a structured onboarding program for Talent Acquisition in the Charlotte market, reducing candidate start delays by 25% through improved process consistency.
- Authored SOPs for managers and Talent Acquisition teams documenting the recruiter to HRA handoff process, standardizing workflows, and improving new hire readiness across the organization.
- Managed background check review, I-9 verification, and licensure credentialing to ensure all candidates met regulatory and organizational compliance standards before starting.
- Collaborated with legal stakeholders to evaluate background check discrepancies and determine appropriate next steps for candidates with complex case histories.
- Promoted to Recruiter within 3 months without meeting the formal degree or experience requirements, based on demonstrated performance and transferable competency.
Professional Development Coach - Pretti and Proper
(2022-01)
- Designs professional development workshops on public speaking, interview preparation, and Microsoft Office proficiency for 40 or more early and mid-career clients annually across individual and group settings.
- Develops curriculum for Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, and Word workshops grounded in adult learning principles, equipping clients with practical workplace technology skills.
- Designs and facilitates a public speaking curriculum for adult learners and high school students, building communication confidence and professional presence through structured practice and skill-based instruction.
- Facilitates adult literacy classes to strengthen foundational reading and communication skills that support workforce entry and career advancement.
- Delivers virtual and in-person training sessions using Zoom and Microsoft Teams, incorporating interactive strategies to maximize engagement and knowledge retention.
Human Resource Assistant - Still Hopes Retirement Community
(2020-01 - 2021-12)
- Supported recruitment, onboarding, and credentialing for clinical and support staff, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
- Assisted HR leadership with process improvement initiatives focused on recruitment workflows, onboarding consistency, and employee engagement practices.
- Coordinated career fairs, benefits fairs, and community blood drives to support workforce outreach and candidate pipeline development.
Graduate Student Research Assistant - University of South Carolina
(2018-01 - 2019-12)
- Assisted education faculty with academic research, classroom preparation, and administrative coordination to support departmental instructional operations.
- Graded undergraduate assignments and provided written developmental feedback to reinforce student skill growth and academic progress.
Program development & workforce initiatives - Department of Juvenile Justice
- Designed and implemented a competency-based workforce readiness curriculum for high school students focused on resume writing, interview preparation, and professional skill development.
- Developed assignments, quizzes, and on-demand lessons to support self-paced learning and measure knowledge retention through structured assessment tools.
- Created multimedia instructional modules aligned with career readiness outcomes and collaborated with facility leadership to integrate programming into broader rehabilitation and education initiatives.
Community Engagement & Leadership - University of South Carolina
(2018-01 - 2019-12)
- Selected for a competitive leadership development program focused on strengths-based leadership and professional communication. Returned as a peer mentor, guiding new cohort participants through leadership development activities.
Volunteer - Seacoast Church - Cinderella Day
(2018-01 - 2019-12)
- Supported a confidence-building initiative for high school girls, contributing to an environment centered on encouragement, self-esteem, and access to opportunity.
