Greg Perkins

HR, Talent Acquisition, and Recruiting professional with experience managing full-cycle recruitment, candidate sourcing, screening, pipeline development, interview coordination, offer support, candidate relationship management, and employee training. Skilled at building high-volume talent pipelines, engaging active and passive candidates, maintaining accurate ATS/CRM records, and delivering a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process. Experienced in team leadership, employee training, conflict resolution, workforce coordination, and cross-functional collaboration.

Career Service Manager - The Stepping Stones Group

(2025-07)

• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities from candidate sourcing through placement.
• Build and maintain a high-volume pipeline of qualified candidates to support ongoing staffing and talent acquisition needs.
• Source active and passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, job boards, referrals, networking, and other recruiting channels.
• Conduct structured screening interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications, experience, and overall fit.
• Guide candidates through the hiring process by addressing questions, overcoming objections, and maintaining consistent communication.
• Communicate compensation information and facilitate offer acceptance.
• Maintain detailed and accurate candidate activity records within ATS and CRM systems.
• Deliver a professional and positive candidate experience while managing high-volume recruiting activity.
• Meet and exceed recruiting activity metrics, placement goals, and performance KPIs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support efficient hiring and candidate placement.

Career Service Coordinator - The Stepping Stones Group

(2024-06 - 2025-04)

• Sourced qualified candidates and developed talent pipelines to support organizational hiring needs.
• Scheduled candidate interviews and meetings with appropriate internal team members.
• Utilized multiple sourcing strategies, including referrals, job postings, social media platforms, and company databases.
• Managed daily outreach and follow-up activities to maintain candidate engagement and meet recruiting goals.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams throughout the candidate recruitment and placement process.
• Supported a consistent and organized candidate experience through effective communication and coordination.

Account Executive - Soliant Healthcare - Atlanta, GA

(2023-05 - 2024-02)

• Built and maintained relationships with new and existing healthcare professionals while developing a qualified candidate pipeline.
• Identified and sourced candidates through referrals, job postings, social media, and internal databases.
• Screened and presented qualified candidates for healthcare opportunities based on client staffing needs.
• Coordinated candidate activity and maintained communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Partnered with institutions and internal teams to understand job requirements and support successful candidate placements.
• Organized daily outreach and recruiting activities to achieve performance and placement goals.
• Developed strong relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder management skills applicable to talent acquisition and HR.

OMNI Team Manager - Dick's Sporting Goods - Atlanta, GA

(2021-06 - 2023-05)

• Led and supervised associates in daily operational activities while ensuring adherence to company procedures.
• Provided direction, coaching, and ongoing support to team members.
• Assisted management by communicating team performance, operational needs, and process improvements.
• Coordinated employee activities and assignments to support productivity and service goals.
• Helped maintain an organized, collaborative, and efficient team environment.

Footwear Team Lead - Dick's Sporting Goods - Atlanta, GA

(2020-06 - 2021-06)

• Led team activities and supported associates in delivering strong customer service and meeting performance expectations.
• Provided guidance and direction to team members based on individual strengths and business needs.
• Used strong communication and interpersonal skills to address customer concerns and resolve objections.
• Supported training and development through hands-on coaching and daily team leadership.
• Consistently achieved performance metrics through effective communication and relationship-building.

Editorial Intern - Creative Loafing Atlanta - Atlanta, GA

(2019-08 - 2019-12)

• Maintained and organized information within internal databases.
• Collaborated with writers and editors to support content development and organizational workflows.
• Proofread content and provided constructive feedback.
• Conducted research, fact-checking, and information gathering requiring strong attention to detail.

Manager - LakePoint Sporting Community - Emerson, GA

(2016-08 - 2019-12)

• Supervised employees and assigned responsibilities based on employee skill levels and operational needs.
• Trained employees on additional job functions to maintain adequate coverage and operational flexibility.
• Resolved issues between employees and customers using communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Collaborated with staff to improve procedures, team performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Provided day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support to employees.
• Monitored team activities and helped create an efficient and productive work environment.

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism - Georgia State University (2019-12)