Director, Executive Search Operations - Walmart Inc. - Bentonville, AR
(2025-05)
Lead enterprise executive search operations strategy across Walmart, overseeing Talent Intelligence, Executive Talent Sourcing, and Executive Project Management & Coordination teams to deliver scalable, data-driven leadership hiring solutions supporting enterprise growth and transformation.
- Direct executive search operations supporting senior leadership hiring across multiple business units and enterprise functions.
- Lead and develop high-performing teams spanning Talent Intelligence, Executive Talent Sourcing, and Executive Search Coordination/Project Management functions.
- Drive proactive executive talent strategies through competitive intelligence, talent mapping, succession-focused market research, and leadership pipeline development.
- Partner closely with C-suite executives, HR leadership, and key stakeholders to align executive hiring strategies with long-term business priorities.
- Implement scalable operational frameworks, governance models, and executive search processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and candidate experience.
- Oversee executive search lifecycle management, ensuring seamless coordination, scheduling, stakeholder communication, and white-glove candidate engagement.
- Utilize labor market analytics and talent insights to influence executive hiring decisions and strengthen enterprise leadership capabilities.
- Lead modernization initiatives focused on executive recruiting operations, reporting optimization, and search execution effectiveness.
- Champion inclusive executive hiring practices that support diversity, equity, and representation goals across leadership teams.
Associate Director, Executive Recruiting - Chewy.com - Hollywood, FL (Remote)
(2021-09 - 2025-05)
- Partnered with executive leadership to lead talent acquisition efforts for executive roles across Tech, Product Management, Healthcare, Supply Chain, Merchandising, and Marketing functions.
- Designed and implemented startup-style recruitment strategies for multiple business units under the Chewy umbrella.
- Facilitated C-suite client meetings, delivering insights on search progress, market analytics, candidate engagement, and qualified talent pools.
- Identified and implemented process improvement opportunities to enhance executive recruiting effectiveness and operational efficiency.
- Advocated for inclusive hiring practices through participation in Employee Resource Groups and DEI-focused recruiting initiatives.
Director, Strategic Talent Sourcing - Lowe's Companies - Mooresville, NC (Remote)
(2018-04 - 2021-09)
- Reported to Senior Director of Talent Attraction while managing a team of 30+ employees and overseeing a $5M operational budget.
- Directed enterprise sourcing strategies supporting Technology, Supply Chain, Field Operations, and Corporate functions.
- Served as Interim Director of Tech Recruiting, leading an additional team of 20 recruiting professionals.
- Reduced external vendor reliance by transitioning global executive recruitment in-house, generating $4M in first-year savings.
- Led hiring initiatives for a large-scale transformation effort, onboarding 486 Talent Acquisition professionals.
- Developed enterprise mentorship programs supporting recruiter and sourcer development across multiple business verticals.
Sourcing Manager, Talent Acquisition - Sears Holdings Corporation - Chicago, IL (Remote)
(2015-05 - 2018-04)
- Directed a remote team of eight sourcers supporting high-volume and executive-level recruitment initiatives.
- Developed innovative sourcing strategies that filled 25 Ph.D.-level Data Scientist positions within 120 days under aggressive timelines and budget constraints.
- Partnered with executive leadership and HR stakeholders to achieve recruitment goals, resulting in $8M in agency fee savings over three years.
- Championed EEOC compliance and advised leadership on compensation strategy and recruiting best practices.
Executive Recruiter - Noble Energy - Houston, TX
(2014-03 - 2015-05)
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for international and domestic positions specializing in Geoscience, Deepwater Engineering, and executive-level placements.
- Built strategic talent pipelines supporting offshore project expansion and organizational growth.
- Partnered closely with leadership teams to assess workforce needs and refine recruiting strategies for specialized technical talent.
Corporate Recruiter / Senior Sourcing Analyst - Insperity - Houston, TX (Remote)
(2011-08 - 2014-03)
- Recruited and placed mid- to executive-level talent across Accounting, Sales, Engineering, and Light Industrial sectors.
- Managed 30+ requisitions simultaneously while consistently achieving 10–12 placements per month.
- Partnered with hiring managers to develop job descriptions, execute sourcing strategies, and provide market intelligence and compensation benchmarking.
Executive Recruiter - The Daniel Group - Houston, TX
(2009-11 - 2011-08)
- Managed recruitment for contract and permanent positions across Accounting, Human Resources, and Administrative functions.
- Oversaw more than 80 active placements simultaneously while maintaining exceptional client service and delivery standards.
- Supported business development initiatives and strengthened long-term client relationships to expand branch growth.
Director, Recruiting - Employer Flexible - Houston, TX
(2007-05 - 2009-09)
- Managed a team of 12 employees while overseeing P&L operations, training, payroll, and performance management for more than 360 contract workers.
- Increased billable hours by more than 3,600 within 90 days through operational improvements and strategic business development initiatives.
- Led recruiting operations and workforce planning efforts supporting rapid organizational growth.
