Kristen Rawl

Human Resources and Talent Acquisition professional with 5+ years of experience supporting full-cycle recruiting, candidate sourcing, interview coordination, hiring manager partnerships, onboarding, and employee training in a remote environment. Highly organized and detail-oriented with a strong background in managing confidential information, coordinating multiple priorities, maintaining professional communication, and building positive relationships across teams. Brings additional experience in administration, training, documentation, and education.

Human Resources / Talent Acquisition at AdMedia (2021-04 – 2026-08)

• Partnered with department leaders and hiring managers to identify staffing needs, define position requirements, and develop targeted recruiting strategies.
• Created and refined job descriptions to align position responsibilities and qualifications with departmental and organizational needs.
• Identified key candidate qualifications, competencies, and experience requirements to support consistent candidate screening and evaluation.
• Proactively sourced and engaged prospective candidates to develop qualified talent pipelines for current and anticipated hiring needs.
• Conducted initial candidate interviews and screenings to evaluate qualifications, experience, and alignment with position requirements.
• Coordinated interviews between candidates, hiring managers, and department leaders while managing scheduling and candidate communication.
• Served as a key point of contact throughout the recruiting process, maintaining clear and professional communication with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Supported the offer and negotiation process by facilitating communication between candidates and hiring teams.
• Assisted new employees throughout onboarding and training to promote an organized and positive transition into the organization.
• Managed multiple recruiting priorities simultaneously in a remote environment while maintaining accuracy, organization, confidentiality, and a positive candidate experience.

Elementary Teacher at Clayton County Public Schools (2018-06 – 2021-04)

• Managed competing deadlines, documentation, schedules, assessments, meetings, and communications for a classroom of 28+ students.
• Maintained confidential student records and communicated sensitive information professionally and discreetly with families, administrators, and colleagues.
• Led and facilitated team and faculty meetings focused on collaboration, planning, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Tracked and analyzed performance data to identify needs and develop individualized plans for improvement.
• Utilized multiple technology platforms to manage records, communication, instruction, and remote collaboration.
• Successfully transitioned to and worked in a fully remote environment from March 2020 through April 2021.
• Built strong working relationships with students, families, colleagues, and administrators through consistent and professional communication.

Elementary Teacher at Richland School District One (2015-06 – 2018-06)

• Developed and maintained long-range plans in accordance with organizational and state requirements.
• Managed detailed records, documentation, deadlines, and performance information.
• Collaborated with colleagues and leadership to support organizational goals and individual development.
• Adapted training and communication approaches to meet varying individual needs.
• Fostered an inclusive, supportive environment focused on engagement, development, and positive relationships.

Clerical Assistant at South Carolina State House (2011-08 – 2014-12)

• Provided administrative support to the Clerk of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and their teams.
• Coordinated calendars, schedules, meetings, correspondence, and day-to-day administrative activities.
• Managed phone calls, messages, mail, fax communications, filing, and records organization.
• Handled sensitive information and communications with professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Supported multiple leaders and competing priorities in a fast-paced professional environment.

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education – University of South Carolina (2011-08 – 2015-05)