Dedicated Human Resources Recruiter offering expertise in interviewing, evaluating and on-boarding candidates to fill over 300 positions while also providing full life-cycle human resource responsibilities. Collaborates cross-departmentally to lead recruitment & placement efforts, as well as implement and lead employee relations tasks. Over 7 years conducting HR affirmative employment, recruitment and placement principles, policies, practices, methods, and analytical techniques.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
HR Diversity & Belonging Manager
Iris Telehealth
07.2022 - 07.2024
Managed employee relations, case law, legal and regulatory requirements of over 200 corporate employees by investigating and resolving conflicts to advise managers on appropriate corrective actions.
Implemented performance management systems, employee satisfaction focus groups, and pulse surveys through providing clear and constructive feedback and coaching opportunities at each level - from individual contributors to senior leadership.
Collaborated closely with department heads in executing strategic workforce planning initiatives to gathering facts and use effective, analytical, and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions.
Enhanced employee retention by implementing effective onboarding, offboarding, engagement activities, professional development and training programs.
Oversaw cross-departmental team of over 50 people from individual contributors to people leaders that I built from ground up in 8 months.
Facilitated organizational change through effective communication and collaboration with senior management.
Senior Recruiter - Team Lead
Iris Telehealth
11.2021 - 07.2022
Managed full-cycle recruiting process including job posting optimization, resume screening, phone interviews, candidate assessments, reference checks, offer negotiation and onboarding coordination.
Hired over 75 quality hires within 1 calendar year across multiple departments.
Collaborated with hiring managers to create accurate job descriptions and identify essential qualifications for open roles.
Created customized interview guides tailored to specific role requirements improving overall quality of candidate selection.
Implemented employee referral program that boosted applicant pool quality and expedited time-to-fill for critical roles.
Mentored junior recruiters, providing guidance on best practices and sharing expertise in industry trends.
Maintained compliance with federal and state employment laws throughout all hiring practices.
Lead Recruiting Partner
Western Governors University
03.2020 - 11.2021
Trained and mentored 2 junior recruiters, enhancing team performance, moral, and success rates.
Built out 5 new entities from the ground up by hiring all employees under the mother corporation (WGU) as the sole recruiter.
Created and delivered HR training sessions and employee recognition programs to staff, managers and executives.
Collaborated with HR teams on workforce planning strategies, aligning recruitment efforts with organizational effectiveness.4
Conducted thorough reference checks and background investigations, mitigating potential risks to the company.
Managed full-cycle recruiting processes, resulting in successful placements and employee satisfaction.
Senior Corporate Recruiting Partner
Western Governors University
09.2017 - 04.2021
Senior Corporate Recruiting Partner
Western Governors University
Provided full cycle recruiting for corporate teams within WGU using various, (Workday and SilkRoad/OpenHire) by planing, developing, and implementing effective recruiting strategies.
Ensured all recruitment processes are compliant with company and legal policies.
Became a strong pioneer for Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging initiatives within the university.
One of the founding member of the D&I ERG within Talent Acquisitions
Conduct training for internal and external employees on the benefits of Talent
Acquisitions, and how we can partner together
Provide internal consulting for recruiting and placement processes
Supported all level of business, including senior executive leaders
Voted: Rookie of the Year 2018 by peers for exemplifying WGU's key leadership principles
InterestsInterests
8 2011 - 8 2016
Coaching, Building Relationships, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Learning, Making people smile
Collegiate Athletics Assistant/Head Coach
The University of Texas at San Antonio
01.2014 - 07.2016
Generate over $80,000 of revenue to the specific athletic teams by evaluating trends, new ideas, and methodologies
Ability to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations through improving fundraising strategies- setting the all-time highest record among the university’s athletic department
Plan, organize, and direct the analysis of 5 major clinics held throughout the year through gathering past data, identifying problem areas, and devising solutions for constant improvement
Create the grant proposal of $1,000 that provided tuition scholarships for student athletes that meet academic and athletic qualifications
Spearhead the creation of a new operational reporting technology that significantly increased the number of quarterly revenue and expenditure reports delivered on time
Administer organizational structured staff training's and supervised one student coach, five delegation captains, and over 50 collegiate student athletes through a variety of effective communication techniques and developed growth within the organization
Upon completion, manage the group and ensured that all training requirements were successfully met throughout the year
Reconciliation of athletic games, spirit appearances, and organizational policies and procedures
Collegiate Athletics Assistant/Head Coach
The University of Texas
1 2013 - 1 2014
1/2
Produce various cost analysis to determine the cost of providing city services to households outside of city limits and other logistical support conditions, Began as a student leader apart of the team and quickly rose to Assistant Coach
Education
Masters of Public Administration - Public Policy
University of Texas
08.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelors of Business Administration - Business, Management, Marketing
University of Texas
08.2009 - 05.2014
Skills
Human Resources
Additional Information
2023 Iris Telehealth Culture Award Sep 2019 Diversity & Inclusion Change Agent 2018 Western Governors University 2018 Rookie of the Year Award Recipient 2016 Collegiate Scholarship Award named in my honor - Henderson Award 2012 College Athletic National Champion - Team Captain
Affiliations
Toastmasters
Timeline
HR Diversity & Belonging Manager
Iris Telehealth
07.2022 - 07.2024
Senior Recruiter - Team Lead
Iris Telehealth
11.2021 - 07.2022
Lead Recruiting Partner
Western Governors University
03.2020 - 11.2021
Senior Corporate Recruiting Partner
Western Governors University
09.2017 - 04.2021
Masters of Public Administration - Public Policy
University of Texas
08.2014 - 05.2016
Collegiate Athletics Assistant/Head Coach
The University of Texas at San Antonio
01.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelors of Business Administration - Business, Management, Marketing
University of Texas
08.2009 - 05.2014
InterestsInterests
8 2011 - 8 2016
Collegiate Athletics Assistant/Head Coach
The University of Texas
1 2013 - 1 2014
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