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Tech Talent Acquisition/HR Process Lead
John DeereTech Talent Acquisition/HR Process Lead
Jun. 2022 - Jul. 2024Joined to bring my passion for all things DEI to a Tech Talent Transformation, rounding out our "build" and "buy" Tech Talent Recruiting Strategy, launch a new Tech Hub in Chicago with 150 open roles in Software, Data, Cloud, Cyber, AI and Machine Learning, elevate our Tech Candidate and Hiring Manager Experience, and take the storied, household John Deere name into the Big Tech space - look out world...here we come!
Principal Technical Recruiter
Capital OnePrincipal Technical Recruiter
Aug. 2018 - Jun. 2022Dallas/Fort Worth AreaGeo Lead - Senior Manager Recruiting Cohort • Manage the full life-cycle recruiting process which includes: creating compelling position descriptions, sourcing both passive and diverse candidate pipelines, marketing Capital One’s talent brand to attract top talent, screening candidates, advising hiring managers on the recruiting process, and negotiating job offers. • Source stellar candidates. Look beyond direct applications and leverage search engines, career sites, recruiting events, and other innovative sourcing techniques to find the best talent in the market. • Provide a white-glove, consultative recruiting experience for candidates and hiring managers. • Advise clients and leadership on market trends and recommend more effective ways to attract and recruit great talent. • Develop passive candidate pipelines to fill open positions through Talent Marketing, LinkedIn sourcing, Employee Referrals, Virtual Recruiting Events, etc.), with a focus on outreach to under-represented groups in the D&I space. • Leverage recruiting data to proactively provide status updates and hiring results to business leadership and HR partners.
Scrum Master
Rehrig Pacific CompanyScrum Master
Dec. 2017 - Aug. 2018Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Senior Scrum Master (Contractor)
USAASenior Scrum Master (Contractor)
Aug. 2017 - Oct. 2017Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Scrum Master - IT Infrastructure and Service Operations Agile Release Train
Global PaymentsScrum Master - IT Infrastructure and Service Operations Agile Release Train
Nov. 2013 - Aug. 2017Plano, TX
Human Resources Director - IT
projekt202Human Resources Director - IT
Jul. 2012 - Nov. 2013Dallas/Fort Worth AreaLed all Human Resource functions including Benefits, Compensation, Employee Relations, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Org Design, Performance Management and Communications. Provided recruiting support for software development (in.NET, Java, and Ruby), Mobile / Front-End Developers (JavaScript, HTML, CSS), and User Experience / Interaction Designers.
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
PepsiCoSenior Manager, Talent Acquisition
Apr. 2011 - Jun. 2012Dallas/Fort Worth AreaLed full-life cycle recruiting for Sales, Marketing, Finance and Human Resources. Worked closely with Senior Leadership Team to define staffing strategy, selection process and execution of staffing plan. Leverage behavioral interview and selection process along with structured calibration sessions to ensure on-time delivery of agenda. Worked closely with Sourcing Team to ensure diverse slates of both "ready now" and "passive" candidates, to ensure the best possible talent is available for consideration. Also worked closely with NSHMBA, NAAMBA and NBMBA to leverage national, regional and local relationships from a Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging perspective.
Contract Recruiter - Finance
Hewlett-PackardContract Recruiter - Finance
Apr. 2010 - Apr. 2011Dallas/Fort Worth AreaLed full-life cycle staffing ramp-up for Enterprise Services Finance team across the United States. Worked closely with Senior Leadership Team to define staffing strategy, selection process and execution of staffing plan. Leverage behavioral interview and selection process along with structured calibration sessions to ensure on-time delivery of agenda. Serve as member of Finance Diversity Council.
Manager, Talent Acquisition
Dr Pepper Snapple GroupManager, Talent Acquisition
Aug. 2006 - Sep. 2009Dallas/Fort Worth AreaLed Corporate Functions including IT, HR, Marketing, Legal, Supply Chain and Communications. Implemented the HR Operating Vision, policies and standards. Implemented Applicant Tracking System nationally, including development of system requirements, use / test cases, user acceptance testing, national implementation and training. Recommended changes and enhancements to policies and procedures. Managed external vendor relationships. Manages the interview process to assure quality of selection and timeliness of search. Attended national diversity career fairs and other recruiting events. Developed recruitment programs, strategic initiatives, and key programs. Coached and developed team of 5 FTE plus contractors to grow their professional skills. Served as Talent Manager for two new regional manufacturing and distribution facilities in Jacksonville, FL and Victorville, CA.
Senior Corporate Recruiter
JCPenneySenior Corporate Recruiter
May. 2005 - Jul. 2006Dallas/Fort Worth AreaManaged exempt, full life-cycle recruiting efforts for Finance, Legal, Human Resources and Public Relations. Key member of centralized recruitment function, charged with building strategic partnerships with hiring managers and key business partners. Strong emphasis on cold calling and passive candidate development to ensure “ready-now” candidate pipelines are in place to execute succession planning for critical business units. Leveraged certified, behavioral interviewing and selection methods. Managed diversity outreach efforts to ensure we mirror the client and customer bases we serve.
Vice President - Staffing - Commercial Bank
Bank of AmericaVice President - Staffing - Commercial Bank
Jun. 2002 - May. 2005Dallas/Fort Worth AreaKey member of the Commercial Staffing Team supporting senior- and mid-management recruiting for multiple lines of business, on both regional and national footprints (Commercial Banking, Treasury and Dealer Finance). Partnered closely with Market Executives and line partners and to develop and execute staffing and diversity strategies. Provided total talent solutions to business units, including execution of full life-cycle recruiting: sourcing, soliciting, and qualifying candidates, managing the interview process, negotiating and closing compensation and relocation packages, as well as managing on-boarding processes. Heavy emphasis on cold-call recruiting and networking to maintain continuous pipelining efforts to ensure “ready-to-hire” talent available in each market and meet succession planning objectives. Utilize behavioral interviewing and selection methods. Manage diversity recruiting efforts.
Vice President - Delta Dallas ProTech (IT)
Delta Dallas, Inc.Vice President - Delta Dallas ProTech (IT)
Nov. 1995 - Jun. 2002Dallas/Fort Worth AreaProducing manager in a boutique search firm environment, supporting Information Technology, Accounting, Banking, Finance, Operations, Human Resources and Legal sectors. Led and developed team of FTE recruiters, with a primary focus on full-time placement / full life-cycle recruiting. Appointed to Corporate Leadership Team, establishing corporate goals and objectives, business plans, budgets and forecasts, training and development. Tapped to launch IT Division for the firm.
Personnel Consultant
Express PersonnelPersonnel Consultant
Jan. 1990 - Dec. 1992Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

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