Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
To be or Not to be? That is the question! My name is Charle' (pronounced Shar-lay), and I am a Senior Talent Sourcer/Recruiter for NIKE's Advanced Innovation and Consumer x Marketplace functions. Not a sorcerer like Harry Potter, but an expert in strategic talent initiatives, I work to spotlight the innovative strides happening at NIKE! In my current role, I support an internal talent sourcing organization that focuses on conversion-centric candidate engagements. I employ strategic, non-traditional programs and proactive outreach to the external market, with a sole emphasis on niche or highly technical professional talent aligned with NIKE’s capabilities. My primary mission is to innovate and execute sourcing strategies that utilize various creative channels to attract and engage prospects, ultimately leading to hires. I am dedicated to creating pathways for candidates and amplifying the voice of our prospective talent. Beyond my professional role, I’m a triathlete who thrives on new challenges!
· Led full-cycle niche sourcing and recruiting efforts for Nike’s Advanced Innovation Collective, including the Nike Sports Research Lab, Nike Explore Team (Ideation/Concepting), and Consumer x Marketplace, driving strategic hires that fuel innovation and growth. · Successfully built out the Mind Sciences Research team for Nike’s Sports Research Lab, including hiring Nike’s first-ever Principal Neuroscience Researcher, targeting a highly specialized market of just 200 individuals. · Designed and delivered Hiring Leadership Training focused on Inclusion and Diversity Best Practices, empowering leaders to create diverse and balanced teams. · Conducted and facilitated Hiring Manager Coaching to enhance strategic sourcing initiatives and strengthen recruiting partnerships, with a focus on diversity and inclusion. · Collaborated on Nike’s Engineering Collective Recruiting Project, streamlining the sharing of engineering talent across teams, organizations, and disciplines to drive synergy and innovation. · Developed a sourcing strategy for Architecture and Computational Design talent, leading to a high-impact visit from the President of NOMA and engagement with Nike’s key executive leadership team. · Coordinated and oversaw Sourcer/Recruiter partnerships, building robust and diverse talent pipelines that align with business needs and strategic goals. · Led Talent Insights initiatives, conducting market research, intelligence gathering, and landscape analysis to inform recruitment strategies and decisions. · Performed Talent and Skills Gap Analysis to identify critical skills needed within the organization, aligning internal hiring strategies to meet these needs. · Guided and coached internal talent through the hiring process, enhancing candidate experience and ensuring alignment with Nike’s talent strategies. · Expertly navigated internal CRM and ATS tools to optimize talent management and recruitment processes.
•Forecasting demand and building seasonal assortments based on category insights, consumer trends, and partner needs. •Participating in key gates like Planned Assortment Reviews (PAR) and Key Account Planning Meetings (KAPM) to align on volume drivers and financial targets •Supported conversations with DSG to secure buy-in on assortments and marketing activations. •Ensured smooth product flow & timely deliveries •Collaborating with merchandising, marketing, and operations teams to ensure product stories and launches are consistent across channels. •Tracking sell-through, revenue contribution, and consumer experience metrics post-launch •Responsible for Read & React weekly in-market sales data update to share back any key moments and to compare sales data YOY
Responsible for enhancing the experience of our Black Employees & Friends as it relates to internal professional and personal development.
• Lead Recruitment Strategy Meetings/Debrief meetings to help identify or elaborate on niche candidates/prospects • Utilize and maintain the workday/ATS system for full recruitment processes with high accuracy. • Direct source, headhunt, and pipeline top-tier/niche candidates. • Provide Excellent and efficient customer service to internal and external Stakeholders. • Build and maintain candidate pipelines and vast networks of professional relationships for various pharma and biotech industries disciplines. • Exhibit negotiation and consultation skills. • Act as Interim University Relations/Early Talent Specialist • Candidate Assessment/Selection: Ability to assess applicant/candidate quality, technical capabilities, and cultural fit. • Identify, interview, maintain relationships with, and make recommendations for candidates with potential for upward mobility at various levels. • Facilitator of the Global Interview Training • Oversee a small team; Recruitment Coordinator/Sourcing Specialist • Pioneered Our COVID Response Super Interview Day Initiative • Responsible for full-cycle recruitment efforts for our Secondary Manufacturing Process • Dedicated to the needs of the department’s internal stakeholders
• Works closely with our corporate recruiters, to help determine staffing strategies for niche and hard to fill roles. • Participates/Lead RSM/Debrief meetings to help identify or elaborate on niche candidates/prospects • Utilize and maintain workday/ATS system for full recruitment process with a high level of accuracy • Direct source, headhunt, and pipeline top tier/niche candidates. • Build and maintain candidate pipelines as well as vast networks of professional relationships for various disciplines in the pharma and biotech industries. • Exhibit negotiation and consultation skills. • Candidate Assessment/Selection: Ability to assess applicant/candidate quality, technical capabilities, and cultural fit. • Identify, interview, maintain relationships with and make recommendations for candidates with potential for upward mobility at various levels. • Responsible for full cycle recruitment efforts for our internship program • Dedicated to the needs of the department’s internal stakeholders • Offers resume construction and interview preparation for all candidates • Utilize AI technology for deep web searching
Apex Life Sciences; formerly known as Lab Support Apex Life Sciences is an international leader in the clinical/scientific staffing and services industry. We match top scientific, engineering, and clinical research professionals at all career levels for a contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire opportunities. • Specialized in the placement of contractors in Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Engineering, and Food science industries from entry level up through management positions • Builds applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and internet sites; providing organization information, opportunities, and benefits; making presentations; maintaining rapport. • Determines applicant requirements by studying job description and job qualifications. • Attracts applicants by placing job advertisements; contacting recruiters, using newsgroups and job sites. • Determines applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements. • Maintains client rapport to generate repeat business • Arranges interviews by coordinating schedules; arranges travel, lodging, and meals; escorting applicant to interviews; arranging community tours. • Aids in Resume construction and interview preparation