Shanna Lee Forrest

Senior Corporate Recruiter | Direct Sourcing | Technical recruiter | Talent acquisition | Recruitment Specialist | Strategy

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

About

Hello! I’m Shannalee - As a super recruiter, I absolutely love my job! There's nothing like playing cupid or being the matchmaker and helping people find their match! It's such an impactful and life-changing experience. Providing a pathway for someone to reach their next career milestone - that's me! That's us, RECRUITERS. As a full life cycle recruiter, I am capable of developing and implementing recruiting strategies, including market analysis to support the creation of optimal niche hiring strategies. A full-life cycle recruiter who can work with candidates/employees at all levels throughout the entire recruiting process. My core focus areas include high volume, full cycle recruiting, administrative, corporate, technical, healthcare, conventions, training, mentoring, leadership, client relations, special projects, advertising, strategic planning, and much more. I am extremely loyal and will certainly work hard for you. At the end of the day, people make me happy. I thrive in environments that embrace innovation and foster a growth mindset. Engagement, accountability, and excellence are the keys to driving work forward and achieving high velocity progress. I excel in: *Increasing candidate communication for an improved candidate experience *Establishing strong partnerships with hiring managers through open communication, accountability, and pulse surveys. *Assisting with diversity and inclusion efforts through leader education and fostering a transparent candidate experience that instills confidence in the applicant It is possible to have a positive impact on the lives of future generations through good work, and the trajectory of a company can be changed with good hires. Because of this reality, I see every connection, every application, every job opening as an opportunity to change a life and a challenge to myself to learn and grow. #technicalrecruiter #Leadership #advertising #collaborativework #talentacquisition, #candidateexperience #salesrecruiter and #buildingrelationships

Experience

  • Senior Corporate Recruiter | Recruitment Specialist at Gallagher
    Aug 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

    As a senior company recruiter, I am responsible for: - A strong network of industry contacts - Expertise in sourcing and recruiting techniques - Strong communication and interpersonal skills Gallagher is one of the world’s largest insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firms

  • Technical IT Senior Recruiter / Account Manager at Link Technologies
    Apr 2021 - Sep 2021 · 6 mos

    - Delivered recruiting expertise and support to high profile diverse industry client in acquiring top talent - Lead full recruitment life cycle, from souring strategies, talent recruitment, acquisition to interview preparation, offer negotiation and on boarding - Recruited permanent and contract staff

  • Eastridge Workforce Solutions (8 yrs 2 mos)
    • Senior Recruiter / Account Manager
      Nov 2016 - Apr 2021 · 4 yrs 6 mos

      Responsible for the whole recruitment process from creating requisitions, posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessing, selecting and hiring  Liaison between candidates, hiring managers and HR partners throughout full cycle recruiting process to include orientations, compliance, backgrounds and drug screening  Solid knowledge of sourcing technics (ie social media recruiting and Boolean searches)  Mentored and trained team through presentations and collaboration on current and new practices on successful recruitment skills and account managing  Creative execution of new processes and ideas to source for quality candidates with the current market trend

    • Recruiter / Account Manager
      Jul 2013 - Nov 2016 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Performed prescreening calls to analyze applicants’ abilities  Interviewed candidates using structured interviews, technical assessments and behavioral questions  Conducted job tasks to document job duties and requirements for client and successful associates  Partnered, guided and proactively communicated with clients, hiring managers, providing exemplary customer service  Sourced from a variety of channels including cold calling, internet searches and networking to develop pipeline of qualified diverse candidates

    • Business Development Representative
      Mar 2013 - Jul 2013 · 5 mos

      Identified and built relationships with new potential customers  Assisted in the completion of RFP and client application and requests  Established relationships with existing clients  Attended and participated in company sponsored community events providing a positive image

  • Las Vegas Review-Journal (10 yrs)
    • Business Development Recruitment Representative - Outside
      Dec 2011 - Mar 2013 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Designed, developed, and presented advertising plans and campaigns to new and existing clientele for effective recruitment strategies. Managed client relations, ad planned and followed up with businesses of various sizes and industry. Responsible for growing existing business, as well as developing new business. Traveled to major markets within the United States.

    • Recruitment Account Executive
      Apr 2003 - Mar 2013 · 10 yrs

      Developed and maintained close relations with local business community in order to fulfill client’s needs more effectively. I Promoted services through career fairs, conventions, public relations, etc. Visit potential clients and explain our services. Worked with marketing to develop new product(s), newsletter, advertising materials, etc. Worked with strict deadlines.

    • Online Recruitment Account Executive
      Aug 2008 - Dec 2011 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      I communicate effectively with Internet customers and prospects, direct customers to product information resources, and Identify and contact new sales prospects.

  • Special Events Coordinator at Best Buddies International
    Jan 2010 - Jun 2010 · 6 mos

    Assisted with the planning, organizing, promoting and facilitating special events.