Davenport, Iowa, United States
I'm a Principal Technical Recruiter specializing in AI/ML, engineering, and emerging technology hiring. I partner closely with senior leaders to build high-performing teams, drive data-informed hiring strategies, and create exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences. I’m known for strong communication, operational excellence, innovation, and developing recruiters to do their best work. Passionate about elevating talent acquisition and shaping the future of tech hiring. Core Expertise ♦ AI/ML & Technical Leadership Recruiting ♦ Stakeholder & Executive Partnership ♦ Process Optimization & TA Innovation ♦ High-Complexity Offers (equity, sign-on, visa) ♦ Team Leadership & Mentorship ♦ Talent Strategy & Market Insights ♦ Learning & Development ♦ Data Storytelling & Reporting While others take pride in meeting all standards set before them, my passion is for delivering service that goes beyond organizational expectations, creating a win-win scenario for everyone involved.
Optum is a health services and innovation company on a mission to help people live healthier lives and to help make the health system work better for everyone. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is powering modern health care by connecting and serving the whole health system across 150 countries. We combine cutting-edge technology, the world’s largest health care database and vast expertise to improve health care delivery, quality and efficiency. We are revolutionizing health care that serves more than 100,000 physicians, practices and other health care facilities, as well as 127 million individual consumers. Learn more about Optum at: https://www.optum.com/ Search and apply for Optum careers at: https://www.workatoptum.com
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Coordinate all facets of recruitment for numerous top-performing 100 and 500 companies, including retail, sales, travel, fitness, healthcare, and technology industries. Oversee entire phases of recruitment cycle, ranging from initial sourcing, screening of applicants as well as assessments, and interviewing through extending offers, placement, and onboarding. Organize, search, and communicate with large groups of applicants by managing Applicant Tracking System (ATS) database. Draft accurate and on time reports on recruiting activity and sales request for higher management review. Craft and evaluate recruitment reports detailing weekly and monthly metrics, while reporting in weekly department meetings. ● Attained top-tier talent pool and a strong candidate pipeline by developing and deploying robust recruiting strategy. ● Improved recruitment process, operational efficiencies, and employee retention by suggesting suitable procedures. ● Enabled provision of best possible results for clients and maximum retention by steering collaborative efforts with internal management teams, while serving as lead recruiter. ● Successfully manage multiple competing priorities, while maintaining a strict and tight delivery timeline.
Engaged in numerous tasks, such as screening applicant information, reviewing and evaluating resumes, and interviewing candidates on phone and web based HIRE IQ system. Hired applicants for work from home customer service positions for numerous programs, including basic customer service, sales, corporate travel, event ticketing, and technical support.
Steered all activities involved in production, marketing, and selling of variety of videos, including wedding, training, and legal videos. Spearheaded and delivered high-profile projects within tight budgetary constraints, prior to deadlines, and defined milestone. Drove business online presence by designing and developing business website, while coordinating web maintenance tasks. ● Established a business and attained profitable growth over $85k within the first two years. ● Award winner in 2016 and 2017 for Video Production from Locals Love Us. ● Expanded skills on numerous, complex editing and industry-related software programs.