Michelle Holt

Glendale AZ

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Lead Talent Sourcer/Lead Talent Recruiter and Change Agent with over 12 years of demonstrated expertise in sourcing, staffing and corporate experience across diverse industries, including both Commercial and Federal Government sectors. Adept in all facets of talent acquisition, including corporate and RPO recruiting, and HR, I bring a proven track record of success in identifying and engaging top-tier candidates. With a keen understanding of market trends and recruitment strategies, I excel in building robust talent pipelines and driving recruitment initiatives to meet organizational goals. As I embark on a career transition, I am poised to leverage my extensive experience and strategic insight to make significant contributions in new professional endeavors.

Technical Summary

Software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Adobe Acrobat, Webex Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows 7/10

Databases: MS Access, SAP, Salesforce, CRM, LinkedIn Recruiter, Seek out, indeed, Monster, CareerBuilder, Dice, Cleared Jobs, ClearanceJobs

ATS: Kenexa/BrassRing, Taleo, iCIMS, Jobvite, Bullhorn, E-Recruiter, Avature, Workday, other proprietary tools Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, Glassdoor, GitHub, YouTube, Instagram AI: Crystal and Interest in Artificial Intelligence tools such as, Chat GPT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hire Alliance-Talent Acquisition Partner -Contract Remote (05/2023 to 11/2023)

•During my tenure as a Talent Acquisition Partner on a remote contract, I spearheaded the recruitment efforts for Engineering Talent and various technical positions within the Integrations Business Unit.

•My focus encompassed hiring Project Engineers, Project Managers, Systems Engineers, and Lead Technicians for the Fire and Security units.

•In executing Full-Life Cycle Recruiting, I facilitated the scheduling of intake calls with hiring managers and managed interview schedules.

•Actively contributed to the creation of a streamlined recruiting process in collaboration with the talent team.

Reporting directly to the business unit President, I played a key role in maintaining effective communication channels.

•To diversify talent channels, I engaged with 3rd party agencies, leveraging external partnerships to enhance the recruitment strategy

•My responsibilities also included screening candidates to ensure alignment with the specified roles and business requirements.

UKG - Lead Technical Recruiter for Engineering - Remote (03/2021 to 03/2023)

• Strategically assembled a high-performing team with a specialized focus on recruiting Automation Engineers, Java and Python Developers, as well as professionals proficient in C++ and .NET technologies, SDET, Technical Writers, Sr. Program Managers, Quality Engineers, and UI/UX Engineers, along with Senior Managers for Engineering roles.

• Executed end-to-end recruiting processes, ensuring a seamless and comprehensive approach to talent acquisition.

• Engaged in regular collaboration through weekly/bi-weekly meetings with Hiring Managers, actively contributing to scheduling initiatives.

• Proactively built a pipeline of passive candidates for future roles, leveraging advanced tools such as Seek Out and LinkedIn to identify and attract top-tier talent.

• Maintained and analyzed Recruiting Metrics, with a particular emphasis on metrics related to Diversity Sourcing, demonstrating a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.

• Contributed insights and participated in Debrief calls with Hiring Teams to optimize the candidate selection process.

• Conducted consultations with business stakeholders, Hiring Managers, and Human Resources to align recruitment strategies with organizational goals.

• Assumed a leadership role in training new Sourcers and Recruiters, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.

• Demonstrated expertise as a LinkedIn Coach, sharing insights and best practices to enhance the team's proficiency in leveraging the platform.

• Actively participated in the Pecha Kucha Project, showcasing innovative approaches and solutions within the recruitment domain.

• Maintained a strong focus on Diversity Hires, contributing to the development and implementation of strategies to enhance diversity and inclusion within the organization. Career Ave at McAfee Contract Sr. Sourcing Strategist Consumer Division (10/2020-03/2021)

•Led recruitment efforts for a diverse range of technical roles, including Principal Engineers, AWS cloud software developers, Lead Cloud Architects, Application Architects, Site Reliability Engineers (SRE), Dev/Ops Engineers, Cyber Defense Engineers, and Consultants (Cleared), Sr. Data Scientists, and Big Data Engineers.

•Successfully participated in Hiring Manager meetings and intake sessions to align recruitment strategies with business needs.

•Proactively engaged in outreach activities, conducting cold calls and providing regular updates to both management and the recruiting team.

•Applied strategic sourcing techniques to build and nurture passive candidate pipelines for upcoming positions, utilizing platforms such as Seek Out and LinkedIn to identify and attract top talent.

•Consistently tracked and analyzed Recruiting Metrics, with a dedicated focus on metrics related to Diversity Sourcing, demonstrating a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within the talent acquisition process.

CenturyLink - Sr. Sourcing Lead for Federal Team (12/2017- 6/2020)

•Led talent acquisition for Century Link special projects within the SITEC division, focusing on sourcing top- tier candidates for a diverse array of roles, including System Engineers, Network Engineers, System Administrators, Info Security Analysts, Cyber Threat Analysts, BI Developers, SLED Account Directors, IT Operations Analysts, DevOps professionals, Sr. Program Managers, Project Managers, Sales Engineers, and roles in Sales and Capture.

•Provided essential tech support for the Cleared community and agencies like DOD, FEMA, FBI, and the Pentagon.

•Actively participated in Hiring Manager meetings and intake calls, collaborating seamlessly with the recruiting team to align strategies with project requirements.

•Applied a deep understanding of security clearances, successfully sourcing candidates with TS, TS SCI, TS SCI CI Poly, TS SCI FSP, and Yankee White clearances.

•Engaged in targeted cold-calling and follow-up activities, demonstrating tenacity in identifying and securing top talent. •Established and nurtured a robust passive candidate pipeline for future roles, ensuring a continuous pool of high-quality candidates.

•Maintained meticulous Recruiting Metrics for the team, showcasing a commitment to data-driven decision- making and continuous improvement.

•Engaged with high-level candidates, earning recognition from both peers and leadership multiple times for exceptional contributions to the recruitment process. Search Wizards – Microsoft - Remote Sr. Sourcer – Federal Team (4/2016-10/2017)

•Championed the acquisition of premier talent for Microsoft special projects, specializing in screening candidates with high-level clearances, including TS, TS SCI, TS SCI CI Poly, TS SCI FSP, and Yankee White.

• Orchestrated recruitment efforts for a spectrum of impactful roles, from Sr. Program Managers and Project Managers to Info Security and PKI Engineers, Software Developers, System Engineers, Network Engineers, and various positions within color-coded cyber teams.

•Expertly handled recruitment for specialized roles like Red Hat (Red Team), Penetration Testers, White Hat Ethical Hackers, and Developers proficient in the MS stack and Azure technologies.

•Distinguished member of the SWAT team/Sourcing team for Cyber, initially exclusively aligned with the Cyber team and later extending support to the Sales team and DX.

•Achieved notable success as a two-time winner of the December/January Team Challenge through the Shareasaurus program, showcasing a commitment to excellence and innovation in a gamified environment. Additional Experience:

Official Navy Photographer (Special Assignment Corrections Duty) – United States Navy (1987 – 1993) Secret EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration – Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO Associate of Science in Law Enforcement – Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO Alison-Diploma Human Resources 10/2020 online training

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