Marketing Management

KAREN HITE

*** ******* **** * Wyoming, OH *****

513-***-**** (cell)

acr46c@r.postjobfree.com

linkedin.com/in/karenhite

@newhites

SUMMARY

A results-driven business leader known for her ability to build and manage relationships, lead the talent acquisition function, projects and people and recruit top talent. Enjoys developing innovative and forward-thinking strategies that drive business results. Her contributions have aided in setting standards, meeting and/or exceeding goals, building the business and employee engagement.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The E.W. Scripps Company, Cincinnati, OH 1/2012 – Present

Director, Talent Acquisition 1/2013 – Present

Developed and deployed the strategic initiatives for recruiting diverse talent for our multi-site organization.

Partner and act as an internal consultant with business leaders to determine recruiting strategy and ensure appropriate level of priority, resources and focus is given to efforts.

Lead and manage a team of nine recruiters ensuring they have the tools necessary to perform their job.

Build and maintain internal/external relationships to support the overall strategy of the function and company goals.

Propose and manage an $800,000 annual recruiting budget.

Establish strategic targeted programs to promote opportunities to a wide, diverse candidate pool.

Work closely with management to determine appropriate targets for hiring, as well as establishing competitive compensation.

Ensure that appropriate marketing and advertising is aligned under our Scripps brand in all recruiting efforts.

Create, deploy and/or lead the effort of major projects that support the overall recruiting strategy, including but not limited to: social media, college programs, entry level programs, targeted recruiting programs, Scripps website, appraisal process development, candidate and client surveys and measurements to gauge results.

Attend industry and skill-related conferences to stay current on best practice.

Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition 5/2012 – 1/2013

Responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the recruiting team while recruiting on key positions for the company. Create processes and procedures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the recruiting function. Develop metrics for recruiters and ensured they met their KPI’s weekly. Manage recruiting issues with candidates, agents and hiring managers alike, to ensure recruiters could focus on the core of their work. Facilitate annual teambuilding sessions with the recruiting team to build rapport and brainstorm and acknowledge accomplishments. Conduct annual reviews for recruiters.

Sr. Recruiter 1/2012 – 5/2012

Responsible for managing all facets of the recruiting process from opening requisitions through onboarding of new hire. Utilization of strategic sourcing, effective communication with HR business partners and hiring managers, coordination of onsite visits/interviews, extending and negotiating offers, reference checks, background and drug screening and conducting follow-up meetings. Also responsible for working on various projects to support the recruiting function.

KForce Professional Staffing, Cincinnati, OH 11/2006-1/2012

Client Relationship Director

Ranked one of the top performers for 2008 and 2010 within the company (over 65 offices and 2000 associates).

Client Development

Successful in building client base, obtaining new business, and identifying prospective contacts.

Responsible for working directly with clients to identify needs, receive requirements, set interviews, obtain candidate feedback, salary negotiations, create offer letters, obtain background and drug testing, etc.

Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of management (from C level on down) and responsible for identifying candidates for all level positions from non-exempt to executive management, including CEO/CIO level.

Created proposals to win business with competitive rates, fees and service guarantees.

Consult with Executives, Directors, HR and hiring managers on a daily basis regarding open orders, provide status of recruitment initiatives, supply resources for upcoming bids and projects, maintain reports, etc.

Experience in short and long term staff augmentation, participation in RFP and SOW responses, and the ability to maintain project based, contract resources.

Candidate Development

Perform full lifecycle recruiting and maintain excellent relations with hiring managers, candidates, agencies, associations and the community at-large.

Extensive use of internet search engines, networking groups, candidate/client referrals as well as passive candidate search strategies to locate and attract qualified candidates.

Conduct phone screens, in-person interviews and web testing to assess individual’s skill level and communication abilities and determine if candidate will meet the client’s needs.

Negotiate salaries and educate the candidate on the corporation’s benefit package and core competency.

Other responsibilities include: conducting training for sales associates, responsible for implementing new processes for a better way to work, designed, developed and deployed a Job Fair as well as attend job fairs representing the company.

NewHites Marketing & Administrative Solutions, Cincinnati, OH 6/2002-11/2006

President/CEO

Provide effective and quality marketing and administrative solutions to small and mid-sized businesses. Lead companies in taking their business to the next level of growth and awareness.

Repeatedly successful in capturing new business and establishing relationships.

Analyzed individual market business plans and developing a comprehensive strategic marketing plan for the region containing actionable marketing strategies to achieve company growth goals.

Created and deployed marketing objectives, and devised creative strategies that delivered desired results.

Managed HR needs including, recruiting, training & development, employee relations, policy & procedure development/deployment, etc.

Managed and coordinated meetings/events held at numerous facilities for clients and NewHites alike. Responsibilities run the gamut: setting goals and objectives, identifying location, hire and manage event staff, create marketing material, manage registration, identify and negotiate vendor/supplier pricing and solving issues. Following events we would always schedule a debriefing meeting to discuss outcomes as well as review outcome of questionnaire created by NewHites.

Became marketing arm for some clients and developed marketing strategy, corporate logo and identity, marketing collateral, spearheaded PR, advertising and trade-show marketing to build awareness.

Managed in excess of 100 staff, contractors and volunteers for various projects.

Recruiter for clients for various exempt and non-exempt positions (clients such as Givaudan for high level IT needs; Trillium Healthcare Products Inc. for office and manufacturing roles; as well as engineering, marketing and management roles).

Word of Deliverance Ministries, Inc., Cincinnati, OH 7/1998-6/2003

Marketing/Public Relations Director

Managed all facets of local and national meetings and events. Ensured that events were well publicized by media, stayed within budget and were well attended (events ranged from hundreds to thousands in attendance).

Developed objectives and strategies designed for national and international marketing/advertising, packaging and publications for the business including TV, radio, print, direct mail, internet (web-based), newspaper, magazines, telemarketing and bookstores.

Successfully launched and marketed products, developed marketing plan/strategy, and created measurements to gauge results.

Managed a team in the development and deployment of a Partnership Program designed to build national awareness and provide increased financial support to aid the organization in obtaining television and radio spots. Since the onset of this project, the database has grown from 250 to over 9,000 and its membership has grown from 250 to 2,000, resulting in a financial increase to the business of over 45%.

Designed and set-up a fully functional bookstore. Created policy/procedure guidelines, staffing structure and training, purchased displays and equipment and identified vendors and suppliers and negotiated contracts. This also included the management of staff, pricing and inventory management.

Supervised the day-to-day functions of the Marketing & Public Relations Departments. This included but was not limited to people development, salaries, promotions, training, maximizing our resources and working smart.

The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, OH 10/1986-6/1998

Associate Human Resource Manager

Main function is to help employees enhance their individual capabilities, which results in increased organizational effectiveness and contributions to the business. As well as manage and provide coaching, supervision, and advancement opportunities for support personnel.

Management of Human Resource, Research & Development training programs with a budget in excess of $500,000. Developed and implemented new methodologies for career development training, while enhancing existing methodologies. Interfaced with people from different disciples and backgrounds. Planned and executed all facets of events. Developed and improved feedback evaluation in order to track the success of our programs. Reduced total organization cost of training events while maintaining at or above quality programs.

Recruiting and hiring of personnel.

Responsible for managing the International Management Development (IMD) program which was developed as an effective knowledge transfer model for cultural awareness, technology and business skills. This program is considered Current Best Approach for other functions within the company.

Lead the design effort and managed all logistical aspects for a week-long Global Employee Opportunity Program (GEOP) for 300+ R&D new hires, from 28 P&G locations, 63% from overseas locations and managed over 100 people who provided program support during the week. Results from this contemporary program design were strong, with the smoothest implementation and highest program rating since the program’s inception.

Managed staff, conducted yearly reviews, responsible for hiring, raises, employee development plan.

EDUCATION

Connecticut Business Institute, Bridgeport, CT Graduated March 1986

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Scripps Management Training MMJ Training Project Management Training

Leadership Training Effective Communication Training Effective Communication Training

Ned Hermann Train-the-Trainer Certification

BOARD MEMBERS & AFFILIATIONS

Ohio University Advisory Board, since 2014

Member, GCHRA and SHRM

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