PORTIA THOMPSON

Downey, CA

323-***-****

ad0e38@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/portiacaldwellthompson/ More than 15 years of success in driving improvements in global HR Operations & Talent Acquisition CORE SKILLS

Full-cycle recruitment, Sourcing and candidate screening, ATS and HRIS proficiency, Data analysis and reporting, Interview coordination, Employer branding, Negotiation and offer management, Diversity and inclusion initiatives, Strategic HR Planning, Process Improvement, Mergers & Acquisitions, Revenue Contribution, Global Workforce Planning & Implementation Project Management, Cost-per-hire Reduction EDUCATION

● Bachelor of Arts in Economics, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA

● HR Management Certification (SHRM), Chapman University, El Segundo, CA TECHNICAL SKILLS

● Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce.com, PeopleSoft, SAP, SuccessFactors, Bullhorn, iCIMS, Taleo, Lever, LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, Workable, Workday

EXPERIENCE

Feeld, New York City, NY Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

Senior Corporate Recruiter (Contract - Remote)

Responsibilities:

● Managed full-cycle recruitment for a high-growth technology/on-line startup, specializing in software & security engineering and product development/growth operations positions.

● Executed DE&I recruitment strategies to support global hiring efforts for leadership.

● Assisted with compensation analysis based on geographical locations in an effort to ensure internal equity across the organization was streamlined.

● Sourced and screened an average of 200 candidates per month, resulting in a 20% increase in the number of qualified candidates.

Wisk (Wisk Aero), Mountain View, CA Nov 2021 - Aug 2022 Senior Technical Talent Acquisition Recruiter (Contract - Remote) Responsibilities:

● Partnered closely with the Chief People Officer and Technical Hiring Managers to ensure that recruiting is consistent with the business goals for Aerospace based Safety, R&D, EHS, Program Management, Aircraft Structures and Testing/Simulation Engineers.

● Developed and maintained a pool of candidates via active recruiting through professional organizations, internet recruiting, networking with competitors and identifying appropriate centers of influence.

● Reduced the cost-per-hire by 15% through effective utilization of social media platforms and targeted job boards and direct recruiting from Aerospace industry competitors.

● Established partnerships with external organizations and participated in diversity and inclusion events, resulting in a 10% increase in the diversity of hires.

Blizzard Entertainment, Irvine, CA Jun 2021 - Nov 2021 IT Security Recruiter (Contract - Remote)

Responsibilities:

● Spearheaded end-to-end recruitment processes for technical positions, including software engineers, developers, gaming designers.

● Achieved an average time-to-fill of 30 days, surpassing the industry benchmark of 45 days.

● Implemented innovative sourcing strategies that increased the number of qualified candidates by 40% within 3 months.

● Utilized ATS analytics to track and optimize recruitment metrics, resulting in a 20% reduction in time spent on administrative tasks.

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Brookdale Senior Living, Brentwood, TN Mar 2021 - Jun 2021 Corporate Recruiter (Contract - Remote)

Responsibilities:

● Developed best practices and business wide recruitment strategies to support the growth and needs of the Region; covering resourcing needs, attraction and selection strategies, targeted recruitment activities and market/brand awareness for sales and marketing roles.

● Collaborated closely with hiring managers to understand position requirements, align expectations, and provide regular updates on recruitment progress.

Insulated Products Corporation, Rancho Dominguez, CA Apr 2020 – Jul 2020 Corporate Recruiter (Position Elimination)

Responsibilities:

● Performed full lifecycle recruiting for Management and other high level technical and non-technical positions.

● Worked closely with senior management to understand the company history, culture, and growth plan to learn about and anticipate hiring needs.

● Used LinkedIn Recruiter, ZipRecruiter and Indeed for posting job orders and sourcing candidates. Core BTS, Burbank, CA Jun 2019 – Feb 2020

Principal Corporate Recruiter (Reduction in Workforce) Responsibilities:

● Hired to grow the company’s Microsoft practice with a focus on technical recruiting of Engineers as full-time employees for multi-year large client projects.

● Worked directly with leaders and Executive Management across the company to define requirements for new and current positions.

● Implemented an ATS (iCIMS) system and streamlined recruitment workflows, resulting in a 30% increase in recruitment process efficiency.

● Established end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, and interview coordination, resulting in a 50% reduction in time-to-hire.

● Utilized Boolean search techniques and innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive candidates, resulting in a 25% increase in qualified candidates. Capital Group, Irvine, CA Oct 2018 – Feb 2019

Corporate Talent Acquisition Consultant (Contract) Responsibilities:

● Partnered with internal senior business leaders and external financial industry professionals to better understand qualities and skills needed to fill finance and sales roles.

● Managed and conducted all steps of the full cycle and high-volume recruiting processes from requisition creation through new hire onboarding.

● Achieved 90% candidate acceptance rate through effective communication, strong relationship building, and showcasing company culture.

● Implemented a structured interview process, resulting in a 15% increase in hiring manager satisfaction and improved candidate evaluation.

ManpowerGroup, Los Angeles, CA Feb 2015 – Jun 2018 Regional Permanent Placement Recruiter

Responsibilities:

● Performed full life cycle recruiting for technical and non-technical positions over 11 branches nationwide, supporting multiple large nationwide and global clients. Accomplishments:

2016 Circle of Stars Award Recipient – Awarded to Top 2 individuals for Permanent Placement in Manpower (North America) 2016 Perm Cup Winner – Awarded to Top Permanent Placement Recruiter in Manpower (North America) for 4th Quarter Performance

Consistently exceeded quota and maintained top biller status throughout employment with over 200K annual billing. Ranked #1 in the Nation in 2018 at 153% of quota (averaging 28K a month in billing) Experience prior to 2015 is available upon request Portia Thompson - Page 2 of 2

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