Chase Poland
Sr. Talent Acq
Haslet, TX *****
ad1gsv@r.postjobfree.com
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U.S. Army veteran and experienced recruiter with a passion for developing others and building
relationships. Proven leader with over 5+ years of experience in driving Talent Acquisition operations
and tactics. Experienced in developing and optimizing effective recruiting strategies to improve
organizational staffing practices. Eager to utilize my acquired skills, and expertise to find the right
candidates and make an impact for your organization.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist
Spark Power Corp - Fort Worth, TX
March 2023 to Present
+ Leader of the U.S. division's Talent Acquisition team made up of 3 recruiters that are accountable for
100+ openings across the country.
+ Responsible for lending expertise in the filling of entry to executive-level positions, including skilled
trades, technical, and corporate roles as well as developing a pipeline for various business units.
+ Provide recommendations to hiring managers on ideal candidates throughout the screening process.
* Attract and source new applicants by utilizing a variety of channels such as X-ray searches, boolean
searches, job boards, social media, and networking events.
+ Develop and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and cross-functional
partners to create a best-in-class hiring experience for internal partners and candidates.
+ Conduct salary negotiations, and prepare offer letters, to ensure a positive candidate experience.
* Design job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements accurately
to attract and determine the right candidates.
Senior Recruiter (Contract)
Expo Home Improvement - Carrollton, TX
January 2023 to March 2023
+ operated as a one-man recruiting team providing full-cycle, in-house recruiting for both high-volume
and niche positions, including skilled trades, drivers, sales, and corporate roles.
+ Over a three-month period, developed and implemented a high-quality talent pipeline, candidate
experience, and recruiting process improving the company’s vacancy rate by 65%.
+ Sourced, screened, and conducted interviews using various recruiting and selection tools/methods to
refer top candidates to hiring managers.
+ Reviewed daily each department's staffing requirements with managers to develop staffing solutions.
* Organized career fairs for universities and other hiring events to attract new talent and gain company
exposure.
HR Benefits Coordinator
Gateway Church (Laid Off) - Southlake, TX
August 2021 to April 2022
+ Supported a company of over 700+ employees at 14 multi-site locations by providing benefits education
in weekly onboardings; and coordinating benefits enrollment of new hires, transitioning employees, and
internal promotions.
HR Compliance Coordinator
7-Eleven Inc. - Irving, TX
March 2021 to August 2021
+ operated in a multifaceted coordinator role supporting a broad range of Human Resources
functions such as I-9 verifications, unemployment claims, terminations, and background screenings while
supporting 50,000 + employees and managing a high-volume workload.
Sr. Recruiter
US. Army Intelligence - Fort Shafter, HI
July 2014 to March 2018
+ Sourced, screened, and interviewed cleared professionals to fill associate to executive-level roles within
the intelligence community.
+ Managed in-house Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to process candidates, post job requisitions, and
create offer letters.
+ Conducted an extensive vetting process with multiple in-depth interviews to determine ideal
candidates.
+ Communicated with department heads to develop a recruitment strategy that would attract and
acquire top talent.
+ Trained and mentored a team of 5+ junior recruiters by helping them develop and hone their skills
and tactics.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Admi
Southern New Hampshire University