Carissa M. Cain

Glendale, WI Phone: 414-***-****

Email: ad2nqo@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

BLACK ROYALE TEA, LLC - Founder & Owner November 2020 - Present

● Spearheaded event planning for a diverse range of virtual and in-person corporate and community events, including the esteemed role as a judge at the Toronto Tea Festival.

● Established a robust online retail platform specializing in premium loose-leaf tea, curated tea-ware accessories, and bespoke apparel, garnering noteworthy success in online sales and customer engagement.

● Elevated industry visibility through engaging and informative blogs that resonated with a growing audience, establishing thought leadership and credibility within the Afternoon Tea community.

● Invited as a keynote speaker for various community organizations and employee resource groups, sharing insights on etiquette, tea culture, and entrepreneurship, further cementing expertise and recognition within the field.

● Drove digital content creation initiatives, crafting compelling narratives and visually appealing content to connect with diverse audiences across multiple online platforms. KOHLS CORP - Senior D&I Recruitment Strategist November 2021 - May 2023 Corporate Recruiter May 2021 - November 2021

● Spearheaded full-cycle recruitment for corporate HR and Merchant roles, overseeing background checks, onboarding, and new hire orientation procedures.

● Led Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) initiatives, establishing strategic partnerships with universities, professional, and community-based organizations.

● Managed Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Human Resources Information Systems

(HRIS), streamlining processes and enhancing recruitment efficiency.

● Identified and implemented innovative diversity recruitment tools and strategies, contributing to a more inclusive talent acquisition approach.

● Acted as a Talent Acquisition (TA) Liaison for the Business Resource Group (BRG) and chaired the People Pillar for the Black Professionals BRG Group. GEHL FOODS - Talent Acquisition Partner December 2019 - March 2020

● Cultivated strategic partnerships with vendors and community organizations, enhancing talent sourcing efforts in both public and private sectors.

● Conducted full-cycle recruitment for production and corporate roles, implementing a company-wide scoring model and performance management plan for hiring managers.

● Assisted in employee relations matters, including disciplinary documentation, code of conduct violations, and attendance issues.

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION - Talent Consultant – Global Talent October 2018 - October 2019

● Executed full-cycle recruitment for various business segments, serving as a diversity recruitment partner for NA National Conferences like NBMBAA.

● Forged strategic partnerships with Culture of Inclusion to retain early career professionals and led on-site hiring events.

● Acted as an Employee Resource Group Ambassador and contributed to compensation analysis, offer negotiation, and internal transfer initiatives.

● Conducted internal training sessions on software systems like SAP, Microsoft Teams, and PowerBI.

MILWAUKEEJOBS.COM - Corporate Recruiter October 2016 – October 2018

● Solely managed recruitment for 3 sales offices, significantly increasing the sales workforce.

● Developed a comprehensive recruiting and onboarding process, incorporated into the employee handbook, and devised a retention strategy.

● Drove diversity and inclusion efforts by establishing partnerships with community organizations, resulting in increased retention.

● Managed background/reference checks, onboarding, and training processes.

● Orchestrated a campus recruiting strategy, engaging university talent through mock interviews and presentations, while ensuring OFCCP compliance through executive leadership presentations. EDUCATION

Cornell University - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workforce Certification Cardinal Stritch University MBA, Business Management Chicago State University BA, Communications Media Arts and Theatre

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