BRIAN M. COOK

**** ***** ****** **, ************ IN

M: 317-***-****

E: ad2obq@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Head of Talent Acquisition, Medxcel (Ascension Health) 9/2019 - 11/2023

Lead development and execution of Talent Acquisition Strategy to align with the business

strategy and drive future growth

Lead America recruiting operations team (800+ hires per year)

Lead team of 13

Manage 2-million-dollar budget

Responsible for staffing of 160 locations

Manage internship program (Received accolades by CEO for initiative)

Implemented the first standardized recruiting process applicable for all hires

Decreased requisition aging by 7%

Decreased agency spend by 90%

North American Talent Acquisition Manager,Cummins Inc (Korn Ferry RPO) 11/2017 – 9/2019

Lead the US Early Careers and Campus Teams and Conference Events:

48% Diverse talent internship hires (US)

Lead team of 4 talent acquisition managers; 40 + recruiters

Annual cross functional Internship fills 800+ per year

Annual cross functional FT hires 600+ per year

Managed strategy and execution of collegiate and diversity organization career fairs

Partner with global stakeholders

Recruiter, Ascension Health (Cielo RPO Contract) 10/2016 – 11/2017 Partner with HR Business Partners to execute staffing and human resource processes

Provide compensation analysist for hiring managers

Compile weekly, monthly and quarterly staffing reports

Talent Acquisition Manager, ITT/ESI 2/2014 – 9/2016

Planning, organizing and directing a wide range of recruiting/training programs

ATS and Learning Management System Owner

Developed training programs designed to educate upcoming managers and recruiters

Decreased time to fill by 10% YOY

Negotiate contracts exceeding $150,000.00

Director of Career Services, Medtech College 1/2010 – 2/2014

Facilitate and educate graduates on the career search process

Maintained year over year placement exceeding 80%

Key Stakeholder in development of national Externship policy and procedure

Implement departmental policy and procedure for Career service department

Instrumental in facilitating the programmatic accreditation process for two programs

Staffing Manager, Robert Half International, LLC 5/2009 - 1/2010

Identify growth opportunities through research and market planning. Manage talent screening processes and standards.

Negotiate bill rates and conversion fees with clients.

Support Talent placement for key clients

Solidify and build relationships with existing and prospective clients.

Business Development Manager, Spherion Staffing 1/2008 - 4/2009

Charged with developing and implementing business strategies that increase product awareness, market share, and company profitability. Identify and capitalize on new growth opportunities through market analysis and keen business instincts. Network extensively throughout the business community.

Lead efforts to identify prospects and secure commitments for recruiting organization.

Conduct candidate screening, interviewing and sales presentations to clients.

Achieved recognition as “Top Producer of the Month” twice within a 6 month period.

Corporate Staff Recruiter, Ace Holding Company, Indianapolis, IN 4/2003 - 10/2007

Worked closely with each branch to determine staffing needs and screened initial candidates. Negotiated contracts up to $70,000 with new hires. Required extensive knowledge of the industry and type of position. Developed strategic marketing plans to attract and retain qualified employees.

Executed plan for hiring and training 90% of staff prior to opening of new location with 30 day lead time.

Implemented Career Fair strategy as formal talent channel. Negotiated all contracts with organizations hosting career fairs to receive a reduced rate for the fair saving up to 7%.

Designed standard sourcing process to identify qualified candidates.

Implemented employee referral bonus program

Passed qualification exam within three months of hire.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts: Marketing and Management, Anderson University 12/2000

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Tribal leadership developmental training

TRU U Leadership in training program

CORE COMPETENCIES

Recruitment Strategy Talent Acquisition Technologies Recruitment Strategy Diversity Organization/College Relationship Management Diversity Recruitment Strategy

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