Kelly Ryan

ad3hac@r.postjobfree.com • 203-***-****

linkedin.com/in/kelly-ryan-bmc/ • Milford, CT

Qualifications Summary

Empowering organizations to reach achieve goals for talent acquisition and diversity through a blend of strategic insight, dedication to excellence, and a passion for fostering inclusive cultures.

Seasoned Talent Acquisition Specialist with extensive experience in high-volume, dynamic environments across healthcare, university, and staffing sectors. Proven record in developing and executing comprehensive recruitment strategies that align with organizational goals, enhancing diversity and inclusion initiatives, and optimizing talent acquisition processes. Skilled in leveraging social and professional networks to source and attract top-tier candidates, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and building effective stakeholder relationships. Recognized for surpassing performance objectives, improving operational efficiencies, and contributing significantly to organizational growth.

Areas of Expertise

•Strategic Recruitment Planning

•Talent Sourcing & Networking

•Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives

•Performance Metrics Analysis

•Stakeholder Relationship Management

•Compliance & Regulatory Standards

•Interviewing & Candidate Assessment

•Recruitment Process Optimization

•Social Media Recruitment Strategies

•Executive Search & Placement

•Employee Credentialing

•Data Analysis & Reporting

Career Experience

Talent Acquisition Specialist, Suffolk University, Boston, MA Jun 2023 – Present

Screen resumes and applications to pinpoint candidates suitable for specific roles. Coordinate and conduct interviews by engaging with directors and relevant stakeholders involved in the hiring process. Utilize social and professional networking sites to identify and source candidates. Build networks to find qualified passive candidates and posting positions to appropriate internal sources.

●Surpassed performance objectives set forth in the employment agreement within a brief timeframe.

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist – ICU RN Recruiter, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA Mar 2019 – Feb 2023

Collaborated closely with senior leadership to align recruitment strategies with business objectives, offering expert advice on hiring decisions and effectively managing stakeholder relationships. Conducted thorough interviews, assessments, and evaluations to ensure candidates' qualifications, cultural fit, and alignment with organizational values, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Ensured compliance with legal and regulatory standards, including EEO guidelines, in all recruitment practices. Monitored and reported on critical recruitment metrics, analyzing the effectiveness of hiring strategies and making informed recommendations for improvement. Contributed to the documentation and tracking efforts for executive recruitment processes, enhancing efficiency and transparency.

●Designed and implemented strategic executive search plans to source and attract top-tier candidates for senior-level roles, leveraging a variety of methods including networking, direct outreach, and social media.

●Led diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within recruitment processes, actively promoting and implementing strategies to build a diverse workforce.

●Stayed abreast of industry trends, competitive landscapes, and talent market dynamics to inform data-driven executive hiring strategies.

Staffing Consultant, AP Staffing, Boston, MA Jan 2018 – Feb 2019

Screened resumes and applications to pinpoint qualified candidates for specific roles. Coordinated interviews by liaising with directors and other personnel involved in hiring, ensuring a streamlined recruitment process.

●Reviewed and analyzed complex information, surpassing performance targets set within the employment agreement.

Staffing Consultant, KNF&T Staffing Resources, Boston, MA Jan 2016 – Jan 2018

Screened resumes and applications to pinpoint qualified candidates for designated positions. Orchestrated interviews, facilitating communication with directors and involved personnel to streamline the recruitment process. Conducted comprehensive interviews with selected candidates to clarify job expectations and evaluate the alignment of candidates' skills and experiences.

●Rapidly adapted to and mastered complex job responsibilities, surpassing established objectives outlined in the employment contract.

Credentialing Analyst, Housing Coordinator, Travel Nurse Recruiter, Onward Healthcare, Inc, Wilton, CT Jan 2013 – Oct 2016

Managed high-volume workloads in a deadline-driven environment, ensuring administrative credentialing and compliance for medical staff across various disciplines, in line with Joint Commission and NCQA standards. Advanced to Credentialing Analyst, overseeing compliance for healthcare provider candidates, collaborating with internal teams to ensure adherence to Joint Commission, federal, and state mandates, directly impacting fill rates, market share, and revenue.

●Spearheaded improvements in the credentialing system, enhancing efficiency and data tracking, contributing to a 99% on-time start average for healthcare provider compliance and generating over $1M in sales revenue.

●Implemented process improvements, significantly improving audit scores from 79.2% to 98.1% within a year and leading to the award of Champion of the Year in 2014 for exceptional service.

●Enhanced customer service ratings by improving vendor relationships and conducting additional training for the Housing Department, influencing the adoption of an improved electronic application and hiring process among upper management.

●Coordinated the recruitment, screening, and hiring of travel healthcare professionals, surpassing employment goals and contributing to company revenue of $2.5M in fiscal year 2014.

●Recognized for initiative, enthusiasm, tenacity, customer focus, and dependability in performance evaluations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT