DAWN THOMPSON

Los Angeles, California

Phone: 310-***-****

Email: ad3xzv@r.postjobfree.com

Social Media Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-thompson-781312

SUMMARY

An innovative, results oriented Talent Acquisition leader with a 20-year track record of recruitment success across a variety of service sectors, from entry level through senior executive leadership. Driven by a genuine passion for cultivating and nurturing positive and meaningful working relationships within organizations and throughout the business community, I continuously build and leverage a robust network of over 20,000 professionals to help build world-class companies.

End-to-end recruiting expertise includes workforce planning, requisition management, brand development, targeted outreach campaigns, diversity recruitment strategies, direct sourcing and managing of candidates, behavioral interviewing, talent assessment, compensation analysis, offer negotiation, onboarding new hires, metrics reporting, and leveraging competitive intelligence to provide key business insights.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Positive, self-motivating attitude that thrives in fast paced environments, both traditional and entrepreneurial

• Critical and creative thinker who loves the challenge of solving diverse and unstructured problems

• Strong organizational skills and time management of multiple tasks; able to prioritize and delegate effectively

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; dynamic and engaging presentation style

• Advanced proficiency in all Microsoft Office suite products, as well as most HR Recruiting Software and Applicant Tracking Systems including Taleo, Workday, Cornerstone, BrassRing, Smart Recruiters, Jazz HR and Success Factors

• Savvy in utilizing LinkedIn and other Social Media platforms as tools to enhance outreach and engagement efforts

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

• AIRS/ AN ADP COMPANY - Recruiting Academy Member – acquired certifications (2015) include:

* Professional Recruiting Certification (PRC),

* Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR),

* Advanced Certified Internet Recruiter (ACIR),

* Certified Social Sourcing Recruiter (CSSR),

* Certified Social Media Recruiter (CSMR),

* Certified Diversity Recruiter (CDR)

• INSTITUTE OF INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION - Nutrition & Health Coach Training (2015)

• WELLCOACHES SCHOOL OF COACHING - Health & Wellness Training (2014)

WORK EXPERIENCE

WELLNESS COACH (Self-employed)

JANUARY 2023 – Present

Los Angeles, CA

• Serve as a resource and mentor to help clients reduce stress, manage chronic disease, achieve health goals, improve well- being and increase joy by educating and guiding them on topics such as nutrition, exercise and behavioral change.

SENIOR TALENT PARTNER (Contract)

JUNE 2021 – DECEMBER 2022

ALG Partners for Rhythm Pharmaceuticals

Boston, MA (remote)

• Provided valuable insight and strategic direction to Hiring Managers and other Stakeholders to develop a proactive approach to attract and retain top talent across all functional areas of the business while successfully maximizing pipelines, increasing diversity, minimizing agency spend and reducing time to fill.

• Led all aspects of the Talent Acquisition Process from sourcing through employment offer development and negotiation for positions at all levels within the organization including Medical Affairs, Clinical, Regulatory, Translational Research & Development, Quality, Pharmacovigilance, Study/Trial Management, Technical/Engineering, Medical Science Liaisons, Medical Communications, Business Operations, Sales, Marketing, Accounting, Legal, Market Access, Procurement and IT

• Known for consistently achieving results within tight time frames through personal initiative, strategic planning, and creative "out- of-the-box" sourcing tactics. Committed to continuously exceeding Client expectations and creating an exceptional Candidate experience with engaged talent pool.

SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION CONSULTANT (Contract)

FEBRUARY 2021 - JUNE 2021

Kelly Services OCG for Takeda Pharmaceuticals

Lexington, MA (remote)

• Hired on a short-term basis to provide full life cycle recruiting support, filling difficult to fill roles in Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Biomarkers, Gene Therapy, Toxicology, Pre-clinical Research and Data Metrics

SENIOR RECRUITER (Contract)

JANUARY 2020 – JANUARY 2021

Randstad Sourceright RPO for Biogen, Inc.

Cambridge, MA (remote)

• Responsible for hiring top talent across assigned functions of the Research & Development, Worldwide Medical and Clinical Science business units. Performed full life cycle recruitment and requisition management of roles with varying levels of responsibility, from Senior Specialists through Executive Directors, including MDs

• Successfully filled positions within Study/Program/Portfolio Management, Quality, Safety & Regulatory, Data Management, Strategic Alliances, Business Performance Excellence and Global Operations

SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST (Contract)

MAY 2016 – DECEMBER 2019

Los Angeles, CA (Remote)

Partnered as a Contract Recruiter with ASHFIELD HEALTHCARE, USA and IQVIA (previously QUINTILES), leading Contract Service Organizations (CSOs) to hire Research and Development professionals and build national sales teams for world-class Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Device companies such as Sanofi, Pfizer, Novartis, Janssen, Johnson

& Johnson, Boehringer Ingelheim and Genentech; as well as assisting start-up pharmaceutical companies like Dova and Ironshore Pharmaceuticals with workforce development focused on niche and emerging medical solutions. Responsible for full life cycle recruitment:

• Worked closely with Hiring Managers to ensure a clear understanding of job requirements and expectations

• Created job descriptions and managed active postings on all major job boards

• Execute passive and active sourcing strategies that drive sufficient volume of qualified candidates

• Assess candidates hard and soft skills through a combination of behavioral interviews and competency-based evaluations with assessments, conducted by phone, video or in-person

• Support candidates through the entire recruitment life cycle from initial outreach to offer negotiation and onboarding

• Produce reports capturing relevant recruiting analytics for process optimization and resource efficacy

HR BUSINESS PARTNER (Consultant)

JANUARY 2013 – APRIL 2016

Los Angeles, CA

• Provided strategic direction regarding employee relations, administrative processes, business development and marketing efforts to multiple clients including RETAINED EARNINGS, a consultancy firm specializing in turn-around and start- up businesses; PREFERRED BENEFIT SOLUTIONS, a full-service broker devoted to Group Health Insurance and Compliance Reporting; and CONSULTING ASSOCIATES, a strategic business advisor focused on delivering cost savings opportunities including tax reduction, cost remediation and workforce management.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH LIAISON

JUNE 2010 – DECEMBER 2012

CODA Automotive

Los Angeles, CA

• Provided special project support to the SVP of Marketing, Sales & Global Distribution of this start-up manufacturer of all-electric vehicles (EVs); hired as one of the original 20 employees of a company that grew to over 325 employees

• Project Management: Acted as a liaison between departments, gathering information, conducting research and creating high level presentations under minimal direction of senior management; developed and managed timelines, budgets and feedback to facilitate effective marketing campaigns targeted at building brand identity and social awareness.

• Community Outreach: Engaged the public to increase brand awareness by inspiring and educating students, consumers, and enthusiasts about CODA’s mission and the EV Movement through the development and execution of Marketing initiatives involving large scale internal & external events such as major auto shows, open houses and speaking events.

• Strategic Partnerships: Responsible for the identification and engagement of prospective organizations that align with our Company goals including social responsibility, environmental sustainability and community involvement.

HR CONSULTANT/ CONTRACT RECRUITER

JANUARY 2001 – MAY 2010

Los Angeles, CA

Contracted to provide full life cycle recruiting that resulted in the successful hire of targeted positions. Designed and managed the implementation of cost-effective talent acquisition and retention strategies; coached and assessed HR and other related issues to enhance growth and maximize effectiveness of the organization; and implemented direct sourcing and networking campaigns in order to give client a candidate pool with specific depth and breadth of experience. Business experience includes human capital analysis, metrics reporting, and succession planning.

• FrameStore: Served as Hiring Manager for three years for this privately held retail company. Responsible for all aspects related to hiring executive management staff and sales consultants for 18 locations, as well as driving the hiring initiative for the Company’s expansion into the Orange County market.

• R.C. Hendrixson & Associates: Partnered in the re-launch of this retained Executive Search boutique focused on placing Director and C-level executives in a variety of industries including Technology, Media and Communications.

• Tea & Sympathy, Inc: Retained by this privately held start-up company to hire all levels of personnel for four wellness centers in Los Angeles; scope of talent included doctors of alternative medicine, healthcare practitioners specializing in oncology, nutrition, and homeopathy, front office and accounting staff, as well as corporate senior level management.

• Additional Clients: Global Access Immigration, Mattel, Mobius Microsystems, Nestle, RealtyTrac, Sendia, Tech Hunters, The Frick Co., The Leadership Group, Valley Crest, Vidius and Whalen-Bryan

CORPORATE RECRUITER

APRIL 2000 – DECEMBER 2000

eColony, LLC

New York, NY

• Conducted Executive Recruiting for a $125 million e-commerce incubator founded by Internet Capital Group (ICG) and Capital Investment Company focused on supporting and growing B2B startups.

• Executed detailed on-line industry and company-specific research through analysis of target markets and industries to define and revise needs and search direction of corporate and partner companies.

• Responsible for recruiting all internal and external talent for mid-level management and staff positions including Legal Associates, Analysts, Administrative support, Information Systems and Accounting personnel.

EARLY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JUNIOR RECRUITER

APRIL 1999 – MARCH 2000

Heidrick & Struggles, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

MARCH 1995 – MARCH 1999

Devon Industries / Graphic Controls

Chatsworth, CA

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

MAY 1991– FEBRUARY 1995

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

AUGUST 1993 – FEBRUARY 1995

George B. Woodcock & Co. Chatsworth, CA

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Clinical and Depth Psychology Coursework (2008-2009)

Pacifica Graduate Institute, Carpinteria, California

M.A., Psychology – Summa Cum Laude (2006)

Pepperdine University, Malibu, California

B.A., Psychology – Magna Cum Laude (2004)

California State University Northridge (CSUN), Northridge, California

A.A., Liberal Arts – Magna Cum Laude (2002)

Los Angles Pierce College, Woodland Hills, California

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