APRIL KNIGHT

NASHVILLE, TN • 615-***-**** •

ad4g7h@r.postjobfree.com

DEDICATED TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER

Recruitment Team Lead • Staffing and Onboarding Supervisor • Senior Technical Recruiter

Strategic Talent Acquisition • HR Process Optimization • High-Volume Recruitment Expertise

Developed Training Programs • Reduced Turnover Rates • Recruited for Various Industries

PHR Certification • Certified Technical Recruiter • Professional Recruiter Certification

Project Based Recruiting

Internship & Apprenticeship Program Recruitment

Startups

Technical Recruiting

Class A Driver Recruiting

Executive Recruiting

High Volume Recruiting

Performance Mgmt

Job Boards Utilization

Job Fairs & Hiring Events

Diversity Recruiting

Employee Relations

Time & Attendance

Full Cycle Recruiting

Employee Engagement

Investigations

Process Improvement

ATS/HRIS Management

Google XRay

Boolean Search

Leadership Training & Development

Policy Implementation

Employee Onboarding

Coaching

Customer Service

Employment Laws & Regulations

Multi-site Support

LinkedIn Recruiter

Vendor Management

Policy & Procedures

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

Self-employed; Remote 10/2022 - Current

Talent Acquisition Partner

Utilizing the skills and knowledge acquired throughout 10+ years of experience in HR and Recruitment to perform as an independent Talent Acquisition Partner; expertly supporting organizations in the US and Canada, recruiting across diverse fields and industries, including accounting & finance, engineering & construction, transportation, manufacturing, supply chain & logistics, and more.

Southwire Company; Remote Nov 2021 – Dec 2023

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Exceeded performance expectations as a client of IQTalent Partners, resulting in offer to join Southwire directly.

Support various plants and distribution centers in US and Canada, improving time to fill and retention of technical, professional, and high volume roles.

Collaborated with leaders to determine staffing needs and create recruitment strategies.

Consistently met weekly and annual performance metrics at each facility.

IQTalent Partners; Nashville, TN April 2021 – Nov 2021

Senior Associate

Deployed innovative, advanced sourcing and screening techniques to fill high-level executive, technical, and high-volume roles across various industries nationwide.

Lead training for new recruiters in best practices, processes, and sourcing tools, leading team meetings, and serving as primary contact for key client (Southwire).

Empowered U.S. clients by integrating seamlessly into their internal recruiting teams.

Leveraged various recruiting tools to enhance efficiency in candidate search.

Diner; Hendersonville, TN Oct 2017 – June 2020

Server

Balanced part-time wait staff role with academic duties and family responsibilities.

A O Smith; Ashland City, TN June 2017 – Oct 2017

HR Coordinator- Contractor

Orchestrated coordination tasks such as creating and maintaining staff files, processing time-off requests, managing point systems, and resolving pay discrepancies.

Facilitated the implementation of a new direct hire program, empowering team members to comprehend recruitment processes and identify high-potential candidates.

Owens & Minor; Nashville, TN March 2015 – Jan 2017

Hr Generalist

Led full-cycle, high-volume recruitment for both hourly and salaried roles across NE and SE regions, supporting counterparts in their recruiting efforts as well.

Established innovative processes for interviewing, selection, onboarding, and new hire training that decreased turnover while boosting morale and productivity.

Partnered with leadership to issue disciplinary actions effectively, providing coaching on best practices to ensure legal compliance.

Refined policies for consistency, significantly decreasing liability and turnover rates.

Optimized performance, attitude led to acquiring an extra facility in the first year.

Investigated employee relations claims with a focus on fairness and transparency.

Streamlined operations in facility during restructuring to maintain compliance.

Trained leaders regionally in behavioral interviewing and selection techniques, and best practices.

Peoplelink Staffing; Nashville, TN Dec 2012 – Aug 2013

Staffing Specialist

Navigated the challenging role of Sr. Staffing Specialist, effectively managing all branch contracts and promptly addressing diverse client needs.

Streamlined high-volume, efficient full-cycle recruitment for hourly laborers, administrative roles, salaried professionals, and skilled trades.

Trained and supervised new hires, cultivating talent at branch level.

Tinchs Refrigeration; Nashville, TN Jan 2012 – Jan 2015

HR/Office Manager

Managed service contracts, billing, invoicing, and assured accurate financial data tracking.

Identified and implemented top-tier software and tools, enhancing service delivery.

Conducted comprehensive research to successfully establish the business.

Addressed seasonal hiring efficiently, ensuring optimal staff levels.

3rd Party Quality -Auto Mfg; Springfield, TN Oct 2010 – Nov 2012

HR Admin/Supervisor

Strategically delegated tasks, coached employees, reducing missed deadlines, enhancing work quality.

Fostered and maintained client relationships instrumental for company growth.

Staffed 2 new launch sites, onboarded and trained new hires, and produced efficient work orders

Rapidly ascended to site lead position within a six-month timeframe, and managed up to 30 employees.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Western Governors University 2023

Bachelors, HR Management

Western Governors University present – 2025

Masters, IT Management

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), PMI In Progress

Elite Certified Recruitment Expert (ECRE), AIRS In Progress

Certified Technical Recruiter (CTR), AIRS 02/2024 – 02/2026

Certified Diversity & Inclusion Recruiter (CDR), AIRS 03/2024 – 03/2026

Professional Recruiter Certification (PRC), AIRS 02/2024 – 02/2026

Professional in Human Resources (PHR), HRCI 07/2020 – 12/2023

Executive Management Certificate, MSI 05/2018

TECHNOLOGIES & AFFILIATIONS

Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office 365 Suite: Excelled at Outlook, OneNote, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Skilled with XRAY Search/Google XRAY, Boolean Search, HRIS/ATS platforms: Expertise in Tempworks, Avionte, SAP, PeopleSoft, Brassring, Oracle, Jobvite, Workday, Kronos, Paycom, Bullhorn, Taleo, Success Factors, iCIMS, ADP

Technologies: Slack, Google Workspace, LinkedIn Recruiter, Zoho Recruit, Skype, Zoom, Teams, Indeed for Employers, Glassdoor, Calendly, ZoomInfo, Cisco Webex, Airtable, Careerbuilder, ZipRecruiter, Tenstreet, Talentnest, Handshake, + many more

Affiliations: Association of Talent Acquisition Professionals (ATAP) Membership

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