Connie Lytle
HRM & Recruitment Professional
Waukesha, WI 53186 • 414-***-****
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Summary
Credible track record of equipping organizations with talented individuals and developing ground-breaking HR strategies to establish strong human capital foundation and stay ahead of market competition. Growth-focused and dynamic professional with enriched experience delivering services across fast-paced environments, leading interventions to recruit highly competent individuals, boost sales/revenue, and foster an inclusive workplace culture. Effective communicator: adept at collaborating with senior leadership and key stakeholders to develop integrated HR strategies that support company objectives, meet workforce needs, and promote corporate values. Acquainted with a precise attention to detail, as well as a blend of business acumen and talent acquisition expertise across diverse, swift work streams. Successful in offering training to peers and cross-functional teams to accomplish set targets, stimulate performance, and drive efficiency. Excels at cultivating long-term durable relationships internally/externally. Areas of Expertise
• Strategic HR Planning/Execution
• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
• Sales & Business Development
• Account Management
• Employee Relations & Engagement
• Training & Development
• Contract Negotiations
• Marketing & Advertising
• Performance Management
• Team Development/Leadership
• Cross-functional Coordination
• Relationship & Network Building
Career Experience
Human Resources Recruiter, Triple Crown Products, Mukwonago, WI October, 2022 – December, 2022
Seasonal position acting as Talent Acquisition Recruiter during company’s yearly busy season. Supported HR Manager in sourcing, interviewing, hiring and on boarding candidates. Key Contribution:
• Successfully met all temporary seasonal manufacturing needs for the company Human Resources Recruiter, PENTAIR (through Randstad), Brookfield, WI November, 2021 – June, 2022
Supervised full cycle recruitment for hourly production employees. Steered recruitment process by administering applicant tracking system (Workday). Offered robust support to HR Coordinator in on boarding new employees. Sourced new candidates and organized interviews. Prepared job descriptions and coordinated with hiring managers to formulate interview guides. Devised documentation, maintained accurate records of all interviews, and submitted scorecards. Managed employee referral program by leveraging internal resources and networks. Key Contributions:
• Successfully met all manufacturing employment needs for the company.
• Maintained workforce of 100 employees on first shift and 100 on second shift despite constant turnover. P a g e 2 2
Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter, TRUGREEN Milwaukee, WI February, 2015 – September, 2020
Spearheaded initial hiring process to recruit highly competent individuals. Implemented primary sourcing techniques to identify potential candidates. Solicited/cold called prospective candidates as well as scheduled and organized interviews. Provided a position description and overview as well as validated interest with prospects and candidates. Supported qualified applicants in their initial recruitment process and operated applicant tracking system to process candidates. Key Contributions:
• Recruited seasonal field sales and technician positions year after year.
• Succeeded in growing sales and operations departments by 20 to 80 employees. Jewelry Consultant, KAY JEWELERS, Brookfield, WI
September, 2013 – February, 2015
Leveraged robust strategies to meet and exceed defined sales targets. Delivered services as a key part of sales team and completed training in diamond and fine jewellery sales to accomplish set objectives. Key Contributions:
• Surpassed sales goals, increased retention, and generated referral business.
• Communicated articulately with current and former customers regarding sales events. Sales Associate, MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM, Milwaukee, WI 2008 – 2013 Offered compelling services as sales associate by leveraging effective sales and customer service techniques. Delivered personalized services to customers by identifying their core needs and requirements. Trained and coached fellow sales associates to increase performance and boost sales. Established friendly and durable relationships with customers to ensure complete satisfaction and generate significant referral business. Key Contributions:
• Recognized as a top performer for consistently exceeding sales target.
• Ranked #1 in museum merchandise and in museum membership sales. Additional Experience as Corporate Art Consultant at Connie Lytle Art and Design, LLC, Milwaukee, WI and as Field Sales Manager, QSP/Reader’s Digest Association
Qualifications
Completed Xerox Selling Skills III and Byers Concept Selling I & II Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, Milwaukee, WI Colorado Institute of Art, Denver, CO