Dana M. Gingerich
Irving, TX
****.*********@*****.***
http://www.linkedin.com/in/danagingerich05
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
Strategic, solution driven, global Talent Acquisition Leader with experience in process optimization, data analysis, training, mentoring, HR business partnership, onboarding & compensation. Background includes Corporate, RPO, Agency and Locums environments. Proven experience developing, implementing, and scaling Talent Acquisition processes, while managing stakeholder expectations. Experience collaborating with stakeholders to develop & manage hiring strategies, while educating leadership around emerging market trends. Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
KEY EXPERIENCE
Operations:
Strategic Talent Acquisition Process Development, Implementation & Management
Metrics, Analytics, Forecasting, Budget, Profit/Loss, Reporting & KPI/SLA Management
SOP Development & Execution
Workday Implementation
Project Management
Recruitment Marketing & Strategy
Onboarding & Payroll
Leadership:
Employee Development & Recognition
Global TA Training - Creation & Delivery
Drive collaborative, supportive team environments
Change Management
Strategic Talent Acquisition:
Stakeholder Management (Internal/External)
DE&I Initiatives
HR Business Partnership & Compensation
Pipeline Strategy & Management
Strategic Sourcing Process Management
ATS & Marketing Tool Research and Implementation
Talent Gap Strategy & Cross-functional Collaboration
University & Campus Recruitment
ATS/Software Experience: Workday (Implementation & Training), LinkedIn Recruiter, Broadbean, BeApplied, Horsefly Analytics, Foresight Analytics, Success Factors, Outlook, MS TEAMS, Zoom, Google Meetup, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Paycom, Handshake, ADP, CareerBuilder, Monster, indeed, ZipRecruiter, Jobvite, Dice, Sales Force, Ceridian and Taleo
Industry Experience: Biotech, Life Sciences, Pharma, Healthcare, Genetics, Proteomics, Clinical Affairs, Laboratory Operations, Bioinformatics, Legal, Accounting, Finance, Regulatory, Compliance, IT, Mortgage, Banking, Billing, Client Services, Manufacturing, Engineering, Oil & Gas, Executive, and Aviation
PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY
Manager – Talent Acquisition, US Region/RPO Project Manager
Korn Ferry on behalf of Galderma
2/2022 – 3/2023
Strategically lead the talent acquisition arm for Galderma’s US region, to include a team of global recruiters, sourcers, and the recruitment coordination function.
Partnered with global stakeholders and HR leadership to design, implement and align talent acquisition processes and programs to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and candidate experience to achieve high stakeholder survey results.
Navigated and managed changes effectively, with a focus on maintaining team engagement, alignment, and productivity.
Provided strategic direction and guidance on inclusive talent acquisition initiatives and programs to support the organization's talent needs and business objectives.
Partnered with global marketing manager and sourcing team to drive brand awareness and target markets that aligned with recruitment needs. Oversaw all recruitment marketing strategies within the US region.
Actively evaluated and managed team performance through various tools to ensure profitability, managed metrics, achieved KPI/SLAs, and drove the team’s success.
Regularly coached and mentored team members to support personal growth. Fostered a team centered, collaborative space to manage change and drive team engagement.
Lead recruitment training initiatives by designing and delivering TA training content and delivering on a global scale.
Participated in client’s HR Transformation initiatives and actively partnered with HR Business Partners around execution of Talent Acquisition processes and stakeholder coaching.
Lead and streamlined Galderma's onboarding process transformation.
Forecasted, budgeted & managed weekly, monthly, and annual revenue/cost trends for the US Galderma account.
Utilized cost, gross margin, and revenue trends to execute business decisions around metrics, processes, and to ensure project management initiatives were clear.
Supported team/recruiting efforts where needed to include intake calls, recruitment, and sourcing strategies.
Utilized Workday ATS, Foresight Reporting/BI, Excel, BeApplied, Broadbean, Horsefly Analytics, SharePoint, MS Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Success Factors.
Lead Talent Acquisition Partner/Acting Manager
Caris Life Sciences
01/2012 – 2/2022
Lead team of eight recruiters, two sourcing scientists and two recruiting coordinators, providing day-to-day training, process alignment, coaching, and ATS support.
Developed, implemented & managed the talent acquisition processes to align leader, candidate, and recruiter experience.
Functioned as part of project management leadership, managing project timing and delivery with an agile approach.
Supported Workday implementation & testing as the Talent Acquisition tenant leader.
Developed and implemented SOPs around the Talent Acquisition process.
Managed & provided compensation analytics to leaders, HR business partners and talent acquisition team members. Created an interim compensation tool to help align market trends around compensation for approved positions. Advised HR leadership around market shifts.
Successfully managed internal relationships with hiring leaders at all levels throughout the organization to determine current departmental needs, recruitment strategy, develop effective job descriptions and align market compensation trends.
Created and delivered Talent Acquisition training focused on TA process flow, RSMs/Intakes, requisition management, sourcing, company history, offers and ATS utilization.
Drove recruitment marketing strategies to further brand awareness and reach target recruitment markets.
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner/Acting HR Business Partner
Strategic full desk recruitment of candidates in R&D, Laboratory, Bioinformatics, Genetics/Oncology, Business Development, Clinical Affairs, Legal, Accounting, Finance, IT, Marketing, and corporate functions across the organization, to include global roles.
Partnered with leaders at all levels to consult, develop and execute recruitment strategies.
Developed, managed, and edited job descriptions to effectively attract top talent.
Actively educated executive leadership/stakeholders on market compensation trends, internal equity, offer recommendations, and negotiations.
Managed agency/vendor relationships, negotiated contracts, managed costs, and partnered with legal to execute MSA’s.
Attended trade shows and conferences to network and recruit top talent. Developed and managed university relationships nationwide.
Successfully ran bi-weekly payroll for three company codes across multiple states for six months, with one week of formal training, to support a transition period.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
HLP Solutions
07/2010 – 12/2011
Full desk recruitment in agency setting, actively sourced & recruited Medical, Information Technology, Legal, Finance/Accounting, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Human Resources, Mortgage, Administrative and Oil & Gas professionals for both contract and permanent positions throughout the United States.
Successfully built and maintained strong relationships with candidate pipeline. Managed client relationships for various accounts, scheduled interviews and negotiated offers.
Senior Recruiter
De Novo Staffing Solutions
03/2010 – 6/2010
Start-up organization - recruited passive candidates in Information Technology, Medical, Accounting and Real Estate fields for both permanent and contract positions throughout the United States. Proactively utilized networking sites, media sites, made cold calls, researched companies, and generated referrals to locate and recruit strong candidates.
Effectively prospected and qualified candidates, sold opportunities, coordinated interviews, and negotiated compensation.
Senior Recruiter
Med Travelers, a division of AMN Healthcare
03/2002 – 01/2010
Full desk recruitment of hospital based medical professionals utilizing prospecting methods, referrals, networking, and lead generated programs. Successfully developed and maintained long term customer loyalty. Started the recruitment side of Med Travelers’ Laboratory Division.
Implemented technical knowledge, education, and certification of medical professionals in radiology, cardiology, and the laboratory to better qualify candidates for open contract job opportunities.
Negotiated pay packages and communicated with multiple departments to ensure timely starts of candidates in medical institutions/hospital systems throughout the United States.
Achieved Recruiter of the Month multiple times including August and September 2009, West Team Player of the Month August 2004 and August 2005, Stand Out Recruiter of the Month March and August 2008, and Bull Dog Recruiter June and September 2007.
Set company record for the highest level of production as a recruiter in one month and held record for 2 years. Held the #1 producer position on the All-Time Recruiter Hall of Fame and Over All Med Travelers Production for an estimated 2 years.
EDUCATION
Goshen College, Goshen, IN, B.A. in Business
Collegiate level basketball and track
Business Analytics Certificate in progress – Duke University via Coursera, expected by end of June 2023
SPHR Certification in-process, expected by October 2023
VOLUNTEER WORK
Co-host: The Job Father Radio Show – Radio show and podcast that focuses on supporting job search networks nationwide
Public Speaker: Support nationwide networking & job help groups throughout Dallas/Ft Worth, presenting material in the following areas: Interview Coaching, Resume Coaching, Presenting Professionally, Networking Strategies and LinkedIn Utilization