Shawndel C. Evans

860-***-**** adzk29@r.postjobfree.com

Allegis Global Solutions

Recruitment Relationship Manager III 2022 – Present

●Proactively recruits and hire professional, qualified candidates to fill and meet the company’s hiring plans and goals.

●Actively recruits passive candidates through a variety of sources and techniques.

●Locate other networking opportunities to review and secure potential candidates.

●Screen resumes and qualifying all candidates.

●Conduct initial interviews and arrange additional interviews with direct management.

●Ensure all candidates who are not selected receive appropriate notification.

MassMutual Springfield, MA

Talent Acquisition Partner 2020 – 2021

●Source diversity experienced candidates for the firm

●Provide value added recruiting services to designated lines of business.

●Act as a consultant to hiring managers to develop and implement robust recruiting and sourcing strategies.

●Work creatively, independently and with a large degree of latitude to achieve recruiting success.

●Execute and manage full life cycle recruiting efforts with a strong focus on diversity and candidate care including job description/posting oversight, sourcing, screening, interviewing, evaluating, and closing top talent.

●Responsible for building credible and collaborative relationships within the assigned business units including but not limited to Hiring Managers, HR business partners and Talent Acquisition colleagues.

●Collaborate with stakeholders on diversity recruitment initiatives.

●Pro-actively leverage social media channels & professional networking vehicles for robust sourcing results.

●Meet all defined service level agreements with regards to timelines, recruiting metrics and compliance guidelines

●Proactively gain market insights to utilize/leverage with sourcing, attracting and hiring top talent as well as providing competitive information to business lines

●Consult with compensation regarding market data and specific compensation needs and initiatives.

●Assist in the definition of process and procedure with thought leadership with regards to recruiting “Best Practices” and legal compliance

PwC Hartford, CT

Diversity Manager Talent Acquisition (contract) 2019 – 2020

●Source diversity experienced candidates for the firm.

●Help execute diversity recruiting initiatives nationally within the Tax markets.

●Responsible for competitive intelligence gathering and promotion of PwC brand and opportunities to candidates in creative ways.

●Interact on a regular basis with Diversity COE Leader, Market Leaders, other recruiters from various markets for up-to-date information on Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.

●Understanding of the recruiting function and diversity as it relates to talent acquisition and cross line of service Diversity initiatives.

●Utilize recruiting systems, sourcing metrics, technology, and protocols to recruit efficiently and within Firm guidelines.

●Using the firm's diversity strategy and initiatives in addition to the firm's sourcing metrics

●Leverage the firm's business model to promote opportunities to diverse candidates.

●Interact with leaders to resolve issues, and proactively report potential issues to Diversity COE leadership.

●Assist with special diversity sourcing initiatives as they relate to future vision for recruiting diverse talent.

Voya Financial Windsor, CT

Diversity and Inclusion / Talent Acquisition 2014 – 2019

Senior Consultant Diversity and Inclusion 2016 – 2019

Supervisor Corporate Recruiting 2014 – 2016

●Partner with the Head of Diversity and Inclusion in support of the Diversity and Inclusion Steering Council, including presentations, strategy and implementation.

●Recommend strategic external partnerships. Ensure the optimization of diversity-related sponsorships, including a quarterly Sponsorship Impact Report.

●Liaise with Talent Management; identify professional development opportunities for our High Potential (Hi Po) talent.

●Collaborate with internal stakeholders as well as external partners to achieve tangible goals and greater synergies i.e. “connect the dots” and ensure Voya gets the maximum Return On Investment (ROI).

●Keep Voya and key leaders abreast of Diversity and Inclusion best practices in the market, especially as relates to diversity Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Employment Resource Groups (ERGs) and Sponsorships.

●Provide guidance and oversight to the Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), including strategic plans, communications, budgets, etc. Develop ERG tools and scorecards to ensure impact, efficiency and alignment with Voya’s business and D&I goals.

●Overall responsibility to develop and execute Voya’s diversity sourcing and recruiting strategy; partner with and influence other key business stakeholders.

●Oversee implementation of Voya’s Diversity and Inclusion strategies, including D&I career fairs and potential post college career programs

ESPN - Headquarters Bristol, CT

Senior Corporate Recruiter (contract) 2014 - 2014

●Responsible for the onboarding a large number of employees to a new ESPN business entity.

●Work with Hiring Managers to assess current and future recruiting needs.

●Work with Business Partners to assure policy compliance.

●Source, recruit and screen candidates that I have selected from throughout the U.S. for positions at all levels.

●Manage detailed processes and procedures; maintain applicant tracking system using Kenexa.

●Work with compensation department on recommendations.

●Assist with the new transition plan as well as the delivery, identifying resource requirements, provide customer satisfaction and reporting structures and insure quality of projects.

●Ensure that deadlines are being met and accuracy of the project throughout the process.

New Horizons Hartford, CT

Computer Learning Center 2013 - 2014

Regional Senior Executive Recruiter (contract)

●Proactively recruits and hire professional, qualified candidates to fill regional sales, training, and other positions as necessary to meet the company’s hiring plans and goals.

●Locate other networking opportunities to review and secure potential candidates.

●Screen resumes and qualifying all candidates.

●Conduct initial interviews and arrange additional interviews with direct management.

●Ensure all candidates who are not selected receive appropriate notification.

Urban League Hartford, CT

Diversity Search Services 2008 - 2012

Senior Account Manager

●Created a For Profit Diversity recruitment division for the Urban League by partnering with many leading organizations committed to diversity recruiting and retention.

●Responsible for presenting our clients a complete diversity recruiting solution and partnership.

●Some of the client industries include financial services, healthcare, retirement, aerospace, gaming, law firms, and public accounting firms.

●Met with senior leadership to develop strategies for budgeting and forecasting as well as assisting with the development of the company website.

●Managerial responsibilities included supervising office, training and motivating staff, internal hiring and firing, reporting to senior leadership and the board of directors directly.

UnitedHealth Group Hartford, CT/New York, NY

National Senior Executive Recruiter 2003 - 2008

●Recruited, screened, and interviewed Senior Management and Executive level candidates for dedicated departments.

●Met recruitment metrics and developed effective partnerships with all levels of the Leadership Team.

●Worked with business partners to develop and recommend effective recruitment strategies for identifying qualified candidates to meet the needs of the business.

●Organized multiple executive job fairs, on-campus recruiting, and diversity activities on a national level.

●Ensured that recruitment activities follow government and state regulations.

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