Sr. Talent Acquisition Recruiter

LISA RUSSO

Somerset, NJ • 848-***-**** • **********@*****.*** • linkedin.com/in/lisa-russo-b1ab6921a Professional Summary

Certified Professional Services Recruiter (CPSR) with 15+ years of expertise in full-cycle talent acquisition, specializing in high-demand industries such as IT, healthcare, government, finance, and industrial sectors. Proven ability to build and manage high-performing recruitment processes, optimize talent pipelines, and deliver tailored recruitment strategies that align with organizational goals. Recognized for exceeding recruitment targets, driving efficiency through innovative sourcing techniques, and delivering strategic hiring solutions in both high-volume and niche markets. Expertise includes leveraging ATS and CRM systems, using data-driven insights to improve hiring outcomes, and building strong relationships with senior leadership, hiring managers, and candidates.

• Talent Acquisition Strategy & Leadership: Expert in collaborating with executive leadership to create and implement recruitment strategies that reduce time-to-hire and increase candidate quality, consistently exceeding KPIs.

• Pipeline Development & Sourcing Innovation: Skilled at increasing applicant flow for hard-to-fill roles by up to 75%, using advanced sourcing tools and multi-channel outreach methods.

• Process Optimization & Technology Integration: Proven track record of driving recruitment process improvements, reducing dependency on third-party agencies, and leveraging technology to streamline sourcing and candidate selection.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Expert in using workforce analytics to influence recruitment decisions, enhance candidate quality, and drive organizational efficiency. Professional Experience

Sr. Talent Acquisition Recruiter

BOLD, LLC – San Francisco, CA

2021 – Present

• Strategic Recruitment Leadership: Partnered with C-suite executives and hiring managers to define role requirements and optimize job descriptions, leading to a 75% improvement in candidate quality.

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Managed over 100 high-volume requisitions and processed 250+ resumes daily, utilizing Greenhouse ATS to streamline candidate selection and reduce time-to-hire by 50%.

• Pipeline Development: Implemented proactive sourcing strategies, increasing applicant flow by 75% for hard-to-fill technical roles.

• Enhanced Candidate Experience: Maintained compliance with all employment regulations, improving candidate satisfaction scores by ensuring clear communication and timely feedback throughout the hiring process. Sr. Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Central Point Partners – Columbus, OH

2018 – 2021

• Full-Cycle Recruiting: Led virtual recruitment efforts for contract, temp-to-hire, and permanent roles within IT and healthcare sectors, reducing time-to-hire by 50%.

• Client-Focused Recruiting: Partnered closely with hiring managers to refine job descriptions, improve sourcing strategies, and ensure the best candidate fit, improving hire-to-interview ratios by 50%.

• Technology Integration: Evaluated and introduced new recruiting technologies, resulting in an increase in sourcing efficiency and a smoother interview scheduling process.

• Candidate Consultation: Provided career guidance to candidates, maintaining an excellent interview progression for recommended individuals. Sr. Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Donnelly and Moore – Manhattan, NYC

2013 – 2018

• IT Recruitment Expertise: Successfully placed 100+ technical professionals, including Software Engineers, Project Managers, and System Architects, with a 95% offer acceptance rate.

• Client-Centric Approach: Prioritized client needs in a high-volume environment, maintaining a 30-day average time-to-fill.

• Networking & Sourcing: Reduced reliance on third-party vendors by 75% through the development of a strong internal network of IT professionals. Independent Recruiting Consultant – IT/Healthcare (Nationwide) 2010 – 2013

• National Recruitment: Led recruitment efforts for contract and temp-to-hire positions in healthcare and IT, increasing client retention by 50%.- Recruiting Nurses for Travel and Per-Diem job placements, including NPs, RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and various allied positions

• Sourcing & Pipeline Development: Expanded candidate database by 50% through targeted outreach, job fairs, and partnerships with professional associations.

• Onboarding & Compliance: Improved retention by streamlining onboarding processes and ensuring compliance with all industry regulations. HR Staffing Manager / Director of Operations

Nutrabio.com – Middlesex, NJ

2009 – 2010

• HR Leadership: Managed a 25-person HR team, reducing turnover by 75% through strategic recruitment and retention initiatives.

• Operational Efficiency: Directed a facility relocation project that saved $100K and improved operational efficiency. Managed a $4M budget, achieving significant cost savings.

Education & Professional Development

• Certified Professional Services Recruiter (CPSR) – Tech Serve Alliance, 2015

• Master Certification – Training, Human Resources, Finance & Business Management – Villanova University, 2005

• Effective Communications & Human Relations Certificate – Dale Carnegie Training, 2004

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint

• Adobe Creative Suite: Acrobat, Illustrator, PageMaker

• Recruitment Tools: Greenhouse, Job Diva, Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Indeed, CareerBuilder, ZipRecruiter, Monster, Bullhorn, Dribble, Behance, HireHive, Hiretual, Zoho Recruit, ClearanceJobs, Gem

• Collaboration Platforms: MS Teams, GoToMeeting, Slack, Zoom

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