Project Management Talent Acquisition

Kirsten Jensen

Proven expertise in learning and development, career coaching, and workforce readiness supports the ability to craft compelling donor communications and engagement strategies. Skilled in program design, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive philanthropic success. Adept at developing impactful messaging, digital campaigns, and donor outreach initiatives aligned with mission-driven goals.

Skills

Vision Building

Project Management

Talent Management

Team Leadership

Organizational Development

Analytical Skills

Learning & Development Strategy

Program Design & Implementation

Recruitment & Retention

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Metrics-Driven Decision-Making

Adult Learning Principles

Mentorship & Coaching

Problem solving communication skills

Career Management

Creating processes used in all departments

Work Experience

AlliedUp Cooperative — Career Coach May 2023 – Present

Achieved 48% of the team’s annual job placements within the first year by developing step-by-step best practices for career coaching, with a focus on placing talent in healthcare roles.

Collaborated with Marketing and Talent Acquisition teams to enhance outreach strategies and fill healthcare job orders effectively.

Spearheaded the creation of an Accelerator Program to equip graduates with job readiness skills tailored to the healthcare industry, boosting placement success rates.

Operated in a dynamic startup environment, developing best practices for career coaching and job placement in healthcare from the ground up.

Assisted in the development of grant proposals to secure funding for innovative healthcare-focused career readiness programs.

Designed and implemented resources to equip new graduates with essential skills and strategies for securing roles in healthcare settings.

Built positive relationships with graduates and internal teams, fostering a shared vision and effective task delegation to meet the workforce needs of the healthcare industry.

Spearheaded training of new coaches, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and healthcare workforce demands

Built positive relationships with graduates and internal teams, fostering a shared vision and effective task delegation.

Rewards Network — Sourcing Specialist April 2022 – February 2023

Developed and executed recruitment strategies for hard-to-fill positions.

Managed full-cycle recruitment processes for a variety of roles.

Created and maintained recruitment databases, tracking key metrics to improve efficiency.

Provided coaching to hiring managers on recruitment best practices and processes.

LevelUP — Sourcing Specialist December 2021 – April 2022

Reviewed resumes and online portfolios, pre-screened candidates, and collaborated with hiring managers to define position requirements.

Increased weekly outreach by 25% through innovative sourcing strategies and industry networking.

Logged candidate data and streamlined communication processes using advanced tracking systems.

Participated in cross-functional activities to spark innovation and reduce production cycle times.

Coding Dojo — Recruiter July 2021 – September 2021

Recruited for technical education roles, filling challenging schedules and non-standard hour shifts.

Screened and tested applicants to match the most qualified candidates to open roles.

Streamlined candidate data management and improved tracking of communication.

Valley View School District — Transition Specialist and Teaching and Learning Coach August 2019 – April 2021

Developed customized training programs tailored to job site requirements, ensuring high success rates.

Supervised caseloads and case notes for 75 students, successfully securing program funding.

Managed job site projects, consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines.

Created transition assessments and resources, enhancing progress monitoring for special education goals.

West Liberty School District — Special Education Teacher November 2008 – June 2019

Led the Special Education Department, supervising teachers and paraprofessionals.

Designed and implemented hundreds of lessons for diverse subjects, including History, English, and Work Study.

Served on multiple leadership teams (Equity Team, Building Leadership, District Leadership) to drive systemic improvement.

Eastern Iowa Community College — Adjunct Instructor August 2015 – August 2017

Designed and delivered curriculum for Educational Foundations, Introduction to Early Childhood Education, and Introduction to Early Childhood Guidance courses.

Selected textbooks and developed course materials tailored to align with academic and professional standards.

Created practical, real-world experiences to prepare students for successful careers in education.

Education

Master of Arts in Education, Morningside University, Sioux City, IA August 2014

Bachelor of Arts in History Education, University of Northern Iowa May 2007

Certifications

Google Project Management Certificate

Goodwill Career Coaching Certification

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