Talent Acquisition Advisor/Strategize

Rose Davenport, DEI, CCWP

Tel: 804-***-**** / E-mail: ********@*****.*** http://www.linkedin.com/pub/rose-davenport/3/b04/68

Multi-Lingual, DEI & CCWP Certified Talent Acquisition Leader

Results-driven talent acquisition professional with a successful track record in technical recruiting, workforce planning, and talent strategy development. Expert in aligning talent acquisition initiatives with corporate goals, leveraging data-driven insights, and leading recruitment programs across IT and business functions. Adept at stakeholder management, DEI initiatives, and contingent workforce programs.

Professional Experience

Talent Logic, Inc Remote Talent Acquisition Director (Contract) Feb 2025 – Present

Managing 15 recruiters and leading the TA team, setting strategic hiring goals and ensuring alignment with company growth and objectives

Design and optimize recruitment strategies, leveraging data-driven insights to attract top-tier talent

Research and consult hiring managers to clarify specific job objectives, requirements and preferences

Partner with HR and Compensation to identify salary and providing guidance to hiring managers regarding salary negotiations, etc.

Lead and mentor the recruiting team to ensure high performance and engagement

Set clear goals and performance metrics for the recruiting team and align individual growth with the organization’s objectives

Deep expertise in recruiting KPIs with a proven ability to enhance hiring efficiency, elevate candidate quality, and boost retention through continuous optimization

Create a culture where team members feel comfortable sharing ideas, challenges, and feedback, fostering transparency, trust and shared purpose by breaking down silos within the organization

Partners with hiring managers and leadership to forecast hiring needs, improve interview processes, and ensure a structured hiring framework

Source-For-Hire, LLC Richmond, VA Talent Management Advisor (Independent Contractor) Jun 2010 – Present

Full life cycle recruiting and SME for IT FTE and contract positions.

Partnered with clients and hiring managers to develop job descriptions and hiring strategies.

Designed pricing models and hiring projections to align with company objectives.

Negotiated contracts, RFPs, and supplier agreements.

BCBS South Carolina Talent Acquisition / Program Manager Aug 2023 – Feb 2024

Led a team of six recruiters, enhancing their sourcing strategies and AI-driven recruitment techniques.

Conducted market intelligence on AWS & ServiceNow roles, skill gaps, certifications, and salary benchmarking.

Developed hiring forecasts and pipeline strategies, particularly for succession planning (2-4 retirements/month in 2025-26).

Partnered with Compensation & HR on new hires, promotions, merit adjustments, and terminations.

Spearheaded the redesign of the Manager & Supervisor’s Guide for recruitment processes.

Utilized Power BI dashboards for contingent workforce reporting, extensions, and conversions.

Designed and implemented a new Incentive Program for IS Recruiters (effective Jan 2024).

Managed college recruiting strategy and early-career program development.

Delivered DEI-focused presentations to leadership, recommending metrics for enterprise-wide success.

Paylocity (SaaS) Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Apr 2021 – Aug 2023

Served as the bridge between TA and hiring managers within Product & Tech.

Conducted interview process training for 70+ hiring managers through presentations.

Mentored and trained new recruiters in the U.S. & Czech Republic for hard-to-fill technical roles.

Deep expertise in recruitment KPIs with a proven ability to enhance hiring efficiency, elevate candidate quality, and boost retention through continuous optimization.

Led market intelligence initiatives, identifying diverse talent pools and industry trends.

DEI Ambassador for Product & Tech, collaborating with ERGs and evaluating the need for new employee groups.

Pinpoint IT Services Glen Allen, VA Talent Acquisition / Program Manager Aug 2019 – Apr 2021

Managed the Contingent Workforce Program and collaborated with MSP partners on recruitment strategies.

Provided hiring forecasts and market intelligence for Anthem.

Trained and led a team of four recruiters, overseeing performance and coaching.

Developed and presented competitive job offers to be selected candidates.

WorkforceLogiq Glen Allen, VA Engagement / Program Manager (Client: Magellan Health) Feb 2019 – Aug 2019

Facilitated full-cycle IT and non-IT contingent hiring processes.

Managed 4 IT recruiters and 20+ staffing suppliers, ensuring compliance and recruitment efficiency.

Conducted monthly supplier scorecard reviews and analyzed HR/talent data for insights.

Aquent LLC Richmond, VA Lead Agent (Creative, Marketing & IT Staffing) Feb 2014 – Feb 2019

Led IT, creative, and marketing recruitment, partnering with Capital One on brand campaigns.

Built talent pipelines for diverse roles (UI/UX, Copywriters, Data Analysts, Software Engineers, Marketing Manager, SEO Analyst, etc).

Traveled 30% for client visits, business development, and contractor engagement.

Convergent Domains, LLC Richmond, VA Recruiting Manager Sept 2006 – May 2010

Managed recruitment programs and staffing strategies for Northrop Grumman, City of Richmond, and Capital One.

Oversaw supplier contracts, RFPs, and invoice reviews.

Conducted monthly P&L analysis and financial reporting.

Technology & Tools

ATS: iCIMS, Bullhorn, Workday, Greenhouse HRIS: Workday, Monday.com

Data & Reporting: Power BI, Tableau, Google Sheets, MS Excel

Collaboration Tools: MS Teams, Slack, Zoom, MS SharePoint

Design & Presentation: Canva, Adobe Suite, MS PowerPoint

Education & Certifications

•Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration – Clementi Institute of Commerce, Singapore

•DEI Certification – Cornell University

•Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP)

•AIRS Professional Recruiter Certification

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