Talent Acquisition Manager
Resume:
David C. Floyd
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist with 20+ years of experience partnering with clients across diverse industries to achieve their talent acquisition goals. Expert in all aspects of the recruiting lifecycle, from sourcing and interviewing to candidate relationship management and offer negotiation. Proven ability to quickly integrate into new environments and deliver immediate value, building strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates along the way. Seeking challenging contract opportunities where I can leverage my expertise to drive client success.
SELECTED CAREER SUCCESS
• Talent Acquisition Strategy & Process Improvement: Reduced agency reliance at Cognizant and Incomm from 91% and 100% respectively to minimal levels (0% and 8%), slashing recruitment costs while simultaneously increasing candidate quality through targeted recruitment strategies.
• Employer Branding: Partnered with marketing teams on employer branding initiatives to build a more diverse and attractive employer brand, resulting in a 25% increase in website traffic to the careers page and a 20% increase in qualified applicants. Monitored social media, identifying trends and opportunities that led to a 40% improvement in positive brand sentiment.
• Data-Driven Insights: Tracked and analyzed recruiting metrics and external market data to proactively identify and address potential talent acquisition challenges, ensuring successful staffing even in dynamic market conditions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Built strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their needs and develop targeted solutions, providing valuable support and expertise to address their talent acquisition challenges, even in high-pressure, highly visible situations.
• Strategic Role Placement: Successfully placed candidates in a diverse range of roles, from entry-level to senior management/leadership, across multiple industries, contributing to the strategic talent needs of client organizations.
• High-Volume Recruitment & Center Build-Out: Successfully built five large-scale centers, each requiring high-volume recruitment and rapid turnaround times to meet aggressive launch schedules. PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Recruiter, Cognizant, East Brunswick, NJ (Apr 2022 - Oct 2024)
• Managed high-volume and individual hiring across multiple sectors (telecommunications, BPO, technology, healthcare, and others) for key accounts such as AT&T, Bell Canada, Sprint, and MCI, recruiting for diverse roles, including engineering, IT security, customer service, project management, and implementation.
• Collaborated with business units to develop and implement proactive recruitment strategies, resulting in a 65% increase in applicant traffic and career notifications in local markets.
• Leveraged traditional and AI-driven initiatives to enhance recruitment processes and improve efficiency.
• Partnered with the DEI team to develop and implement diverse sourcing strategies. David C. Floyd
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Recruiter, Ztek (Assignment at Cognizant), Atlanta, GA (Jun 2021 - Apr 2022)
• Turned around a 6-month behind project by achieving 100% class hiring goals for 7 consecutive classes
(averaging 20 agents each) within 9 months.
• Successfully managed resource planning and offshore teams, earning recognition from TAG, business operations leadership, and client management for de-escalation efforts. Medical Recruiter, Med-Hire (Self Employed), Atlanta, GA (Sep 2016 - Jun 2021)
• Developed robust pipelines for medical positions (clinical and administrative), achieving a 98% candidate interview rate and a 70% hire rate.
• Executed specialized recruitment plans for medical technology and clinical roles, streamlining candidate identification and improving hiring efficiency.
Senior Manager of Global Talent Acquisition, Wipro BPO, Atlanta, GA (Aug 2009 - Aug 2016)
• Led global staffing projects across multiple countries, managing complex recruitment initiatives in diverse cultural contexts.
• Decreased cost-per-hire by 61% through strategic sourcing and process improvements. Recruiting Manager, InComm, Atlanta, GA (Dec 2005 - May 2008)
• Pioneered the full life cycle talent acquisition function, from sourcing to new hire orientation.
• Negotiated and managed staffing agency contracts, resulting in $100,000 in cost savings in the first year. Senior Technical Recruiter, MSI Strategic Solutions (fka American CyberSystems), Atlanta, GA (Jun 2008 - May 2009)
• Specialized in hard-to-fill technology positions.
• Increased temporary hours and margins by 20% through strategic sourcing and marketing. ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Proficient in leveraging AI for proactive recruitment and data-driven decision-making. Experience with AI- powered sourcing platforms like Gemini, Azure, Copilot, and others tools like Beamery, Workday, Taleo, and others.
• Expert knowledge of EEO, ADEA, OFCCP, and HIPAA regulations, as well as state, provincial, and international compliance standards related to talent acquisition.
• Proven experience in Recruitment Marketing, Employer Branding, Social Media Marketing, Data Analysis, Project Management, etc.
• Advanced to near-native fluency in French and Spanish.
• Intermediate fluency in German, Italian, and Portuguese. EDUCATION
Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
2000 - 2002
Bachelor of Business Administration (successfully completed coursework in Economics, Finance, Management, and Accounting)
Institut de Tourraine, Tours, France
September 1996
Diplôme du Cinquième Niveau, Graduated with honors
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