Talent Acquisition In-House
Resume:
Sabrina Risley Stowell
Parker, Colorado
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www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinarisley
Dynamic Recruiting professional with 11 years of experience across Executive Search and In-House Talent Acquisition. Proven track record of building strong partnerships with hiring managers and delivering exceptional candidate experiences. Skilled in navigating high- stakes conversations, quickly identifying needs, and driving hiring outcomes that align with business goals. Known for strong business acumen, strategic problem-solving, and a collaborative approach that earns trust and accelerates hiring success. EXPERTISE
• Excellence in Candidate and Hiring Manager Experience
• Strategic Full-Cycle Talent Acquisition (In-House & Agency)
• Job Intake, Screening, Interviewing, and Offer Management
• Onboarding, Orientation, Training, and Retention Strategies
• Process Design, Optimization, and Operational Efficiencies
• AI tools, ATS & CRM Management, System Conversions INDUSTRIES SERVED: High-Tech, SaaS, Retail, E-Commerce, Manufacturing, Distribution, Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Real Estate, Property Management, Legal, Healthcare, Mental Health, Public Accounting, Government, Insurance, Family Office, Education. ROLES RECRUITED: Accounting, Finance, Project Management, HR, Sales, Customer Service, Clinical, Marketing, Advertising, Graphic Design, Administration, Operations, Procurement, Inventory, Logistics, Maintenance. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FORTIS Resource Partners – Irvine, CA - Staffing & Search Firm Sept 2023 – Present EXECUTIVE RECRUITER / STAFFING (remote)
• Lead full-cycle recruitment across diverse industries and seniority levels, managing multiple open roles with urgency.
• Oversee the hiring process from intake and sourcing to interviews, offers, background checks, and onboarding, ensuring compliance with employment laws.
• Build consultative partnerships with hiring managers and deliver best-in-class candidate experiences.
• Understand unique hiring needs and role scope to inform strategy and support decision-making.
• Draft compelling job descriptions and outreach messaging using creative writing and AI tools to attract and engage top talent.
• Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ATS, and referrals to and maintain a strong active and passive talent pipeline.
• Conduct thorough interviews assessing technical skills, qualifications, motivations, behaviors, and culture fit to ensure alignment and hiring success.
• Track KPIs, continuously improve recruiting workflows, and ensure ATS accurately documents all hiring activities. Creative Counseling Center LLC – Greenwood Village, CO – Mental Health Aug 2017 – Sept 2023 STAFFING & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
• Spearheaded full-cycle talent acquisition for clinical (LPCs, LMFTs, LCSWs) and administrative roles, sourcing through Indeed, industry groups, referrals, and university partnerships.
• Crafted compelling job descriptions and outreach messaging to attract and engage top talent.
• Led phone screens, first-round interviews, interview coordination, offer facilitation, and comprehensive onboarding and training.
• Managed employee relations, advising on HR policies, resolving staff concerns, and fostering a positive, compliant workplace culture.
• Directed employee development initiatives, including training, continuing education, and performance support programs.
• Supported offboarding activities, scheduling exit interviews, and transitioning employee caseloads.
• Tracked key metrics, identified operational gaps, and implemented efficiencies to enhance patient experiences and team performance.
• Achieved an 85% close rate on new patient intake calls and boosted patient retention through a structured onboarding process.
• Led operational initiatives including a company-wide software conversion, streamlining SOPs, vendor management, billing coordination, maintaining regulatory licenses, and overseeing records and general office operations. CERTUS Professional Network – Denver Metro – Business Services Start-Up Sept 2003 – Mar 2017 FOUNDER & OWNER – COMPANY SOLD MARCH 2017
• Managed all aspects of the business from inception to successful sale, leading a professional membership organization akin to a Chamber of Commerce.
• Planned and hosted 1,100+ business networking events and seminars, welcoming more than 22k local professionals.
• Recruited, trained, managed 11 team members and 3 outsourced staff to deliver a consistent and exceptional customer experience.
• Cultivated high-impact partnerships and sponsors, generating referrals and a new revenue stream.
• Implemented streamlined systems, policies, and procedures to maximize resources and support scalable growth
• Directed CRM list-building, maintenance, and email marketing strategies to improve outreach and member engagement. Page 2
American Medical Response – Santa Ana, CA and Greenwood Village, CO – Emergency Medical Services Mar 1994 – Oct 2003 OUTSOURCED BILLING PARTNER SERVICES (2000-2003)
• Served as key contact between regional offices and national collection agencies to increase recovery on delinquent accounts.
• Trained in-house call center staff to improve customer service and drive higher collection rates.
• Supported a major debt consolidation initiative ahead of the company’s sale. NATIONAL CORPORATE TRAINER (1994-2000)
• Developed system documentation and training materials and led nationwide software training during a major system conversion.
• Acted as liaison between software developers and end-users, relaying enhancement requests, bug reports, and release updates.
• Coordinated communication across regional billing offices and internal training teams. Cost Care, Inc. - EXECUTIVE ASST TO VP - Newport Beach, CA – Managed Healthcare Nov 1992 – Mar 1994 Provided executive support: coordinated travel, meetings, and events; created presentations and agendas; reviewed contracts; tracked expenses; managed calendars and phone calls; ensured smooth departmental operations. Accountants Overload – STAFFING CONSULTANT & EXECUTIVE RECRUITER – Torrance, CA – Recruiting Firm June 1989 - Nov 1992 Strategic full-cycle recruitment of accounting and finance professionals at all levels for direct-hire, temp-to-hire, and contract roles across diverse industries. Trained new recruiters on policies, procedures, and best practices. EDUCATION
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY, Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Minor in Business, Minor in German RECOGNITION
2012 Champion of Free Enterprise Award by Sales Professionals International
2012 Denver Connection Maker of the Year Award by Contagious Media
2015 Denver Business Journal Outstanding Women in Business Nominee SOFTWARE
LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Monster, Bullhorn ATS; Zoom, Microsoft Teams; Microsoft Suite – MS 365, Outlook, Outlook Administrator, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access; Google Suite - Sheets, Docs, Drive; Slack; SimplePractice EMR; Dropbox; Intuit, Wave Accounting, Quickbooks; Survey Monkey; Mailchimp, Constant Contact, All Clients; Facebook Ads; WordPress. VOLUNTEER
Food Bank of the Rockies, (seasonal) since April 2022 Dumb Friends League/Humane Colorado, (seasonal) since 2020 Opportunity Coalition, Board of Advisors, 2016-2018 Dolls For Daughters, Member Board of Directors, 2013-2015 Mac & Doog Radio Show, Charity Liaison, 2009-2013
INTERESTS
Outside of work, I relish a suspenseful true crime podcast, gardening, hiking, my Peloton, weight training, game nights, and spending time with my husband and our adult children.
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