Talent Acquisition Specialist

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May 10, 2025

Nick Cannatella

DFW, TX 516-***-**** **************@*****.*** LinkedIn

Skills & Tools

• ADP, iCIMS, Taleo, Workday, Indeed, LinkedIn, Handshake, ZipRecruiter

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Bookings, Forms)

• Analysis, Communication, Prioritization, Strategic Consulting

• Lean Six Sigma White Belt, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Experience

• Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Smart Start Inc., Grapevine, TX

Jan 2025 – Present

• Centralized national talent acquisition operations

• Updated policies and procedures for leaders

• Reviewed and updated job descriptions, sourced candidates, conducted prescreen interviews, scheduled hiring manager interviews

• Talent Acquisition Specialist

Foley & Lardner, LLP, Dallas, TX

Nov 2022 – Jan 2025

• Partnered with hiring managers across all offices

• Oversaw positions in various departments including accounting, finance, litigation, research, systems development, and administrative roles

• Managed full life-cycle recruitment

• Conducted compensation analysis and provided recommendations

• Conducted check-in meetings with new hires and exit interviews

• Answered employment-related questions

• Conducted resume and interview workshops

• Tracked DE&I efforts

• Senior Hiring Specialist

GEICO, Richardson, TX

Mar 2014 – Oct 2022

• Managed open applications and selection process

• Conducted pre-qualifying phone screens and targeted warm calls

• Identified candidates through multiple sources

• Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers and HR leaders

• Screened resumes and job applications

• Conducted interviews and assessed applicants

• Promoted company’s reputation

• Claims Adjuster and Trainer from Mar 2014-May 2019 Education

• Quinnipiac University

• Bachelor of Arts in Communication

• National Communications Honor Society

• Psychology minor