Talent Acquisition Leader
Resume:
MAKAELA CARTER
TALENT LEADER
CONTACT INFO
*******.******@*****.***
Overland Park, Kansas
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Baylor University
Waco, Texas
SKILLS
Leadership & Team
Development
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Planning
Process Improvement & Efficiency
Data-Driven Decision-Making Communication & Relationship Building
ATS Implementation & Optimization (Workable,
Workday, ICMS, Taleo)
CERTIFICATIONS
LinkedIn Recruiter and AI-Driven Talent Acquisition Professional
Certificate
ACTIVITIES
SHRM and SHRMJC Membership
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Talent Leader with 20 years of experience in leadership, talent acquisition, onboarding, and building high-performing recruitment teams across the US and Canada. Proven ability to lead by example, develop innovative hiring solutions, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders and leaders across MSPs and Fortune 500 companies. Demonstrated success in improving recruitment processes, driving efficiency, and hiring top-tier talent. A results-oriented team player with excellent communication, negotiation, and business acumen. Self-motivated, detail-driven, and experienced in working independently, with a passion for delivering excellence in every aspect of recruiting.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Recruiter
Euronet Worldwide
AUGUST 2022 - current / Leawood, Kansas
Lead end-to-end recruitment for 100+ positions yearly, reducing time-to-fill by 20% in technical and finance departments.
Develop and execute targeted talent acquisition strategies, increasing applicant engagement by 30%.
Orchestrated 15 campus recruitment events, attracting over 500 candidates and increasing talent pipeline engagement by 30%.
Optimize vendor partnerships, ensuring high-quality sourcing and cost-effective hiring solutions.
Reduced time-to-hire by 65% (2023) and 25% (2024) through streamlined processes that increased recruitment efficiency.
Boosted applicant volume by 180% in 2022 by revamping employer branding and outreach strategies.
Executed implementation of Workable ATS in 2023, training 40 managers on modern interviewing techniques, improving candidate experience by 30%.
Spearhead the Workable ATS Implementation, training 40+ hiring managers, improving interview efficiency by 30%.
Contract Recruiter
MidCal Technical and Jet Midwest
MARCH 2020 - AUGUST 2022 / Kansas City, Missouri
Designed and implemented customized search strategies that successfully filled 45 senior roles, driving a 15% improvement in overall productivity.
Recruitment Manager
Pacific Architects and Engineers (PAE)
JUNE 2018 - JUNE 2019 / Kansas City, Missouri
Led a team of three recruiters and one assistant, achieving a 25% improvement in hiring efficiency.
Developed and executed high-volume hiring strategies, onboarding 50+ employees per month for a large-scale government contract.
Recruitment Manager
Hays International
SEPTEMBER 2014 - JULY 2017 / Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Managed a team of eight recruiters, reducing placement time for contract roles by 25% across Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Achieved a 95% success rate in executive-level placements, filling 25+ high-profile positions.
Delivered a recruitment strategy that successfully onboarded 150 contract employees in 3 weeks, generating $20 million CAD.
Increased market share by 15% through the acquisition of 10 new clients, driving annual revenue growth by $500K.
Exceeded annual profitability goals by 22%, capturing an additional 10% market share through strategic sales initiatives.
Achieved recognition as the Top Contract Business Team in Canada for two consecutive years, driving a 25% increase in contract revenue.
Executed recruitment strategies that identified and secured 150 top candidates in engineering, finance, and oil & gas industries.
Manager of Recruiting
Kelly Services
DECEMBER 2012 - APRIL 2014 / Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Directed Calgary Branch operations, achieving 20% revenue growth and maintaining a 30% P&L margin within one fiscal year.
Developed a high-performance recruiting team of 10, reducing time to fill by 40%.
Secured high-volume staffing accounts, including Shell Oil and TC Energy, managing over 500 contract/temp employees for multiple projects.
Created a summer internship program that provided 50 university students with hands-on industry experience, aligning with Shell Oil Company's objectives.
Implemented daily KPIs across the team, resulting in a 30% boost in performance and a 25% increase in service delivery efficiency.
Sourced and secured over 100 qualified candidates in the oil & gas sector, enhancing talent acquisition efficiency by 25%.
Realtor
Prudential Gary Greene
APRIL 2009 - JULY 2012 / Houston, Texas
Increased client base by 40% in one year through targeted marketing, resulting in $7 million in sales.
District Manager
Chico's FAS
APRIL 2007 - APRIL 2009 / Houston, Texas
Oversaw 10 retail store locations across Texas and Louisiana, increasing sales by 15% year-over-year.
Achieved 15% sales growth by improving customer service processes and operational efficiency.
Analyzed key performance metrics, implemented effective company strategies, and exceeded financial targets by 15%.
Increased sales by 15% through effective merchandising strategies while boosting team collaboration and employee engagement initiatives.
Developed and implemented customer service and merchandising strategies, improving customer satisfaction by 20%.
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