Data Analytics Talent Operations

NIKIA SMITH ************@*****.*** 810-***-****

EXPERIENCE

March 2024 - Current

PerScholas Recruitment & Admissions Manager

● Manage the full lifecycle of a rigorous outreach and admissions process, ensuring recruitment and admissions targets utilizing Salesforce to track progress.

● Attend networking events to increase organizational visibility and recruit prospective learners passionate about IT careers.

● Deliver presentations and facilitate off-site information sessions.

● Cultivate and sustain long-term relationships with referral partner organizations to maintain a strong candidate pipeline.

● Process candidate applications, including phone screens, information sessions, assessments, and face-to-face interviews.

● Develop reporting tools to monitor the admissions pipeline by cohort, ensuring enrollment benchmarks are met.

● Provid referrals to supportive services or alternative programs as needed.

● Coordinate alumni retention activities such as meetups and networking opportunities for specific groups, including women and young adults.

July 2021 - January 2023

Factor Legal -Recruitment Associate

● Led the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interview preparation, offer negotiation, and onboarding for US legal contractors, overseeing the hiring of 50-70 professionals quarterly.

● Implemented effective communications strategies to bolster company culture, reinforce business strategies, and enhance employee experience and engagement

● Collaborated internally on diversity initiatives, partnered with Marketing for branding efforts, and supported global Engagement initiatives.

● Coordinated new attorney onboarding and offboarding processes, managing, personnel files, and orientation, as well as any expense reimbursements.

● Worked on a cross-functional team to create and implement the inaugural Summer Associate program, increasing post-law school to entry-level applicants by 25% across highly regulated industries including medicine, pharmacy, and financial services.

● Developed recommendations for policies and activities to improve organizational culture based on metrics and analysis. This included attracting and retaining qualified candidates, addressing staffing issues, and maintaining legal compliance. March 2020 - March 2022

SitStayRead -Talent Coordinator

● Utilized Salesforce CRM to track over 200 volunteers, 2,000 students, and 30+ programs accurately and prepared reports on volunteer activities.

● Spearheaded designing and facilitating a comprehensive diversity and inclusion strategy, resulting in a more inclusive and engaged environment, addressing cultural awareness, volunteer and employee training, and integration.

● Aligned company mission with external branding which increased applicants by 58% and increased funding by 49%

● Ensured marketing efforts aligned with immediate and long-term business goals, including process improvements, content development, and lead generation.

● Implemented marketing and advertising campaigns, preparing forecasts, strategies, plans, objectives, and promotional presentations.

June 2018 - June 2019

Axiom - Recruitment Coordinator

● Coordinated position requests, tracked candidate activity in Workday, and collaborated with hiring managers, executive leadership, and client engagements for successful recruitment.

● Scheduled and coordinated interviews efficiently, managing calendars, communication, and logistics to streamline the interview process and ensure optimal candidate experience.

● Responded to departmental inquiries and demonstrated effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to maintain strong working relationships.

EDUCATION

University Of Michigan, Ann Arbor - B.A. Political Science SKILLS

Workday, Lever, Bullhorn, Jenzabar, Greenhouse, Linkedin Recruiter, Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Facilitation

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