Talent Acquisition Partner

KATHLEEN MACKIE

Phone: 312-***-**** Email: **************@*****.*** Chicago Area

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kathleenmackie

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Resourceful and collaborative Talent Acquisition Partner with comprehensive experience driving organizational recruitment and performance goals. Proven expertise in developing compliant candidate pipelines and optimizing recruitment processes across several industries. Skilled in leveraging traditional and online methods to create optimal solutions and positive experiences for all stakeholders while delivering exceptional results under tight deadlines. SKILLS

Recruiting Expertise: Talent Sourcing & Acquisition, Diversity Recruiting, Talent Management, Candidate Experience, Employer Branding

Strategic Skills: Market Intelligence, Relationship Development, Process Optimization, Cross- Functional Collaboration

Industry Knowledge: Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Healthcare, Consumer Products Additional Skills: New Hire Training, ATS Management, Metrics Reporting, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CPG TALENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

Freelance Recruiter 2025 - present

Recruit professionals in the Consumer Packaged Goods and Industrial Industries. Examples include Plant Managers, Maintenance Manaagers, HR Managers and technical staff. MIX TALENT, Remote

Recruiting Lead – Field Commercial January 2022 - April 2024

• Managed end-to-end recruiting processes for a 50-person talent acquisition and recruitment consultancy serving Biotech, Pharmaceutical, and Medical Device industries

• Filled between 10-20 positions per project with an average hire time of 6-8 weeks, completing approximately 10 projects annually

• Improved and streamlined operational recruiting processes, optimizing programs through tailored solutions

• Developed and monitored all reporting metrics including ATS and project scorecards, maximizing efficiency and effectiveness

• Coached and mentored two junior recruiters and one talent optimization specialist, ensuring service quality and consistency

• Consulted with clients to develop ideal candidate profiles and recruiting strategies by leveraging AI talent insights for specific geographic locations GETINGE, Remote

Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant March 2021 - December 2021

• Led executive sales talent acquisition for global medical technology company across Surgical Workflow, Sterile Processing, Biotechnology, Digital Health, and Cardiovascular Intervention segments

• Managed 30-40 position requisition load, successfully recruiting up to 7 new employees monthly while meeting demanding targets

• Filled 35 positions for the Commercial Operations team within seven months through precise role requirement focus and high-touch approach

• Accelerated end-to-end hiring process from 60 to 45 days on average, optimizing company's Return on Investment (ROI)

• Implemented strategic planning and versatile marketing/advertising methods to meet tight deadlines and hiring goals

BAXTER INTERNATIONAL (formerly Hillrom), Remote

Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner June 2017 - February 2021

• Spearheaded field recruiting for medical device technicians across various markets for American multinational healthcare company

• Established in-house recruiting department within two years, significantly improving processes and customer service while reducing costs

• Saved $500K in annual recruitment costs through elimination of field recruiting while managing up to 70 concurrent requisitions

• Reduced fill time from 60-75 days to 30 days through process optimizations and exceptional candidate care

• Created and led "sales squad" team tasked with strategic recruitment, driving expansion of two largest sales teams by hiring 25 senior sales representatives in six months

• Played key role in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging initiatives including board, veteran, and affinity groups

• Collaborated with HR to forecast and prepare for future talent needs and budgetary issues, ensuring preparedness for market changes

CHERRY HILL CONSULTING, INC., Remote

Sr. Recruiting Consultant March 2010 - May 2017

• Provided full-cycle recruiting services for IT services and recruitment consultancy serving Fortune 100 clients including Akorn, Inc., Beam Suntory, Software One, Walgreens Co., and Hillshire Brands

• Ensured successful hire of approximately 100 new Key Account Managers, Luxury Specialists, and National Brand Ambassador Team in 20 top markets, leading client company's largest sales force expansion

• Established client's brand-new UP Cloud Services Sales Team by recruiting 80 Key Account Managers within 9 months

• Spearheaded staffing expansions across two sales teams, new field HR team, and Infusion Services reimbursements, totaling 75+ personnel across Legal, Sales, Specialty, Wellness, and Pharmacy operations

• Fulfilled 30 scientific and quality hires within eight months to enable client's R&D division expansion using digital media, networking, and referral methods

• Served as sole recruiter for all marketing and MBA Campus recruiting needs, acquiring top talent for Product, Brand, Associate Brand, and Marketing Communication Manager roles

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Communications Loyola University, Chicago, IL

Magna Cum Laude

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