Talent Acquisition Human Resources
Resume:
Michele Djurkovic
Dallas / Ft. Worth Metroplex
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linkedin.com/in/micheledjurkovic
Professional Summary
Strategic and results-driven senior leader with 20+ years of experience in talent acquisition, workforce planning, and operations management across healthcare, staffing, and education sectors. Proven ability to lead large-scale recruitment initiatives, optimize contingent workforce programs, and deliver enterprise-level solutions that drive operational efficiency and growth. Recognized for data-driven decision-making, cross-functional leadership, and a consultative approach to solving complex business challenges.
Core Competencies
Leadership & Strategy: People Management, Strategic Planning, Operations Optimization, Project Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, Executive Coaching
Talent Acquisition: Recruiting, Sourcing, Executive Search, Employer Branding, RPO, ATS Optimization, Interview Design
Human Resources: Workforce Planning, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Performance Development
Technical Proficiency: Microsoft Office (expert), ATS & VMS platforms, Data Analytics, BI Tools, Database Management
Certifications: Challenger™ Partner, Influence Through (data) Insights
Professional Experience
Senior MSP Specialist
Randstad Sourceright (Enterprise), May 2019 – April 2025
- Managed multiple national accounts as the MSP, overseeing $200MM+ in contingent labor spend across diverse labor categories (W2, SOW, admin, IT, industrial). - Directed requisition, hiring, and onboarding processes using VMS tools, ensuring compliance across U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions. - Developed and presented Quarterly Business Reviews with actionable insights to improve client recruitment strategies. - Completed Challenger™ Partner training and leveraged data to influence stakeholder decision-making.
Senior Director, Talent Acquisition
Supplemental Health Care, March 2018 – December 2018
- Led internal talent acquisition process transformation for regional offices; created competency-based interview guides and scalable hiring playbooks. - Hired 80+ sales professionals in 7 months through targeted networking and sourcing strategies.
Director, Search & Placement
Supplemental Health Care, May 2017 – February 2018
- Launched national direct hire division for RN and Allied Health placements, generating revenue within 4 months.
Vice President, Operations
AMN Healthcare / Medfinders / Nursefinders, 2005 – 2012
- Led multi-functional teams across branding, training, recruiting, and marketing through mergers and growth. - Standardized credentialing/onboarding processes across 40+ branches. - Spearheaded nationwide lead sharing program, generating $3M+ in incremental revenue. - Oversaw website strategy, executive communications, and national brand transition.
Division Director, International Healthcare
Soliant Healthcare, 2004 – 2005
- Launched international RN recruitment pipeline; halted due to legislative changes.
Director of Operations, Talent Answer
Spherion (now Randstad), 2002 – 2004
- Scaled virtual recruiting team from 5 to 200+ in 30 months, delivering 5% of total company revenue. (Total revenue in 2003 = $2.1 billion)
Area Manager, West Florida
Spherion, 1999 – 2002
- Managed five branch locations and regional staffing performance.
Senior Director, Interim Therapy Services
Interim Healthcare, 1993 – 1999
- Established U.S.-Netherlands education partnerships and led offshore recruiting operations for international placements.
Early Career: Higher Education Roles
- Associate Dean of Students, Eckerd College
- Director of Housing, Wesleyan College
- Director of Campus Activities, University of South Carolina at Aiken
Education
Master of Education, Higher Education Administration
University of South Carolina, Columbia
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Stetson University, DeLand, FL
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