Talent Acquisition Coordinator

TANISHA TERRY

E: *************@*****.*** M: 240-***-**** Bowie, MD 20716

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic and results-oriented Talent Acquisition Coordinator with over 7+ years of progressive experience driving strategic recruitment initiatives across federal government contractors and private organizations. Proven expertise in managing end-to-end recruitment processes for specialized healthcare, technical, and executive roles, including security-cleared positions, ensuring strict compliance with federal regulations and organizational policies. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights and recruitment analytics to optimize hiring strategies, improve candidate experience, and meet talent acquisition goals. Demonstrated success in managing complex recruitment programs, coordinating high-impact events and managing multi-million-dollar budgets to deliver results and drive organizational growth.

● Recruitment Coordination

● Federal Hiring Compliance

● Process Improvement

● Candidate Sourcing

● Budget Management

● Pipeline Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

All Native Group (Federal Government Contractor) Washington, DC Talent Acquisition Coordinator, United States Department of State (DoS) 04/2023 – Present

• Effectively manage and coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process for specialized healthcare positions while serving as a resource to key stakeholders, ensuring synergy and alignment on hiring priorities and mission-critical staffing goals/objectives.

• Proactively leverage recruitment metrics (candidate pipeline status, recruitment engagement) to provide actionable insights to the Program Manager and Talent Acquisition Specialist while co-managing a $650k budget to sustain recruitment initiatives.

• Develop and deepen partnerships with colleges and universities to effectively engage emerging talent via information sessions, which has been instrumental in expanding reach, enhancing talent pipeline growth and tailoring outreach for maximum impact.

• Strategically research relevant industry events and conferences to identify high-value opportunities for talent acquisition with candidate pools, leading to improved engagement, increased quality of applicant flow and placement for high-priority roles.

• Coordinate logistics for 12+ regional, state, and national medical conferences per year with a focus on driving brand visibility and attracting qualified healthcare professionals (Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Doctors, and Laboratory Scientists).

• Amplify talent acquisition efforts by managing dynamic social media campaigns across key platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn) that provide educational, informative, and accessible information about the application and hiring processes. Bering Straits Native Corporation (Federal Government Contractor) Alexandria, VA Program Assistant I, United States Department of State 09/2022 – 01/2023

• Resourcefully supported a smooth and compliant onboarding experience for 120+ newly hired Foreign Service Officers, serving as a liaison between HR business partners to facilitate communication, coordinate logistics and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Enhanced new hire readiness and improved organizational effectiveness by researching and resolving critical inquiries related to relocation SOPs, training schedules, family accommodations, travel reimbursements and travel policies during the transition.

• Implemented a pre-onboarding communication strategy complete with confirmation calls, email templates and checklists after identifying inefficiencies in the onboarding process, such as missing documentation and lack of preparation that led to delays.

• Developed and implemented a streamlined tracking system for the new hire orientation schedules, ensuring clear assignment of program leadership and eliminating barriers to productivity, resulting in a more efficient and organized onboarding process. Institute for Defense Analyses Alexandria, VA

Recruiting Coordinator 11/2021 – 09/2022

• Led end-to-end recruitment coordination for a team of 5 recruiters to support hiring across diverse business areas by facilitating the placement of 15 to 20 candidates per quarter in critical roles ranging from HR and marketing to engineering and leadership.

• Partnered with management to provide guidance on refining recruitment strategies, including vacancy announcements to align with industry standards and leading post-interview debriefs to discuss business needs, weaknesses and ideal candidate profiles.

• Prioritized alignment between key stakeholders, including HRBPs and candidates, by delivering a variety of written deliverables, such as candidate executive summaries, candidate profiles and interview briefs, ensuring seamless synergy and collaboration.

• Prioritized diversity, equity and inclusion by leading targeted outreach strategies, such as establishing relationships with HBCU Career centers and integrating the student-focused recruitment platform, Handshake, to establish a diverse candidate pipeline. Alion Science and Technology Mclean, VA

Talent Acquisition Coordinator 02/2021 – 11/2021

• Successfully served as a resource, strategic thought partner and liaison between key stakeholders in managing a range of talent management priorities with a focus on collaborating with and supporting the Recruitment Manager and other HR leadership.

• Identified and implemented streamlined workflows to address process gaps and operational risks for a range of HR activities, including interview scheduling, termination, onboarding, exit interviews, internal promotions/hiring and external recruitment.

• Served as the primary technical expert on Talent Acquisition Career Management programs, guiding leadership on interpreting policies and implementing career path frameworks that supported acquisition workforce growth and employee development.

• Optimized recruitment program budgets and procurement by partnering with A/P department to ensure timely payments and strategic resource allocation, while managing key promotional materials that drove candidate outreach and brand visibility. T-Rex Solutions, LLC (Federal Government Contractor) Greenbelt, MD Recruiting Coordinator 11/2019 – 01/2021

• Effectively managed an average of 25-50 candidates per month across the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle with an emphasis on serving as a liaison between stakeholders, such as HR Managers, to create high-quality and seamless candidate experiences.

• Optimized departmental productivity and compliance by collaborating with the HR leadership team to create redefined and streamlined SOPs related to several HR functions, including onboarding, recruitment and managing candidate data/documents.

• Researched industry standards and competitor salaries and presented key findings to the C-Suite team and Talent Acquisition Director to advocate for the implementation of consistent and competitive pay scales to strengthen recruitment and retention.

• Prioritized data integrity through quality control audits while managing all aspects of the pre-employment process for dozens of new hires/month, including completing background checks, screenings offer letters, requisition approvals and onboarding. Arnold and Porter DC Law Firm Washington, DC

Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Legal Recruiting 05/2019 – 09/2019

• Strategically develop multi-pronged candidate recruitment strategies to meet the talent management needs of 11+ sites across the country for diverse functional areas (Executives, Attorneys, Paralegals, Accountants and Professional Administrative Staff).

• Collaboratively analyzed and leveraged HR metrics and analytics related to workforce trends, such as time to fill, attrition, and compensation against industry benchmarks, to develop data-driven strategic staffing plans that align with recruitment needs.

• Spearheaded several aspects of the recruitment cycle, including drafting and updating position descriptions based on program needs, evaluating resumes and providing feedback to HR leadership, leading application reviews and coordinating interviews.

• Facilitated the data collection and processing aspects of the new hire onboarding process, including managing pre-employment paperwork/documentation, coordinating interviews, processing background checks, and serving as a resource to candidates. Enlightened Incorporated (Federal Government Contractor) Washington, DC Human Resources Assistant 10/2018 – 05/2019

• Effectively served as an administrative resource to human resource leadership in managing a broad range of HR activities with a focus on ensuring quality control, data accuracy and compliance with local, state and federal regulations for federal clients.

• Ensured seamless recruiting and placement processes by accurately managing personnel information, reviewing requests, and coordinating vacancy announcements across multiple job boards, resulting in improved hiring efficiency and candidate quality.

• Protected the organization from legal risks and audit issues by tracking regulatory deadlines, accurately processing background checks and I-9 verifications via E-Verify and swiftly resolving discrepancies and issues to ensure full regulatory compliance.

• Served as a trusted liaison, delivering timely responses to recruitment inquiries and providing comprehensive status reports to leadership that ensured transparent communication and enabled stakeholders to make informed, strategic hiring decisions. Marriott International Bethesda, MD

Team Lead Recruiting Coordinator 08/2016 – 10/2018

• Strategically supported 4 recruiters to support the present and future talent acquisition and recruitment goals of the company across various regions/programs by identifying and creating data-informed strategies to enhance the candidate experience.

• Strategically collaborated with stakeholders across various regions, divisions and programs to discuss operational priorities and recruitment plans while serving as a primary point of contact for dozens of candidates throughout the pipeline each month.

• Prioritized operational outcomes by partnering with hiring and recruiting managers to identify pain points in the recruitment process; effectively analyzed pipeline insights to provide feedback to the sourcing team on diversity strategies for each region.

• Proactively analyzed data, including initial demand, current demand, offers accepted, rejected offers, open offers and unfilled positions for the Northeast Region to identify and report on insights, trends and gaps in the recruitment/onboarding processes.

• Developed an onboarding checklist that minimized the risk of incomplete employee files, ensuring compliance with Marriott employment practices, which resulted in a more streamlined process that reduced processing time from 14 days to <5 days. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

Active Secret Clearance

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate, LinkedIn Learning 2021 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

SOFTWARE/TECHNOLOGICAL PROFICIENCY

Taleo, PeopleSoft, Workday, ADP, CAMPIN, ATS, E-Verify, SuccessFactors, Concur, Remedy; Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)

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