Talent Acquisition Specialist

Chelsea Ethridge

Wilmington, NC (Remote) ***********@*****.*** 334-***-**** LinkedIn Profile

Professional Summary

Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist with 10+ years of proven success in full-cycle recruiting, workforce planning, and talent strategy. Recognized for driving rapid business growth through high-volume hiring, improving recruitment processes, and building strong partnerships with leadership teams. Adept at sourcing hard-to-fill roles, implementing ATS solutions, and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience. Currently seeking a Talent Acquisition leadership role where I can leverage my expertise to build scalable hiring strategies and strengthen organizational growth.

Professional Experience

Owl Services (Acquired CBE Inc.) – Remote

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist Feb 2021 – Present

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for multiple departments across a $60M business.

• Partner with Regional Service Directors and department leaders to forecast workforce needs and align recruiting strategies with business goals.

• Source and engage qualified candidates for niche and hard-to-fill positions using ATS platforms, job boards, and advanced Boolean search techniques.

• Champion the candidate experience by ensuring consistent, transparent communication throughout the hiring process.

CBE, Inc. (Acquired by Owl Services) – Montgomery, AL

Talent Acquisition Specialist Oct 2018 – Feb 2021

• Scaled technician workforce from 100 to 320 employees within 2 years, surpassing aggressive growth targets.

• Designed, implemented, and managed recruitment processes across a 500+ employee organization.

• Administered ATS platforms, optimized sourcing strategies, and led recruitment marketing initiatives through social media.

• Trained and mentored junior recruiters on sourcing, interviewing, and candidate engagement best practices.

TRC Talent Solutions – Montgomery, AL

Site Manager Mar 2013 – Oct 2018

• Directed full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and HR operations for contract employees at a major client site.

• Managed a recruiting team of 2, consistently achieving hiring KPIs for 5 consecutive years.

• Oversaw performance reviews, employee relations, payroll, and compliance documentation.

• Built and maintained strong client relationships, ensuring service delivery and workforce alignment with business needs.

Southeastern Anodizing Company – Clanton, AL

HR Assistant Sep 2011 – Feb 2013

• Supported HR operations, including employee records management, disciplinary actions, and compliance with ISO/TS 16949 standards.

• Coordinated new hire onboarding, orientation, and safety training.

• Assisted with recruitment, resume screening, and reporting.

Education

Troy University – Troy, AL

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration & Management

Concentration: Human Resource Management 2007 – 2011

Core Skills

• Full-Cycle Recruitment & Talent Strategy

• High-Volume & Niche Sourcing (Boolean Search)

• ATS Management & Optimization

• Workforce Planning & Process Improvement

• Candidate Experience & Employer Branding

• Training & Mentorship of Recruiters

• Onboarding & Employee Relations

• Social Media & Recruitment Marketing

• HR Compliance & Documentation (ISO/TS 16949)

• Microsoft Office & Google Workspace

References:

James Croft VP Talent Acquisition OWL Services

Nart Shawa Director of Service Northeast Division OWL Services

Sherri Ingram HRBP OWL Services

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