MIT & SIT Programs Leader and Recruiter

RAYNA DARBONNE

Phone: 253-***-**** Email: **************@***.***

***** ******* **. ** **** Kenmore, WA 98028

Summary

Strategic talent development and recruiting leader with 9+ years of experience in multifamily operations, full-cycle recruiting, and leadership program management. Proven success building high-impact MIT, SIT, and internship pipelines through strong partnerships with regional leaders and academic institutions. Known for delivering exceptional candidate experiences, developing high-potential talent, and driving internal mobility while aligning workforce strategy with business goals. Collaborative, data-informed professional with a passion for people development and operational excellence.

Skills

• Fair housing knowledge, on-site and Yardi/CRM/LRO

• Product management and pricing

• Sales Closing and Post Sales Support

• Market research and analysis

• Recruiting, Sourcing and Interviewing candidates

• Recruitment Advertising

Experience

Weidner Apartment Homes, Kirkland, Washington

MIT & SIT Program Director 08/2025 – Present

• Lead strategy, design, and execution of the MIT, SIT, and internship programs to support workforce planning and operational success

• Drive full-cycle recruiting efforts while delivering a seamless, high-touch candidate experience that reflects Weidner’s people-first culture

• Partner with senior leadership, Regional Directors, and Department Heads to forecast talent needs, align priorities, and evaluate program effectiveness

• Provide direct leadership and coaching to the SIT Program Manager, fostering professional growth, accountability, and team performance

• Track participant performance, identify high-potential talent, and champion internal mobility through post-program development planning

• Oversee regional deployment and assignments for MIT, SIT, and intern participants while maintaining compliance documentation and evaluations

• Build strategic partnerships with colleges, universities, and trade schools to increase program visibility and attract top-tier candidates

• Represent Weidner at career fairs and academic events, strengthening long-term talent pipelines

• Leverage performance data and participant feedback to present insights and recommendations to leadership for continuous program improvement

• Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture aligned with Weidner’s mission, customer service values, and operational excellence

MIT Program Manager 07/2023 – 08/2025

• Led recruitment, onboarding, and development of Manager in Training (MIT) participants across multiple regions, supporting leadership pipeline growth and internal mobility

• Managed full-cycle recruiting including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and presenting qualified candidates to hiring leaders

• Partnered closely with Regional and Area Directors to forecast hiring needs and align program placements with operational goals

• Coordinated program assignments, tracked participant progress, and provided ongoing coaching to ensure engagement and performance

• Represented Weidner at career fairs, campus events, and student presentations to strengthen employer branding and early talent pipelines

• Maintained accurate ATS records and program documentation while delivering a high-touch candidate experience from first contact through onboarding

• Collaborated with onsite leaders and mentors to support participant development and successful community placements

National Recruiter 08/2021-07/2023

• Schedule and conduct prescreening phone interviews for the Arizona, Washington, Minnesota and Wisconsin regions

• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers

• Review and screen all incoming resumes up to 51 active requisitions

• Filled a total of 57 positions since joining the recruiting team

• Create and manage attractive and inviting job postings on social media platforms Community Director 08/2020 - 08/2021

• Responsible for the general administration of the property and performing related management functions with the daily operation of the apartment community

• Help maintain an efficient operation of the property consistent with Corporate Office policies

• Currently oversees one full-time maintenance associate; previously responsible for managing teams up to 2-8 associates while in the role of Regional Leasing Specialist Regional Leasing Specialist 05/2017-08/2021

• Assist with managing teams up to 2-8 associates

• Covered 3 communities as acting community director during transitions or maternity leave

• Helped support all North and South communities

• Won the award for the first 100% Shop Report

• Assisted in the quick sale of a 98 unit community Leasing Consultant 03/2016-05/2017

• Welcomed potential residents to the community

• Created attractive advertisements for the community on social media platforms

• Assisted residents with maintenance requests, complaints, rent payments

• Managed resident events to help build effective resident retention

• Managed monthly renewals

• Assist the Community Director with delinquency

Education & Credentials

College America, Phoenix, AZ

Associate of Science Degree/Medical Specialties, 08/2015 Certifications:

• First Aid/CPR

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