Senior Technical Recruiter & Talent Sourcing Leader

WHITNEY JOHNSON

281-***-**** ***********@*******.*** Rosharon, Texas linkedin.com/in/whitney-johnson-2025

Full-Cycle Recruitment Talent Sourcing Pipeline Development ATS Management

Dynamic and results-driven Recruiter with over 13 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment across Healthcare, IT, Engineering, Oil & Gas, Finance, Biotech, Manufacturing, Retail, Executive Search, and Customer Service industries. Skilled in utilizing AI-powered sourcing tools, predictive analytics, and strategic talent acquisition methods to identify and secure top-tier technical and executive talent. Proven expertise in building and maintaining robust talent pipelines, optimizing hiring processes, and collaborating with hiring managers to align recruitment strategies with business goals. Adept at stakeholder management, data-driven decision-making, and diversity hiring to strengthen workforce planning and retention. Successfully led high-volume hiring initiatives, including staffing 250 roles for Amazon's new distribution center within just two months. Committed to enhancing recruitment efficiency, elevating the candidate experience, and driving measurable business impact.

CORE SKILLS

Behavioral Interviewing Techniques Technical & Engineering Recruitment Recruitment Process Outsourcing Recruitment Strategy Development Skills Applicant Tracking Systems Management Candidate Sourcing & Engagement Boolean Search Techniques AI-Powered Sourcing Tools Predictive Analytics in Hiring Full-Cycle Recruitment Process Oil & Gas Industry Hiring Diversity & Inclusion Recruiting Talent Pipeline Development Healthcare & Medical Recruitment Performance Metrics & Data-Driven Hiring Passive Candidate Outreach CRM & Talent Relationship Management Skills Social Media Recruiting - LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow Cold Calling Job Posting Automation & Optimization

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development: Built and maintained a pipeline of technical candidates by leveraging AI-powered tools, predictive analytics, & outreach, ensuring a flow of qualified professionals for high-demand roles.

Full-Cycle Recruitment Management: Led recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, & onboarding, for technical, healthcare, and engineering roles, aligning strategies with business objectives to support.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Hiring Strategy: Partnered with hiring managers, executives, & department heads to develop recruitment strategies, ensuring alignment with company goals while optimizing time-to-hire & quality.

Data-Driven Recruitment Optimization: Utilized applicant tracking systems and analytics to track hiring metrics, identify inefficiencies, & implement improvements that enhanced hiring speed, cost-effectiveness, and experience.

High-Volume & Specialized Hiring: Spearheaded large-scale hiring initiatives, including staffing 250 positions within 2 months for a major distribution center, while executing targeted searches for niche tech & executive roles.

Diversity & Inclusion Recruitment: Developed and executed inclusive hiring strategies to attract diverse talent, ensuring equitable hiring practices to enhance workforce diversity & contributed to an inclusive company culture.

Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Implementation: Designed & deployed RPO strategies to streamline hiring operations, reducing costs and improving efficiency, resulting in a measurable decrease in the time-to-hire.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Healthcare Recruiter — Legacy Community Health May 2026 – Present

Drive full-cycle healthcare recruitment operations, utilizing advanced AI-powered sourcing and predictive analytics to target, engage, and secure high-caliber clinical and non-clinical professionals.

Partner strategically with healthcare executives and clinical hiring managers to define workforce demands, align talent acquisition with institutional goals, and streamline the end-to-end interview pipeline.

Build and nurture highly responsive, specialized passive talent networks, leveraging automated CRM tools and targeted outreach to dramatically reduce average time-to-fill for critical medical roles.

Ensure absolute organizational compliance across the talent lifecycle by meticulously managing the pre-employment, credentialing, and regulatory verification processes.

Healthcare Recruiter — Mayo Clinic Hospital Remote July 2021 – November 2024

Recruited healthcare professionals via job boards, social media, and referrals, aligning candidates with job needs.

Built and maintained a robust candidate database, fostering relationships and updating hires on new opportunities.

Partnered with hiring managers to assess staffing needs, define job requirements, and guide recruitment efforts.

Executed recruitment strategies through job postings, ads, job fairs, and partnerships with educational institutions.

Negotiated job offers, ensuring alignment on salary, benefits, and compliance with federal and state hiring laws.

Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to optimize recruitment strategies & enhance candidate experience.

Senior Healthcare Recruiter & Sourcer (Contract) — The Edge Group Staffing Agency / Kelsey Seybold Remote Feb 2020 – July 2021

Recruited medical professionals from job boards, social media, & networking, identifying active & passive candidates.

Screened & presented qualified candidates to hiring managers, coordinating interviews & facilitating hiring processes.

Built and maintained a strong talent pipeline, ensuring a steady flow of qualified candidates for future openings.

Led targeted outreach to passive candidates and verified licensure, certifications, & hiring eligibility for compliance.

Senior Healthcare Recruiter (Contract) — The Edge Group Staffing Agency / CHI St. Luke's Health May 2019 – January 2020

Sourced & recruited healthcare professionals through job boards, social media, and networking to identify top talent.

Screened & presented candidates to hiring managers, coordinating interviews and ensuring a seamless hiring process.

Maintained a strong talent pipeline and ensured compliance with licensing, certifications, and hiring regulations.

Assistant Director (Temp Position) — HHS — Conroe Medical Center March 2019 – May 2019

Managed housekeeping operations, ensuring compliance with service standards and hospital regulations.

Conducted staff training on policies, procedures, and equipment usage to improve efficiency and service quality.

Oversaw inventory, budgeting, payroll, and staffing to optimize daily operations and cost control.

Technical Recruiter (Contract) — CoreStaff Services November 2018 – February 2019

Sourced and recruited IT professionals, including engineers and data scientists, using job boards and networking.

Managed full-cycle recruitment, from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and onboarding.

Utilized applicant tracking systems (ATS) to track candidate pipelines and streamline hiring processes.

Technical Recruiter (Contract) — Kelly Services February 2018 – October 2018

Recruited IT professionals through job boards, social media, and referrals, ensuring alignment with job requirements.

Conducted technical screenings and behavioral interviews to assess candidate fit for specialized roles.

Maintained ATS records and developed strong relationships with hiring managers to optimize recruitment strategies.

Interim Branch Manager — Onsite Project Manager — I.K. Hofmann USA October 2017 – January 2018

Increased temporary assignment output to over 150 associates and staffed 250 roles for Amazon within two months.

Trained and developed a team of seven recruiters, improving productivity and hiring efficiency.

Managed administrative processes, payroll, and compliance to maintain operational effectiveness.

Senior Recruiter — Engineering & Oil & Gas — I.K. Hofmann USA October 2016 – October 2017

Recruited senior-level engineering professionals for aviation, oil & gas, medical, and pharmaceutical industries.

Managed the full recruitment cycle, from job definition to candidate placement and onboarding.

Developed client relationships, securing long-term partnerships and generating new business.

Healthcare Recruiter — Premier Medical Staffing February 2016 – October 2016

Recruited nurses and allied health professionals, managing the full hiring process from sourcing to placement.

Ensured compliance with healthcare hiring regulations and credentialing requirements.

Built strong relationships with nursing managers to understand staffing needs and improve hiring efficiency.

Senior Healthcare Nurse Recruiter — Pro Health Staffing August 2015 – February 2016

Sourced and recruited nurses and allied health professionals, ensuring alignment with client staffing needs.

Managed job postings, candidate screenings, and interview coordination for high-volume hiring.

Verified credentials and licensure to ensure full compliance with industry and state regulations.

Talent Acquisition Recruiter (Contract) — Spectra Energy November 2014 – February 2015

Led large-scale onboarding, hiring 31 management and engineering professionals within a $6M budget.

Partnered with HR and senior leadership to develop long-term hiring strategies.

Negotiated job offers and collaborated with compensation teams to finalize employment terms.

Talent Acquisition Recruiter — Sysco Corporation November 2013 – November 2014

Managed full-cycle recruitment, sourcing candidates and coordinating interviews for key business roles.

Conducted pre-employment checks, including background screenings and reference verifications.

Maintained ATS records to ensure compliance and reporting accuracy.

Talent Acquisition Recruiter — Emineo Marketing Group, Inc. March 2012 – October 2013

Partnered with hiring managers to coordinate recruitment efforts and improve hiring processes.

Managed candidate pipelines by conducting interviews and screenings to ensure a steady flow of qualified applicants.

Talent Acquisition Recruiter — Platinum Enterprises Inc. February 2009 – 2012

Sourced and screened candidates for various roles, ensuring alignment with job requirements.

Managed job postings, interviews, candidate assessments, background checks, and ATS records to ensure compliance.

Full Desk Recruiter — Ladny Angels January 2006 – 2009

Managed full-cycle recruitment, from sourcing to onboarding, for a range of professional roles.

Conducted interviews and assessments to ensure candidates met job requirements.

Performed background checks and maintained recruitment documentation for compliance.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration 2023

Ashford University — Clinton, IA

Associate of Arts in Business Administration 2011

American Intercontinental University — Hoffman Estates, IL

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