Results-Driven Clinical Executive Recruiter

CERISE A. GARRETT

Clinical Recruiter

203-***-**** **********@***.*** Meriden, CT 06450

SUMMARY

Results-driven Clinical Recruiter with extensive years of experience delivering full-cycle recruitment strategies across healthcare, telecommunications, insurance, manufacturing, and utilities. Adept at sourcing top-tier talent, building strong client relationships, and leveraging innovative recruitment technologies. Proven success in scaling staffing operations, enhancing diversity pipelines, and managing high-volume hiring initiatives with measurable business outcomes.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Full-Cycle Executive Recruitment

Talent Acquisition Strategy

ATS: Workday, iCIMS, Taleo, Oracle, BrassRing, Avature, SAP

Sourcing & Market Mapping (Boolean, AI, Passive Talent)

DEI Hiring Practices

Compensation & Negotiation

Onboarding & Candidate Experience

Client Engagement & Stakeholder Management

Metrics & Performance Reporting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Universal Technical Institute, Inc., Avondale, AZ

Talent Acquisition Sourcing Partner (Contract Robert Half) Jan 2026 – Present

Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies across platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and niche talent communities to identify and engage high-quality, hard-to-find candidates aligned with business needs.

Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines by leveraging market mapping, competitive intelligence, and relationship-driven outreach to ensure a consistent flow of qualified candidates for current and future hiring demands.

Partner closely with recruiters and hiring leaders to refine search criteria, optimize outreach messaging, and continuously improve sourcing effectiveness through data insights, diversity strategies, and innovative talent engagement approaches.

Talent One Services, Glastonbury, CT

Executive Search Consultant Oct 2018 – Present

Led national searches for executive and clinical roles in healthcare and allied sectors, maintaining a 90 %+ client satisfaction rate.

Scaled internal operations, branding, ATS integration, and marketing strategy, generating 30% YoY growth.

Built talent pipelines using advanced sourcing strategies, AI tools, and personalized career coaching.

Blue Cross Blue Shield, Chicago, IL

Recruiter II (Contract via Viva USA Inc.) May 2022 – May 2024

Recruited clinical professionals for high-volume roles; partnered with hiring managers to drive hiring strategies.

Ensured compliance with EEO, OFCCP, and diversity standards.

CBRE, Hartford, CT

Senior Sourcer (Contract via Pyramid Consulting) Jun 2022 – Sep 2022

Sourced top talent across HR and commercial real estate verticals using data-driven strategies.

Walmart, Bentonville, AR

Recruiter (Contract via US Tech Solutions) Feb 2022 – Jun 2022

Filled licensed pharmacy roles through branding, market insights, and proactive engagement.

Managed full-cycle recruiting for high-volume and specialized roles at Walmart, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management, ensuring a seamless and efficient hiring process.

Partnered with store leadership and hiring managers to understand workforce needs, align on hiring strategies, and deliver qualified candidates quickly in a fast-paced retail environment.

Leveraged applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools to maintain candidate pipelines, track hiring metrics, and ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations.

Optum United Healthcare, Minneapolis, MN

Sr. Clinical Recruiter (Contract via Equity Staffing) Aug 2021 – Dec 2021

Recruited Registered Nurses and Pharmacists in clinical markets nationwide.

Led full-cycle recruitment for clinical roles across Optum and UnitedHealthcare, including RNs, LPNs, behavioral health professionals, and allied health staff, ensuring timely placement of high-quality candidates in a competitive healthcare market.

Partnered with clinical leaders and business stakeholders to develop strategic hiring plans, align on workforce needs, and deliver talent solutions that supported patient care, operational efficiency, and compliance standards.

Built and maintained strong pipelines of passive clinical talent through targeted sourcing strategies, market intelligence, and relationship-driven engagement, while leveraging data and recruitment metrics to improve time-to-fill and quality-of-hire.

San Juan Regional Medical Center, Farmington, NM

Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract via Kavaliro) May 2021 – Aug 2021

Built clinical and allied health pipelines and implemented strategic sourcing solutions.

Led full-cycle recruitment for clinical and non-clinical roles at San Juan Regional Medical Center, including nursing, allied health, and support staff, ensuring timely hiring to maintain safe staffing levels and quality patient care.

Partnered with department leaders to assess workforce needs, develop targeted hiring strategies, and provide market insights on compensation, candidate availability, and competitive trends within the healthcare industry.

Built and managed strong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, community outreach, and relationship-driven engagement, while tracking recruitment metrics to improve time-to-fill, retention, and overall hiring effectiveness.

Trinity Health of New England – Saint Francis Hospital, Hartford, CT

Talent Acquisition Partner, Feb 2020 – March 2021

Delivered full-cycle recruitment support; built internal partnerships to meet workforce demands.

AVANGRID, Inc., Orange, CT

Talent Acquisition Manager Dec 2015 – Jan 2017

Led end-to-end recruitment across multiple departments; built scalable hiring systems.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE (Condensed) Short-Term Contract Roles

MSP Program Manager, Strategic Staffing Solutions, Hartford, CT Jun 2019 – Feb 2020

HR Business Partner/Project Manager, United Technologies Research Center, East Hartford, CT, Feb 2019-April 2019

Recruitment Consultant, Iroquois Gas Transmission, Shelton, CT Aug 2018- April 2018

HR Partner, Stamford Health, Stamford, CT Dec 2017-April 2018

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

150+ professionals in 6 months are placed across manufacturing, engineering, and operations.

Successfully staffed 600 licensed clinical social workers for military installations in under 8 months.

Launched DEI hiring initiatives focused on veterans and underrepresented groups.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

M.S. – Human Resources Management & Counseling, University of Bridgeport

B.S. – Business Administration (Economics), Roger Williams University

Certifications:

AIRS Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR)

Recruiter Academy Certified

Edison Electric Institute Certified

Field Certified Trainer (FCT), Mentor University

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member – Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

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