I am a motivated and relationship-driven recruiter with a unique foundation in education and a strong track record in IT and digital marketing talent acquisition at Addison Group. My background as a teacher sharpened my communication skills, empathy, and ability to adapt quickly—qualities that now set me apart in the recruiting world. I bring a consultative, people-first approach to every search, with a sharp eye for talent and a strong understanding of both client needs and market trends. I’m now eager to leverage my diverse experience to help companies identify and secure high-impact executive leaders.

Texas A&M University

*   Manage the full recruitment life cycle for IT and digital marketing placements, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire positions.
*   Generated over $100,000 in revenue within the first year, showcasing strong client acquisition and revenue growth.
*   Assisted with rate negotiations, working closely with Account Managers to develop competitive pricing structures and establish rates for various roles, ensuring alignment with client expectations and market standards.
*   Promoted from Associate Recruiter to Recruiter 4 months ahead of schedule by surpassing activity and revenue targets within the first 6 months.
*   Offer Acceptance Rate: 95%+, reflecting strong candidate engagement, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
*   Interview-to-Offer Ratio: 50%+, showcasing a strong ability to align high-quality candidates with client needs.
*   Placement Speed: Averaged 4 days to fill a role, significantly outperforming department, company and industry standards.
*   Maintain a high-performance pipeline with an average of:
*   100+ candidate conversations per week
*   15 submittals per week
*   6 interviews per week
*   Achieved an all-time high on the company’s scorecard through strategic candidate sourcing and client engagement, resulting in continuous commission growth.
*   Acted as a mentor by guiding new recruiters through candidate visits, providing coaching on engagement strategies.
*   Leverage various sourcing channels such as LinkedIn Recruiter, ZoomInfo, professional networks, and referrals to build a diverse candidate pipeline.
*   Stepped in to manage client communications, prepare pricing proposals, and facilitate meetings during periods of heavy workload for Account Managers, ensuring project timelines were met and maintaining high client satisfaction despite resource constraints.

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IT and Digital Marketing Recruiter

**MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL** Houston TX **08/2022 - 05/2024**
_Biology Teacher_

*   Analyzed student data to set performance goals, track progress with KPIs (e.g., improving test scores by 15% within a semester), and implement strategies to increase achievement in key subject areas.
*   Created and executed on daily lesson plans, aligning activities with objectives, resulting in a 20% increase in student engagement as measured by participation rates.
*   Set clear objectives for students and parents, tracking progress through regular performance reports.

**SPRING BRANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL** Houston TX **08/2021 - 07/2022**
_8th Grade Science Teacher_

*   Instructed 140+ middle school students, addressing post-pandemic challenges and using tools like the Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool to track and improve outcomes.
*   Created lesson plans, integrating technology and applying (G/T) Training to differentiate material for diverse student needs.

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