Associate Director, Corporate Recruiting
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Total years of experience :9 years, 2 Months
Starwood Hotels & Resorts - Stamford, CT, Dubai UAE October 2011 - present
Associate Director, Corporate Recruiting
• Relocated to Dubai in June 2014; currently supporting global recruiting efforts for Starwood's Corporate Division
• Manage team of 10 (Recruiters, Sourcers and Recruiting Coordinators)
• Standardize recruiting processes and procedures, set strategic and tactile direction for corporate staffing function
• Measure and hold team accountable for success (time to fill, diverse candidate slate goals, cost per hire)
• Manage recruitment process for Director and VP level searches
Manager, Corporate Recruiting
• Manage recruitment process for Starwood's Corporate Division in Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Human Resources, Public Relations, Sales Strategy and Supply Chain Departments
• Responsible for full search execution including sourcing strategy, candidate generation, initial candidate assessment, in-person interviewing, process management and offer negotiation
• Educate hiring managers and interviewers on recruitment process, behavioral interviewing and employment market conditions
• Manage relationships with 3rd party vendors
o 2010 Project Lead for Returnship Program (aimed at on-ramping professionals who left the workforce voluntarily)
o Assisted Private Wealth Management Campus Team in Analyst and Associate recruiting efforts
Recruiting Sourcer
• Generate cost saving for the firm by directly sourcing candidates through internal database, internet and employee referrals
• Recruited 16 new employees to the firm across several divisions, accounting for total Cost Savings of $274K
• Participated in launching Campus Revisit Program, an Experienced Hire Recruiting initiative to maintain relationships with high-potential former campus candidates
Goldman Sachs - New York, NY, Jersey City, NJ August 2005 - December 2008, October 2009 - August 2011
Associate, Recruiter
• Manage recruitment process for Analyst, Associate and VP level roles in the Finance, Investment Management and Services Divisions across the United States, average of 35-40 unique job openings
• Develop and manage relationships with contingency search firms in multiple markets across the country
• Support the firm-wide diversity initiative by utilizing in-house networks, attending internal and external events, and proactively marketing diverse candidates
• Projects
o Participated in creating formalized Vendor Management Program for the Finance/Internal Audit Divisions
Ajilon Professional Staffing - Saddle Brook, NJ April 2004 - July 2005
HR Recruiting Assistant
• Generated offer letters and compensation plans, managed open job requisition process, maintained department database
• Coordinated and participated in weekly new employee orientation
The Caroline Rhea Show - New York, NY January 2003 - May 2003
Internship
At this TV talk show, responsibilities included directly supporting the host, ushering high-profile celebrity guests, and assisting production team with pre- production.
Wagner College, Bachelor of Science - Staten Island, NY May 2003 Major: Business Concentration: Marketing Minor: Psychology CUM GPA: 3.3 ADDITIONAL AIRS - Certified Internet Recruiter Extensive experience utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems