Kaitlyn Grady
Baltimore
Summary
Passionate and driven professional with a wealth of experience in recruitment. I take pride in my proven ability to identify and bring on board top-tier talent across diverse industries. I excel in employing creative strategies and building strong connections with hiring managers to guarantee the swift acquisition of exceptional candidates. My commitment to delivering outstanding results is fueled by a deep dedication to providing excellent customer service and approaching the recruitment process with a personalized and strategic mindset.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist/Team Lead
Johns Hopkins University
12.2018 - Current
- Manage effective onboarding processes for new hires which included preparing offer letters, checking references, and conducting background checks.
- Provide timely feedback to unsuccessful applicants throughout the recruitment process.
- Assess candidate qualifications by evaluating resumes against pre-determined criteria.
- Provide guidance to hiring managers on the selection process and best practices in interviewing techniques.
- Utilize social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook to engage with potential candidates and promote employer brand awareness.
- Maintain accurate records in Applicant Tracking System regarding all aspects of the recruitment process.
- Work with hiring managers and HR community to understand hiring requirements.
- Assist training new recruiters and provide additional team support.
- Reduced time-to-fill for critical roles by cultivating strong relationships with hiring managers and understanding their specific needs.
- Facilitated training sessions on best practices in interviewing techniques for hiring teams across departments.
- Continuously assessed and improved recruitment practices, staying informed on industry trends and best practices for talent acquisition.
Organizational Recruiter
TDE Inc
12.2011 - 11.2018
- Reviewed resumes and conducted phone interviews with all incoming applicants.
- Maintained detailed recruiting processes, candidate pipeline documentation, and hiring procedures.
- Reviewed resumes against job requirements and conducted initial phone interviews with applicants.
- Created successful recruiting process to meet organizational needs.
- Managed applicant tracking systems and other software tools used in the recruiting process.
- Created detailed job descriptions by researching roles, responsibilities, qualifications and skills needed for positions.
- Conducted reference checks and background checks on applicants.
- Conducted preliminary interviews to evaluate a candidates experience.
- Trained new recruiters in all of the organizations offices, including running and planning weekly training calls.
- Ran payroll for an office of over 30 employees.
Front Desk Agent
The Marina Inn
06.2011 - 10.2011
- Handled incoming calls promptly and professionally, providing information or transferring calls as necessary.
- Handled cash, credit and debit card transactions accurately.
- Utilized problem solving techniques to resolve customer complaints quickly and satisfactorily.
- Greeted customers upon arrival and provided assistance with check-in.
Recruitment Intern
The Broadmoor Hotel
06.2010 - 12.2010
- Checked interviews in for interviews and answer incoming phone calls.
- Assisted new hires with on-boarding and new hire orientation.
- Analyzed data from employee surveys to identify areas of improvement in the recruitment process.
- Competed an audit on all employee records, including updated driving records.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Resort Tourism Management, International Business
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC05.2011
Skills
- Talent Acquisition Strategies
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Building Partnerships
- Problem Resolution
- Application Screening
- Pre-Screening and Qualifying
- Internal Communications
- Behavioral interviewing
- Candidate assessment
- Talent management
Timeline
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist/Team Lead
Johns Hopkins University
12.2018 - Current
Organizational Recruiter
TDE Inc
12.2011 - 11.2018
Front Desk Agent
The Marina Inn
06.2011 - 10.2011
Recruitment Intern
The Broadmoor Hotel
06.2010 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Resort Tourism Management, International Business
Coastal Carolina University
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