Dion McIver
Raleigh
Summary
Dependable, dynamic, and analytical senior level recruiter with expertise in team management, strategy development and pipeline maintenance that extends to Senior, Director, and Executive level roles. With over 15 years of experience, a wealth of Knowledge has been gained pertaining to assessments, interviewing, developing and overseeing diverse candidate pipelines, marketing plans and advertising strategies. My experience driving recruitment strategies and filling niche roles, has led me to constantly seek out new learning opportunities to stay abreast on the latest search techniques, advanced sourcing methodologies, and candidate engagement strategies to obtain optimal results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Recruiter
Duke University
05.2023 - Current
- Implement and guide recruitment initiatives including job fairs, social media, networking, advertising, and similar strategies to promote Duke as a preferred employer
- Develop relationships with hiring managers and senior leaders providing training and consultation regarding the recruitment/selection process
- Reduced time to hire by 20% by implementing a new follow up strategy
- Develop positive relationships with candidates, providing timely and constructive feedback throughout the hiring process
- Consistently sought after for assistance on hard to fill niche roles
- Develop new strategies to help improve long term retention
- Negotiate salary and benefit packages
- Consistently manage a requisition load ranging between 45-70.
Owner/Operator
Focus Phactory Photography
08.2010 - Current
- Own, manage and operate Focus Phactory Photography, which includes defining the business model and delivering marketing services to enhance social media presence
- Hire, develop, and manage a team of 6 photographers to grow brand awareness
- Define brand messaging to ensure the alignment of services with company objectives
- Create all social media and email marketing campaigns to drive new business development resulting in a 20% increase in sales
- Create, manage, and balance monthly budgets and payroll using quick books
- Negotiate contracts with area schools and businesses for year around services.
Sr. Corporate Recruiter
Johnson & Johnson
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Increased candidate response rate by 20% by developing personalized candidate email templates
- Partnered with compensation and benefits to job level, write job descriptions as well as partner with HRBP’s on workforce hiring and process design
- Increased offer acceptance rate by 10% by implementing company salary and benefit comparison charts
- Sourced talent for exempt Executive and Director level openings both domestically and abroad
- Consistently managed requisition loads ranging between 40-60
- Created monthly reports for team metrics and KPI’s.
Physician Consultant
Weatherby Healthcare
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Identified, managed, and maintained a readily available pipeline of licensed practicing physicians organized by specific specialty
- Implemented a hospital contact procedure that increased doctor response times by 5 days
- Maintained knowledge of the current Regional and National Anesthesia market by joining professional networks and organizations
- Negotiated salary and benefits packages
- Initiated the credentialing and licensing process for onboarded physicians
- Optimized the reporting processes by using data extraction techniques within Tableau
- Created a hospital network system for referrals and Doctors interested in using Locums to further their career.
Sr. Recruiter
ABM
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Developed creative recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates at all levels in a vast array of business units: Building Engineers, Chief Engineers, Regional Engineers, Operation Managers, Project Managers,
- Utilized cost effective advanced sourcing approaches such as custom search engines, advanced Boolean search strings, and niche job boards
- Reduced time to hire by 15% by developing a new follow up strategy
- Consistently sought after for assistance on aged requisitions and hard to fill niche positions
- Negotiate salary and benefit packages
- Increased candidate response rate by 20% by revamping and implementing personalized candidate messaging templates
- Increased the offer acceptance rate by 10%
- Established an employee referral program which resulted in an increase of employee referrals by 30%
- Consistently manage a requisition load ranging between 40-55.
Financial Advisor
Cesi Solutions
09.2013 - 05.2018
- Assessed and analyzed the client’s income and debts to determine the individual's ability to repay creditors
- Negotiated debt with creditors and set up manageable repayment plans which provided lower interest rates and or a reduction or elimination of late fees
- Increase program completion rate by 15% by developing credit progress templates
- Provided clients with alternative financial solutions leveraging internal and external resources obtained during outreach
- Supported clients by providing access to resources and workshops that assist with the understanding of financial literacy and financial strategies
- Co-creator of the Student Loan repayment program which partnered with North Carolina Community colleges, Colleges, and Universities to provide an alternative to the conventional student loan repayment method.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Xerox
02.2008 - 09.2013
- Coordinated with senior management to identify staffing needs
- Identified staff vacancies and created succession plans for internal hires
- Increased 2 year retention by 25%
- Reduced time to hire by 15% by implementing a new candidate engagement strategy
- Conducted interviews, scheduled drug screenings and new hire orientations
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with technical schools, colleges, universities, military agencies, community partners and professional associations to generate candidate pipelines
- Increased job fair attendance by 30% with new social media marketing strategy
Owner/Operator
McIver’s Perfect Touch Painting
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Owned, managed, and operated McIver’s Perfect Touch Painting, which included defining the business model and delivering marketing services
- Hired, and managed a team of 8 painters
- Defined brand message to ensure the alignment of services with company objectives
- Created, managed, and balanced monthly budgets and payroll using QuickBooks
- Created all social media and email marketing campaigns to drive new business developments
- Negotiated and established contracts with 12 local apartment complexes and businesses for year around services
- Reviewed and approved bids.
Recruiter/Lead Recruiter
S&J of Raleigh
06.2005 - 02.2008
- Led a team of 3 recruiters, managing performance reviews and daily tasks
- Coordinated with site managers to determine staffing needs, budget, and deadlines
- Developed creative recruiting strategies to attract qualified professionals
- Conducted interviews, scheduled drug screenings, new hire orientations, and conducted background checks for potential candidates
- Led monthly team meetings which included Jr./Sr Recruiters
- Recruited Engineers, General contractors, electricians, plumbers, and landscapers
- Implemented management reporting and KPI’s.
Education
BS: Business Administration/Management -
Shaw University
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Interviewing
- Recruitment Strategies
- Relationship Building
- Market Analysis
- Full Cycle Recruiting
- Pipeline Maintenance
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Salary and Benefits Negotiations
Timeline
Sr. Recruiter
Duke University
05.2023 - Current
Sr. Corporate Recruiter
Johnson & Johnson
07.2021 - 05.2023
Physician Consultant
Weatherby Healthcare
11.2019 - 07.2021
Sr. Recruiter
ABM
05.2018 - 11.2019
Financial Advisor
Cesi Solutions
09.2013 - 05.2018
Owner/Operator
Focus Phactory Photography
08.2010 - Current
Talent Acquisition Manager
Xerox
02.2008 - 09.2013
Owner/Operator
McIver’s Perfect Touch Painting
01.2006 - 12.2008
Recruiter/Lead Recruiter
S&J of Raleigh
06.2005 - 02.2008
BS: Business Administration/Management -
Shaw University
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