Olivia Comer

Promoted from Talent Recruiter

• Lead the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy for all flight crew hiring, supporting a rapidly scaling airline in a highly regulated environment.
• Partner with senior leadership and base management to forecast staffing needs, align hiring timelines, and adapt hiring plans based on evolving business needs.
• Oversee and continuously improve scalable hiring processes, managing thousands of applicants annually through Paylocity and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Personally accountable for the hiring and onboarding of over 1,000 flight crew members since joining Avelo.
• Oversee and support a team of four recruiters, providing guidance on hiring strategy, workflow prioritization, and candidate experience.
• Plan and lead virtual and in-person recruiting events, serving as a key employer brand representative for the organization.
• Act as a subject matter expert for candidate experience, ensuring consistent, timely, and human-centered communication throughout the hiring lifecycle.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to recruiters and cross-functional partners to drive hiring quality and process adherence.

• Partnered with hiring managers to recruit top sales and technical talent across the U.S.
• Screened 25 to 30 candidates weekly, advancing over 50% to the final interview stages.
• Supported employer branding efforts through recruiting events and campus career fairs.
• Managed full-cycle recruiting using Jobvite and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Role concluded due to company-wide layoff.

Promoted from Corporate Recruiter

• and coached a team of seven recruiters, supporting technical and non-technical hiring across the U.S.
• Promoted after 8 months due to strong performance and demonstrated leadership capability.
• Delivered 6–8 offers weekly, while managing team performance and pipeline health.
• Partnered with HR and hiring leaders to streamline interview processes, feedback loops, and decision timelines.
• Trained and onboarded new recruiters, fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

• Managed communications for statewide initiatives, including newsletters, email campaigns, and website content.
• Led event communications and execution for high-visibility programs, both virtual and in-person.
• Built partnerships between schools, organizations, and employers to strengthen early-career talent pipelines.
• Supported employer and community brand visibility through targeted outreach and stakeholder engagement.