VANESSA WHITE
Greensboro
Summary
Results-driven recruiting leader with over two years of success in full-cycle recruiting, talent acquisition, client relationship management, and business development within the staffing industry. Proven ability to build long-term client partnerships, lead recruiting strategies, and consistently exceed performance goals. Managed 78 client accounts, billed more than 2,500 staffing hours weekly, and successfully placed 287+ associates across manufacturing, skilled trades, logistics, administrative, and professional positions. Recognized for reducing time-to-fill by 40% through proactive recruiting strategies while delivering exceptional customer service to both clients and candidates. A collaborative leader known for driving revenue growth, developing high-performing talent pipelines, and producing measurable business results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Employment Specialist / Senior Recruiter
Express Employment Professionals
07.2024 - Current
- Lead full-cycle recruiting while managing business development and client relationships for one of the area's leading staffing agencies.
- Key Responsibilities
- Manage recruiting efforts for 78 client accounts across multiple industries
- Conduct full-cycle recruiting including sourcing, interviewing, screening, hiring, onboarding, and follow-up
- Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers and decision-makers
- Develop recruiting strategies to reduce hiring timelines and improve candidate quality
- Source candidates through job boards, networking, referrals, career fairs, and social media
- Conduct behavioral interviews and candidate assessments
- Negotiate employment offers and compensation
- Maintain applicant tracking system and recruiting metrics
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies
- Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and new hire documentation
- Resolve employee relations issues and client concerns
- Provide workforce planning recommendations to clients
- Key Accomplishments
- Managed staffing for 78 client accounts
- Billed over 2,500 staffing hours every week
- Successfully placed 287+ associates
- Reduced time-to-fill by 40%
- Consistently exceeded recruiting goals
- Built strong client partnerships resulting in repeat business
- Recruited skilled trades, manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, administrative, customer service, and professional talent
Account Executive
Yelp
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed inbound and outbound sales opportunities
- Built long-term relationships with business owners
- Consulted businesses on digital advertising solutions
- Consistently exceeded sales expectations
- Negotiated contracts and closed new business
Customer Service Specialist
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Delivered exceptional customer service to certification professionals
- Processed applications and maintained confidential records
- Assisted candidates through certification processes
- Resolved complex customer concerns efficiently
Owner / Operations Manager
MaidsGift
02.2015 - 02.2019
- Managed daily business operations
- Recruited, trained, and supervised employees
- Developed marketing strategies to grow business
- Scheduled staff and managed payroll
- Ensured exceptional customer satisfaction
- Managed budgets and operational expenses
Skills
- Full Cycle Recruiting
- Recruiting Leadership
- Talent Acquisition
- Business Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Staffing Operations
- Workforce Planning
- Candidate Sourcing
- Employee Relations
- Interviewing & Selection
- Account Management
- Performance Management
- Sales & Negotiation
- Strategic Recruiting
- Talent Pipeline Development
- Workforce Development
- Compliance & Policy Enforcement
- Training & Coaching
- Conflict Resolution
- ATS & CRM Systems
- Microsoft Office Suite
- KPI & Performance Tracking
- Executive Presence
- Relationship Building
- Leadership & Team Development
- Recruiting Strategy
- Negotiation
- Communication
- Customer Relationship Management
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Process Improvement
- Organizational Leadership
- Adaptability
- Results Driven
- High Integrity
Accomplishments
- Managed recruiting efforts for 78 active client accounts
- Billed over 2,500 staffing hours weekly
- Successfully placed 287+ associates
- Reduced average time-to-fill by 40%
- Built long-term partnerships with manufacturing, logistics, skilled trades, warehouse, administrative, and professional clients
- Developed recruiting strategies that consistently exceeded placement goals
- Maintained high client retention through exceptional customer service
- Successfully recruited for entry-level through leadership positions
Timeline
Employment Specialist / Senior Recruiter
Express Employment Professionals
07.2024 - Current
Account Executive
Yelp
01.2023 - 05.2024
Customer Service Specialist
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
03.2019 - 07.2022
Owner / Operations Manager
MaidsGift
02.2015 - 02.2019