Akealia Brooks

Manage full-cycle recruiting for an apprenticeship program across North Carolina and Virginia, partnering with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and build candidate pipelines. Source candidates via Arcoro ATS, screen and interview candidates, coordinate background and reference checks, and designed an orientation course to reduce onboarding completion time from 8 weeks to 2 weeks.

Managed full-cycle recruitment for internship programs, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding support across multiple departments. Maintained applicant records and recruitment data to support hiring metrics and helped place 15+ clients across welding, construction, HVAC, and retail roles.

Supported HR operations by scheduling interviews, maintaining HR records, and managing onboarding documentation. Posted and updated job listings, conducted candidate research, and supported HRIS data entry to improve recruiting speed.

Conducted full-cycle recruiting for academic and career workforce programs using WIOA funding, including outreach to communities, schools, and job fairs. Coordinated interviews, managed offers and salary negotiations, onboarded 6+ interns for six-month programs, and supported outreach with middle and high schools, colleges, and school counselors.

Managed a caseload of 50+ clients within the TANF workforce development program, providing individualized employment and career support. Created tailored resumes and facilitated work readiness workshops covering interviewing skills, resume development, workplace professionalism, and job search strategies.

Supported recruiting by posting jobs, screening resumes, and coordinating interviews across multiple platforms. Maintained candidate databases, tracked HR metrics, and suggested process improvements to increase hiring efficiency.

Completed an M.S. in Psychology at Southern New Hampshire University in 2024.

Completed a B.A. in Sociology at St. John's University in 2013.