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Almetia Whitaker

@almetiawhitaker

Talent acquisition professional at Critical Mass who recruited for early-career, university, and executive roles across global talent markets.

United States

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At Critical Mass, I executed full-cycle recruitment for early-career, university, and executive roles across global talent markets, including Latin America, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

I built targeted candidate pipelines through proactive outreach and partnered with hiring managers and senior stakeholders to define requirements, recruitment strategies, and timelines. I also supported candidates throughout the process, coordinating communication and interviews across time zones.

At Nova Southeastern University, I managed a high-volume prospective student pipeline from outreach through enrollment, contributing to a 17% increase in enrollment. I also designed recruitment events and campus outreach initiatives.

At Strayer University, I managed recruitment and onboarding for prospective students and was recognized as the #1 recruiter nationwide. Earlier, I supervised front desk operations at Kimpton Hotels and staff at Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Talent Acquisition Associate

Critical Mass

Aug 2022 - Feb 2026 (3 years 6 months)

Executed full-cycle recruitment across early-career, university, and executive-level roles, managing concurrent requisitions for global talent markets. Built candidate pipelines through proactive outreach and partnered with hiring managers to define role requirements.

Full Cycle Recruiting Candidate Sourcing Pipeline Management Stakeholder Engagement Greenhouse Interview Coordination Data Reporting

Assistant Director of Recruitment

Nova Southeastern University

Jun 2016 - Jul 2022 (6 years 1 month)

Managed a high-volume pipeline of prospective students, guiding candidates through the full recruitment lifecycle and contributing to a 17% increase in enrollment. Designed and executed recruitment events and partnered with academic departments to align strategies.

Recruitment CRM Event Coordination Data Analysis Stakeholder Engagement Pipeline Management

Admissions & Recruiting Officer

Strayer University

Dec 2014 - May 2016 (1 year 5 months)

Managed end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes for prospective students using CRM systems, achieving recognition as the #1 recruiter nationwide. Built relationships with candidates and partners through multi-channel communication.

Recruitment CRM Data Analysis Compliance Communication Skills Onboarding

Front Desk Supervisor

Kimpton Hotels

Jun 2013 - Mar 2016 (2 years 9 months)

Supervised and trained front desk team members, overseeing daily operations and staffing coverage in a high-volume hospitality environment. Managed guest interactions and resolved escalated concerns.

Supervision Training Customer Service Operations Management Conflict Resolution

Assistant Branch Rental Manager

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Jul 2010 - Jun 2013 (2 years 11 months)

Supervised, mentored, and trained staff in sales and branch procedures. Developed and participated in sales and marketing efforts, evaluated daily reports, and prepared findings for executive management.

Supervision Training Sales Marketing Reporting Fleet Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Strayer University

Master of Business Administration, Marketing

Grade: 3.5

Master of Business Administration in Marketing from Strayer University with a GPA of 3.5.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Bachelor of Science, Hospitality and Tourism Management

Grade: 3.4

Activities and societies: Full Academic Scholarship, Honors Program

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore with a GPA of 3.4. Received a full academic scholarship and participated in the Honors Program.