Alyssa Gunnells

Developed and implemented a comprehensive Standard Operating Practice and a 30+ page Recruiting Playbook, streamlining hiring processes and improving efficiency. Delivered the fastest hire in department history (23 days), significantly reducing the time-to-fill for key roles.

Oversaw recruitment for multiple high-priority client accounts, managing 15+ open roles and tailoring hiring strategies to meet client needs. Successfully closed 6 hires in 2025, significantly contributing to client satisfaction and the decision to continue partnerships.

Sourced and engaged 50+ college intern candidates weekly, attending university events and leveraging online job boards to build a strong pipeline of future talent. Coordinated and conducted 30+ interviews weekly, ensuring smooth and efficient communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.

Accurately picked and prepared online orders, consistently meeting and exceeding productivity and accuracy goals. Maintained a pick productivity rate over 85%, handling 240+ items per shift with an average Item Not Found rate below 2.5%.

Recruited and placed candidates for roles in COVID testing sites, clinics, hospitals, and home health, averaging 25+ candidates sourced weekly. Managed the full recruitment cycle, including screening, interviewing, resume review, background checks, salary negotiation, and offer delivery.

Gained hands-on experience in branch operations, customer service, and rental process management through a structured training program. Processed customer rentals and returns, ensuring accuracy in contracts, insurance coverage, and payment methods.

Partnered with hiring managers to anticipate staffing needs and create targeted job descriptions. Sourced qualified candidates via internal databases and social media to meet client demands.

Managed a weekly candidate pipeline of 100+ individuals, guiding them through the application and onboarding process. Ensured compliance with hiring procedures, including E-Verify, drug screening, background checks, and payroll setup.

Activities and societies: Elected Colony Secretary & Director of Campus Activities for Chi Omega. Received the Facilities Management Employee of the Year award in 2018 and the Leader of the Pack award in September 2018 from Georgia Southern Campus Recreation.

Studied communication theories, practices, and their application in various contexts. Developed skills in public speaking, interpersonal communication, and organizational communication.