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Dakota Reason

@dakotareason

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I build candidate pipelines and strengthen hiring and retention across communities.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to continue building strong candidate pipelines, improving recruitment and retention, and partnering with managers and community organizations to connect people with meaningful opportunities.

At Developmental Services, Inc., I recruit across local counties, build candidate pipelines, and partner with management teams to improve hiring and retention.

I support leaders with sourcing, interviewing, selection, onboarding, employment branding, and stay interviews. I also build relationships with schools, colleges, workforce organizations, and adult training centers through recruiting events and community outreach.

My education experience at Taylor High School and Taylor School District includes classroom instruction, special education support, student documentation, behavior monitoring, and directing color guard choreography and skill development.

Earlier retail leadership at CVS Health strengthened my customer service, cash handling, store operations, and team supervision skills. I bring a people-focused approach grounded in HR compliance, confidentiality, communication, and practical recruiting execution.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Staff Recruiter

Current

Developmental Services, Inc.

Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Responsible for full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding. Cultivates community relationships and coordinates recruitment events to meet hiring and retention goals.

Recruitment Candidate Sourcing Interviewing Onboarding Retention Community Outreach Microsoft Office Teams HR Compliance Confidentiality

Building Based Substitute Teacher

Taylor High School

Aug 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Taught required subjects, monitored student behavior, and graded assignments. Also assisted in the secretary office and music department when substitute coverage was not needed.

Classroom Management Lesson Planning Grading Student supervision Adaptability

Color Guard Director

Taylor School District

Apr 2021 - Oct 2023 (2 years 6 months)

Supervised large student groups, managed financial aspects, wrote choreography, and taught skills in group and individual settings. Provided transportation and educational assistance to students.

Choreography Group Instruction Student supervision Financial Management Transportation Coordination

Special Education Paraprofessional

Taylor School District

Sep 2021 - Aug 2022 (11 months)

Assisted students with IEPs and 504 plans, documented data, and provided classroom support. Frequently stepped in as a substitute teacher, creating lesson plans and maintaining classroom order.

Special Education IEP 504 Compliance Data Documentation Classroom Assistance Substitute Teaching Grading

Store Manager

CVS Health

Mar 2021 - Aug 2021 (5 months)

Managed store operations including cash handling, customer service, pharmacy support, and inventory management. Oversaw opening and closing procedures and maintained store cleanliness.

Store Management Cash Management Customer Service Inventory Management Pharmacy Support Opening Closing Procedures

Front Store Associate

CVS Health

Oct 2020 - Mar 2021 (5 months)

Handled money and merchandise, maintained cleanliness, and followed anti-theft protocols. Stocked shelves, unloaded deliveries, and provided customer service using POS systems.

Cash Handling Customer Service Stocking POS systems Anti Theft Merchandising

Cashier

Arby's

Dec 2018 - Feb 2020 (1 year 2 months)

Worked front counter and drive thru, operated fryers, stocked supplies, and maintained cleanliness. Provided customer service and unloaded truck deliveries.

Customer Service Cash Handling Food Service Stocking Cleaning