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Kim West

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Accomplished Recruiting Director with 20 years of expertise.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters growth, innovation, and a collaborative culture.

I am an accomplished Recruiting Director with over 20 years of experience in leading recruitment teams and developing talent acquisition strategies that drive organizational growth. My proven track record includes designing and implementing innovative recruitment programs that improve candidate pipelines and align hiring strategies with business objectives. I excel in mentoring diverse teams of recruiters, ensuring high-quality results in competitive markets.

Throughout my career, I have managed teams of technical recruiters and delivery managers, achieving significant results such as exceeding budget goals and increasing fill rates. My expertise in leveraging technology and data analytics has optimized sourcing processes, reducing time-to-hire and enhancing overall recruitment efficiency. I am passionate about fostering a culture of excellence in talent acquisition and building strong relationships with stakeholders.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Director of Enterprise Delivery

Akkodis

Mar 2019 - Jan 2025 (5 years 10 months)

Managed a team of 16-35 technical recruiters, driving delivery objectives and exceeding budget goals. Improved mentorship and training strategies, resulting in a significant increase in fill rates. Recognized with the Circle of Excellence Award in 2021.

Team Management Talent Acquisition Budget Management Recruitment Strategy Data Analytics Stakeholder Engagement Salesforce Performance Metrics

Director of Recruiting

VisionPRO, LLC

Dec 2014 - Mar 2019 (4 years 3 months)

Led a recruiting team, developing strategies and training programs that enhanced recruiter performance and increased placements. Managed metrics focusing on submittals and interviews.

Recruitment Strategy Team Leadership Performance Metrics Training Development Talent Acquisition Onboarding Process Improvement

VP/Director of Recruiting

Ektello

May 2011 - Dec 2014 (3 years 7 months)

Managed a recruiting team and developed a recruiting process that significantly contributed to revenue growth. Focused on training and mentoring staff in current recruiting tools and strategies.

Team Management Revenue Recruiting Training Talent Acquisition

Recruiting Manager

Blue Chip Talent

May 2008 - Apr 2011 (2 years 11 months)

Executed talent acquisition strategies and managed a small recruiting team. Focused on proactive talent sourcing and performance metrics to improve recruiting efficiency.

Talent Acquisition Team Management Performance Metrics Strategic Sourcing Recruiting Onboarding Training

Branch Manager

Robert Half International

Jul 2007 - Aug 2008 (1 year 1 month)

Oversaw hiring and training of recruiting and sales staff, while managing recruiting activities and client relationships to meet staffing needs.

Staffing Training Sales Strategy Recruiting Budget Management Networking Market Analysis Team Leadership

Corporate Recruiting Manager

Stefanini

Aug 2002 - Jun 2007 (4 years 10 months)

Managed recruiting procedures and trained recruiters in sourcing and closing candidates. Developed recruiting budgets and participated in project launches.