Kristen Hovick

Identified and leading consolidation of administrative operations to allow limited staff to focus on public exhibitions and programs. Building a collaborative digital team intranet via Google Sites and revamping volunteer training manuals.

Founded a small business dedicated to real-world interactions through creative, hand-made products. Developed, designed, and hand-created three card games, each targeting a distinct audience.

Led and mentored the Talent Acquisition team while managing full-cycle recruitment pipelines and partnering with leadership across 5+ colleges and divisions. Spearheaded recruitment process documentation and delivered training to HR Shared Services team.

Led full-cycle recruitment for the financial advisor training program using traditional, campus, and community networking strategies. Developed relationships with regional universities and professional organizations to expand recruitment pipelines.

Maintained high-touch engagement with clients and candidates to uphold rigorous quality standards for talent placement in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Consistently recognized as the top-producing recruiter within the branch.

Spearheaded the transition of onboarding from paper-based files to a centralized digital system, improving efficiency and enabling digital compliance tracking. Facilitated onboarding programming and created a virtual option for onboarding during Covid-19.

Managed end-to-end operational lifecycles and recruitment pipelines while building strong relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and cross-functional HR partners. Integrated AI automation tools to cut administrative tasks by over 40% and revamped the UD Dual Careers program.

Earned certifications in AI for Modern Sourcing and Recruiting, Certified Social and New Media Recruiter, and Certified Diversity Recruiter.

Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management from the University of Delaware.