Nancy Cramer
@nancycramer
Strategic Chief of Staff with expertise in talent acquisition and engagement.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Chief of Staff and People Operations Director with a strong background in talent acquisition and employee engagement. My experience spans over a decade in building and scaling strategic recruiting departments, where I have excelled in fostering collaborative relationships with C-Suite executives to tackle complex challenges and deliver exceptional results. I pride myself on my ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments while maintaining professionalism and sound judgment.
At Digital Yalo, I served as the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition & Employee Engagement, where I architected a scalable onboarding program that significantly reduced first-year attrition and generated over $1M in annual cost savings. My strategic approach to talent acquisition led to a remarkable <2% turnover rate within 12 months. I leverage data analytics to optimize recruitment processes and enhance candidate experiences, ensuring alignment with company culture and values.
Throughout my career, I have championed innovative HR strategies that strengthen company culture and maximize employee engagement. I am committed to mentoring and addressing sensitive people operations issues, and I thrive in environments that value continuous learning and open communication.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Director of Talent Acquisition & Employee Engagement
Digital Yalo
Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Served as Chief of Staff to CEO and President, partnering with the executive team, advising on workforce planning, succession strategy, organizational design, and performance. Architected a scalable onboarding and professional development program, reducing first-year attrition to industry-leading levels and generating over $1M in cost savings per year.
Senior Recruiting & People Operations Consultant
FCB
Jun 2021 - Present (5 years)
Managed full life cycle recruiting for Executive talent through Associate level, specializing in Creative Directors, Art Directors, UX/UI, Copywriters, Broadcast Producers, Editors, and Business Affairs Managers. Averaged 13 - 15 fills per month for various accounts. Established internal process for tracking candidates with a special emphasis on DE&I recruiting.
Fractional Talent Acquisition & People Operations Director
Nancy Cramer
Jan 2015 - Present (11 years 5 months)
Established vision and strategy leading to excellence in candidate experience, hiring, retention, and internal partnerships. Designed, created, and established employer brands, leading full-cycle recruiting via an existing network of national connections. Conducted deep research on Employer Brands of Choice, leveraging data to drive decisions, providing clear insight and data analysis, resulting i
Education
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Augusta College
Bachelor's Degree, Communications, Broadcast/Film
Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Communications, specializing in Broadcast/Film. This program provided a strong foundation in media production and communication strategies.
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