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Nancy Cramer

@nancycramer

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Strategic Chief of Staff with expertise in talent acquisition and engagement.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration, values employee engagement, and supports strategic growth.

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 (2 years 11 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.

Workforce Planning Succession Organizational Design Performance Management Onboarding Professional Development Talent Acquisition Employee Engagement Data Analytics

Senior Recruiting & People Operations Consultant

FCB

Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)

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.

Full Life Cycle Recruiting Executive Search Creative Recruiting Candidate Tracking Communication Stakeholder Management

Fractional Talent Acquisition & People Operations Director

Nancy Cramer

Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 6 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

Employer Branding Behavioral Interviewing HR Consulting Performance Management Employee Relations Compensation Workforce Planning Talent Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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.