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Tamara Dufresne

@tamaradufresne

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Senior talent acquisition specialist who builds fast, diverse pipelines.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a team where I can own full-cycle recruiting, build diverse pipelines, and improve hiring speed through data. I want to partner closely with leaders, run structured interviews, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.

I’m a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist who leads full-cycle recruiting, from requisition intake through offer acceptance. I partner with business leaders and advisory teams to define hiring needs and execute targeted sourcing strategies.

In my current role at Hightower Advisors, I’ve successfully hired all Summer 2026 intern cohorts across multiple companies and advisory teams. I consistently complete hires in under 40 days, improving time-to-fill and overall hiring efficiency.

Previously, at Metra, I managed end-to-end recruiting for classified and unclassified government roles, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and agency hiring regulations. I developed strategic sourcing plans using USAJobs, internal databases, veteran outreach, and community partnerships, while supporting structured, merit-based, EEO/AA-aligned selection.

At Exelon, I handled sourcing, screening, and scheduling across multiple departments using enterprise recruiting systems, managing 20–30 requisitions weekly with 90+ applicants. I also train hiring managers and HR teams on best practices, and I bring a metrics-driven mindset to time-to-fill, quality of hire, and workforce planning.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Hightower Advisors, LLC

Sep 2025 - Present (9 months)

Led full-cycle recruitment across corporate functions and advisory teams, managing requisitions from intake through offer acceptance. Hired all Summer 2026 intern cohorts and consistently completed hires in under 40 days, improving time-to-fill and hiring efficiency.

Full Cycle Recruiting LinkedIn Recruiter Talent Sourcing Behavioral Interviewing Candidate Screening Candidate Experience Management

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Metra

May 2025 - Jul 2025 (2 months)

Led end-to-end recruitment for classified and unclassified government roles, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and agency hiring regulations. Built sourcing plans using USAJobs and veteran outreach, conducted structured selection interviews, and produced recruitment reporting to improve time-to-fill and workforce planning.

USAJobs Sourcing Structured Interviews Security Clearance Pre Screening Recruitment Analytics

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Exelon

Jun 2022 - Apr 2025 (2 years 10 months)

Managed recruiting across multiple departments using Oracle, Taleo, Jobvite, and SAP for sourcing, screening, and scheduling. Handled 20–30 requisitions weekly and 90+ applicants, while updating status daily and creating/presenting offers in alignment with internal approvals.

Taleo Jobvite ATS SAP Candidate Screening Social Media Recruiting Employer Branding

Accounting/Finance Recruiter

Aston Carter

Jan 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 4 months)

Placed accounting and finance professionals across multiple industries by developing client-specific recruitment strategies using job boards, referrals, and ATS tools including Taleo and Salesforce. Supported high-volume hiring, completing pre-employment checks for 200+ candidates monthly via First Advantage and using recruiting metrics to optimize performance against client SLAs.

Recruitment Strategy ATS Management (Taleo)Salesforce Recruiting High Volume Hiring Pre employment Screening Background Drug Check Coordination

Inside Sales Representative

Garrett Brands

Dec 2019 - Jun 2020 (6 months)

Improved peak-season productivity by working onsite twice weekly, reducing turnaround times and increasing sales. Recovered major hotel clients by negotiating a two-year contract, increasing hotel sales by 62% and earning a promotion to Senior Inside Sales Representative.

B2B Sales Contract Negotiation Account Recovery Sales Pipeline Management Client Relationship Management Sales Forecasting Performance Improvement

Account Coordinator

C. H. Robinson

Oct 2017 - Nov 2019 (2 years 1 month)

Used company software to analyze data and produce client-aligned reports. Designed and implemented training programs for account coordinators, improving operational efficiency.

Data Reporting Data Analysis Training Program Design Operational Efficiency Account Coordination Process Improvement

Case Manager/Recruiter

Public Image Partnership

May 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year 6 months)

Conducted client intake and managed applications using an applicant tracking system (ATS), organizing interview-ready workshops and training materials for continuous development. Performed detailed candidate screenings with background and reference checks and collaborated with local colleges and community organizations to develop internship programs.

Case Management Candidate Screening Background Checks Reference checks Workshop Facilitation Internship Programs