Telli Grifin
@telligrifin
Innovative Talent Acquisition Strategist with 15+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
As an Innovative Talent Acquisition Strategist with over 15 years of experience, I have successfully transformed recruitment operations for Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies. My expertise lies in redesigning contractor conversion programs and streamlining full-cycle hiring processes, achieving a remarkable reduction in time-to-fill by up to 40%. I am passionate about enhancing candidate experiences and building scalable talent solutions that cater to remote, hybrid, and globally distributed teams.
In my most recent role as a Recruiter & Contractor Conversion Manager at Delta Airlines, I led a team that processed over 200 hires annually, maintaining a 95% compliance rate and a 90% offer acceptance rate. My ability to broker competitive offers and advise hiring managers on talent decisions has been instrumental in my success. Additionally, I have served as a Global Virtual Trainer, onboarding recruiters and managers across the U.S. and EMEA regions, further showcasing my commitment to fostering talent and improving recruitment strategies.
Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to build diverse candidate pipelines and improve recruitment processes. My experience spans various roles, including Talent Specialist and Recruiting Coordinator, where I have successfully coordinated logistics for high-level interviews and recruiting events. I thrive in dynamic environments and am dedicated to creating inclusive hiring practices that drive organizational success.
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Recruiter & Contractor Conversion Manager
Delta Airlines via AMS
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Led a contractor conversion team that processed over 200+ hires annually, maintaining 95% compliance and a 90% offer acceptance rate. Reduced time-to-fill by 25% through improved vacancy consultation strategies and streamlined ATS updates.
Talent Specialist
Bluetree Network via The Addison Group
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)
Built diverse candidate pipelines across healthcare IT, engaging 100+ candidates via VidCruiter, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Indeed. Sustained a 92% engagement rate by proactively contacting past applicants and hosting virtual job fairs.
Recruiting Coordinator
Deloitte via The CSI Companies
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)
Coordinated Partner/Principal-level interview logistics, travel, and data compliance using Salesforce. Supported recruiting events by improving pre-event readiness and candidate throughput by 18%.
Recruiting Coordinator
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 11 months)
Orchestrated 500+ candidate interviews and onboarding processes annually. Coordinated ATS workflows, reducing scheduling conflicts and errors by 28%.
Team Assistant
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Jan 2012 - Dec 2015 (3 years 11 months)
Managed calendar coordination and logistics for 5+ Managing Directors. Created and edited executive-level materials with 100% accuracy.
Executive Assistant / Office Coordinator
Southeast Milk
Jan 2010 - Dec 2012 (2 years 11 months)
Managed CEO calendar, board logistics, and confidential communications. Planned board meetings and leadership events, reducing costs by 18%.
Executive Assistant
Chestnut Law Firm
Jan 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year 11 months)
Handled CEO scheduling, travel, and confidential correspondence. Spearheaded charity and visibility-focused community events.
Data Entry Clerk
Waste Management
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009 (1 year 11 months)
Audited account data with 99.8% accuracy; reduced rejection rates. Flagged and corrected improperly coded data to improve workflows.
Senior Administrative Assistant
U.S. Department of Justice
Jan 2000 - Dec 2007 (7 years 11 months)
Managed 200+ active case files and executive scheduling. Coordinated agency-wide training and meetings within government protocols.
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