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Valerie Shafer

@valerieshafer

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Experienced HR & Talent professional with a focus on leadership development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters leadership development and strategic talent management, within a collaborative and innovative company culture.

I am an advanced degree HR & Talent professional with an MBA in Marketing and an MA in Organizational Leadership. With over seven years of experience, I have a proven track record in Recruiting, Talent Management, and Employee Engagement. My career has been marked by my ability to build award-winning teams and foster strong cross-functional relationships with C-Suite executives and clients.

Currently, as the Director of Talent & Development at Allegheny County Airport Authority, I lead a team responsible for executive recruiting and talent optimization. I have successfully designed innovative programs that enhance employee experience and drive organizational change. My previous roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific have equipped me with the skills to manage high-volume recruiting and develop strategic talent management processes that have been implemented globally.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Director of Talent & Development

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Allegheny County Airport Authority

Jul 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Leading the HR department's largest team, responsible for executive recruiting, talent development, and employee experience processes at Pittsburgh International Airport. Designed innovative training programs and optimized hiring processes to enhance employee satisfaction and retention.

Talent Management Employee Engagement Change Management Leadership Development Project Management Performance Management Training Development Data Analytics

Sr. Manager, Talent

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Mar 2020 - Nov 2022 (2 years 8 months)

Served as the primary talent point of contact for C-Suite clients, focusing on talent strategy, global executive recruiting, and internal talent optimization. Achieved significant hiring metrics and developed award-winning processes for talent management.

Talent Management Data Reporting Organizational Design Team Leadership Project Management Succession Planning Process Development Performance Metrics

Sr. Talent Consultant

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Jan 2018 - Mar 2020 (2 years 2 months)

Supported M&A efforts by providing talent acquisition strategies for specialized roles. Achieved high performance metrics and developed a successful internal talent sourcing process.

M&A Talent Acquisition Business Planning Performance Metrics Team Collaboration Strategic Sourcing

Sr. Recruiter

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Jul 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 5 months)

Provided strategic recruiting expertise for high-level positions, improving hiring processes and candidate experience. Trained junior team members and represented the company at hiring events.

Recruiting Succession Planning Performance Metrics Team Collaboration

Agency / Corporate Recruiting Consultant

Farmers Insurance

Apr 2014 - May 2015 (1 year 1 month)

Responsible for sourcing and recruiting commission-only agents, achieving top production metrics and creating an apprenticeship program to build a talent pipeline.

Sourcing Recruiting Interviewing Business Planning Performance Metrics Training Sales Strategy Process Development

Outside / Field Sales Specialist

Verizon Information Services

Oct 2010 - Jun 2013 (2 years 8 months)

Managed a million-dollar advertising portfolio, achieving top producer status and developing significant new revenue accounts through effective sales strategies.

Sales Strategy Account Management Revenue Marketing Performance Metrics Business Development

Regional HR Manager

Verizon Information Services

Jun 2007 - Oct 2010 (3 years 4 months)

Oversaw all aspects of recruiting and onboarding for a large region, achieving high retention rates and developing innovative HR processes to reduce costs.