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Michelle Pierson

Marietta,GA

Summary

Experienced Senior Recruiter with extensive experience specializing in full cycle recruiting and candidate sourcing. Proven track record in streamlining hiring processes and enhancing candidate engagement. Skilled in Boolean search techniques and fostering strong relationships with hiring managers to align recruitment strategies with business needs.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Recruiter

Total Talent Advisors
Marietta, GA
07.2025 - Current

In this role, I have been working on an as needed basis for someone that is starting a recruiting firm. I have been recruiting nurses for a specific client. However, these positions have been placed on hold.

Preschool Teacher

Temple Beth Tikvah Nursery School
Roswell, GA
08.2022 - 05.2025
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment that encourages student participation and creativity.
  • Implemented age-appropriate educational activities tailored to diverse learning styles.
  • Collaborated with parents to support children's growth and address individual needs.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to promote early childhood learning and development.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching techniques and methodologies.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.

Senior Recruiting Manager

Northpoint Search Group/Staff Financial Group
Cumming, GA
02.2020 - 06.2022
  • Led recruitment strategies to attract top talent across multiple sectors.
  • Streamlined hiring processes, reducing time-to-fill for key positions.
  • Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to align recruitment strategies with business needs.
  • Optimized job postings for maximum exposure, utilizing keyword research and search engine optimization techniques.
  • Collaborated with business leaders to identify staffing needs and create tailored recruiting plans.
  • Worked closely with hiring managers to ensure clear communication throughout the recruitment process, fostering strong partnerships and timely decision making.
  • Negotiated competitive compensation packages with selected candidates, ensuring alignment with market rates and internal salary structures.
  • Conducted thorough candidate interviews, assessing qualifications against role requirements for optimal fit within teams and company culture.
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Customized wording of job profiles, social media techniques, and website subscriptions.

Senior Recruiter

Perimeter Placement, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
04.1997 - 12.2003
  • Managed full life cycle recruiting desk
  • Leveraged advanced search techniques and Boolean logic to effectively source passive candidates from various online platforms.
  • Conducted preliminary phone interviews to assess candidate qualifications and fit.
  • Conducted thorough candidate screenings, resulting in higher quality interviews and placements.
  • Fostered positive candidate experiences through transparent communication throughout the recruiting process.
  • Implemented innovative recruiting techniques to attract top talent in a competitive market.
  • Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
  • Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Relations/Consumer Economics

University of Georgia
Athens

Skills

  • Recruiter training and mentoring
  • Boolean search techniques
  • Social media recruiting
  • Recruitment process improvement
  • Candidate sourcing
  • Salary and benefits negotiations

Timeline

Senior Recruiter

Total Talent Advisors
07.2025 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Temple Beth Tikvah Nursery School
08.2022 - 05.2025

Senior Recruiting Manager

Northpoint Search Group/Staff Financial Group
02.2020 - 06.2022

Senior Recruiter

Perimeter Placement, Inc.
04.1997 - 12.2003

Bachelor of Science - Public Relations/Consumer Economics

University of Georgia
Michelle Pierson