NADIA A.M. LOWE
Grayson
Summary
Results-oriented talent acquisition strategist, adept at fostering executive partnerships and enhancing workforce readiness. Delivered significant hiring outcomes through the development of innovative sourcing strategies and coaching high-performing teams. Committed to aligning recruitment processes with business growth and operational excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, National Talent Acquisition
Opensity Solutions
Remote
02.2026 - Current
- Lead a national talent acquisition function across the U.S. and Canada, managing a team of 8 recruiting and sourcing professionals supporting major markets including California, New York, and Chicago, as well as additional cities nationwide.
- Oversee hiring strategy for outsourced and managed services programs supporting national law firms, advisory organizations, financial institutions, and consulting firms, enhancing recruitment for workplace experience, office services, and operations leadership roles.
- Designs scalable, repeatable talent acquisition processes, utilizing dashboards, KPIs, and market data to enhance recruiter productivity, fulfillment outcomes, and candidate experience across multi-market hiring operations.
- Partner with executive leadership, HR, Finance, and Operations to align workforce planning and headcount strategy with business growth, profitability, and service delivery goals.
- Coach and develop a high-performing team while building proactive talent pipelines and workforce readiness strategies that support scalability, client retention, and long-term growth.
- Facilitated company rebranding post-acquisition, aligning new brand identity with organizational goals and enhancing market presence.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline workflows and reduce delays.
- Coordinated cross-departmental projects, such as Workday implementation as to ensure timely completion of objectives.
Director of Talent Acquisition
Forrest Solutions
Remote
01.2022 - 01.2026
- Lead talent acquisition strategy to enhance recruitment processes across various sectors.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Developed and implemented innovative sourcing strategies that enhanced the attraction of top talent.
- Streamlined candidate screening and selection procedures to improve overall recruitment effectiveness.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and candidate profiles.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems to manage candidate pipelines effectively.
- Built relationships with external recruiters and educational institutions to create a robust network for sourcing candidates.
- Analyzed market trends in the labor market by researching competitors' compensation packages and benefits structures.
National Recruiting Manager
Forrest Solutions
New York
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Delivered 200+ hires annually with an average time-to-fill of 17 days, generating more than $5M in annualized revenue through high-quality, on-time placements.
- Directed national recruitment operations across multiple U.S. markets, leading full-cycle hiring strategy in support of business expansion, workforce planning, and client delivery objectives.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to create data-driven recruiting strategies that enhanced fulfillment rates, talent pipeline quality, and organizational capability.
- Led recruitment team, standardized interview and assessment practices, and enhanced recruiter productivity through ATS, sourcing tools, and KPI tracking.
- Developed talent pipelines and customized recruitment plans for priority clients and business functions, boosting service delivery, client satisfaction, and scalability.
Recruiting / Account Manager
Workforce1 Industrial and Transportation Career Center
Queens
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed full-cycle recruiting and built employer partnerships to ensure effective candidate alignment and successful hiring outcomes.
- Built diverse candidate pipelines through strategic sourcing, community partnerships, and network development.
- Developed recruitment strategies and business development plans that aligned job seekers with employer demand in industrial and transportation sectors.
- Supported recruitment efforts at Grant Associates, improving candidate engagement through targeted initiatives.
Caribbean Listing Sales & Marketing Executive -Hachette /Pearson titles
Pearson Education
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Designed regional marketing initiatives and built stakeholder relationships, resulting in increased product awareness and sales across Jamaica and the Caribbean.
- Collaborated on pricing, promotions, and customer feedback analysis to enhance product positioning and inform go-to-market decisions.
- Led workshops and presentations while coordinating logistics and supporting sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding activities.
Managing Director
Annabelle’s Catering Service
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Directed operations, revenue management, and service delivery for catering business, ensuring seamless support for corporate events.
- Drove business growth through client relationship management and marketing initiatives, enhancing service delivery processes.
- Directed all operational aspects of catering events, ensuring seamless execution.
- Managed team performance and provided training for staff development and efficiency.
- Oversaw budget planning and resource allocation for catering projects and events.
Relationship Officer
Scotiabank Investments
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Expanded client portfolios through strategic relationship management and targeted sales initiatives, enhancing client engagement.
- Monitored market trends and advised clients on investment products, ensuring informed decision-making for account management.
- Promoted products and enabled online client access while training new team members and customer service staff, strengthening team capabilities.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Food Service Management
University of Technology
Skills
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Workforce Planning
- Pipeline Development
- Scalable Hiring Processes
- Diversity hiring
- Sourcing technologies
- Talent analytics
- Process Optimization
- Stakeholder partnership
- Client Relationship Management
- Team leadership
Skills Certifications Attributes
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Workforce Planning
- Scalable Hiring Processes
- Executive Stakeholder Partnership
- Talent Analytics & KPI Reporting
- Process Optimization
- ATS / CRM / Sourcing Technologies
- Pipeline Development
- Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Team Leadership & Coaching
- DE&I Hiring Practices
- Client Relationship Management
Timeline
Manager, National Talent Acquisition
Opensity Solutions
02.2026 - Current
Director of Talent Acquisition
Forrest Solutions
01.2022 - 01.2026
National Recruiting Manager
Forrest Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2022
Recruiting / Account Manager
Workforce1 Industrial and Transportation Career Center
01.2017 - 01.2019
Caribbean Listing Sales & Marketing Executive -Hachette /Pearson titles
Pearson Education
01.2010 - 01.2015
Managing Director
Annabelle’s Catering Service
01.2008 - 01.2010
Relationship Officer
Scotiabank Investments
01.2005 - 01.2007
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Food Service Management
University of Technology