JAMIE GONZALEZ
Pingree Grove,IL
Summary
Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader with expertise in talent selection specializing in full-cycle recruitment and strategic project management. Spearheaded innovative strategies that reduced time-to-fill and decreased cost. Leveraged behavioral interviewing techniques to improve quality-of-hire, cultivating strong cross-functional stakeholder relationships and partnering closely with hiring manager to refine candidate profiles and streamline end-to-end talent lifecycle.
Talent acquisition professional with proven record of driving impactful recruitment strategies. Adept in optimizing hiring processes and building high-performing teams. Known for fostering collaborative environments and delivering results through innovative talent solutions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager
AT&T
Arlington Heights, IL
09.2021 - 03.2026
- Managed end-to-end recruitment for sales and leadership roles, engaging stakeholders throughout the process from needs assessment to offer negotiation.
- Served as the single point of contact to streamline communication and improve overall candidate satisfaction.
- Implemented strategies to re-engage past applicants using CRM data, enhancing internal talent sourcing.
- Developed and maintained robust relationships with 50+ internal clients to drive effective training initiatives for new managers.
- Supervised team activities focused on optimizing hiring practices, achieving a 95% success rate in filling positions.
- Utilized Taleo, Workday, and Hirevue to manage comprehensive full-cycle recruitment processes.
Centralized Hiring Manager - Central Region
AT&T
Arlington Heights, IL
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Oversaw and developed a team of talent partners to enhance recruitment efficiency, achieving a 95% success rate in hiring for corporate roles and reducing costs by 15%.
- Evaluated and refined sourcing assessment methods to strengthen candidate pipelines and improve recruitment efficiency.
- Engaged with over 50 hiring managers and directors to synchronize talent acquisition initiatives with specific departmental needs and priorities.
- Orchestrated team engagement strategies that successfully shortened the duration from candidate application to second interview by four business days.
- Facilitated large-scale external hiring events, connecting with 300+ candidates and creating a talent pipeline that resulted in the successful placement of 20+ roles within three months.
Manager, Assistant, Sales Support, SEL
AT&T
Arlington Heights, IL
01.2010 - 01.2019
- Directed a successful team focused on sales performance and coaching exceeding monthly sales targets by leading in top rankings over 100%.
- Trained and developed the team, leading by 95% improvement in team performance.
- Cultivating strong relationships with internal teams and customers to promote products, achieving 25% year-over-year sales growth.
- Achieved top scores within audits with 100% and maintaining 95% customer service feedback.
- Launched strategies and tactics to achieve monthly and yearly sales goals.
Manager, Assistant, Sales Support, SEL
AT&T
Arlington Heights, IL
01.2010 - 01.2019
- Directed sales team to enhance performance and coaching efforts, driving consistent achievement of monthly sales goals.
- Facilitated team training and development initiatives to drive a 95% increase in overall performance.
- Strengthened collaboration with internal teams and customers, facilitating product promotion and contributing to 25% sales growth annually.
- Secured highest audit scores with 100% accuracy while ensuring 95% positive customer service feedback.
- Implemented strategies and tactics to drive achievement of monthly and yearly sales goals.
- Directed cross-functional teams in executing strategic initiatives to optimize operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Management - Concentration Human Resources
DeVry University
CHICAGO, IL12-2025
Skills
- Workforce planning
- Talent Pipelining
- Project Managements
- Process Optimization
- Employee Branding
- Analytical Thinking
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager
AT&T
09.2021 - 03.2026
Centralized Hiring Manager - Central Region
AT&T
01.2020 - 08.2021
Manager, Assistant, Sales Support, SEL
AT&T
01.2010 - 01.2019
Manager, Assistant, Sales Support, SEL
AT&T
01.2010 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Management - Concentration Human Resources
DeVry University
Service Excellence Award 2021,2024
This award is given from outside your leadership from other company members.