Adrienne Amell

About Adrienne Amell

Strategic talent acquisitions leader with national experience supporting enterprise…

Experience

1. Employer Engagement Specialist

   State of Minnesota

   Dec 2024 — Present

   Coordinate and manage employer engagement within Workforce Development and CareerForce systems, focusing on facilitating initiatives, managing outreach and communications, and providing leadership and support to statewide employer navigators.Key Responsibilities and Projects:• Build and sustain collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of local and regional businesses across Minnesota, conducting regular engagements to assess and address workforce development needs, including labor trends, job growth, and employee retention challenges.• Conduct thorough needs assessments for employers, utilizing data-driven insights to develop and implement customized workforce solutions that address critical labor gaps. • Facilitate in-person, virtual, and telephonic consultations with employers to evaluate hiring requirements, connect them with appropriate resources, and provide both immediate and long-term workforce solutions that align with organizational goals.• Deliver targeted workforce solutions by linking employers with qualified job-seeking candidates, prioritizing underserved communities and other historically underrepresented groups.• Act as a primary liaison for external employers, internal workforce partners, State of Minnesota employees, and other key stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, outreach, and alignment with overarching workforce development priorities.• Provide strategic leadership, guidance, and support to statewide employer navigators, equipping them with essential tools and resources to enhance employer engagement and effectively contribute to workforce development initiatives.• Contribute to the design, development, and execution of innovative employer engagement strategies, ensuring alignment with program goals and funding cycles, in order to maximize organizational impact and drive labor market growth.

Education

• Concordia University-St. Paul

  Bachelor's degree

Skills

• Business Development
• Cold Calling
• Management
• Team Building
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Excel
• Sourcing
• Access
• Technical Recruiting
• Leadership
• Human Resources
• Training
• Outlook
• Microsoft Office
• Temporary Placement
• Research
• Interviews
• Microsoft Word
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Public Speaking
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Social Media
• Employee Relations
• Networking
• Talent Management
• Event Planning