Allison Schneider

About Allison Schneider

I build programs that make people feel seen, welcomed, and excited to engage, whether it’s their first day as an intern or their first time at a national conference. I also bring a people-first mindset grounded in my yoga training: I find balance, and impact, when my work creates connection, clarity, and purpose. With 15+ years in Talent Acquisition and over 5 years leading learning programs and event management, I specialize in turning strategy into standout experiences. From onboarding and intern engagement to large-scale conferences and career fairs, I bring structure, creativity, and energy to every program I lead.At Ross Stores, I’ve grown our NY/LA internship program to 145 participants, led 10+ high-touch events per cycle, driven an 88% full-time conversion rate, and overseen our presence at national student program events. My experience blends program strategy, stakeholder alignment, event execution, and candidate experience, always with a focus on engagement and thoughtful delivery. I\'m always looking to connect!Core Strengths: Core Strengths: Early Talent Strategy | Campus Recruiting | University Relations Partnerships | Internship Program Management | Early Career Pipeline Development |Student Engagement | Conversion Strategy | Employer Brand on Campus | ProgramDesign Scaling | Onboarding | Intern Experience | Hiring Manager Partnership |Stakeholder Executive Alignment | Talent Program Communications | Training Enablement (Managers/Mentors)| Recruiting Operations | Offer Process Acceptance| Program Analytics Continuous Improvement | Vendor Budget Management |Handshake Premium | Avature | LinkedIn Recruiter | Brazen

Experience

1. College Relations Supervisor

   Ross Stores, Inc.

   Sep 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Lead strategy and execution of Ross’s national internship program across NYand LA offices, supporting a 40% YoY increase in intern hiring.Grew the program to 145 interns in 2024, achieving a 76% offer rate and 88%full-time acceptance rate.Plan and manage 10+ hybrid and in-person intern events each cycle, includingonboarding kickoffs, mock negotiations, wellness sessions, and graduation.Own end-to-end event logistics: space planning, vendor sourcing, brandedcommunications, IT coordination, and internal collaboration.Coordinate executive-level participation (VPs, CEO) in signature events likeKickoff and Intern Graduation.Develop daily branded touchpoints (e.g. Morning News & Emails) to drive internengagement and alignment.Train 100+ intern managers and mentors annually through enablement sessionsfocused on feedback and role clarity.Lead post-program debriefs and stakeholder wrap-ups to drive continuousimprovement and alignment to hiring goals.National Event LeadershipDirected Ross’s presence at the annual National Student Program, overseeing multi-day logistics, branding, and student engagement.Hosted the “Tours & Talks” learning series for 40+ students and served as internal moderator for Educator sessions with key industry partners.Managed full setup and staffing for career fair, including booth logistics, candidate communications, and internal coordination.Campus & Recruiting EventsManaged university recruiting strategy across 4+ priority schools, leading careerfairs, class talks, and information sessions.Oversaw full-cycle hiring for intern roles via Handshake Premium, Avature, andinternal ATS systems.Partnered with hiring managers to align interview planning with workforcestrategy and DEI goals.

Education

• Monmouth University

  BS, Business Management

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Research
• Social Networking
• Event Management
• Microsoft Outlook
• Leadership
• Recruiting
• Human Resources
• System Administration
• Customer Service
• Interviews
• Public Speaking
• Interviewing
• Event Planning
• Social Media
• Recruitment/Retention
• Nonprofits
• Team Building
• Management
• Training
• Microsoft Word
• Marketing
• Teamwork
• Outlook
• Administrative Assistants
• Microsoft Office
• Fundraising
• Employee Relations
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Project Management