Amy Ford

About Amy Ford

With over a decade of expertise in event management and logistics, I’ve successfully transitioned into recruiting, bringing a fresh perspective to talent acquisition. Currently a Recruiter, I leverage LinkedIn, social media, and prospecting to source and screen candidates, building strong relationships through effective communication. Previously, I managed $600K+ travel budgets and executed high-impact trade shows and incentive trips. Skilled in budget management, client relations, and team leadership, I’m excited to drive success in recruiting while applying my adaptability and strategic planning skills to connect top talent with opportunity.CORE COMPETENCIESRecruitingLogisticsAttention to DetailBudget ManagementContract NegotiationsTime ManagementSourcingCustomer ServiceI can be reached at a•••@hawthornesearch.com.

Experience

1. Recruiter

   Hawthorne Executive Search

   Mar 2024 — Present · Wilmington, NC, US

   Proactively source and screen top talent for clients using LinkedIn, social media platforms, and strategic prospecting, building a robust pipeline of candidates.Foster strong candidate relationships through effective verbal and written communication, ensuring a seamless recruitment process from outreach to assessment.Develop and distribute targeted marketing emails and LinkedIn messages to drive business growth, leveraging organizational skills honed from managing complex event logistics.Apply adaptability and critical thinking to tailor recruitment strategies.**Information Based Recruiting Strategy is what separates Hawthorne Search from other firms. Our practice leaders immerse themselves in the industries in which they specialize, developing a database of contacts unsurpassed by any other firm. By aggressively utilizing social media, reading trade publications and white papers and developing a clear understanding of the human capital trends in our markets, we are able to provide candidates that no other firm can find. We want to be your business partner and help your business succeed and grow!**

Education

• University of Florida

  B. S, Leisure Service Management

  1993 — 1997