Carlita Johnson-Head
Professional Development & Recruiting Manager @Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
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WORK HISTORY
Professional Development & Recruiting Manager @Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Washington, DC, US
Manage law school outreach, and relationships with career services offices. Drive efforts to increase firm visibility at target national and regional law schools. Oversee the 1L and 2L recruitment processes in DC, including review and selection of candidates for interviews, screening and callback interview processes, offer decision process, candidate communications, and database management. Supervise and manage the DC office recruiting team. Working with the team to execute the 10-week Summer Law Clerk Program including onboarding, orientation, training, social events, work assignments, work evaluations, midsummer and end-of-summer reviews, and offer decisions. Review candidate resumes, arrange interview schedules, correspond with candidates throughout the recruitment and hiring process for lateral associate recruiting. Collaborate with Professional Development and Training teams to ensure a seamless onboarding and orientation process for all non-partner attorneys and to support the entry-level and milestone training and seminar programs.
EDUCATION
Trinity Washington University
M.A., Communications
Trinity University
Master's Degree, Communications
University of Maryland Global Campus
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Chatham University
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government
Chatham University
B.A., Political Science
The Universities at Shady Grove
Master's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
SKILLS
ABOUT CARLITA JOHNSON-HEAD
Highly organized and results-oriented business professional with over 20 years’ experience in a law firm. Self-driven and proactive Recruiting & Professional Development Manager. Accomplished in building and maintaining strong business relationships to effectively promote and contribute to the goals, mission and culture of the organization. Flexible, adaptable and self-motivated with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment; communicate effectively at all levels; manage competing priorities; and adapt readily to new challenges. Ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects and deadlines concurrently and excellent at strategic planning, process improvement and organizational skills.
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