Gina Smith-Winegar

About Gina Smith-Winegar

Strategic Talent Leader | Marketing-Driven Recruiter | Building High-Performing, Diverse Teams at Amalgamated Sugar CompanyAs Talent Acquisition Manager at Amalgamated Sugar—the second-largest sugar beet processor in the U.S—I lead company-wide talent strategies that fuel our mission of delivering real sugar from real people and real communities. With an MPA and deep expertise in marketing, I blend data-driven recruitment with creative employer branding to attract, hire, and retain top talent across operations, agriculture, manufacturing, and corporate functions.Over 6+ years in talent acquisition, I\'ve designed and executed innovative hiring strategies that deliver diverse, qualified teams while strengthening our employer brand. Key wins include:Sourcing and placing talent that drives operational efficiency and supports our cooperative\'s 700+ grower-members and nationwide sales through National Sugar Marketing Cooperative.Leading local and virtual project teams to streamline processes, reduce time-to-hire, and elevate the candidate experience.Forging strong partnerships with hiring managers and stakeholders to align on expectations, foster collaboration, and create positive outcomes for everyone involved.I\'m passionate about cultivating cultures rooted in growth, integrity, and teamwork—values that mirror Amalgamated Sugar\'s century-plus legacy of innovation and community impact. Whether enhancing our talent pipeline, championing inclusive hiring, or amplifying our story as an employer of choice in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and beyond, I thrive on connecting exceptional people with meaningful opportunities.Let\'s connect if you\'re passionate about agriculture, food manufacturing, or building teams that make a real difference. Open to conversations about talent strategy, career opportunities at Amalgamated Sugar, or ways to collaborate!#TalentAcquisition #RecruitmentStrategy #EmployerBranding #DiversityAn

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Manager

   Amalgamated Sugar Company

   Jun 2022 — Present · Boise, ID, US

   Talent Acquisition Manager responsible for Company-wide talent requirements, designing short-term and long-term hiring strategies to ensure teams consist of a diverse set of qualified individuals. This position ensures the staffing needs of the company are being met, with a long-term talent strategy in mind; devises and implements sourcing strategies to build pipelines of potential applicants; creates and implements end-to-end candidate hiring processes to ensure a positive experience; and forms close relationships with hiring managers to ensure clear candidate/interviewer expectations.

Education

• Oregon State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

• Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

  Master’s Degree, Public Administration

Skills

• Event Management
• Team Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Promotions
• Negotiation
• Marketing Management
• Online Advertising
• Email Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Start-Ups
• Budgeting
• Social Media
• Publications
• Account Management
• Marketing Communications
• Marketing
• B2b
• Customer Relations
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Training
• New Business Development
• Product Marketing
• Social Networking
• Problem Solving
• Online Marketing
• Market Planning
• Brand Development
• Sales Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Advertising
• Program Management
• Magazines
• Content Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Leadership