Jana Palmer

Recruitment Program Manager at ODW Logistics | Talent Acquisition & HR Professional | Full Life Cycle Recruiter | Vendor Management | Internship & Early Career Development

Role
Recruitment Program Manager at ODW Logistics
Location
Columbus, OH, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Jana Palmer

With a diverse background spanning Tech, Retail, Finance, and Logistics, I am a results-driven professional specializing in talent acquisition, recruitment program management, sales, and account management. My career has been shaped by a passion for building strong teams, optimizing hiring strategies, and driving business success through strategic talent acquisition.I hold a degree in Human Ecology, majoring in Retail Merchandising & Consumer Sciences from The Ohio State University, and my experience has allowed me to navigate corporate, agency, and program management roles across various industries.Key Highlights: Recruitment Leadership – Led full-cycle recruiting for corporate, college, and intern programs, hiring across departments such as IT, Sales, Legal, Finance, Marketing, and Analytics. Strategic Hiring & Workforce Planning – Managed relationships with staffing vendors to optimize temporary workforce placements at field locations. Sales & Account Management – Excelled in business development and IT staffing, supporting 30+ organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, by delivering top talent and driving revenue growth. Process Improvement & Training – Spearheaded hiring process enhancements, onboarding improvements, and recruiter training programs to elevate hiring outcomes and team performance.Currently, as a Recruitment Program Manager at ODW Logistics, I focus on corporate hiring, college and intern recruitment, and vendor management for temporary staffing. My goal is to develop talent programs that align with business growth and workforce needs.I thrive at the intersection of recruitment, operations, and project management, bringing a proactive approach, strong communication skills, and a data-driven mindset to every challenge.

Experience

  1. Recruitment Program Manager

    ODW Logistics

    Mar 2025 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

    ODW Logistics is a leading supply chain and logistics solutions provider, specializing in warehousing, transportation, and integrated logistics services. With a commitment to operational excellence, ODW partners with businesses to optimize their supply chains and drive efficiency.Lead corporate recruiting efforts, ensuring top talent acquisition for key business functions.Oversee college and internship recruiting, developing programs to attract and nurture early-career talent.Manage relationships with staffing vendors, ensuring efficient placement of temporary workers at field locations.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance recruitment strategies and improve hiring outcomes.Drive process improvements in talent acquisition, ensuring scalability and alignment with business growth.

Education

  • The Ohio State University

    Bachelor's degree, General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations

    2010 — 2014

Skills

  • Marketing
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Time Management
  • Direct Sales
  • Inside Sales
  • Fashion
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Storage Solutions
  • Microsoft Word
  • Enterprise Storage
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Customer Service
  • Microsoft Office
  • Sales
  • Networking
  • Retail Sales
  • Beauty Industry
  • Merchandising
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Hp Storage
  • Retail

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