Jessica Spencer

About Jessica Spencer

A passionate and dedicated Talent Acquisition Leader that is committed to partnering with the business to hire the right talent at the right time. Driven individual who prides themselves on bringing high quality results to any opportunity. I have experience in working in the apparel and footwear industry for over 20 years. I am a very creative person that enjoys fashion trends and working in an industry that supports my passion for fashion. In recruiting I am able to specialize in connecting talent that are not only perfect for the required skill set but also a great culture add for Gap Inc. Connecting people with a Career they are passionate about! I currently support all Gap Inc brands in recruiting for Merchandising, Technical Design, & Production positions.

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

   Gap Inc.

   Jan 2024 — Present

   Drive consistent and inclusive candidate and interview experience - always thinking about the candidate experienceAccountable for full lifecycle recruiting for complex searches and functions; including proactive sourcing in order to build pipeline for future talent needsDevelop and employ effective sourcing strategies that deliver high caliber and diverse talent that support the growth of Gap Inc Seek out and leverage industry, competitor, and other business trends to ensure we stay ahead of the competition Build cross functional partnerships and consensus Influence strategy for Talent AcquisitionLeading Early Talent Hiring w/ Interns and our Rotational Management Program (RMP)Hiring Merchandising, Production, & Marketing Leaders

Education

• The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles

  Marketing/Graphic Design

• Monroe University

  BS, Marketing/Liberal Arts

Skills

• Merchandising
• Retail
• Forecasting
• Apparel
• Fashion
• Customer Service
• Footwear
• Management
• Market Research
• Profit
• Recruiting
• Sales
• Team Building
• Training
• Trend
• Textiles
• Fashion Design