Kara Swing

About Kara Swing

Founded in 1960, American Fidelity Assurance Company has become one of the largest…

Experience

1. Senior Talent Acquisition

   First Community Mortgage

   Jan 2022 — Present

   Recruited to build and launch an internal recruiting department from the ground up, focused on growing FCM\'s retail mortgage sales team nationwide.• Lead recruitment activities for Loan Originators, Branch Managers, and Area Managers across 47 states, driving consistent growth in key markets.• Designed and implemented a scalable recruitment infrastructure, including: o Selection of job boards and sourcing tools o Development of recruiter scripting and candidate outreach strategies o Creation of tracking/reporting systems to improve pipeline visibility and data-driven hiring decisions• Fostered strong partnerships with executives and hiring leaders, aligning recruitment strategies with business needs and long-term culture fit.• Elevated FCM’s recruiting brand by crafting consistent, authentic messaging across channels—showcasing company culture, leadership vision, and employee success stories to attract top-tier talent.• Collaborated with marketing and leadership to amplify employer brand presence on LinkedIn and industry platforms, increasing candidate engagement and inbound interest.

Education

• University of Arizona

  Master of Arts - MA

  2020 — 2021

• Middle Tennessee State University

  Bachelor of Science