Kimberly T.

About Kimberly T.

Most Directors don\'t struggle because they\'re unqualified.They struggle because they\'re positioned incorrectly.I\'m Kim Taynor, a recruiter and Career Transition Strategist. I help senior-level professionals.Directors and above master the modern executive job search so they land faster, at higher compensation, and from a position of leverage.After 10+ years in recruiting and career coaching, I\'ve seen exactly how hiring decisions are made at the executive level.And I teach my clients how to align with that psychology.The problem most senior leaders face isn\'t lack of experience. It\'s competing in the wrong arena.If you\'re a VP still applying through job boards, you\'re likely invisible to the decision-makers who matter. At the director+ level, many roles are never publicly posted. They\'re filled through referrals, retained search firms, and off-market conversations.Your credentials aren\'t the issue. Positioning and timing are.That\'s where I come in.Inside my programs, we focus on four pillars:• Executive-level positioning (resume, LinkedIn, strategic messaging)• Networking strategies that bypass job boards entirely• Interview mastery rooted in recruiter decision-making frameworks• Offer negotiation handled from strength, timing, and leverageThis isn\'t about \"fixing a resume.\"It\'s about orchestrating the entire transition with discretion, strategy, and correct positioning.Recent client outcomes: John landed 11 interviews in one week after repositioning his executive narrative. Jim secured an interview within two days of working together Ashley negotiated a $20K salary increase through strategic counteroffer coaching. A VP client secured a $240K offer in 6 weeks through a white-glove search experience. Rob landed three interviews in one day, within weeks of working together. Clients regularly see traction within 1–2 weeks and 20%+ salary increases.My approach is holistic and psychologically informed, because landing the role isn\'t just tactical. It\'s mental.More interviews create more offers.More offers create more choice.More choice creates more leverage.And leverage is where confidence, compensation, and control live.If you\'re a Director, VP, or C-suite leader feeling stuck, overlooked, or frustrated with a slow search, you don\'t need to work harder.You need to compete smarter.And you need to move from leverage, not desperation.If that resonates, let\'s connect.

Experience

1. Director of Recruiting and Operations

   Career Path Staffing

   Jan 2018 — Present

   Simultaneously ran Resume Wiz, formerly known as Grow and Glow Career- Led full-cycle recruitment for 50+ roles annually, leveraging innovative sourcing strategies to secure top-tier and passive talent, achieving a 92% placement success rate- Developed and executed recruitment strategies that reduced average time-to-fill from 45 to 28 days while improving quality-of-hire scores by 30%- Designed cost-effective sourcing campaigns across job boards, referrals, and niche platforms, cutting sourcing costs by 20%- Managed candidate lifecycle from resume screening through offer rollout, maintaining a 95% candidate satisfaction rate based on feedback surveys-Optimized ATS usage to track 100% of candidate interactions, ensuring a seamless pipeline with zero compliance issues-Enhanced recruitment marketing by crafting compelling job postings and targeted sourcing messages, increasing applicant flow by 40% across hard-to-fill roles-Built a referral pipeline that drove new hires through candidate and client referrals, reducing reliance on paid sourcing channels-Directed pre-employment processes (interviewing, reference checks, coaching), resulting in a 98% offer acceptance rate-Streamlined onboarding for 100+ new hires, cutting average ramp-up time by 15% through structured processes and personalized coaching-Amplified business reach by executing digital marketing campaigns across LinkedIn and social platforms, driving a 60% increase in inbound client leads-Operated independently as a one-person team, managing recruitment strategy, operations, and marketing while scaling business revenue by 35% year-over-year.

Education

• Seton Hill University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Marketing

  2008 — 2010

• Westmoreland County Community College

  Associate's degree, Multimedia Technology

  2005 — 2008

• Seton Hill University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2008 — 2010

• Westmoreland County Community College

  Associate's degree, Photography

  2005 — 2008

• Seton Hill University

  Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  2010 — 2012