Kyra Shannon

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ABOUT KYRA SHANNON

Relationship-driven talent acquisition leader who drives client satisfaction and year-over-year sales growth through effective candidate engagement, proven leadership, and strategic planning expertise. Drives profitability with an agile mindset by achieving alignment among key stakeholders. Leverages market insights and digital innovations to build success in full lifecycle recruiting, staffing, and direct sourcing. Data-driven problem-solver who overcomes business challenges in rapidly changing markets. Key Accomplishments: • Established OnFrontiers’ first talent acquisition function from inception to implementation, successfully grew business and tech talent by 200% quarterly. Created the department’s strategic roadmap and implemented recruiting platforms, system workflows, processes, KPIs, best practices, and email campaigns to automate recruiting processes. • Led OnFrontiers’ eight hiring managers in fostering safe spaces and strengths-based cultures by identifying and leveraging each team member’s unique talents. Coached and mentored leaders in interviewing best practices and guided development of hiring workflows to ensure equitable hiring practices. • Achieved $1M+ in annual billing at Omna Search by executing 12+ placements per year while managing 16+ active requisitions. Ensured a 50% placement ratio by educating and advising candidates on start-up compensation trends and interview techniques. • Recognized for a collaborative, hands-on mentorship style that empowers team members to pursue opportunities that meet their unique motivations and values.