Mathew Magnani

About Mathew Magnani

I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~ Maya AngelouExperienced Senior T alent Acquisition leader with 7+ years of expertise in full-cycle recruitment, strategic sourcing, and talent management across various business units. Adept at building strong partnerships with hiring managers and HR teams to develop tailored recruitment strategies that align with organizational goals. Proven track record in enhancing the candidate experience, improving recruitment processes, and increasing hiring manager satisfaction. Expertise in identifying high-quality candidates, driving diversity initiatives, and leveraging innovative tools to build talent pipelines. Demonstrates a high sense of urgency and strong communication skills in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Experience

1. Manager of Talent Acquisition

   AKIRA

   Jan 2023 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   A fast-growing women’s clothing boutique with 36 stores across the U.S. Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for 11 high-volume and new expansion stores across 7states, sourcing, screening, and hiring top talent. Collaborate with senior leadership to assess staffing needs and develop effectiverecruitment strategies that meet the demands of expanding retail operations. Drive a positive candidate experience by being the primary point of contact throughout thehiring process, ensuring smooth communication and feedback. Develop talent pipelines for 5 new market areas, positioning AKIRA as an employer ofchoice in competitive locations. Partner with marketing and HR to create employer branding strategies, increasing talentattraction and boosting AKIRA\'s digital reputation.

Education

• Ohio University

  Post-Secondary Education, Political Science and Government

  2005 — 2006

• Capital University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Administration

  2006 — 2009

Skills

• Visual Merchandising
• Staffing Development
• District Management
• Marketing Management
• Shoes
• Loss Prevention Strategies
• Business Strategy
• Loss Prevention
• Recruiting
• Merchandise Planning
• Strategic Hiring
• Leadership
• Hiring Employees
• Leadership Development
• Adp Payroll
• Promotional Staffing
• Business Planning
• Payroll
• Retail
• Floor Management
• Sales
• Associate Development
• Creative Merchandising
• Store Management
• Time Management
• Profit/Loss Accountability
• Fashion
• Performance Reviews
• Employee Training
• Coaching Staff
• Delegation
• Styling
• Sales Management
• Window Displays
• Hiring Practices
• Shrinkage
• Schedules
• Pos
• Driving Results
• Inventory Control