Michael Oconnell

Head of Talent Acquisition @Summit Wash Holdings

Norwalk, CT, US

Private Equity backed Carwash business operating in 5 plus states, with 23 stores (April 2022) with growth to now 50 PLUS stores (JANUARY 2024). Goal being plus 100 locations nationallyTo achieve strategic company growth and goals, designed and expanded the talent acquisition team (hired 2 Sr Recruiters- Out of State Regions), developed recruitment plans, established operating procedures including: assessment tools, manager\'s manual and upgraded systems to ADP workforce. Significantly reduced time to hire from 6 to 8 weeks to 3 to 4 weeks.Led recruiting process and outreach efforts to source candidates from Associate level to VP.Presented weekly updates to senior level executives on recruitment and hiring results.Mentored 2 Senior Recruiters by one on one coaching enabling them to be more effective recruiting and business partners with hiring managers.

Iona University

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General

Siena University

Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Iona University

Graduate Certificate, E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce