Russell C. Aivazian

About Russell C. Aivazian

Views expressed are my own.Passionate Recruiting Leader and Talent Strategist dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential. With nearly 10 years of experience, I thrive on cultivating the next generation of recruiting leaders within our team, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize processes and drive better outcomes for internal stakeholders and applicants alike.My background as a former university administrator in campus housing and residence life has honed my expertise in managing university relationships and engaging with early talent. By navigating complex dynamics and forging strong connections with emerging professionals, I bring a unique perspective to talent recruitment and development.Driven by a passion for empowering individuals, teams, and organizations, I combine my expertise in recruiting leadership, data analytics, university relations, and talent consulting to drive impactful outcomes. Let\'s connect and explore how we can collaborate to shape great careers and drive exceptional results!

Experience

1. VP, Campus Recruiting Manager

   PNC

   Jan 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Lead team of 7, including 6 Recruiters (individual contributors) and 1 People Manager to hire 400-500 Internship and Development Program (full time) participants across the Bank’s national footprint.• Implemented refreshed “keep warm” engagement, leading to increased offer acceptance and prioritized engagement with candidate’s future colleagues• Reduced aging candidates and improved offer velocity by synthesizing data using PowerBI and reporting through ATS (Workday).• Launched a weekly development series and coaching cadence that raised recruiter capability, consistency, and stakeholder confidence across multiple lines of business. • Advised Executives on current talent landscape and trends within University Recruiting to inform strategy and headcount planning for future seasons.

Education

• Loyola University Chicago

  Master’s Degree, Higher Education

• Seattle University

  B.A. Business Administration, Management with Minors in Finance and Entrepreneurship/Innovation

Skills

• Multicultural Competence
• Student Development
• Retreats
• Training & Development
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership Development
• Relationship Management
• Event Planning
• Teamwork
• Organizing
• Team Management
• Student Leadership
• Social Media
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Employee Training
• Customer Service
• Student Recruiting
• Conflict Resolution
• Project Planning and Development
• Finance
• Community Outreach
• Mediation
• Student Engagement
• Student Recruitment
• Retreat Planning
• Student Affairs
• Educational Programming
• Collaborative and Creative Problem Solving
• Public Speaking
• Research
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Residence Life
• Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Management
• Team Building