Ruth Anne Smith

Academic Strategy Lead, SHRM-CP, RACR

Role
Academic Strategic Lead at AdventHealth
Location
Rome, GA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Ruth Anne Smith

I am a Talent Acquisition leader with 20 years of experience driving strategic recruitment, workforce planning, and retention initiatives across complex healthcare systems. Currently serving as an Academic Strategic Lead at AdventHealth, I partner with academic institutions, executive leadership, and clinical teams to build sustainable talent pipelines and support nurse residency programs across multiple states.My passion lies in connecting people to purpose. I specialize in developing innovative recruitment strategies, strengthening academic partnerships, and leveraging data to improve hiring outcomes and long-term retention. Throughout my career, I’ve led full-cycle recruitment across clinical, operational, and leadership roles while supporting high-volume hiring environments with a focus on quality and candidate experience.I am especially interested in the intersection of talent strategy, employee engagement, and organizational psychology, which is why I’m currently pursuing my Master’s in Industrial & Organizational Psychology.At my core, I believe strong organizations are built through intentional hiring, meaningful relationships, and a commitment to developing people.

Experience

  1. Academic Strategic Lead

    AdventHealth

    Apr 2024 — Present · US

Education

  • Georgia Realtors Association

    Licensed Realtor

    2004

  • Lean Human Capital Recruiter Academy

    RACR, Certified Recruiter

    2019

  • Shorter University

    Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration

  • Society for Human Resources Management

    SHRM-CP

    2021

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