Samantha Paradise

About Samantha Paradise

Talent Acquisition & Human Resources, with creative roots in filmmaking and journalism.

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Manager

   CROSSMEDIA

   Aug 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Promoted into a Talent Acquisition Manager position; sources and interviews for the hiring of executive, director and management-level positions. • Designed and delivered an interview training program for hiring managers. The training focused on unconscious bias, legality, and the candidate experience. • Partners with expert organizations on DEI & B hiring initiatives [COOP, Bridge Up, etc.], thus continually pushing forward an inclusive interview process.• Partnered with HR/People Operations team to plan and launch the implementation of new Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Greenhouse. • Ensures an exemplary candidate experience at XM through phone screening, frequent communication, follow-ups, and the timely scheduling of interviews. Builds trusting relationships with Crossmedians and internal hiring teams via intake meetings, check-ins, etc.• Connects with local Universities for the purpose of networking, building pipeline, career fairs or employment branding opportunities.• Crafts and coordinates offer details, handling negotiations on salary, start date, benefits, etc.• Integral member of ‘Project Kickstart,’ an entry level training program for associates who are new to the advertising industry.• Partners with Learning and Development to conceptualize, create and deliver training on performance reviews /delivering feedback, communication at work & the art of empathy.

Education

• Penn State University

  B.A, Film/Video

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Sharepoint
• Press Releases
• Public Speaking
• Marketing
• Event Management
• Creative Writing
• Microsoft Office
• Relationship Building
• Sourcing
• Blogging
• Targeted Selection Interviewing
• Microsoft Excel
• Filmmaking
• Microsoft Word
• Entertainment
• Hiring
• Film
• Video Production
• New Hire Orientations
• Event Planning
• Interview Skills Training
• Taleo
• Film Production
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Interviewing
• Social Media
• Editing
• Public Relations
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Writing
• Onboarding
• Leadership
• Candidate Selection
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Fundraising
• Human Resources
• Recruiting
• Communication
• Global Talent Acquisition