Tonya Leadman

About Tonya Leadman

Slow executive searches. Poor candidate pipelines. Costly mis-hires. And the most common excuses I hear right now: “We aren’t hiring” or “We’ll just use the internal team.” The truth is, both approaches often create bigger problems down the road. When the right role finally opens or when an internal search stalls, time is already lost and opportunities slip away. That is where I come in.I help Food, Beverage and CPG manufacturers hire the right executive and salaried leaders quickly, with confidence, and without resume floods or hiring headaches. Whether the need is in Plant and Operations, Human Resources, Supply Chain, or Revenue-Generating Roles, my focus is delivering the leaders who actually move your business forward.\': I have been in your seat. As a former Fortune 500 Talent Acquisition leader and a top-billing agency recruiter, I know what your internal teams can cover and what they cannot. I act as an extension of your team, providing a white-glove process that emphasizes fit, trust, and retention. My candidates do not just accept offers, they stay and perform. I have been described as “bold but respectful, honest and compassionate, a results driver who never sacrifices people.” I combine business urgency with authentic relationships. & : “Tonya places an emphasis on truly understanding the business and translating that into the right kind of talent.” “She delivered a candidate so strong, we created a new role just to hire them.” “Within five days of her redoing my resume and LinkedIn, I had six or seven interviews lined up. That had never happened before.”That last one highlights the other side of my work. While my recruiting practice serves hiring leaders, I also help professionals land their next role through: Resume and LinkedIn makeovers that get noticed Interview coaching and mock preparation that builds confidence Career strategy support to align skills with opportunitiesThe common thread in both sides of my business is people. I believe every search and every career move deserves respect, clarity, and a genuine partnership.If you are a company ready to stop wasting time on failed searches, or a professional looking to accelerate your career, I would welcome the chance to connect.DM me here on LinkedIn to start the conversation. Let us build your team or your career intentionally.Visit. to learn more.

Experience

1. Owner Executive Recruiter

   Leadman & Associates

   Jan 2023 — Present · Lancaster, PA, US

   I help others succeed through customizable solutions that focus on either supplying top talent to an organization, empowering individuals to be their most prepared selves, or offering services that provide results to help our clients grow. I strive to create relationships with our customers that are built from honesty, integrity & respect while providing top quality customer service and accountability. & : Executive Recruiting (all salaried roles, Manager to C-Suite and confidential roles) in the Food/Beverage/CPG & Manufacturing space, nationally Career Services from resume/LinkedIn work to confidential representation to consulting. Business Consulting for small business to better understand and grow their companies through staffingWith over 10+ years of recruiting experience, and being at the top of my field in both outside agency and internal corporate recruiting, we prioritize long-term partnerships & are committed to serving as strategic advisors in talent acquisition and organizational growth. We look forward to earning your business! ℎ ℎ ℎ :@.

Skills

• Payroll
• Leadership
• Sales
• Time Management
• Public Speaking
• Client to Client Relations
• Temporary Placement
• Staffing
• Compliance
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Call Centers
• Interviews
• Human Resources
• Coaching
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Customer Service
• Management
• Team Building
• Employee Relations
• Microsoft Excel