Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Recognition
Timeline
Generic

Allie Reilly

San Diego

Summary

Results-driven recruiting leader with nearly a decade of experience in creative, digital marketing, and corporate talent acquisition. Proven track record in full-cycle recruiting, strategic talent sourcing, stakeholder management, and team leadership. Adept at optimizing recruiting operations and enhancing customer experience while consistently exceeding hiring goals in fast-paced environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Recruiter

Creative Circle
09.2023 - Current

December 2020 - September 2023

Senior Recruiter Creative Circle

September 2017 - December 2020

Recruiter Creative Circle


Awards:

Creative Circle’s President’s Club

Perm Producer Club 2018

Perm Producer Club 2019

Circle’s Choice 2019

GM Leader Recruiter 2021

GM Leader Recruiter 2022

  • Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for multiple roles across various clients, ensuring a seamless experience for both candidate and hiring managers.
  • Partner with hiring managers of all levels to understand contract or permanent staffing needs and develop customized recruitment plans.
  • Successfully place high-quality candidates in competitive markets while maintaining strong candidate and client satisfaction.
  • Supervise and mentor junior recruiters, providing guidance on best practices, effective communication, and strategic recruitment efforts.
  • Conducts weekly and quarterly 1on1’s for a small team of recruiters.
  • Train new team members on recruitment and sales processes, systems, and tools.
  • Use recruitment metrics and data to assess effectiveness of recruiting efforts and implement improvement strategies.
  • Job allocation responsibilities.
  • Facilitates subject matter trainings to ensure team is equipped with knowledge and tools to succeed.
  • Mentor and develop team members to improve performance and meet KPIs.
  • Works directly with hiring managers, HR Teams, or VMS' to align right talent.
  • Act as point of contact for both clients and candidates throughout the recruitment process.
  • Assisted in planning in person and virtual meet ups, celebrations, and milestones.

Recruiter

FortuneBuilders
09.2016 - 08.2017
  • Sourced candidates via ATS, LinkedIn, and job boards to meet diverse hiring needs.
  • Conducted phone screens and in-person/virtual interviews to assess candidate fit.
  • Provided consistent communication to candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a smooth hiring process.
  • Managed recruiting dashboards, completed reference and background checks, and created offer letters.
  • Collaborated with HR on onboarding for new hires.
  • Contributed to the rapid growth of the company, helping scale from 250-500 employee company within a year time period, supporting key organizational milestones.

Recruiting Assistant / Coordinator

National University
10.2015 - 09.2016
  • - Scheduled interviews and maintained recruiting metrics and KPIs.
  • - Acted as the primary point of contact for candidate inquiries.
  • - Used Sprout Social to manage company social media and supported reputation management.
  • -Posted jobs and engaged passive candidates with targeted messaging.
  • - Supported the full recruitment lifecycle from background checks, offer generation, and onboarding.

Academic Advisor II

California State University of Northridge
12.2008 - 10.2015
  • - Quickly promoted from an Academic Advisor I.
  • - Recruited and advised prospective students on academic programs and career paths.
  • - Represented the university at community and industry events.
  • - Managed a caseload of 197 students, guiding them through onboarding and retention.
  • - Ensured timely collection of all admissions documentation and adhered to institutional policies.

Public Relations Assistant

The Velvet Rope Public Relations
07.2012 - 02.2013
  • Maintained client files and supported senior team with PR strategies.
  • Composed media materials including pitch letters, alerts, and follow-ups.
  • Supported successful event planning and execution.
  • Built and maintained client relationships through effective communication.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Minor in Human Resources

California State University of Northridge
Northridge, CA
12-2012

Division I NCAA Women’s Soccer -

California State University of Northridge
Northridge, CA
12-2012

Skills

  • Full-Cycle Recruiting
  • Team Leadership & Coaching
  • Talent Sourcing (LinkedIn, ATS, Job Boards)
  • Interviewing & Candidate Assessment
  • Client Relationship Management & Strategic Partnership
  • HR Onboarding & Compliance
  • KPI/Metric Tracking
  • ATS Platforms: iCIMS, Greenhouse
  • Tools: Sprout Social, Microsoft Office Suite, Canva

Recognition

Coaches Award 2011/2012 California State University of Northridge Women’s Soccer

Ryan Rossi Award 2011/2012 California State University of Northridge Women’s Soccer

Timeline

Lead Recruiter

Creative Circle
09.2023 - Current

Recruiter

FortuneBuilders
09.2016 - 08.2017

Recruiting Assistant / Coordinator

National University
10.2015 - 09.2016

Public Relations Assistant

The Velvet Rope Public Relations
07.2012 - 02.2013

Academic Advisor II

California State University of Northridge
12.2008 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Minor in Human Resources

California State University of Northridge

Division I NCAA Women’s Soccer -

California State University of Northridge
Allie Reilly