Job Title: Director, Citywide Talent Acquisition
Company: City of Seattle
Industry: Government
Mentor Since: Fall 2022
Will Mentor: Undergrad Students
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Job Description
As the Director of Talent Acquisition Services for the City of Seattle, I am committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist work place that is focused on attracting and retaining women and people of color to work for the city. I look at ways to improve upon our hiring processes and align best practices in recruitment and selection city-wide by applying a race and social justice lens in the workplace thru training, hiring, mentoring and challenging leaders in the public sector to be flexible in the way we assess future talent.
Company Description
The City of Seattle believes in the diversity of our people, ideas, and experiences and is committed to building an inclusive culture that is representative of the community we serve. Within the City, Seattle Human Resources (SHR) provides services for the City of Seattle’s diverse workforce to ensure employees are recruited equitably, managed fairly, are well-trained, supported, and assigned job duties to accomplish City business goals. We constantly pursue excellence to best meet the needs of our clients and ensure we are taking care of the City's greatest asset: its people.
Employment History
Citywide Talent Acquisition Director- City of Seattle, 2018-Current
Talent Acquisition Manager- Seattle City Light, 2013-2018
Talent Acquisition Manager, Washington State and Alaska- Enterprise Holdings, 1998-2013
Education
University of Washington- Bachelor of Arts
Mentoring Objectives & Scope
My main objective is to support my Mentees with professional development and open up Internship and Career Opportunities after graduation. I want to make sure students have fun and are able to get as much information to help them thru their collegiate experience.
When and where do you hold meetings with your students?
I am open. I can meet students on campus or wherever it is the most convenient for them.
Additional Information
If I am lucky enough to be chosen as a mentor. I will make sure you get the most out of this experience and help you build a long lasting professional network to help you throughout your collegiate career and beyond graduation.