Alison Hildre

•Responsible for recruiting talent for AI/ML initiatives at Optum and UnitedHealth Group (UHG).

•Led recruitment efforts for hiring within the Optum Advisory Services division, specifically focusing on the Actuarial Services-Payer and Provider sector. •Responsible for recruiting and evaluating actuarial professionals at all levels, ranging from analysts to Vice Presidents of Actuarial. •Led projects within my team focused on improving NPS scoring, enhancing the candidate experience, and facilitating career mobility within

• Deliver contract and full-time talent within the Information Technology space (but not limited to: Project Manager, Business Analyst, Developer-Front-end/back-end developers-Java/.Net, DevOps, Quality Assurance Analyst) and Digital and Creative space (UI/UX, Product Management, Product Owner, etc). • Built individual recruiting strategies to attract and retain top talent through market knowledge, market analytics, and individual client Employee Value Proposition • Influence hiring decisions by assessing talent through skills review, in-person, and phone conversation to ensure candidate meets the client’s needs and client meets candidate’s skills, goals, and interest. • Led and trained multiple recruiters and incoming account managers on best practices within recruiting and relationship management • Feedback assessment calls/in-person meeting with hiring managers and consultants to ensure retention and satisfaction by both parties are being met during engagement • Local lead for ERG group, Women in TEK Mpls. Women’s group that cultivates diversity and inclusion through personal, professional, and community involvement

As professional IT recruiter, I focus on connecting IT Talent with career opportunities in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. I provide contract, contract to hire, and permanent opportunities with over 200+ clients in the metro area. •Develop recruiting strategies to identify qualified IT candidates for top FORTUNE 500 companies, through internal database (RWS), LinkedIn RPS (Recruiter Professional Services), TEKsystems Java User group, other Twin Cities user groups. •Participate in client meetings for qualification of client requisition •Evaluate skills, goals, and interests of candidates through technical screening and in-person meetings, and understanding 'what is most important' to the individual •Manage current contract employees while on assignment through feedback calls and lunches to ensure satisfaction of consultant •Lead volunteering for internal Employee Resource Group(ERG)- Women within TEKsystems MN (WIT); focus on personal, professional, and community involvement •Lead TEKsystems Java User Group, a quarterly meetup on current topics and trends in the Twin Cities

Cheerful Givers is a non-profit which provides toy-filled birthday gift bags to food shelves and shelters so that parents living in poverty can give their child a birthday gift. Involved in the planning of both 2009 and 2010 "Great MN Birthday Party" fundraising event.

As a Client Service Representative, I am in charge of business development, employee relations, and client services. Here I have thrived in a fast-paced environment, placing over 100 employees and managing up to 500 employees in our database. On a weekly basis I work with over 50+ employees and candidates on general inquiries, employee management, and interviewing.

•Conduct first round recruiting by directing phone interviews, screening candidates, scheduling interviews and conducting skills testing •Facilitate and maintain client and candidate relationships through internal database and customer service •Support weekly employee functions. •Submit and process candidates for positions through client guidelines

•Serviced 50 plus accounts in the Twin Cities area and Rochester Area •Sold a wine portfolio with over 200 brands •Conducted and presented sales presentations based on individual accounts •Demonstrated ability to build relationships with a diverse group through customer service •Proven time management and organizational skills based on sales route

•Maintained direct and efficient client contact on a day-to-day basis •Created and coordinated detailed promotions with over 50 radio and TV stations •Conducted quantitative media reports and summaries of client’s budget •Planned and orchestrated customized media plans for clients for over 80 stations nationwide