marianne blackwell

Key member of strategic planning team, instrumental in the growth and development of the company from a $20 million operation to revenues in excess of $300 million. Planned, implemented and resolved HR transition needs relative to acquisitions and mergers. Developed, planned, administered HR policies and procedures in a multi-state environment, including FMLA, ADA, EEOC charges, unemployment claims, disciplinary actions, and terminations. Supervised and directed daily operations of recruitment team to ensure maximum effectiveness by improving placement rates, reducing cost-per-hire, reducing contract labor expenses, and decreasing average aging on open positions.

Budgetary accountability for 2.1 million, operated within budget as well as implemented significant cost savings. Directed recruitment team to ensure optimal performance and managed continued development of staff. Managed competitive metrics regarding referral to hire ratios; vacancy aging below national averages; and volume of open requisitions per recruiter. Served on Children's Hospital Transition Team for opening of new facility - charged with recruitment and staffing responsibility for grand opening. Active member of VUMC facility level administration executive team. DDI (Development Dimensions International) Certified Administrator. TAHR (Tennessee Association of Healthcare Recruiters) Board of Directors.

Owner/Operator of multi-generational family farm cattle operation, marketing premier replacement Hereford heifers and grass-fed steers for natural beef programs. Beef Quality Assurance certification. Master Beef Producer certification. Verified Product program certification. Awarded elite Conservation Farm of the Year.

This retained search model allowed for a greater understanding of client's needs which provided a commitment to ensure complete satisfaction. Breadth of projects included: CEO/Hospital Administrator, Distribution Center Supervisors, Distribution Operations Managers, Electrical Engineer, Executive HR professional, IT Director, Mechanical Engineer, and Sales Managers.

Selected, interviewed, and evaluated applicants for over 200 job classifications in technical, research, and allied health professional areas. Selected by Vice Chancellor for Leadership Forum. Received Certificate of Recognition for outstanding results achieved on Affirmative Action goals. Actively served on a number of high profile University initiatives: Nursing Explorers program, TOT committee, Project EXCEL program, Recruitment & Retention Committee, and Advisory Committee.

Unlocking Your Potential With Common Sense Solutions.Blackwell Select is singularly designed around the mission of listening and tailoring our services to meet your needs ... Talent Acquisition Services from Executive Search to Interim Leadership Solutions to Professional Placement Services. Talent Development includes Employee Relations Consulting, Leadership & Team Development, Organizational Development, and Succession Planning. Scope of HR Business Services: Merger/Acquisition Support, Job Development & Compensation Analysis, and EEOC Regulation & Compliance.

HR internship with Rivendell of America, children's psychiatric hospital chain. Activities and Societies: Elected President, Vice-President, and Pledge Educator of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. Elected Vice-President and Secretary of ASPA

Received class top score on comprehensive examination.","Worked full-time while earning graduate degree."]