Rachel (Van Fossen) Adams

Rachel (Van Fossen) Adams

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner @ Seaboard Foods

About

Driven Talent Acquisition professional specializing in recruiting, networking, relationship development and career improvement. I've developed talent acquisition programs, worked in staffing, high volume recruiting and full cycle recruiting. With over 13 years of recruiting experience in varied industries, including food, staffing, financial & automotive, I've become extremely dynamic and successful in my profession.

Country

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City

United States

Industry

Food Production

Skill

ADP, Corporate Recruiting, Workday, Networking, Talent , Team analysis, Work Pair Analyst, Sourcing, Full Life Cycle Recruiting, Communication, Talent Management, Interviewing, Interpersonal Skills, College Recruiting, Executive Search, Event Planning, Public Relations, Recruiting, B2B, Sales

Experience

Seaboard Foods

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Seaboard Foods

LinkedIn
2020-5 - Present · 6 yrs 5 mos

Des Moines Metropolitan Area

• Strategically source, recruiting and interview Mid Senior, Senior and Executive Level Candidates for all Seaboard Foods Operations, including Plant, Farm, Feed mill, Sales and Corporate operations • Plan and execute College Recruiting efforts to fill roles in multiple operations in Farm, Feed Mill, Sales, Supply Chain, Transportation, and Plant Operations • Successfully executed Talent Acquisition Process improvements including automating processes in ADP Recruiting Management System, successfully rolling out New Hire Apparel Initiative for new hires in Farm, Plant and Corporate Operations and enhancing candidate communication and application process • Averaging 56 Day Time to Fill for crucial positions in all Seaboard Foods Operations for 2024-2025 • Significantly reduced third party agency recruiting fee’s for Seaboard Foods and other sister divisions • Trusted advisor to hire managers and HR Business Partners on candidate market, company needs, and hiring processes • Network with multi-level candidates for current and future roles in Seaboard Foods Operations • Expert in LinkedIn Sourcing, Networking and Company engagement to increase visibility and participation with the Seaboard Foods Brand and opportunity • Delegated to support other Seaboard Divisions with senior level sourcing, recruiting and hiring • Advisor to enhance Seaboard Talent Acquisition and business partners on setting Seaboard Foods apart from competitors, recruiting technologies, and creating superior experience for Seaboard Foods Candidates

Ken Garff Automotive Group

Regional Talent Acquisition Manager

Ken Garff Automotive Group

LinkedIn
2018-3 - 2020-4 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Ankeny, Iowa

• Led and managed the entire recruitment operations for 7 Des Moines based dealerships, for all positions including sales, automotive technicians, service advisors, office staff, to leadership roles • Developed over saw Talent Acquisition in the Iowa Ken Garff Region, created hiring process, managed pre-screens and managed applications, successfully hiring over 300 candidates • Managed interview projects by working with hiring managers to develop interview process, developed interview guides to enhance hiring process, to ensure hiring quality employee’s, managing 90 Day Turnover and time to hire • Utilized Workday for hiring & proficient in job boards including Indeed, CareerBuilder, Glassdoor and LinkedIn • Lead the company in the lowest turnover nationwide since 2018 • Created career programs and recruiting processes for local Automotive programs at the high school and collegiate level • Built Career Fairs and school level relationships to recruit and develop automotive technicians for multiple dealerships • Hosted dealership tours to cultivate management and student relationships to enhance the automotive career pathing

Robert Half

Senior Recruiter

Robert Half

LinkedIn
2017-5 - 2018-2 · 10 mos

Des Moines, Iowa Area

Robert Half

Staffing Manager

Robert Half

LinkedIn
2013-8 - 2017-5 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Des Moines, Iowa Area

• Recruited and sourced candidates using our existing database, advertising, Internet, job fairs, business contacts, direct recruiting and $1 Million Producer • Trained internal employee’s with side by side training, reviewing Robert Half process and enhancing employment development • Evaluated candidates via phone screen and in-person interviews to evaluate their skills, understand their work history and identify their job preferences • Provided on-going communication and career guidance to candidates: coaching, problem resolution and professional development • Understanding client needs effectively to get them the talent they need as quickly as possible • Coordinated and place well-matched candidates to fulfill client job orders and ensure client satisfaction • Staying regularly engaged with clients and candidates to ensure both receive exceptional customer service and resolve any issues for client and candidate • Successfully managed and placed approximately 75+ candidates per month who are out on assignment for my team, This includes placement, management, coaching, and termination of candidate • Robert Half Fun Committee Leader and Planner, planning an

Powell Financial Group

Financial Representative & Recruiting Coordinator

Powell Financial Group

LinkedIn
2011-11 - 2013-8 · 1 yr 10 mos

Bettendorf, Iowa

• Engaged social media via Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to increase sales, expand client base, implement marketing strategies and educate prospects on financial services • Prospected and educated potential clients by presentation, 30 cold calls daily and referral network groups • Coordinated appointments using Redtail Technologies to keep communication consistent with clients and maintain accounts • Appointed by CEO and COO to interview and train neophyte agents to the PFG Agency, present at career fairs and prospect new agents • Designated by COO to plan client events, weekly agent meetings, networking events and Agency training sessions

American Marketing & Publishing, LLC

Outside Sales Account Manager

American Marketing & Publishing, LLC

LinkedIn
2010-2 - 2011-3 · 1 yr 2 mos

• Prospected 40 new clients a day, acquired 3 new accounts daily with business to business presentations • Expansion specialist marketed and sold in new territories every 3 months • Worked independently and successfully, attained monthly sales goals • Increased community morale by specifically marketing to business owners within their individual school districts • Maintained excellent sales while working numerous territories

Enterprise

Management Assistant

Enterprise

LinkedIn
2008-5 - 2010-1 · 1 yr 9 mos

• Responsible for developing and executing marketing plans to corporate accounts, acquiring 3 new corporate accounts weekly • Daily customer service activities to enhance customer rental experience, by scheduling, car selection and time management • Organized community events and internal corporate events; employee work/life balance, Corporate Food Drive and Breast Cancer Awareness • Nominated by managers to train new hires and market them to corporate accounts

Progress fo Iowa

Political Field Director

Progress fo Iowa

2000-1 - 2008-11 · 8 yrs 11 mos

State of Iowa Campaigns

- Strategically planned for candidates, scheduled their media appearances, community involvement, gathered volunteers, prioritized their issues and managed their professional schedule - Coordinated and managed all campaign material; by designing material, organizing content a managing distribution, organizing literature routes and mailers - Responsible for event planning, scheduling venues, advertising, guests, sending invites, publicizing the event and gathering R.S.V.P’s - Fully responsible for campaign finance management, soliciting donations, accounts receivable, budgeting

Robert Half

Administrative Assistant

Robert Half

LinkedIn
2007-5 - 2008-5 · 1 yr 1 mo
State of Iowa - Executive Branch

The General Assembly Iowa House of Representative

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

LinkedIn
2003-1 - 2003-4 · 4 mos

Assisted in distribution of amendments Recorded minutes for committee meetings Performed various administrative tasks

Education

Loras College

Loras College

LinkedIn

Public Relations

2004 - 2008 · 4 yrs

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