I'm an HR professional with 14 years of talent acquisition and diversity experience. I am currently open to full-time, part-time, and contract remote roles. I have experience working in the following industries: journalism, media, nonprofit, financial services, education, and retail. I have full-lifecycle recruiting, EEOC compliance, and project and program management competencies. I'm a certified public speaker and have experience working collaboratively and in a consultative fashion with staff at all levels of an organization. I'm technologically savvy, embracing innovation, and have worked with multiple applicant tracking systems. Throughout my professional career I have been a team player and successfully worked on various projects with colleagues from inception to completion.

1. TheXavierSteven@gmail.com
718-644-0703
C O N T A C T
Baruch College: Zicklin School of Business
BBA: Human Resources Management
Minor: English
Rockhurst University
Management and Leadership Skills for
First-Time Supervisors
Cornell University
Internat’l Labor Relations School
Effective Interviewing Course
Toastmasters International
Competent Communicator Certification
Competent Leadership Certification
E D U C A T I O N
Applicant Tracking Systems:
Authoria | ADP WorkForce One | Taleo |
Mighty Recruiter
Boolean Searches
Google Workspace
LinkedIn Recruiter
MS Office 360
SAP
Social Media Management & Marketing
T E C H S K I L L S
Data Management & Reporting
Diversity & Inclusion
EEOC Compliance
Event Planning
Program & Project Management
C O M P E T E N C I E S
XAVIER WILLIAMS
As an independent recruiter sources, screens and recommends a
diversity of candidates for hire at small to medium size companies.
Works collaboratively with in-house staff to fill critical openings for
priority clients.
Freelance Recruiter | 11/2018 - Present
Key Searches: Sr. Accountant, Director of Learning and Development,
Digital Media Buyer, Marketing Communications Consultant, Sr. Financial
Analyst
E X P E R I E N C E
Managed full recruitment process for associate and senior positions.
Provided guidance, market intelligence, and process improvement to
senior management.
Implemented new ATS to centralize and improve recruitment process.
Contract Recruiter | World Science Festival | 9/2018 - 11/2018
Key Searches: Director of Development, Associate Director of Individual
Giving, Associate Director of Institutional Giving, Director of Integrated
Marketing, Video Producer
Provided guidance, market intelligence and process improvement to
AMEX hiring managers and HR contacts.
Created and develop the sourcing strategy for each search.
Supported AmEx’s diversity initiative with targeted recruitment efforts.
Recruitment Relationship Manager @ American Express
Allegis Global Solutions | 2/2018 - 5/2018
Key Searches: VP-New Member Acquisition for Digital Channels, Director
of HR Data Science, Digital Marketing Program Manager, HR Manager –
Supplier Relationships, Senior Analyst - Global Premium Content
Managed req load of 60 exempt and non-exempt positions for over 100
programs at 37 locations.
Completed implementation of ADP Workforce Now ATS system.
Improved the agency’s onboarding process for new hires.
Recruiter | Bronxworks | 12/2016 - 2/2018
Key Searches: Early Childhood Education Teacher, Director of Social
Services, Quality Assurance Specialist, Digital Content Manager, Payroll
Manager, Grants & Contracts Accountant.
Worked collaboratively with hiring managers to fill union and nonunion
positions in news units and core business areas.
Strengthened AP’s relationship with media minority groups.
Senior Recruiter | The Associated Press | 8/2006 - 12/2016
Key Searches: HR Director, Manager–Strategic Development, Sr. Digital
Product Manager, Design Manager, Digital News Producer, Video Journalist
Break in employment to care for newborn child | 5/2018 - 9/2018