Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Jack Benedict is an accomplished Recruiting Manager with over 7 years of experience driving talent acquisition and workforce development initiatives. He specializes in building high-performing teams and leveraging data-driven strategies to identify and attract top talent within the food and beverage industry.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Recruiting Manager at Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Jack is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's recruitment efforts. He leads a team of recruiters in sourcing, screening, and selecting qualified candidates to fill a variety of roles, from entry-level production workers to management-level positions. Under Jack's leadership, the recruitment team has achieved significant improvements in time-to-fill and employee retention rates.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Dreyer's, Jack served as the Recruiting Manager at Amy's Kitchen, where he spearheaded the implementation of an applicant tracking system and optimized the company's candidate pipeline. He also held progressive roles at Amy's Kitchen, including Senior Recruiter and Recruiter, during which he played a key role in expanding the company's workforce to support its rapid growth.
Earlier in his career, Jack gained valuable experience in the higher education and healthcare sectors, working as an Admissions Counselor/Recruiter at Sonoma State University and a Recruiter at Oxford HIM, a division of On Assignment.
Academic Background
Jack holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from Sonoma State University, where he demonstrated his leadership skills as the Recruitment Chair of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.
Areas of Expertise
- Talent acquisition and recruitment strategy
- Applicant tracking system implementation and optimization
- Workforce planning and succession management
- Employer branding and candidate experience enhancement
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- Compliance and employment law knowledge
Professional Impact
During his tenure at Amy's Kitchen, Jack played a pivotal role in expanding the company's workforce by 35% to support its rapid growth. He also spearheaded the implementation of an applicant tracking system, which resulted in a 20% reduction in time-to-fill and a 15% improvement in employee retention rates.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, strategic mindset, and proven track record of success, Jack Benedict is a valuable asset to the Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream team. He is committed to driving innovative talent acquisition strategies and building a diverse, high-performing workforce to support the company's continued growth and success.
