Libby Waddell
Senior Direct Hire Recruitment Consultant - Professional Services
Professional Overview
Libby Waddell is a seasoned talent management professional with extensive experience in direct hire recruitment, specializing in the professional services industry. As a Senior Direct Hire Recruitment Consultant at firstPRO, Inc., she leverages her deep industry knowledge and proven track record to connect top-tier candidates with premier organizations.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In her current role as Senior Direct Hire Recruitment Consultant - Professional Services at firstPRO, Inc., Libby is responsible for partnering with clients to identify and secure exceptional talent for critical business roles. She excels at understanding client needs, conducting targeted candidate sourcing, and facilitating seamless hiring processes to deliver high-impact hires that drive organizational success.
Career Progression
Prior to her current position, Libby held various senior-level recruitment roles, including Senior Talent Partner at GlideFast Consulting and ServiceNow Talent Partner at the same organization. She also gained valuable experience as a Technical Recruitment Consultant at Mondo and a ServiceNow Recruitment Consultant at Nelson Frank, where she consistently demonstrated her ability to deliver exceptional recruitment solutions.
Throughout her career, Libby has developed a strong reputation for her consultative approach, data-driven insights, and ability to navigate complex hiring challenges. Her extensive industry knowledge and talent for identifying top-performing candidates have enabled her to consistently exceed client expectations and contribute to the growth and success of the organizations she has served.
Academic Background
Libby holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where she specialized in Human Resource Management. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for her strategic talent management expertise and passion for driving business results through people-centric solutions.
Areas of Expertise
- Direct hire recruitment in the professional services industry
- Talent sourcing and candidate evaluation
- Consultative client partnership and relationship management
- Applicant tracking system (ATS) utilization and data analysis
- Workforce planning and talent strategy development
- Hiring process optimization and compliance
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Libby has made significant contributions to the organizations she has served. Notable achievements include:
- Consistently exceeding annual revenue targets by 20% or more through strategic candidate sourcing and client relationship management
- Implementing data-driven recruitment strategies that improved time-to-fill by 30% and enhanced the quality of hires
- Spearheading the development of innovative recruitment programs that increased employee retention by 15% within the first year
Conclusion
Libby Waddell's extensive experience, industry expertise, and proven track record of delivering exceptional recruitment solutions make her a valuable asset to any organization seeking to attract and retain top talent. With a passion for people and a commitment to driving business growth, she is poised to continue making a meaningful impact in her role as a Senior Direct Hire Recruitment Consultant at firstPRO, Inc.