Professional Summary

Professional Overview

Nina McLemore is a seasoned talent acquisition and recruitment professional with over a decade of experience driving strategic hiring and growth initiatives for leading fashion, luxury, beauty, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and wellness brands. As the Director of Recruiting and Growth Strategy, she leverages her industry expertise to identify and attract top-tier talent, enabling her clients to achieve their organizational objectives.

Experience Summary

Current Roles

Director of Recruiting and Growth Strategy, Nina McLemore (2024-05-01 to Present)

• Responsible for developing and executing comprehensive recruitment strategies to support the growth and evolution of the Nina McLemore brand

• Collaborate closely with executive leadership to identify critical hiring needs and build high-performing, diverse teams

• Leverage industry insights and data-driven analytics to optimize recruitment processes and improve hiring outcomes

Director of Recruitment for Fashion, Luxury, Beauty, CPG, Wellness, Solomon Page (2022-06-01 to Present)

• Partner with clients in the fashion, luxury, beauty, CPG, and wellness industries to build specialized talent acquisition strategies

• Lead a team of skilled recruiters to identify, engage, and secure top talent for a diverse range of roles and levels

• Implement innovative sourcing and assessment methodologies to enhance the candidate experience and improve hiring efficiency

Career Progression

Executive Recruiter, the agency worX (2020-01-01 to 2022-06-01)

• Developed and executed tailored recruitment strategies for clients in the fashion, luxury, and beauty sectors

• Drove the identification, assessment, and placement of high-caliber candidates for critical leadership and expert-level roles

• Leveraged an extensive industry network and market intelligence to deliver exceptional talent acquisition solutions

Head of Talent Acquisition, Adore Me (2017-06-01 to 2019-08-01)

• Spearheaded the transformation of the company's talent acquisition function, implementing best-in-class recruitment processes and technologies

• Played a pivotal role in scaling the organization's workforce to support rapid business growth, leading to a 45% increase in headcount

• Cultivated a strong employer brand and candidate experience, resulting in a 25% improvement in time-to-fill for key roles

Lead Corporate Recruiter, Gilt.com (2015-02-01 to 2017-02-01)

• Partnered with department heads and executive leadership to identify and fulfill critical hiring needs across the organization

• Utilized innovative sourcing strategies and candidate engagement tactics to build a robust talent pipeline

• Contributed to the development and implementation of the company's recruitment marketing initiatives, driving increased employer brand visibility and candidate interest

Academic Background

Nina holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management from the University of California, Berkeley.

Areas of Expertise

• Talent acquisition strategy and execution

• Recruitment process optimization

• Employer branding and candidate experience

• Workforce planning and capacity building

• Sourcing and assessment of top talent

• Data-driven decision making and analytics

• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

Professional Impact

• Spearheaded the transformation of Adore Me's talent acquisition function, leading to a 45% increase in headcount and a 25% improvement in time-to-fill for key roles

• Delivered exceptional talent acquisition solutions for clients in the fashion, luxury, beauty, CPG, and wellness industries, consistently exceeding hiring objectives

• Leveraged industry insights and data-driven analytics to optimize recruitment processes and improve hiring outcomes

Conclusion

With her extensive experience, industry expertise, and proven track record of driving strategic hiring and growth initiatives, Nina McLemore is a valued partner in helping her clients build high-performing, diverse teams that support their organizational objectives. Her commitment to continuous improvement and innovative talent acquisition practices positions her as a trusted advisor in the ever-evolving recruitment landscape.