Rachel Knapps's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

I am a technology recruiter, specializing in Senior Technology Professionals, Software Sales People and IT Executives for Retained and Contingent based searches in the Chicago marketplace. I was with Select Staffing from 2006 to 2007, where I managed a team of 12 recruiters. My experience with Sears Holdings Corporation led me to the position of Director of Corporate Talent Acquisition.My primary responsibilities include:Leading the Corporate/Executive Talent Acquisition transformation by utilizing, developing, and implementing systems, processes while managing a talented team of recruiting professionals to support Sears' growth and success.Providing analytics to enable data-driven decisions.Delivering a positive candidate and hiring manager experience. rings true with what Rachel Knapps is currently doing with Drivestaff, Inc. The Executive IT Recruiter role at Drivestaff, Inc. allows me to combine my education and experience in Talent Acquisition with my experience in Recruiting, Ethics, and Marketing. My primary responsibility at Drivestaff is to help recruit software professionals and IT executives for retainers and contingent-based searches in the Chicago marketplace. Shepherding this effort include developing standardized recruitment policies and a process for opting out of contracts, as well as developing trust-building measures and creating a positive employee brand.Rachel Knapps's experience with Sears Holdings Corporation impressed me the most. It was through her work with Sears Holdings Corporation that I learned how to lead a team of recruiters and deliver comprehensive and trust-building solutions to the needs of employees. I also enjoyed working with the Lucas Group, which is similar to what I am currently doing at Drivestaff, Inc. They are innovators, which is what I strive to be. Additionally, I found the culture of the Lucas Group to be one of candor and meaningful attention. Their goal is to be a trusted consultant that delivers tangible financial results for your company. This echoed with the values I holds dear, which are candor, progressiveness, and satisfaction. Overall, I enjoyed my experience with the Lucas Group and would recommend them to anyone in need of a reliable and transformative recruitment experience.

🎓 Education

Rachel Knapps has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Eastern Illinois University. Knapps completed her studies in the field in 2013. She then went on to gain a License to practice in Illinois.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Rachel Knapps has three years of experience in the software industry, where she directed Talent Acquisition at Recruiting and Talent Pipelines for DriveStaff, and was also a Senior Manager at HT Associates for two years. She has a particularly strong track record in data science, with experience in strategic planning, data collection, and candidate processes. Knapps also holds a B.S. from the University of Notre Dame in business administration and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan in marketing.