ANDREW GROSS, MBA

1302 Camborne Close NW Kennesaw GA 30152 770.855.9248 andrewgrossmba@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewgrossmba BACKGROUND SUMMARY Professional Services Talent Acquisition / Recruiting Leader with MBA, AIRS CIR, AIRS CSSR and Lean Six Sigma Certification. Proven ability to establish processes aligned with performance metrics to meet hiring initiatives. Well-rounded background with unique blend of Corporate and Executive Recruiting experience fulfilling recruiting projects within: Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Technology, Specialty Retail, Medical, Financial Services, Supply Chain, Material Handling, Transportation and Logistics industries. Excellent analytical skills with strong software experience using MS Office 2010, MS Project, PeopleSoft, Lawson, PC Recruiter, Pereless Systems, ATS On Demand, and LinkedIn Recruiter. WORK EXPERIENCE Fortna Inc. www.fortna.com January 2011 Present A Management Owned Supply Chain and Material Handling Consulting Firm that specializes in Distribution. Hired to create Centralized Recruitment Model and build the recruiting function to support the companys aggressive growth initiatives. Exceeded Annual Goals and Deliverables in first 6 months. Manager, Talent Acquisition Responsible for partnering with HR and business unit leaders to drive talent acquisition strategies, tools and processes to meet the current and future business needs Accountable for companywide Talent Acquisition efforts both domestic and international Work with Executive Team with organizational talent forecasting, candidate pipelining, as well as strategic talent assessment and development Full lifecycle recruiting process across all disciplines and geographies of the company, including candidate sourcing, interviewing, selection processes, offer management, process documentation, compliance management and status communication with candidates and hiring managers. Effectively work with business leaders to assess department needs and influence hiring decisions Manage the candidate interview process including partnering and collaborating with hiring managers to effectively educate and coordinate hiring selection and staffing procedures Achievements Managed Applicant Tracking System Project and led Implementation team Developed Companywide Recruiting Process and Recruiting Checklist Established Recruiting Training Program Hired team of Corporate Recruiters Recruiting Team efforts resulted in 90 hires in first 180 days Led Job Description Project throughout Business Units Directed Recruiting Brochure project Established and track all recruiting metrics and KPIs Conducted Recruiting and Interviewing training to company Managers, Directors, and VPs Hired Vice President of Human Resources Hired Vice President of Software Launched companywide Recruiting Blitz to increase Associate Referral Program

The SearchLogix Group March 2007 January 2009 An Executive Search Firm specializing in the placement of logistics, supply chain, operations, transportation, distribution, procurement, industrial engineering, manufacturing, and sales professionals. Consistently produced placements and generated monthly revenue. Recruiting Manager Accountable for all top priority and retained searches Managed Internet Researcher and Project Coordinator Won October 2008 Sales Contest and Top Biller Award 2008 Clients: Sears Logistics, Maui Jim Sunglasses, Vera Bradley, PBM Products, Fortna, Pfizer, AO Smith, xpedx, Tyco International, Transplace, Red Prairie, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, K-Mart, New Era Caps, C.H. Robinson, Chromcraft Revington, Topdeq, Quill, & GSI Commerce. Merritt, Hawkins & Associates May 2006 February 2007 The nations leading physician search and consulting firm that provides a total staffing solution for hospitals, medical groups and all other health care providers. Worked in the start-up Hospital Based Team and was responsible for recruiting in the East Coast Region. Search Consultant Accountable for retained searches along East Coast Successfully completed 2 placements and 2 split/half placements Won Impact Player of the Month Award in September 2006 Professional Racquetball Player LA Fitness Club Pro Won 5 US Open titles July 2004 July 2006

Lifetouch National School Studios, Inc. July 1998 July 2004 The largest Employee-Owned Photography Company in the World. LNSS is the founding company of Lifetouch, which provides Photography for a Lifetime. Starting as HR Coordinator and promoted to HR Generalist then promoted to CareerTrac Recruiting Manager. CareerTrac Recruiting Manager National Recruiter for Sales Management Program Trained Territory Managers on effective interviewing techniques Exceeded yearly hiring goals every year Human Resources Coordinator / HR Generalist Provided Corporate HR support to nine production facilities Provided Generalist support to Corporate, Photo Systems, and Warehouse employees Full lifecycle recruiting process for exempt & non-exempt positions EDUCATION | CERTIFICATIONS LinkedIn Expert Recruiter, 2012 AIRS (CIR) Certified Internet Recruiter and AIRS (CSSR) Certified Social Sourcing Recruiter, 2012 Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Yellow Belt Certification, 2011 Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, GA Degree: Master of Business Administration, 2010 Major: MBA, Operations Management Activities & Associations: Graduate Assistant, Alpha Chi National Honor Society University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN Degree: Bachelor of Arts, 1998 Major: BA, Human Resources Management Activities & Associations: SHRM, TCHRA, ASTD, Operation Enterprise