Alex Young

Career Development Specialist | Workshop Facilitator | Early Career Talent Advisor
Connecticut State Community College · Seasonal - 3 years
• Co-Facilitated public speaking workshops supporting the Launch Your Leadership Journey Program with Ann Gowdey and led LinkedIn Optimization workshops.

Human Resources Optimization Support
Bloomfield Public Schools · Freelance - 3 months
Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States · On-site
Parker Dewey Micro-Internship
● Supported a district-wide HR optimization initiative, transitioning from paper files to a digital system to streamline data management and compliance.
● Organized and digitized staff assignment records; built HR trackers to improve visibility into benefits, FMLA, workers’ comp, union agreements, and retirement plans.
● Reconciled workers’ compensation reimbursements, improving expense tracking and cost recovery.
● Verified employee certifications and compliance documentation to reduce risk and maintain accurate records.
● Conducted comparative analysis of teachers’ union contracts across multiple districts to inform negotiations and strengthen competitive employment terms.

Senior Talent Sourcer, R&D
AbbVie · Contract - 5 months
North Chicago, IL
• Provided dedicated sourcing support across R&D, Discovery & Development, CMC, and Medical Affairs business units for Director+ level roles.
• Built and maintained warm talent communities and passive candidate pipelines to accelerate future hiring needs and reduce time-to-fill.
• Cultivated strong candidate relationships through proactive communication and timely follow-up, improving candidate experience for senior-level prospects.

Talent Sourcer & Market Intelligence Lead, Manufacturing
Pfizer · Contract - 2 years
New York, New York
• Led and mentored a team of 2 sourcers filling 50+ manufacturing, EHS, quality, electrical, HVAC, engineering, automation, and warehouse roles using Boolean, LinkedIn Recruiter, and X-ray search.
• Produced market intelligence reports leveraging Draup and TalentNeuron, equipping senior leaders with talent supply/demand data to shape sourcing strategy.
• Designed and executed proactive boomerang campaigns targeting former employees, directly supporting succession planning for critical and confidential roles.
• Streamlined sourcing workflows through cross-functional partnerships, improving team efficiency and pipeline quality.
• Partnered with Early Talent team to convert former interns and rotational program alumni into full-time hires, increasing conversion rates.

Early Career Talent Sourcer (Intern → Coordinator → Sourcer)
Warner Bros. Discovery - Contractor 1 year
New York, NY
• Progressed through internship to full-time sourcing roles, supporting early career hiring across Technology, News, Sports, Creative, Games, and Corporate functions
• Built and scaled early talent pipelines through diversity conferences, campus recruiting, and targeted outreach campaigns
• Increased Talent Community growth by 157% and drove 88% increase in new joiners through strategic email and social media engagement
• Partnered with University Relations, recruiters, and HR to align talent strategies for internship and entry-level hiring cycles
• Conducted market intelligence using TalentNeuron and LinkedIn Talent Insights to inform hiring strategy, talent location, and competitive insights
• Screened and routed candidates from resume books, career fairs, and direct sourcing, ensuring strong candidate experience
• Created sourcing documentation and presented best practices to improve team consistency and onboarding
• Represented the company at diversity-focused events and conferences to support inclusive hiring initiatives

Administrative Assistant of University & Diversity Recruiting
Aetna, a CVS Health Company - Contractor 1 Year
Hartford, Connecticut
• Organized and managed logistics for the Summer Associate program while identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Analyzed candidate data in BrassRing ATS to identify trends and opportunities related to diversity hiring goals.
• Represented Aetna's military and diversity recruiting teams at virtual events, conducting candidate relationship building and initial screenings.

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