aaron robinson
Lead Talent Acquisition Partner at Principal Financial Group
lead talent acquisition partner principal financial group
Principal Financial Group
https://www.linkedin.com/company/principalfinancialgroup
Provide formal leadership for a team of Talent Acquisition Partners and Talent Acquisition Specialists. Mentor, coach, and develop talent to successfully execute on recruiting strategies. Manage hiring, performance decisions, and compensation administration for direct reports.

Responsible for the execution of recruiting plans, employing traditional sourcing strategies as well as leveraging new innovative recruitment approaches to attract talent. Partner with leaders in assigned client groups to understand current and future business needs and design creative sourcing strategies to recruit top talent. Manage the full recruiting life cycle of a requisition while providing outstanding service to internal customers and external candidates.

As the strategic talent acquisition partner for large and highly complex areas of the company, manage the full life cycle recruitment processes for candidate sourcing, pipeline development, screening and offer management, while ensuring a positive candidate and hiring manager experience. This includes consulting with leaders to understand the job and the business needs, drafting requisition language to attract a well-defined candidate pool, assessing resumes for interview selection, interviewing and evaluating candidates, consulting with leaders on best fit, recommending competitive compensation packages, and extending offers.
Des Moines, Iowa Area
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Lead Talent Acquisition Partner
Principal Financial Group
https://www.linkedin.com/company/principalfinancialgroup
Serve as primary recruitment contact for assigned business units in the execution of talent acquisition strategies that meet business unit and diversity and inclusion goals

Provide consultation and tactical delivery of recruitment services for external candidates on nonexempt and exempt level positions

Manage the full-cycle recruiting process across multiple functional groups or business units and for assigned jobs

Ensure the hiring process complies with company policies and procedures and with employment laws and regulations

Work with Talent Acquisition Consultants and Campus Relations Specialists in the execution of networking events/programs targeted at building high-quality, diverse applicant pools

Utilize an automated applicant tracking system in compliance with staffing requirements to support the recruitment process 

Analyze measurements to ensure recruitment effectiveness and proactively identify issues, problems, and solutions

Develop and execute Service Level Agreements with internal clients
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Recruitment Consultant
Allstate Insurance Company
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Managed highly-visible college football sponsorship portfolio that included 71 schools, 21 bowl games, Allstate Sugar Bowl & Allstate BCS National Championship, SEC & Big Ten Conferences, and the American Football Coaches Association 

Planned and executed multi-faceted sponsorship marketing program leveraging sponsorship assets through the following elements of the marketing mix: Advertising, Media, Local Sales Activation, Event Marketing, Promotion, Internal Sales Incentive, and Public Relations

Supported development and implementation of integrated marketing communications strategies/plans, with emphasis on media such as TV, print, radio, online, social, and OOH advertising vehicles

Facilitated development of creative that effectively leveraged purchased media and desired messaging

Assisted in managing Allstate’s production process including management of production budget

Cultivated relationships with sports/entertainment properties and agency account executives, planners, and media buyers

Measured and analyzed sponsorship programs
Northbrook, IL
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Marketing Manager
GMR Marketing
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Promoted from Account Manager to Account Supervisor (9.09)

Led alliance activation planning and execution for premium light brands (Miller Lite & Coors Light)

Worked closely with Brand, Retail Marketing, and Sports & Entertainment teams and managed work connected to trimester programs involving sports and entertainment or event tie-ins
Drove agency collaboration to ensure 360-degree activation (promotional, retail, media, public relations)

Developed, planned, and executed national brand-led programs/events (e.g., Miller Lite Super Party)

Supported field marketing teams with management of sports and entertainment alliance activation to ensure implementation of national brand-driven directives

Developed alliance activation guides and drove long-term thinking on activation best practice sharing to help field marketing teams achieve key business objectives

Managed alliance team approvals of creative elements featuring the use of alliance logos and marks

Provided research and strategic thinking on various properties to support formulation of alliance strategies and conducted competitive analysis to identify opportunity areas

Supported the sponsorship evaluation, negotiation, and contract stewardship process

Cultivated relationships with partners and key stakeholders including client, distributors, agencies, alliances, and vendors
Chicago, IL
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Account Supervisor (MillerCoors)
Collegiate Licensing Company
Promoted from University Services Coordinator to University Services Representative (6.04)

Worked with schools to establish and achieve annual program objectives typically focused on protecting, promoting, and profiting from the use of their trademarks

Developed and executed branding and marketing programs and strategies for collegiate properties designed to market to target audiences, increase brand exposure, and generate incremental revenue

Helped schools in major markets (Boston, Miami, New York, Philadelphia) compete for retail shelf-space and brand exposure

Provided trademark enforcement services to maintain integrity of collegiate brands
Tracked information on merchandise sales and analyzed royalty and fashion trends to identify opportunity areas

Delivered presentations on various licensing and marketing topics to university officials, licensees, and industry professionals

Cultivated relationships with university clients and local licensees and retailers

Developed and implemented strategies to maximize hot market opportunities such as postseason appearances, national championships, and new brand identity launches

Facilitated the renewal of agency agreements
Atlanta, GA
University Services Representative
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ncaa
Assisted Governance staff in supporting the NCAA governance structure consisting of multiple committees comprised of representatives from various NCAA member institutions

Assisted with preparation and follow-up for meetings including the presidential groups and Management Councils

Tracked progress of Association-wide issues and policies 

Drafted minutes for the Division I Management Council Administrative Committee

Coordinated the Division II Convention educational workshops and Division III quarterly newsletter 

Planned and executed the 2002 NCAA Conference Intern Seminar & Leadership Conference
Indianapolis, IN
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Governance
Bachelor of Science
Exercise & Sports Science
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Iowa State University
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Masters
Business Administration
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Ohio University
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Masters
Sports Administration
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Ohio University
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Greater Chicago Area
Jonathan Coleman (he/him)
Talent Partner, Corporate Functions, JLL Technologies (JLLT) and LaSalle at JLL
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Collierville, TN
Leah Essary Bell
Benefit Analyst
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Des Moines Metropolitan Area
Payton B Larsen
Client Service Associate at Principal Financial Group
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Bondurant, IA
Courtney Strike
HR Business Partner Analyst at Principal Financial Group
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Des Moines Metropolitan Area
Adam Nilles
HR Business Partner Analyst at Principal Financial Group
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Des Moines, IA
Sarah Zinnel
Recruiting Support Coordinator at Principal
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Des Moines, IA
John Dillon
Campus Recruiting Specialist at Deloitte
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Des Moines Metropolitan Area
Brieanna Lemon
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Principal Financial Group
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Des Moines Metropolitan Area
Janelle Soderholm
HR Business Partner at Principal Financial Group
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Des Moines, IA
Sarah Feddersen
Talent Acquisition Partner at Principal Financial Group
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Des Moines Metropolitan Area
Sara Halle
Employment Law, HR Compliance, International Employee Data Privacy & HR Risk Professional
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Des Moines Metropolitan Area
Jessie Cruise
HR Business Partner at Principal Financial Group
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Des Moines, IA
Jennifer Dugan-Burns
Talent Acquisition Program Lead at Principal Financial Group
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinvanhoozer
Des Moines, IA
Kristin VanHoozer, MBA
Manager at Principal Financial Group
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Des Moines Metropolitan Area
Kelsey Wilson
HR Shared Services Rep with Principal Financial Group
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New York City Metropolitan Area
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Assistant Housing Supervisor
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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Braden Loosley
Talent Acquisition Partner-Tipalti
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Houston, TX
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Diversity Sourcing Specialist at Allegis Global Solutions for HSBC North America
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San Francisco, CA
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Director of Talent at Big Health - We're Hiring!
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DIRECTOR
San Antonio Association of Health Underwriters
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Native American Business Alliance
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Pi Sigma Epsilon: Epsilon Theta
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Black Sports Professionals (BSP)
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Ohio University Sports Administration and Facility Management Alumni
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Sports Industry Network
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Marketing Pros - Largest Marketers Group: Digital Inbound Social Media Content Search Email SEO Jobs
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JOBS 2.0 Midwest (Midwestern US): Chicago Detroit Indianapolis Columbus Milwaukee Omaha Cleveland
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Diversity Equity & Inclusion Strategy Group -Talent Acquisition/Talent Management/Talent Development
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Iowa State University Network
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Networked Recruiter (63256+ total network) 3rd Largest Recruiting and HR & 2nd Largest Agency Group
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NAAIA Friends and Supporters
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Sports Business Journal
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