Spencer Beavers

Spencer Beavers

Program Director, DJ, Assistant Music Director, and Social Media Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Lead Recruiter

  • Education

    • California State University, Chico

      2004 - 2009
      Political Science International Relations and Affairs

      Activities and Societies: KCSC Student Radio, AS Presents

    • Swansea University

      2006 - 2007
      Politics International Relations and Affairs
  • Experience

    • KCSC Internet Radio

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2009
      Program Director, DJ, Assistant Music Director, and Social Media Director

      - Created radio programming for 50+ member radio station- Booked in-studio performances and selected music for air play- Oversaw social media websites and sent weekly email- Head of press and interviews for station at various music festivals in California and NYC- Hosted weekly radio show

    • Associated Students of CSU Chico

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
      Street Team and Assistant Promotions Coordinator for AS Presents

      - Assisted in concert booking and promotion for 800 capacity venue- Responsible for maintaining and updating social media sites - Created poster and flyer route for events- Booked performers & public speakers- Negotiated and administered offers and contracts

    • Advanced Alternative Media

      Apr 2009 - Jan 2010
      Radio Promotion Intern

      - Was responsible for +75 radio stations across North America to promote current releases- Social Media Assistant in charge of Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, and weekly email list- Assisted with record mailings to 400+ radio stations- Wrote weekly online reviews of current and new artists

    • Domino Recording Company

      Jan 2010 - May 2010
      Record Promotion and Publishing Intern

      - Responsible for +100 radio stations across North America to promote current releases- Participated in registering client’s works with ASCAP and BMI- Maintained client data base- Assisted head of publishing with tracking and documenting in house talent revenue

    • Insound

      May 2010 - Oct 2010
      Marketing and Shipping Intern

      - Facilitated and oversaw record shipments - Handled order complaints and returns- Maintained worldwide mailings

    • Kemado / Mexican Summer Records

      Oct 2010 - Apr 2011
      Intern

      - Oversaw record catalog distribution - Assisted in online purchases and in project management - Worked as liaison between label and distribution companies

    • Tell All Your Friends PR & Management

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
      Intern

      - Assisted with press releases for over 100 artists and bands - Updated company website on a regular basis- Was responsible for research and fact checking on artistic talent and potential clients- Managed company email and daily mailings

    • Skadaddle Media

      Mar 2013 - Aug 2013
      Freelance Associate Producer

      - Traveling producer for a 20+ city interactive marketing campaign across the United States - Interviewed and pulled sound bytes from 1,500 guests across the country to use for national commercial - Social media strategist in charge of creating strategy for Instagram, Twitter, Vine, Tumblr and Facebook - Assisted in writing and editing of daily video and blog content - Drafted editorial calendars and oversaw time management of production schedules- In charge of all media inquiries and all television, print, and radio interviews/ appearances- Increased website and social media hits through marketing strategies and engaging clients- Assisted in managing tour budget, travel plans and production schedule Show less

    • DOTmed.com, Inc

      Jan 2014 - Sept 2014
      Digital Marketing Associate

      -Social media strategist in charge of upkeep of Twitter, Facebook, Google +, and LinkedIn Pages-Responsible for increasing website traffic and overseeing upkeep of site -In charge of drafting and distributing weekly emails-Executed all of social media activities and press releases-In charge of LinkedIn network in order to engage target audience -Responsible for conceiving, creating and executing innovative online media & marketing programs-In charge of Identifying and developing integrated partnership / sponsorship strategies to meet brand goals-Assisted in managing Google Analytics, Google AdWords, and overseeing overall web traffic Show less

    • Humble

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
      Freelance Production Assistant

      -Assisted head producer and production coordinator with all production duties-Assisted in budget creation, upkeep, and consolidation-Responsible for booking vendors, meals, transportation, and accommodations-Worked both on set and in office during shoot and production-Organized and created time cards for crew and vendors for production-Oversaw equipment rental and returns

    • Adam Aleksander Presents

      Mar 2015 - Oct 2015
      Freelance Producer

      - Assisted Production Manager for experiential design and events production company- Developed vision, design and attendee experience for hospitality events inclusive of overall aesthetic- Managed sensitive relationships and built ongoing partnerships between talent, collaborators and clients - Prepared, negotiated, and sent contracts to vendors and partners - Researched and booked travel and accommodations for team- Assisted in art direction and ideation for projects- Managed budget creation, upkeep, and consolidation for various projects - Wrote all copy for emails, promotional materials, and marketing content Show less

    • UrbanDaddy

      Nov 2015 - Jun 2016
      Feelance Events Coordinator

      - Assisted Director of Events in producing and executing all special and partnership events for company- Sourced, negotiated, booked, and communicated with all vendors, entertainment, and artists/makers for events- Traveled to potential event venues/cities for future activations- Assisted in budget creation, upkeep, consolidation and production timeline- Updated online project management software, collaboration tools, calendars, file-sharing, time tracking, and company expense tracking- Responsible for communication and acting as liaison between clients and in-house team- Prepared, negotiated, and sent contracts to all hired contractors- Managed relationships with clients, artist collaborators and vendors - Developed and managed the program plans and run of shows - Provided consultative guidance to cross functional teams for small scale events- Identified and targeted emerging new marketing and experimental trends Show less

    • WhistlePig Whiskey

      Jun 2016 - Jan 2018
      Freelance Experiential Marketing Manager

      - Create and execute unique and memorable personal interactions between WhistlePig and consumers - Develop event execution guidelines and standards for field sales force to execute- Ensure events are executed according to standards - Lead the development and execution of all national consumer marketing events- Develop event activation plan with Sales & Marketing Chief based on appropriate brand territories - Work with Marketing Manager to ensure social media is used appropriately to support & amplify events- Team with Digital Media Manager to ensure that POS is impactful, appropriate, and efficient- Execute press events primarily based around the launch of new products.- Develop and execute Distill with Dave, Tales of the Cocktail, Camp Runamok & Rye Heritage Month - Source, negotiate, book, and manage all vendors, entertainment, venues, and artists/makers for events- Create and manage budgets for events and other marketing programs - Ideate and create guerilla marketing campaigns and events on national scale Show less

    • Creative Circle

      Jan 2018 - Jun 2020
      Creative Recruiter

      • Placed Design, Advertising, and Marketing professionals in freelance and full-time jobs with clients across various industries• Managed up to 25 complex projects simultaneously• Evaluated creative portfolios, delivering constructive feedback to candidates • Negotiated contracts and benefit packages between clients and applicants• Proactively recruited top talent from job fairs, school portfolio reviews, online job boards, websites, and referrals• Trained and onboarded new hires for both Account Executives and Recruiters Show less

    • JBC

      Jul 2020 - Dec 2020
      Creative Recruiter

      • Facilitated placements of Design, Advertising, and Marketing experts in freelance and full-time roles across diverse industries• Focused on Managed Service Provider (MSP) contracts for leading tech firms such as Apple, Hulu, Facebook, Netflix, Twitter, and others• Conducted candidate assessments via Zoom and video conferencing for potential positions• Employed proactive recruitment techniques including talent scouting at job fairs, portfolio reviews at educational institutions, online job boards, websites, and referrals Show less

    • Curology

      Feb 2021 - Jun 2021
      Recruiter

      • Conducted talent acquisition and sourcing for full-time and contract roles in Marketing, Creative, Social Media, and Data sectors• Oversaw confidential employee file management and updates• Managed a team including a Sourcer and Recruiting Coordinator, responsible for candidate scheduling and sourcing• Conducted candidate interviews and screenings via phone and video conferencing• Generated and extended offers to candidates using DocuSign• Maintained up-to-date industry insights and trends awareness Show less

    • CB Insights

      Jun 2021 - Dec 2022

      • Promoted to Lead Recruiter within 6 months of employment • Member of the Talent Acquisition Leadership Team • Conducted tailored full-cycle recruiting for teams in Marketing, Design, Business Intelligence, Public Relations, and Sales• Achieved an 86% fill rate with 35 hires made since assuming the role • Elevated company-wide offer acceptance rate from 67% to 93%• Reduced time to hire from 45 to 24 days • Utilized Greenhouse to review candidate pipelines and match applications with job requirements based on relevant criteria • Cultivated relationships with hiring managers to devise effective sourcing strategies • Built relationships with hiring managers to identify and implement sourcing strategies that drive talent to open positions• Proactively communicated with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process to update on candidate progress • Kept up to date with new recruiting methods and assist in developing consistent recruiting strategies• Stayed abreast of emerging recruiting methodologies and contributed to the development of consistent recruiting strategies while maintaining data integrity providing regular updates to internal stakeholders• Provided mentorship and oversight to an Associate Recruiter and two Recruiting Coordinators Show less

      • Lead Recruiter

        Nov 2021 - Dec 2022
      • Senior Recruiter

        Jun 2021 - Nov 2021
    • Branch

      Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
      Lead Recruiter

      • Implemented full-cycle recruitment processes for teams spanning Full Stack Engineers, IT Systems, Marketing, Design, Human Resources, Insurance, and Product Development• Collaborate with Chief Product Officer (CPO) and team leaders to execute talent acquisition strategies• Oversee the recruitment and on-boarding of 24 full-time positions, encompassing key roles including Director of Talent Acquisition, Director of Learning and Development, as well as leadership and entry-level positions• Provide mentorship and guidance to a team of 6 in-house Recruiters, comprising Associate Recruiters, Recruiting Coordinators, and external recruiting agencies• Contribute to the development and implementation of recruitment processes and best practices, including crafting recruitment strategy decks, intake guides, SOPs, data collection initiatives and candidate facing materials Show less

    • CVS Health

      Jan 2024 - Jun 2024
      Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - Retail Media

      • Support CVS Media Exchange (CMX) team build their first retail media network• Focused on Senior Leadership hiring across IT, Software Developers, Performance Marketing, Marketing Operations, Revenue, Finance and Partnerships• Work cross functionally with HR business partners, Finance, IT, and hiring partners• Work directly with the head of CMX and other senior leaders on hiring by hosting debrief and client summary meetings.• Lead hiring strategy meetings, outbound and inbound recruiting efforts, and offer negotiations across all departments Show less

    • Ro

      Jun 2024 - now
      Senior Recruiter
  • Licenses & Certifications