Jennifer Candee

Current

Head of Talent Acquisition at SABMiller plc

Past

Director of Recruiting at Quiznos Sub
Director of HR and Recruiting at Republic Financial Corporation
Corporate Recruiter at Level 3 Communications

Recruiter at Professional Alternatives
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Office Manager at Creative Treatment Options

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Education

University of Colorado at Denver
Rollins College

Recommended

36 people have recommended Jennifer

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Consumer Goods

Websites

Jennifer Candee’s Summary

Exceptional business acumen coupled with well developed consulting, problem solving, analytical and communication skills key in cultivating relationships. Directs the development and implementation of recruiting strategies, systems, and capabilities to support the corporate strategic business plans. Key abilities targeting the passive job seeker through creative networking and direct sourcing strategies.

Jennifer Candee’s Specialties:

Recruiting Specialization in Finance, Accounting, FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods), Quick Service Restaurants (QSR), Manufacturing and Telecommunications industries. Experience with mergers and acquisitions and developing recruiting and HR departments from scratch in operational companies.

Jennifer Candee’s Experience

Head of Talent Acquisition

SABMiller plc

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; SAB; Wine and Spirits industry)

November 2006 — Present (3 years 1 month)

SABMiller (LSE: SAB) is the second largest brewery company in the world by volume, after InBev. The company was formed in 2002 by the merger of South African Breweries and Miller Brewing.

Develops and integrates global recruitment strategy across Europe, Latin and South America, S. Africa, Asia, Australia and Russia. Manages UK recruitment team.

Altered recruitment strategy from an agency model to an internal, direct sourcing methodology while heightening candidate quality and culture fit. In process of bringing this best practice strategy piloted and driven into culture in the UK into other global markets.
Director of Recruiting

Quiznos Sub

(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Restaurants industry)

January 2005 — October 2006 (1 year 10 months)

Director of Recruiting
Established the Corporate Recruiting division for both Quiznos and its 7 Affiliate Companies. Hired and managed Sr. Corporate Recruiter, Contract Recruiters and an HR Coordinator.
• Streamlined and centralized recruiting for all corporate and field positions for Quiznos and 7 Affiliate Companies. Corporate positions range from entry up to executive level. Field positions range from New Store Developers and Franchise Consultants, Directors of Franchise Sales and Real Estate, to RVP and EVP’s of Development and Operations both domestically and for our Canadian operations.
• Hired over 225 field, corporate and affiliate employees with lean staff of Sr. Recruiter and Recruiting Coordinator in addition to over 100 contingent workers since position inception.
• Reduced turnover by 12% in one year by centralizing operations.
Director of HR and Recruiting

Republic Financial Corporation

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Financial Services industry)

2001 — 2004 (3 years )

REPUBLIC FINANCIAL CORPORATION, Aurora, CO
Founded in 1971, Republic Financial Corporation is a privately held financial company specializing in investments in structured finance transactions, distressed commercial debt, aircraft, private equity and special assets.
Director, Human Resources 2001 – 2004
Established the HR function in a mature company. Acted as internal consultant on policies, procedures, employee
relations, turnover, talent management and potential corporate liabilities. Multi-company oversight and coaching of
remote HR staff for 6 national operating company acquisitions.
Corporate Recruiter

Level 3 Communications

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Telecommunications industry)

2000 — 2001 (1 year )

LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, Broomfield, CO
Level 3 Communications, Inc. is an international publicly held communications and information services company.
Corporate and Marketing Recruiter 2000- 2001
Supported all corporate groups for recruiting needs. This included Marketing lines of business, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Change Management, HR Planning, Global Learning Services and Enterprise Learning Services. This included all Global Marketing Product groups: Gateway Services, Dark Fiber, Cross-Products, Private Line, Wavelength, Transoceanic Services, Transport and SoftSwitch Services.
Recruiter

Professional Alternatives

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

1999 — 2000 (1 year )

Professional Alternatives is a specialty staffing company, of which Accounting Alternatives, a subsidiary, serves the fields of accounting and finance for full time additions or flexible workforce solutions.
Executive Recruiter 1999 - 2000
Recruited Accounting and Finance professionals, including, but not limited to: CFO’s, Controllers, Sr. Staff Accountants, Financial Analysts, Credit and Collection Managers, Tax Managers, SEC Analysts, Payroll Managers and Benefits Managers.

• Placed 15 candidates per month in permanent and contract to hire positions at Denver’s top companies of various industries such as telecommunications, energy, oil and gas, high tech, big 5 public accounting firms, and manufacturing companies.
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Office Manager

Creative Treatment Options

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Mental Health Care industry)

1998 — 1999 (1 year )

Creative Treatment Options is a drug and alcohol counseling center offering group and individual therapy and court mandated treatment.
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor / Office Manager 1997-1999
• Led individual and group counseling sessions centered on the treatment of alcohol and drug additions.
• Managed office operations including billing, insurance payments, treatment documentation, records management, and orientation for new clients.
• Discussed individual client treatment progress with parole officers and attorneys and determined best course of treatment based on patient progress.

Jennifer Candee’s Education

University of Colorado at Denver

MA , Counseling Psychology , 1996 — 1999

Activities and Societies:

Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Rollins College

BA , Psychology , 1991 — 1995

Activities and Societies:

Top Psychology Student graduate year 1995
Chi Omega Sorority

Additional Information

Jennifer Candee’s Websites:

Jennifer Candee’s Interests:

networking recruiting career opportunities

Jennifer Candee’s Groups:

SPHR (Senior Professional of HR) certification
Member of SHRM (Society of HR Management professionals)
Recruiting Roundtable, sponsored by Taleo and SABMiller plc
Corporate Executive Board, Member

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