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I’m Thorn Coachman, an HR and recruiting professional based in Washington, DC, with extensive experience supporting full lifecycle hiring, onboarding, and compliance across government, nonprofit, and enterprise settings. I excel at coordinating requisitions, building diverse talent pipelines, and partnering with managers and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality candidate experiences.
I thrive in mission-driven environments, leveraging data visualizations and HRIS tooling to inform strategy, track metrics, and optimize processes. I enjoy developing structured interview frameworks, ensuring audit readiness, and helping organizations grow resilient, inclusive teams.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Senior HR Specialist at US Tech LLC / Amazon Intelligent Talent Acquisition
September 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025Supported full lifecycle recruiting for technical and professional roles — coordinating requisitions, sourcing, phone screenings, interview scheduling, and onboarding documentation. Partnered with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to manage a high volume of requisitions, ensure policy compliance, and deliver consistent candidate experiences. Conducted virtual interviews via Zoom, reviewed hundreds of applications, and maintained accurate candidate documentation to meet SLA and compliance. Executed I-9, E-Verify, and background checks; collaborated with HRIS and IT to test and optimize recruiting workflows; contributed to automation and onboarding improvements; supported mission-driven recruitment and inclusion initiatives.
Corporate Recruiting Consultant at Kearney and Company
September 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025Led full lifecycle recruiting for early-career and university programs, partnering with senior leaders to ensure equitable evaluation and timely decisions. Conducted virtual interviews; managed career fair logistics, travel coordination (Concur), branding collateral, run-of-show, pre-event communications, candidate tracking (iCIMS), and post-event debriefs. Maintained complete candidate and event records in SharePoint, Excel, and iCIMS for audit and compliance readiness. Designed structured interview guides and evaluation rubrics in SharePoint; analyzed market and recruitment data to track applicant flow, conversion metrics, and diversity outcomes. Collaborated with external teams to launch employer branding campaigns; sourced and screened hundreds of applications to build diverse talent pipelines; supported mission-driven workforce development priorities.
Independent Contractor at Corporate Recruiter
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024Managed full lifecycle recruiting across technical, administrative, and financial roles; partnered with hiring managers to clarify hiring needs and ensure compliant procedures. Conducted high-volume sourcing via LinkedIn, Handshake, and Symplicity; completed structured interviews; maintained meticulous documentation and candidate tracking. Created data-driven recruitment dashboards and reports; led campus and community outreach to sustain long-term talent pipelines; supported onboarding, compliance, and HR operations, including background checks and I-9 verification.
Human Resources Specialist at Office of the Statement Superintendent of Education (OSSE)
December 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023Managed end-to-end recruitment operations for OSSE DOT employees, ensuring compliance with DCHR, HRIS, orientations, pre-employment, and collective bargaining standards. Processed and audited personnel actions (hires, transfers, separations, salary changes, credential renewals) in Oracle PeopleSoft and Quickbase. Developed HR data visualizations and dashboards; led new hire onboarding and credential access creation; supported retirement and benefits documentation and FMLA processing; partnered cross-functionally to reconcile HR transactions with Payroll, Budget, and Operations.
Human Resources/Compliance Management Liaison Specialist at DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services
October 1, 2016 - February 1, 2022Supported full lifecycle recruiting and onboarding for 2,000+ workforce; conducted phone and Zoom interviews; performed high-volume applicant screening and VOE verification; served as Retirement Coordinator, verifying creditable service and preparing retirement packets for submission to DCRB and PFRRB. Managed new hire onboarding, onboarding documentation, and benefits; led exit interviews and offboarding; administered drug testing, background checks, and employment verifications; reviewed and modernized position descriptions (Option 8 forms); supported mission-driven and public sector hiring with diversity goals.
Corporate Recruiting Consultant (Presidential executive order layoff, contract wasn’t extended) at Kearney and Company
September 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025Led full lifecycle recruiting for early-career and university programs (3+ years cumulative) including requisition creation, sourcing, virtual and phone interviews, selection, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination. Partnered with hiring managers and senior leaders to ensure consistent application of hiring procedures, equitable evaluation, and timely decision-making. Managed career fair and recruiting event logistics (travel coordination, branding collateral, run-of-show, pre-event communications, candidate tracking, and post-event debriefs). Maintained complete candidate and event records in SharePoint, Excel, and iCIMS for audit readiness; designed structured interview guides and evaluation rubrics in SharePoint; analyzed market and recruitment data to produce executive dashboards. Supported employer branding campaigns and mission-driven recruitment aligned with federal and nonprofit workforce development priorities.
Corporate Recruiter at Independent Contractor
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024Managed full lifecycle recruiting across technical, administrative, and financial roles. Collaborated with hiring managers to clarify needs, define selection criteria, and guide compliant recruiting procedures. Conducted high-volume sourcing and screening via LinkedIn, Handshake, and Symplicity; completed structured phone and virtual interviews; coordinated offers and onboarding. Maintained meticulous documentation and candidate tracking in Oracle PeopleSoft, Quickbase, and Excel; created data-driven dashboards to improve decision-making and process transparency. Led campus and community outreach, including virtual career fairs, resume workshops, and university partnerships to sustain long-term talent pipelines. Supported onboarding, background checks, I-9 verification, and benefits administration; recruited for mission-driven clients and nonprofit programs.
Human Resources Specialist at Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)
December 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023Managed end-to-end recruitment operations for OSSE DOT employees, ensuring compliance with DCHR, HRIS, orientations, pre-employment, and collective bargaining standards. Processed and audited personnel actions (hires, transfers, separations, salary changes, credential renewals) in Oracle PeopleSoft and Quickbase. Developed HR data visualizations and dashboards to inform recruitment strategy, staffing, and retention. Led new hire onboarding and credential access creation, including badge issuance, timekeeping setup, and system access. Supported retirement and benefits documentation reviews and FMLA processing; partnered with Payroll, Budget, and Operations to reconcile HR transactions and maintain workforce integrity.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at University of the District of Columbia, School of Business and Public Administration
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of the District of Columbia, School of Business and Public Administration
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026Bachelor of Business Administration at University of the District of Columbia - School of Business and Public Administration
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016Master of Business Administration at University of the District of Columbia - School of Business and Public Administration
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026Procurement and Public Contracting Coursework at University of the District of Columbia
September 1, 2020 - November 30, 2025Qualifications
Security Clearance: SECRET
January 11, 2030 - November 30, 2025Procurement and Public Contracting Courses
September 1, 2020 - November 30, 2025Security Clearance: SECRET
January 11, 2030 - November 30, 2025HRIS and SharePoint Provision Level: MANAGER
January 11, 2030 - November 30, 2025Industry Experience
Government, Education, Professional Services
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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