Rachel Ward

Inspirer
DISC Type : di

VP, Talent Acquisition at Orion Talent

Abilene, Texas, United States

Overview

Rachel Ward is a seasoned talent acquisition leader with over 15 years of experience in corporate and agency recruiting. As VP of Talent Acquisition at Orion Talent, she specializes in hiring for diverse fields like Sales, IT, and Finance. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Arizona.

In 2021, Rachel was recognized as an "Influential Woman in RPO" by the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association.

Personality Overview

Fast Adopter

Achievment Oriented

Generous

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Pay Transparency
Recently discussed the significant impact of pay transparency laws on the labor market in an interview with Business Insider.
Strategic Recruiting
Leverages 15+ years of experience to develop and implement effective recruitment processes, tools, and talent strategies.
Inspiring Leadership
Described by colleagues as a leader who excels at inspiring her team, setting a clear vision, and fostering a motivating work environment.

Media Appearances

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Work History

4-2022
VP, Talent Acquisition at Orion Talent
1-2021 - 5-2022
Director, Talent Acquisition at Orion Talent
1-2018 - 1-2021
Recruiting Manager at Orion Talent
Technical Recruiter at Volt Technical Resources
12-2010 - 2-2011
Corporate Recruiter (Contract) at CB Richard Ellis

Education

Rachel has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Rachel

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rachel is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rachel

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rachel move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Rachel take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Rachel

Personality Compatibility


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