Jennifer Candee

Head of Talent Acquisition at SABMiller plc
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; SAB; Wine and Spirits industry)

November 2006 – Present ( 6 months)

Lead the Talent Acquisition team with a Global remit for Talent Acquisition strategy as well as dotted line oversight for plc strategy recruitment.

Development and entrenchment of direct sourcing methodology within the business thus decreasing external agency fees below 33% at the plc level and in process of bringing this best practice to the global hub level.

Founded in South African in 1895, SABMiller has grown to become one of the world’s largest & most respected brewing companies. With operations in over 60 countries, it has more beer brands in the world’s top 50 than any other brewer and it ranks among the top 3 brewers in more than 30 countries. Every minute of every day throughout the world an average of over 60,000 pints of SABMiller beer is consumed.

SABMiller is passionate about brewing and about brands. From local beers steeped in tradition to brands that are recognised around the world, the company’s ambition is always to offer an outstanding product. Its quality is backed by some of the most efficient brewing and distribution operations in the industry – not to mention its long and successful record of market research, brand development and superb marketing in all corners of the world. Its success also lies in the way it conducts its business - with a respect for partners and employees combined with a desire to support & invest in the local community.

SABMiller’s history is one of exceptional growth and returns to shareholders. With its global footprint, strong portfolio of brands and spread of operations in both mature and developing markets, SABMiller is superbly well placed to continually improve on this growth.

Director of Recruiting at 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 at 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 at Level 3 Communications
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Telecommunications industry)

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

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 at Creative Treatment Options
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Mental Health Care industry)

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.