Samantha Kidby
About Samantha Kidby
Samantha Kidby is an Internal Mobility Recruiter at Applied Information Sciences, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in technical recruitment and marketing, with previous roles at ECS, Apex Systems, and Edible Arrangements.
Work at AIS
Samantha Kidby currently holds the position of Internal Mobility Recruiter at Applied Information Sciences (AIS) since 2021. In this role, she actively seeks candidates with specific qualifications, including expertise in Data Intelligence and active security clearance. She coordinates and facilitates meetings between employees and Project Points of Contact to ensure effective communication and project alignment. Additionally, she provides coaching to employees transitioning between projects, emphasizing career development and employee empowerment. Samantha also participates in process design meetings to propose improvements, focusing on enhancing internal processes.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before her current role at AIS, Samantha Kidby worked as a Corporate Technical Recruiter at ECS from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, she served as a Technical Recruiter at Apex Systems for three years, from 2016 to 2019. Her experience also includes a year as a Corporate Technical Recruiter at AIS from 2020 to 2021. These roles have contributed to her expertise in recruitment and talent acquisition within the technical field.
Marketing Background
Samantha Kidby has a background in marketing, having worked as a Marketing Assistant at Edible Arrangements for two months in 2016. She also completed internships in marketing, including a position at Pocahontas State Park for four months in 2015 and a one-month internship at Silos Cordoba in Córdoba, Spain, in 2016. These experiences provided her with foundational skills in marketing and communication.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Kidby studied at Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Business, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from 2013 to 2016. Her educational background has equipped her with knowledge and skills relevant to her roles in recruitment and marketing.
Role in Employee Support and Development
In her current position, Samantha serves as the first escalation point for employees and supervisors, indicating her involvement in conflict resolution and support. She performs pre-separation discussions to prepare employees for termination, highlighting her role in sensitive HR processes. Her focus on coaching employees during project transitions further emphasizes her commitment to career development and employee empowerment.