Amy Dennis, Prc, Shrm Scp
About Amy Dennis, Prc, Shrm Scp
Amy Dennis is a Senior Talent Acquisition Principal at American Electric Power with extensive experience in recruitment strategy and process improvement. She has held various roles in recruitment and education, and possesses a strong background in compliance and diversity initiatives.
Work at American Electric Power
Amy Dennis currently serves as the Senior Talent Acquisition Principal at American Electric Power. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's recruitment strategies and processes. Her role involves managing recruitment functions across various departments, ensuring high-quality standards and compliance with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Her extensive experience in recruitment allows her to effectively handle positions from non-exempt to executive-level roles.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before joining American Electric Power, Amy Dennis worked at NiSource as a Senior Recruiting Partner for five years, from 2017 to 2022. She also held positions at CMax Advisors as Manager of Sales and Operations Recruiting and Administrative Staffing from 2015 to 2017, and as a part-time Recruiter at Heitmeyer Consulting from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she worked as an Executive Search Recruiter at Ability Professional Search, LLC in 2014. Her diverse roles have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of recruitment across various sectors.
Education and Expertise
Amy Dennis has a strong educational background in education and business. She earned a Master of Arts in Education with a focus on Education Administration from The Ohio State University. Additionally, she holds multiple Bachelor of Science degrees in Education from Ashland University and Kent State University, specializing in Reading Endorsement and Special Education. Furthermore, she has a bachelor's degree in international business from Otterbein University. Her educational qualifications complement her expertise in recruitment strategy and process improvement.
Professional Affiliations and Contributions
Amy Dennis is actively involved in professional organizations related to economic development and recruitment. She serves as a board member of the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) and is an alumnus of Leadership Columbus. Additionally, she graduated from the Oklahoma University Economic Development Institute. Amy also contributes to the field by teaching for the Kentucky Institute for Economic Development and the Louisiana Industrial Development Executives Association, sharing her knowledge and experience with others.
Background and Early Career
Amy Dennis began her career in education, working as an Education Training Coordinator at Columbus State Community College from 1999 to 2003. Her early experience in education laid the foundation for her later roles in recruitment. Prior to her recruitment career, she held various sales and marketing roles in technology companies, which provided her with valuable skills in relationship building and strategic communication. This diverse background has contributed to her success in talent acquisition.