Whitney Forrest
About Whitney Forrest
Whitney Forrest serves as the Director of People at Clever Real Estate, bringing extensive experience in recruitment and people management. With a background that includes roles at Iron Tribe Fitness and Vanderbilt University, she specializes in mid-to-senior level placements and relationship development.
Current Role at Clever Real Estate
Whitney Forrest serves as the Director of People at Clever Real Estate, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the company's human resources strategies and fostering a positive workplace culture. Her responsibilities include overseeing recruitment processes, employee development, and organizational growth. Whitney's leadership aims to align the company's talent acquisition with its overall business objectives.
Previous Experience at Clever Real Estate
Whitney Forrest has held multiple roles at Clever Real Estate. She worked as a Senior Recruiter from 2021 to 2022, where she was responsible for sourcing and placing candidates. Following that, she took on the role of Recruiting Lead & People Partner for two months in 2022. Additionally, she served as Team Lead / Senior Recruiter for nine months in 2022, further contributing to the company's recruitment efforts.
Background in Recruitment and Management
Whitney Forrest has a diverse background in recruitment and management. Prior to her tenure at Clever Real Estate, she worked at FireSeeds as a Lead Recruiter and Recruiter from 2018 to 2021. She also managed sales and retention at Iron Tribe Fitness from 2016 to 2017. Her experience includes developing recruitment strategies and managing teams, which has equipped her with valuable skills in talent acquisition.
Education and Expertise
Whitney Forrest studied at the University of Virginia, focusing on Student Affairs and achieving a degree in Higher Education. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Mercer University, where she studied Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. Her expertise includes using CRM/ATS systems such as SmartRecruiters, Loxo, HubSpot, and Breezy, as well as skills in mid-to-senior level placements and negotiation.
Professional Skills and Specializations
Whitney Forrest possesses specialized skills in LinkedIn search optimization and consultative sales. She has a natural aptitude for developing relationships and connecting people to resources, which enhances her effectiveness in recruitment and human resources. Her experience spans various industries, allowing her to adapt her strategies to meet diverse organizational needs.