Sharlene Cross
About Sharlene Cross
Sharlene Cross serves as the Head of North American Operations at COREcruitment, where she has significantly contributed to the integration of a large candidate database and the expansion of the company's presence in the Caribbean market. With a background in hospitality recruitment and a solid educational foundation in management and marketing, she oversees recruitment for various executive roles across multiple sectors.
Current Role at COREcruitment
Sharlene Cross serves as the Head of North American Operations at COREcruitment Ltd since 2020. In this role, she oversees all Head Office recruitment operations within the hospitality industry, focusing on positions such as Marketing, HR, IT, Finance, and Supply Chain. She has been instrumental in expanding COREcruitment's presence in the Caribbean recruitment market and has contributed to the company's reputation for professionalism and high-quality service delivery in North America.
Previous Experience at COREcruitment
Prior to her current position, Sharlene Cross worked at COREcruitment Ltd as the Head of Hospitality Head Office Recruitment USA from 2017 to 2020. In this capacity, she managed recruitment efforts across America and Canada. She initially joined COREcruitment as a Consultant specializing in American Hospitality, Remote Site/Offshore, and International recruitment from 2013 to 2016 in London, United Kingdom.
Education and Qualifications
Sharlene Cross earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Management and Marketing from the University of Otago, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, she completed a Post-Graduate Diploma in Events Management with modules in PR, Eco-Events, Social Media, and Wedding Planning at Fitzwilliam Institute in 2012.
Expertise in Recruitment Strategies
Sharlene Cross possesses expertise in designing recruitment strategies for large campaigns and employer branding specifically tailored to the North American market. Her significant international experience in the service industry, particularly in North America and the Caribbean, enhances her ability to lead recruitment initiatives effectively.
Key Contributions to COREcruitment
Sharlene Cross played a key role in integrating a candidate database of over 472,000 candidates into COREcruitment's North American operations. She has made pivotal decisions that have positively impacted the company's growth and operational efficiency in the region.