Thomas Heilman
About Thomas Heilman
Thomas Heilman serves as the Regional Talent Acquisition Partner for EyeCare Services Partners, focusing on the Mid-West and Mid-Atlantic regions. He has extensive experience in recruitment and operations management, having previously held managerial roles at various organizations including Nordstrom and Sutton Place Gourmet.
Work at EyeCare Services Partners
Thomas Heilman serves as the Regional Talent Acquisition Partner for EyeCare Services Partners (ESP) since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for recruiting and onboarding healthcare professionals, including Registered Nurses, Surgical Technicians, and Ophthalmic Technicians. His work spans multiple regions, including the Mid-Atlantic, Florida, California, Colorado, and Chicago. Heilman focuses on both clinical and non-clinical roles, which encompass positions in revenue cycle, marketing, operations management, and human resources. His approach includes utilizing non-traditional recruiting methods to optimize hiring costs and improve overall savings for the organization.
Previous Experience in Retail Management
Before joining EyeCare Services Partners, Thomas Heilman accumulated significant experience in retail management. He worked as a General Manager at Nordstrom from 2003 to 2012, where he honed his leadership skills over nine years. Prior to that, he held a similar position at Sutton Place Gourmet from 1995 to 2003 for eight years in the Baltimore, Maryland area. His career in retail began at Woodward and Lothrop, where he served as General Manager for 14 years from 1981 to 1995 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. This extensive background in operations management within the retail sector contributes to his current role in healthcare recruitment.
Experience in Talent Development and Consulting
Thomas Heilman has experience in talent development and consulting roles. He served as the Director of Recruiting and Talent Development at Culinary Services Group from 2012 to 2015. In this position, he focused on enhancing recruitment strategies and talent management. Additionally, he worked as a Food Service Consultant at Shepherd's Spring Outdoor Ministry & Retreat Center from 2016 to 2018. These roles have equipped him with skills in leadership development and succession planning, which he applies in his current recruitment efforts in the healthcare sector.
Recruitment Expertise and Strategies
Heilman demonstrates expertise in high-volume recruiting for both exempt and non-exempt positions. His recruitment strategies include leveraging non-traditional sources to enhance candidate sourcing and reduce costs associated with hiring. He recruits a diverse range of healthcare professionals and is adept at identifying top candidates for various roles, including clinical positions and operational management. His background in operations management from the restaurant and gourmet markets aids in his ability to qualify candidates effectively.