Nikita Ford, Phr
About Nikita Ford, Phr
Nikita Ford is a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Gensler, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in various roles within recruitment and public affairs, she specializes in sourcing talent for government contracts and large-scale projects.
Current Role at Gensler
Nikita Ford serves as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Gensler since 2021. In this role, she focuses on recruiting talent for the Southeast region, which includes offices in cities such as Washington DC, Baltimore, Atlanta, Miami, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Raleigh, Tampa, and Pittsburgh. She is dedicated to finding and attracting top talent who align with Gensler's vision of promoting equity, resilience, and wellbeing through design.
Previous Experience
Nikita Ford has a diverse work history prior to her current position at Gensler. She worked at Hearst Television as a Sales Assistant for two months in 2009 and as a Marketing and Digital News Assistant from 2006 to 2008. She held various roles including Public Affairs Assistant at NCTA - The Internet & Television Association, Conflicts Specialist at WilmerHale, and Technical Recruiter at Catapult Staffing and Peraton. Additionally, she served as a Program Coordinator at McLean Bible Church and as a Recruiting Supervisor at Vector Talent Resources.
Education and Certification
Nikita Ford earned her Bachelor's degree in African-American/Black Studies from Howard University, completing her studies from 2006 to 2010. She holds a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, which reflects her commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of human resources and talent acquisition.
Recruitment Specialization
Nikita Ford specializes in recruiting subject matter experts for government contracts and the built environment, with project values ranging from $10 million to $400 million. She utilizes advanced Boolean search strings, job boards, and social media outreach to identify and place key personnel for bid submissions and contract execution. Her core competencies include client relationship management, salary negotiation, security clearance verification, and talent acquisition policy compliance.