A mid-career recruiter with an expertise in healthcare and technical recruiting. I utilize my communication skills, customer relations experience, compliance, and legal background to find the best and most qualified talent for positions.  I am an expert in event planning, a skill that I utilize to cultivate recruitment efforts for virtual and onsite events.  Additionally, I authored three books of poetry entitled "Vent: The Different Faces of Me", "I Almost Held On", and "Woman". They are books of poetry outlining who I am, my interest, my life experiences and what I plan to accomplish.  

Website: www.iamcletheartist.com

Chenae Erkerd, J.D., RACR

Recruiter 

A diverse and creative mid-career recruiter with an expertise in healthcare and technical recruiting. I utilize my communication skills, customer relations experience, compliance, and legal background to find the best and most qualified talent for positions.  I am an expert in event planning, a skill that I utilize to cultivate recruitment efforts for virtual and onsite events.  Additionally, I authored three books of poetry entitled "Vent: The Different Faces of Me", "I Almost Held On", and "Woman". They are books of poetry outlining who I am, my interest, my life experiences and what I plan to accomplish.  

Website: www.iamcletheartist.com

Technical Recruiter

•Recruit for 40+ job requisitions which consisted of Program Managers, Software Engineers, and Cybersecurity professionals with skill sets in C, C++, C#, Python, Splunk, Spark, Proofpoint, MITRE ATT&CK, Data Science, Applied Science, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Active Directory, Azure Active Directory and other technologies and tools for Microsoft Security.
•Provide full cycle recruitment for levels 61-66 using iCIMS while researching documents in Success Factors.
•Conduct 20+ recruiters screens per week to provide hiring leaders with candidate’s background information and expectations for the positions they apply for.
•Schedule full loop interviews for internal and external candidates & conduct personalized kickoff calls for candidates to prepare them for interviews.
•Draft and extend offers to external candidates.
•Submit visa requests for candidates who will operate in their positions under work visas.
•Create LinkedIn projects for each position to successfully source and ultimately hire diverse candidates.
•Provide weekly LinkedIn meetings with prospective candidates to discuss their career goals and possible positions with Microsoft.
•Promoted from level 60 to level 61.

Chenae Erkerd

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

I oversee and mentor a team of approximately 40 highly skilled Legal Support Specialists and Legal Assistants who provide support for a wide range of Administrative tasks for the entire firm of 200+ attorneys across multiple offices.

Legal Support Supervisor

Akerman LLP

As Office Administrator, I manage all aspects of the Atlanta office of the firm. From oversight of all non-attorney staff to event planning and budget management. Everything short of practicing law.

Office Administrator

Avantage® Entertainment

Personal Executive Assistant to UHNW Founder of an iGaming Startup

Personal Assistant to Founder and CEO

Bayuk Pratt LLC

Experienced Firm Administrator specializing in personal injury law firms, adept at driving operational efficiency and growth. Skilled in team leadership, process optimization, and client relationship management, I excel in delivering exceptional outcomes. With a focus on pre and post litigation support, I ensure seamless workflow and regulatory compliance. Strong financial acumen and strategic planning expertise enable me to optimize resource allocation and drive revenue growth. Let's connect to strengthen your firm's position and provide outstanding legal services.Pratt Clay, LLC became Bayuk Pratt, LLC in September 2022

Law Firm Administrator

U.S. Legal Support

As the Manager of Court Reporting Operations for the state of Georgia, I was responsible for overseeing all day-to-day operations, including scheduling depositions, coordinating reporters, ensuring timely transcription and client delivery, and handling customer billing disputes. By building relationships with over 30 independent court reporters, I was able to triple revenue year over year. In this role, I also managed a team of 10 employees remotely, including hiring, training, and onboarding new staff members and independent court reporters.

Court Reporting Operations Manager - Georgia

Kalka & Baer LLC

Responsible for all day-to-day administrative tasks for the firm including: managing the firm's financial operations (accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank deposits and credit card reconciliation), Developing and maintaining an HR system for hiring, onboarding, training and enrolling new employees in insurance and 401k programs.  Assisted in the growth of the firm by implementing administrative processes that allowed the attorneys to focus on law and coordinated with vendors to handle office needs such as IT, furnishings and food/beverages.  On occasion, I aided the attorneys as needed with personal tasks including travel arrangements, shopping, etc.

Law Firm Administrator 

iHeartMedia

Assisted a team of six sales people and their Manager in radio advertisement sales for a Regional Mexican Radio Station by creating Presentations to support sales team in presenting proposals to clients.  I provided assistance to other departments and wrote Spanish copy for commercial production and provided Spanish voice overs as needed. I was responsible for coordinating offsite station events, such as concerts, bringing in artists from Mexico, arranging their travel and aiding as their interpreter.

Sales and Marketing Coordinator

Allstate

Led a team of four licensed sales producers in Property and Casualty insurance sales
Consistently met and exceeded posted sales goals for the team along with developing marketing strategies to promote our services to the Hispanic community.  This included attending festivals and events and acting as a liaison to Spanish speaking clients to aid in their understanding of insurance coverages.

Property & Casualty Insurance Sales Manager


I'm an experienced legal operations and administrative professional with a strong background in law firm management, HR, and high-level executive support. Currently, I oversee legal support across multiple office locations, leading a team of 35+ legal assistants. I focus on creating smooth, efficient systems that help attorneys and teams do their best work.

Previously, I worked closely with ultra-high net worth individuals—supporting both their business ventures and personal lives. These roles required a high level of discretion, flexibility, and the ability to manage fast-moving, often complex demands.

My experience spans legal, tech start-ups, marketing, insurance, and media—which means I’m comfortable navigating a wide range of industries and work cultures. I’m also fluent in Spanish and conversational in French, which helps me connect with a broader range of clients and teams.

At the end of the day, I love building strong, reliable teams and putting the right systems in place to help people succeed. I bring a calm, solutions-focused approach to every challenge and enjoy being the go-to person others can count on.



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