Megan Buttita

1328 Aubrey Lane

Frisco, TX 75033

https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganbuttita/
meganbuttita@gmail.com
312.404.3418

Information and Research Professional

I am a researcher and storyteller that is focused on providing actionable quantitative and qualitative
research in the emerging talent acquisition technology space. I bring skills in talent intelligence, labor
market analysis, competitive intelligence, data visualization, industry and functional research, vendor
relationship building, product management, project management, and knowledge and intranet
management. I can fully demonstrate skills, knowledge, interest in, and dedication to trends and
technologies used for talent intelligence and sourcing research. I enjoy investigating,
developing, optimizing, integrating, and designing processes to enhance communication
between business units and improve the delivery of actionable information. 

Experience

Director of Client Success

Arena Analytics, Client Success
Frisco, TX
January 2021-Current

• Provide proof of value to address C-level and operational leadership needs and expectations
• Accountable for the customers' adoption, retention, and satisfaction of existing and new features
• Act as the liaison between customers and product/engineering, advocating for the right changes and
features to be implemented
• Conduct analysis in collaboration with the data science/business analysis team to provide Talent
Intelligence insights to the customers
• Work with the sales and implementations team to ensure a flawless handoff to Client Success

Research Director, Emerging Trends in Talent Acquisition

IDC, Worldwide Services Group
Frisco, TX
June 2019-January 2021

• Research and author reports on existing and emerging trends and technologies in talent acquisition
• Recommend product strategy, messaging, and research to senior leadership throughout the talent
acquisition technology industry
• Lead talent acquisition program and guide business development
• Ensure successful client/vendor relationships
• Collaborate cross-functionally within IDC and with external industry experts on TA technology thought
leadership research and reports
Research Team Associate Manager
Allstate, Talent Acquisition
Northbrook, IL and Irving, TX
Aug. 2016-June 2019

• Analyze the external labor market and deliver actionable insights for key enterprise, Human Resources,
and Talent Acquisition initiatives
• Consult with clients throughout Allstate on current and projected talent pools and influence data-driven
decision making
• Partner with internal technology teams and external vendors to create new platforms and technologies
to locate the greatest areas of opportunity for in-demand talent
• Consult with the Strategic Sourcing and Employment Brand teams to deliver creative strategies for
finding hidden talent
• Evaluate and implement new and existing research, sourcing, and labor market products and services

Senior Information Specialist and Research Team Lead

Allstate, Talent Acquisition
Northbrook, IL
Dec. 2013-Aug. 2016

• Oversee the strategy and day-to-day operations of Allstate’s Talent Acquisition Research Team
• Manage Allstate’s Talent Acquisition Intranet (SharePoint) and streamline processes with dynamic
InfoPath forms and Nintex workflows
• Project manager for Talent Acquisition’s sourcing strategy initiative and testing lead for Talent
Acquisition’s CRM implementation project
• Deliver labor market and competitive intelligence to Talent Acquisition and Human Resources at large
and create training materials to instruct Talent Acquisition on sourcing and research best practices
• Key member of Allstate’s diversity and military hiring team

Senior Information Specialist

Allstate, Talent Acquisition
Northbrook, IL
Dec. 2012-Dec. 2013

• Project manager for internal Hiring Manager Support portal (IBM WebSpheres) providing a one-stop-
shop for Hiring Manager needs throughout the U.S.
• Design and implement SharePoint form with Nintex workflows for Allstate’s talent needs, eliminating
the need for job aids and Taleo 50 step process
• Test, evaluate, and provide RFP requirements for recruiting specific CRM’s
• Facilitate first Community of Practice for Talent Acquisition Sourcers and coordinate LinkedIn
Coaching Certification program for Talent Acquisition
• Maintain relationships and provide Talent Acquisition with budget recommendations for LinkedIn,
CareerBuilder, Monster, eQuest, Factiva, and niche resources

Partner Relations Specialist

CDW, Product and Partner Management
Vernon Hills, IL
March 2011-Dec. 2012
• Project Manager for $150k SharePoint 2010 extranet project and internal rollout for over 300
department employees and $195k company-wide taxonomy software implementation
• Successfully lead project specific migration initiatives by communicating policies and procedures to
internal coworkers and external partners, and streamlined multiple department and company-wide
processes by utilizing SharePoint, creating Access databases, and designing dynamic InfoPath forms
• Trained over 175 users on SharePoint document management, best practices, and governance standards
• Key team member in creating taxonomy and metadata governance standards for the SharePoint Sales
Home and Resource portal
• Legal liaison for the PPM department responsible for organizing, updating and maintaining over 300
vendor contracts

Information Specialist
Spencer Stuart, Library Services
Chicago, IL
April 2003-March 2011

• Created Access databases for F1000 CEO data and Library Services research requests to develop
systems to effectively track, analyze, and distribute my competitive intelligence research to 51 offices
worldwide
• Decreased spend of existing major print and electronic products by 20% from FY08-FY09 through
negotiation and analysis
• Evaluated and managed over 100 print and electronic research materials, including collection
development and online firm bibliography
• Oversaw product license agreement compliance, processed invoices, and maintained
vendor/representative relationships
• Proficiency with LexisNexis, OneSource, Factiva, Hoover’s, and Thomson Research as well as practice
and industry specific databases

Education

Master's in Library and Information Science

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

B.A. Anthropology with a Minor in Religion

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Overseas Writer’s Workshop

Trinity College
Dublin, Ireland

Certifications and Continuing Education

CEB HR Analytics Master Trainer

Northbrook, IL
2016
Human Resources – Allstate

Change Management and Implementation in the Knowledge Domain

Chicago, IL
2012
Special Libraries Association – Annual Conference

Fundamentals of Knowledge Management and Knowledge Services

Chicago, IL
2012
Special Libraries Association – Annual Conference

Competitive Intelligence and the Intelligence Information Function

Alexandria, VA
2007
Special Libraries Association – Click University

Publications

Multiple
July 2019-Sept. 2020
IDC.com

“Adding Value to Recruitment Services”

Vol.18 No.01
Jan./Feb. 2014
Information Outlook: Special Libraries Association

Speaking Engagements

Talent Intelligence Collective Podcast

Episode 3
September 2020

SmartRecruiters 2020 Roundtables

Ask Me Anything: Remote Hiring
Virtual
September 2020

Visier Outsmart: Global Digital Summit

HR Talks: Insights from the Industry’s Leading Experts and Analysts
Virtual
June 2020

2018 Human Resource Technology - Annual Conference

How to Evaluate AI Technology
Las Vegas, NV
September 2018
Allstate Analytics Lunch and Learn
Where in the World is Carmen Data Scientist?
Northbrook, IL
September 2018

Emsi - Annual Conference: Visualizing the New Economy & Building the Future Workforce
At the Intersection of Data and Vision: Influencing the Talent Strategy of the 22nd Century Corporation
Coeur d'Alene, ID
September 2017

Special Libraries Association – Annual Conference

SharePoint and Competitive Intelligence Roundtable
San Diego, CA
2013

Board Affiliations

Advisory Board Member

Job Market Maker – ENGAGE Product Advisory Committee
Nationwide
2016-2017

Communications Committee
Special Libraries Association - Competitive Intelligence Division
Nationwide
2011-2012

Secretary
Special Libraries Association - Competitive Intelligence Division
Nationwide
2007-2010

Volunteerism

Mentor for Women at Allstate – Communication and Creative Thinking

AW*I*N EmpoweRing
Northbrook, IL
2016

Facilitator
Junior Achievement
Vernon Hills, IL
2011-2012