Alumni Spotlight: Patricia Porter
Class of 1999
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Current Role:
Vice President, Global Head of Talent Acquisition, MetLife
Patricia Porter is the Vice President, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at MetLife. Prior to that, she led Booz Allen’s talent acquisition team, a dynamic group of professionals who are dedicated to placing top talent in roles that meet their personal and professional goals. She drives key programs including employment branding, enhanced talent acquisition technology, functional recruiting, strategic sourcing, veterans and transitioning military, diversity recruiting, employee referral, and alumni initiatives. Patricia has more than 20 years of progressive human resource experience that includes developing and executing recruiting strategies to attract, hire, and retain talent with specialized skill sets across federal, commercial, and international markets. Her experience demonstrates her passion for helping people and spans talent management, technical recruiting, workforce planning, performance management, human capital, and program management. As a strategic advisor, Patricia influences the firm’s direction regarding demand planning for key talent communities and pipelines. She ensures that talent acquisition programs support strategic growth areas while delivering innovative approaches to identifying, hiring, and growing diverse top talent. She says, “When you get a seat at the table, use your voice and take part in the conversation.” Patricia holds an M.S. in organizational development from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Marymount University. To learn more about Patricia, connect with her on LinkedIn.
What advice do you have for future graduates?
Find your passion. Use this time in your life to be open to all your options when it comes to your career. Focus on growing skills and experiences by exploring different career paths that are aligned with your interests. Remember that you can pivot as you go—most people have four to six jobs in their lifetime. Don’t limit yourself by opting out of a role or an opportunity, even at the same company. Try things that allow you to use all the knowledge and experience you gained while at Marymount. Stay connected to your graduating class, network, and professors, and create new relationships while you find your passion in life.
