Illumination Works (ILW), a leader in user-centric digital transformation, is pleased to welcome Chrissy Hillegas as Director of Talent Acquisition and Resource Management.
This newly created role reflects ILW’s strategic focus on scaling its workforce to meet growing client demand while strengthening its ability to attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent. In this role, Chrissy will lead strategic workforce planning, talent acquisition, and resource management initiatives, ensuring alignment between ILW’s culture and mission-critical program delivery.
Proven Excellence
Chrissy brings 15+ years of proven excellence in talent acquisition, resource management, and strategic workforce planning. She is recognized for driving measurable improvements in operational performance, including reducing time‑to‑fill, optimizing utilization, and strengthening cross‑functional collaboration across complex organizational environments. Adept at developing and executing forward‑looking staffing strategies, she enables enhanced forecasting accuracy and improved enterprise‑wide resource allocation. Chrissy is a trusted partner to senior leadership, consistently advancing organizational goals through data‑driven decision‑making, process improvement, and the cultivation of high‑performance, people‑first cultures.
Demonstrated Leadership
Chrissy demonstrates strong leadership through the ability to build, mentor, and elevate high‑performing teams while leading large‑scale, end‑to‑end recruitment and resource management initiatives. She is energized by building high‑performing teams, elevating recruiting operations, and creating workforce systems that help organizations adapt and thrive. Her experience leading end‑to‑end talent acquisition and resource management functions—along with deep collaboration with senior leaders, project teams, and delivery partners—allows her to bring clarity, momentum, and strategic alignment to complex staffing needs.
We are thrilled to welcome Chrissy Hillegas to Illumination Works as Director of Talent Acquisition and Resource Management. As we continue to grow rapidly, it is imperative that we not only find the best talent in the industry but also align our people with the high-impact digital transformation projects our clients rely on. Chrissy brings a wealth of experience in the Defense market that will be instrumental in evolving our workforce strategy.
I’m excited to apply my expertise in talent strategy, forecasting, and cross‑functional coordination to support mission priorities, enable stronger workforce agility, and ensure the right people are aligned to the right opportunities at the right time.
With a proven track record executing strategic talent acquisition plans, Chrissy leads cross-functional teams and improves resource allocation to drive business success. She brings expertise in recruiting for high-demand positions, managing end-to-end recruitment processes, and mentoring teams to enhance performance. She is recognized for fostering high-performance cultures and achieving organizational goals through effective collaboration and continuous improvement in staffing strategies.
Welcome to the Team
We’re excited to welcome Chrissy to ILW, where she will bring immediate value through her expertise in talent acquisition, workforce planning, and resource optimization. With a proven ability to lead strategic hiring initiatives, support cross-functional teams, and enhance recruitment processes, she will play a key role in strengthening our workforce and driving organizational success. Her commitment to building high-performing teams and continuously improving staffing strategies makes her a strong addition to our team.
About Illumination Works
Illumination Works is a trusted technology partner in user-centric digital transformation, delivering impactful business results to clients through a wide range of services including big data information frameworks, data science, data visualization, and application/cloud development, all while focusing the approach on the end-user perspective.
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