Tristan Desoto

Recruiter

Tacoma, Washington, United States15 yrs 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

Over a decade of recruitment experience
Expert in full-cycle recruitment across multiple regions
Proven track record of exceeding KPIs

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition expert with extensive experience in IT and corporate recruitment.

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Skills

Core Skills

Full Cycle RecruitingTalent AcquisitionCustomer ServiceSalesTechnical Support

Other Skills

Applicant Tracking SystemsAppointment SchedulingCookingCustomer SatisfactionGoogle toolsHuman ResourcesInterviewsLeadershipManagementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft internal toolsMicrosoft toolsOutlookProcess Scheduler

About

Dynamic Talent Acquisition Partner with over a decade of experience leading full-cycle recruitment across IT, HR, and operations for industry giants including Microsoft and Wizards of the Coast. Adept at building diverse talent pipelines, implementing DEI initiatives, and sourcing passive candidates globally across EMEA, APAC, and North America. Proven expertise in tools like Workday, Taleo, SuccessFactors, and LinkedIn Recruiter. Known for exceeding KPIs, streamlining hiring workflows, and delivering exceptional candidate experiences

Experience

Upwork

Recruiter

Sep 2023 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

o Accepted contracts for one off sourcing projects
o Bid on recruiting contracts
o Extensively sourced ideal candidates

Wizards of the coast

Senior Recruiter

Mar 2022 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr · United States · Remote

At Wizards of the Coast everything starts with great stories, fantastic art and innovative game play. Our players and fans are members of a global community bound together by their love of both digital gaming and in-person play.
From Magic: The Gathering, the first and most widely played Trading Card Game (TCG), to Dungeons & Dragons, the roleplaying game that started an entire new category and culture, each of our brands delivers a unique entertainment value to our fan communities including novels, animated TV series, movies, video games, board games, apparel and much more.
o Full Cycle recruiting for multiple time zones (Including EMEA and APAC)
o Extensive sourcing on all internal Operations, HR and IT positions
o Extensive use of Taleo and Success Factors
o Daily reports to manager and hiring managers
o Monthly hire forecasting and applicant tracking
o Extensive use of Google and Microsoft tools (Calendar, Drive, Docs, Office, Workday and Outlook)

TaleoSuccessFactorsGoogle toolsMicrosoft toolsFull Cycle RecruitingTalent Acquisition

Parametric

Talent Acquisition Partner / Sr Recruiter

Aug 2021 – Mar 2022 · 7 mos · Seattle, Washington, United States · Remote

Parametric is a leading global asset management firm. We bring clarity and accessibility to investment science with solutions that deliver elevated, transparent, repeatable outcomes for institutions and wealth managers.
o Full Cycle recruiting on 20+ positions
o Extensive sourcing on all internal Operations, HR and IT positions
o Handled the end-to-end recruiting process on all positions (Intakes, Postings, Sourcing, scheduling, Interviews, offer letters)
o Screened candidates on political contributions and followed strict guidelines
o Extensive use of Workday as well as migration over to Taleo
o Daily reports to manager and hiring managers
o Monthly hire forecasting and applicant tracking
o Extensive use of Google and Microsoft tools (Calendar, Drive, Docs, Office, Workday and Outlook)

WorkdayTaleoGoogle toolsMicrosoft toolsFull Cycle RecruitingTalent Acquisition

Trueblue inc.

Corporate Recruiter

Oct 2018 – Apr 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos · Tacoma, WA · Hybrid

o Beginning to end recruiting magic!
o Worked Closely with hiring managers to completely understand the role and the ideal candidates for those roles
o Extensive sourcing on all internal IT positions (As well as non IT)
o Handled the end to end recruiting process on all IT positions (And any overflow positions) (Intakes, Postings, Sourcing, scheduling, offer letters)
o Coordinated all interview loops and conference rooms for each position.
o Screened all candidates on technical requirements as well as qualifications for the roles
o Made sure each and every candidate I work with is comfortable and enjoying the process every step of the way.
o Tracked every step of the process in Taleo
o Daily reports to manager and hiring managers.
o Monthly hire forecasting and applicant tracking
o Extensive use of Google and Microsoft tools (Calendar, Drive, docs, Office, and Outlook)

TaleoGoogle toolsMicrosoft toolsFull Cycle RecruitingTalent Acquisition

Randstad

3 roles

IT Recruiter @ Kaiser Permanente

Promoted

Mar 2018 – Sep 2018 · 6 mos

o Coordinated between multiple parties to provide a pleasant experience to both the candidate and the hiring team.
o Provided support to recruiters; hiring managers and internal/ external candidates by overseeing transfer and hiring processes into KPIT
o Handle internal and external job postings
o Extensive Sourcing using Bullion searches in Monster, LinkedIn, KP job boards and Indeed
o Handled the end to end recruiting process on 40+ positions at a time posted both internally and externally
o Submitted and/or handled interview requests.
o Screened candidates for basic qualifications and preferred qualifications
o Submit drug testing and background checks for onboarding employees
o Followed strict SLA guidelines
o Had weekly huddle meetings with hiring teams to update on status of positions opened
o Had to meet within at least 75% of monthly set goal for hiring candidates.
o Monthly hire forecasting and manual bill tracking.
o Extensive use of Google and Microsoft tools (Calendar, Drive, docs, Office, and Outlook)

Google toolsMicrosoft toolsFull Cycle RecruitingTalent Acquisition

Internal Staffing Associate - Retail and Marketing @ Microsoft

Mar 2016 – Mar 2018 · 2 yrs

o Work extensively with Microsoft internal tools such as E-Rec, SharePoint, Recweb and Headtrax as well as other internal Microsoft tools.
o Coordinated between multiple parties to provide a good experience to both the candidate and the hiring team.
o Provided support to recruiters; hiring managers and internal employees by overseeing transfer processes into MSUS and MSBD&R, submitting relocation to the US and submitting Visa Processes
o Handled all Vancouver, BC to Redmond, WA Engineering rotational offer process: Which include relocation; Visa; Offer creation and internal movement. .
o Created offer letters and send to internal candidates.
o Handled External and internal job postings
o Trained and mentored new Recruiting Associates
o Submitted candidates for background checks through 3rd party vendor.
o Submitted Hand-Off Documents for interview requests.
o Updated recruiting activities in real time through E-Rec including releasing and closing requisitions, updating offer letter, background checks, interview requests, and dispositioning candidates.
o Worked as a checkpoint for recruiters to ensure compliance to OFCCP and company policies.
o Researched current and former employees’ compensation, review data, and eligibility to interview.
o Partnered closely with hiring managers, recruiters, staffing managers, interview schedulers, legal, relocation, and visa teams.
o Supported the SMSG (Sales/Marketing/Services Group) and Engineering divisions of Microsoft.
o Actively managing workloads and assigning work along a fluid alignment between Recruiting and Staffing.
o Arranged relocation and visa amendments for Internal international candidates.
o Negotiated compensation changes and level or career stage alterations based on geographical movement, promotion and/or change in pay area

Google toolsMicrosoft toolsFull Cycle RecruitingTalent Acquisition

Internal Staffing Associate - Engineering @ Microsoft

May 2015 – Mar 2016 · 10 mos

o Work extensively with Microsoft internal tools such as E-Rec, SharePoint, recweb and headtrax as well as other internal Microsoft tools.
o Coordinated between multiple parties to provide a good experience to both the candidate and the hiring team.
o Provided support to recruiters; hiring managers and internal employees by overseeing transfer processes into Engineering, submitting relocation to the US and submitting Visa Processes

Microsoft internal toolsTalent Acquisition

Steele st power equipment

Customer Service Manager

Jun 2012 – Jul 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo

o Full Customer Service Support and Management of disputes and part orders.
o Managed 3 Direct Reports
o Extensive use of Outlook for contacting vendors and customers.
o Creating, Organizing and running team meetings
o Sourcing and ordering product parts and equipment
o Occasional small engine repair (Lawn mowers, Trimmers, Generators)

Microsoft internal toolsTalent Acquisition

Fastenal

Outside Sales Representative

Apr 2011 – Jun 2012 · 1 yr 2 mos · Sumner, Wa

o Customer service
o Fulfilling orders,
o Scheduled product stocking,
o Outside Sales calls
o Restocking Customers
o Full knowledge of Hardware and Products
o Product Sourcing

OutlookCustomer Service

Olson brothers excavating / pro - vac

Laborer - CCTV Division

Dec 2009 – Mar 2011 · 1 yr 3 mos · Puyallap, Wa

o Entering Data into Spreadsheets
o Sewer and Storm Inspections for King County and other business's
o Hydro Excavating
o Pipe Jetting
o Pond cleanouts
o Storm Cleaning
o Sewer cleaning
o Grouting
o Sewer and Storm Repair
o Vactor Truck operations
o Snow plowing

Technical Support

Emerald queen hotel & casinos

Line Cook

Jul 2008 – Jan 2011 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Tatoosh Restaraunt - Fife, Wa

o Working the hotline, Deep Fryers and Pantry
o Closing and opening for Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast
o Prepping
o Thouroughly cleaning the Walk in
oExtensive use of the Flat top, Salamander, Stove top ETC

Elite electronic's

Computer Technician

Jul 2006 – Jan 2012 · 5 yrs 6 mos · Tacoma, Wa

o Repairing/ Upgrading personal computers and other electronics (i.e. Game Consoles, Stereos, Cell phones, etc.)
o Virus and spyware removal
o Extensive Data Restoration

Sales

American golf corp.

Line Cook

Jun 2005 – Jan 2008 · 2 yrs 7 mos

o Creating Weekly specials to keep the menu fresh and new.
o Opening and Closing the kitchen to always maintain an organized and clean environment
o Running a busy hotline / Dealing with multiple tickets at a single time.
o Keeping a steady and consistent work flow