Carissa Jackson

Recruiter

Austin, Texas, United States9 yrs 9 mos experience

Key Highlights

Proven track record in talent acquisition.
Expert in aligning recruitment strategies with business growth.
Innovative approaches to streamline hiring processes.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in recruitment for technology and engineering sectors.

Contact

carissaj2@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Stakeholder ManagementRecruitment DeliveryStrategic SourcingFull-life Cycle RecruitingCandidate ExperienceStakeholder EngagementExecutive Search

Other Skills

Account ManagementApplicant Tracking SystemsBusiness DevelopmentCanvassingClosing CandidatesCornerstoneCorporate RecruitingDatabasesEnergy RecruitmentFacebook AdsGlobal SourcingGlobal Talent AcquisitionIT RecruitmentInternal CollaborationInternet Recruiting

About

I’m passionate about matching great people with great opportunities. My goal is always to create win-win relationships for both clients and candidates. I focus on building strong, long-term partnerships based on trust and transparency. By taking the time to understand my team’s needs, I can help drive success and achieve meaningful results. I’m always looking for new and innovative ways to improve the hiring process—whether it’s utilizing the latest technology, implementing fresh recruiting strategies, or thinking outside the box. Staying ahead of the game allows me to hire smarter and faster. Let's connect!

Experience

Apex companies, llc

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Mar 2023 – Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Austin, Texas, United States · Remote

Senior Recruiter with a proven track record in building and scaling Engineering and Environmental Services teams. Expert in aligning recruitment strategies with business growth and fostering strong stakeholder relationships. Partnered with teams to develop hiring plans and managed the full recruitment process. Led and managed the Co-op program at Northeastern, overseeing job fairs and ensuring successful recruitment initiatives.
✔️ Stakeholder Management
✔️ Internal Collaboration
✔️ Recruitment Delivery

Stakeholder ManagementInternal CollaborationRecruitment DeliveryNetworkingJob PostingsSourcing+3

Abnormal ai

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Jan 2022 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos · Austin, Texas, United States · Remote

Senior Recruiter specializing in Full-Cycle Senior, Executive, and C-Suite roles across G&A and R&D teams. Expert in Stakeholder Management, Engagement, and building lasting relationships. Known for uncovering top talent and driving hiring success.
✔️ Led the recruitment for US-based software engineering roles while scaling teams in Singapore and India.
✔️ Filled technical roles such as Software Engineers (Full Stack, Backend, Frontend), Engineering Managers, and Directors.
✔️ Successfully recruited for Executive G&A roles including Head of FP&A, Head of L&D, Head of Total Rewards, and more.

Strategic SourcingGlobal SourcingStakeholder EngagementClosing CandidatesProject ManagementGlobal Talent Acquisition+5

Honeywell

Senior Recruiter

Sep 2020 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos · Austin, Texas · Remote

Accomplished Full-Cycle Executive & Technical Sales Recruiter specializing in Senior Leadership and Sales roles within Energy and Engineering.
Exceeded yearly goals by 200%, managing 75+ reqs and 100+ hires annually, including closing 40 candidates in a single month. Mentored new hires on sourcing, interviewing, and best practices.
Boosted top-of-funnel by 30% through targeted campaigns, and increased internal referrals by 40% with hiring teams.

Strategic SourcingQualifying CandidatesStakeholder EngagementClosing CandidatesCandidate ExperienceSalary Negotiations

Atavas recruitment agency

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

Sep 2019 – Jun 2023 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area · Remote

Specialized in recruiting top talent for software development, Executive, G&A, and GTM roles. Focus was on understanding the specific needs of each team and organization to make informed, successful connections.
Prioritized building strong, long-term relationships with both candidates and clients through transparency and trust. Stayed up-to-date with industry trends and utilizing innovative tools, streamlined the recruitment process to deliver efficient, high-quality hiring solutions.
First year, billed over $400,000, demonstrating ability to drive results and contribute to company growth.

Strategic SourcingCandidate ExperienceSalary NegotiationsAccount ManagementFull-life Cycle Recruiting

Inspire recruitment inc

Technical Recruiter

Sep 2018 – Aug 2019 · 11 mos · Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area · Hybrid

Specialized in sourcing top talent for early-stage startups, helping them build strong engineering teams from the ground up. Focused on finding candidates who could drive innovation and growth in fast-paced, high-potential environments.

Candidate ExperienceSalary Negotiations

Chime advisors

Global Executive Sourcing Specialist

Aug 2015 – Aug 2018 · 3 yrs · London Area, United Kingdom · Remote

Sourced global SMEs in niche fields to provide strategic consultations for firms in need of expert advisement. Screened and interviewed professionals to assess quality, fit, demeanor, content, knowledge, and depth of expertise. Successfully brokered over 50 consultations annually.
Communicated expectations, outlined process parameters, and conveyed key information to both parties. Acted as an intermediary between clients and SMEs, negotiating fees, scheduling calls across multiple time zones, and managing invoicing and follow-up. Delivered white-glove customer service to ensure the retention of both parties.
Maintained the highest levels of security and confidentiality throughout all processes.

Candidate Experience