Apr 2022 – Jan 2026 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Los Angeles, California, United States

• Upstart's mission is to enable effortless credit based on true risk. By using machine learning and artificial intelligence, Upstart's lending platform can more accurately predict a borrower's credit worthiness.

Aug 2021 – Apr 2022 · 8 mos · Los Angeles, California, United States

• Upstart's mission is to enable effortless credit based on true risk. By using machine learning and artificial intelligence, Upstart's lending platform can more accurately predict a borrower's credit worthiness.

Jun 2020 – Aug 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos · Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Led all recruiting (FLC) for science roles within Amazon Entertainment (Applied, Research, Data Science + ML)
• Hired 20 science specific candidates YTD
• Held requisition load ranging from 8-10 active positions
• Exceeded hiring goals every singe quarter and YTD sitting at (185%)
• FLC (involved in everything from initial outreach to negotiation, offer and close
• Exceeded BLNA hiring expectations across multiple businesses

Jan 2020 – Jun 2020 · 5 mos · Greater Los Angeles Area

• Led recruitment for all R&D roles
• Led recruitment for executive search
• Built and developed recruiting strategy
• Built out compensation market analysis for entire organization
• Active HRBP for tech and product team
• Manage all recruiting & team events in and out of office (Hack-a-thons, recruiting events, etc)
• Manage recruiting platforms, social media presence and online brand (Glassdoor, BILA, etc)
• Partner with CTO & CEO directly to drive hiring initiatives across all of R&D
• Built out entire ATS (Greenhouse) process and integrated with organization – Following this we have transitioned to Lever and followed same integration plan.
• Hired 25 candidates across R&D, YTD
• Exceeded Q1, Q2, Q3 & Q4 OKR’s
• Built and developed recruiting strategy
• Drove initiative to restructure org chart for R&D and built out yearly budget with finance team
• Implemented recruiting strategy for all of recruiting (intake meetings, interview Sync’s, candidate feedback, hiring manager training) – Built out candidate experience and helped company make organizational shift successfully
• Built out engineering onboarding program for new hires
• Range of hires:
• Full Stack Developer
• Product Manager
• Sr. Product Manager
• Sr. DevOps Engineer
• Full Stack Developer
• VP of Engineering
• VP of Engineering - Infrastrucure
• Product Manager
• Sr. Engineering Manager
• Sr. QA Automation Engineer
• Sr. Engineering Manager
• SDET
• SDET
• Technical Project Manager
• Software Engineer
• Software Engineer
• Sr. Software Engineer
• Sr. SRE
• Salesforce Admin
• Senior Salesforce Admin
• Full Stack Developer
• Full Stack Developer
• SDET

Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 · 1 yr · Greater Los Angeles Area

• As a member of the Engineering Team at Currency, you are part of a small, autonomous and world-class team on a mission to free up the flow of capital to businesses large and small, and allow those business owners to support and sustain their family members, their employees, and their employees’ families! Our team is leading the revolution to transform how businesses attain, manage, and disburse their capital. We are working daily to build out a transaction-enablement platform that removes all unnecessary friction for the parties involved, including the business owner, the seller, the service provider, the lender, and the capital markets. Our work benefits our Society as a whole, allowing businesses access to capital that they would not have otherwise to start, maintain, or grow their business!
• Grew Engineering and Product from 6-30
• Partner with CTO & CEO directly to drive hiring initiatives across all of R&D
• Built out ATS (Greenhouse) process and integrated with organization – Following this transitioned to Lever and followed same integration plan.
• Exceeded Q1, Q2 and Q3 OKR’s
• Drove initiative to restructure org chart for R&D and built out yearly budget with finance team
• Implemented recruiting strategy for all of recruiting (intake meetings, interview Sync’s, candidate feedback, hiring manager training, etc)
• Built out engineering on-boarding program for new hires

Dec 2017 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · Greater Los Angeles Area

• Partnered directly with Head of Recruiting, Director of Engineering and CTO to execute all hiring needs-- Frontend development (JavaScript – (React/Redux), Backend development (Ruby on Rails, Java, .Net, Python), QA Engineering (Automation/Manual) (AWS)
• Req load increased to leadership and executive searches across R&D
• 52 roles in Tech, 2 sales roles and 1 Sr. recruiter hired to date
• Talent advisor for 4 hiring managers across engineering: managing expectations; challenging their approach; directing them how to scale successfully while keeping ethics and core company values a priority
• Completed and certified in the Procore (Nuts & Bolts) week long management training
• Built out the Procore’s furthered learning program for all of talent acquisition

Jun 2017 – Dec 2017 · 6 mos · Greater Los Angeles Area

• Procore helps firms drastically increase project efficiency and accountability by streamlining and mobilizing project communications and documentation. This real time data and accessibility minimizes costly risks and delays—ultimately boosting profits.
• Using our award-winning suite of project management tools, over a million registered Procore users across the globe manage all types of construction projects including industrial plants, office buildings, apartment complexes, university facilities, retail centers, and more.

Dec 2016 – Jun 2017 · 6 mos · Marina Del Rey, CA

• Partnered directly with Head of Recruiting to form a consultative relationship with hiring Managers to understand their specific needs to attract and bring in top talent (Focus: Tech, UX/UI, Marketing, Member Services, Facilities, Interns)
• Strategically utilized LinkedIn, networks, cold-calling, and research methods to source candidates
• Initiated phone screens with applicants, referrals, internal networks, and other interested candidates
• Own and juggle multiple requisitions from opening to close, and maintain high quality/maximum traction for Hiring Managers at all times
• Provided and received necessary feedback to fine-tune talent searches while managing workload effectively
• Designed, implemented and managed DSC’s annual summer internship program. Managed the program and recruiting activities within the parameter of the internship budget
• First point of contact for all technology systems, including Jobvite, Linkedin and Docusign. Gathered requirements from team to identify new tools to support our recruiting process and user experience
• Managed the employee referral campaign and looked for opportunities to enhance the offering to our employees
• Managed social and employment brand content for Glassdoor, BuiltInLa, Linkedin and other Career sites.
• Acquired by Unilever: 2016

Apr 2016 – Nov 2016 · 7 mos · Marina Del Rey, CA

• Evaluate, run and manage extensive 90 day onboarding program for new hires and existing employees
• Create job descriptions, posting requisitions, and acquiring approvals.
• Coordinate interview logistics, including scheduling, travel, and Skype interviews, while facilitating effective and close communication between the candidates and recruiters.
• Provide an exceptional candidate experience by making the candidate feel comfortable and welcome whether on the phone or in person.
• Manage recruiting/candidate expense reimbursements as requested.
• Create offer letters and new hire packet generation & process candidate relocation requests.
• Pull, analyze, and report recruiting data when necessary while maintaining recruiting metrics/dashboard.
• Coordinate and set up recruitment events for conventions, job fairs, and recruitment mixers.
• Build, maintain, rollout and manage a contractor/freelancer process
• Move candidates, disposition candidates, and close requisitions in our applicant tracking system (Jobvite).

Dec 2015 – Apr 2016 · 4 mos · Greater Philadelphia Area

• Full cycle recruiting process for student athletes
• Manage financial aid budget for student athletes with admissions office/administrators
• Assist head coach with coaching duties
• Coach of long sprint group
• Partnered with all levels of management, coordinated with both staff and faculty

Aug 2013 – Nov 2015 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Dallas, PA

• Full cycle recruiting of top athletes in the country to build out our program
• Manage budget and recruiting matrix for our team while meeting admission standards and working with admission counselors 1:1
• Partnered with all levels of management, coordinated with both staff and faculty
• Recruited the two largest classes in Misericordia Track and Field history
• Proven motivator and leader with in-depth knowledge of NCAA recruiting process and coaching guidelines
• Built relationships with prospect students
• Coach of 6 National qualifiers (100H, 400, 800, 4x400)

May 2011 – Aug 2011 · 3 mos · Parsippany, New Jersey

• Our mission is to make the joy of athletic achievement attainable to all. When we ask our athletes, "Why Do You Train"? we want to hear more than "to get faster" or "to play five minutes longer." What gets an athlete on the field for four hours of grueling practice? Is it desire? Belief? What keeps a second-string player practicing long after practice has ended? Pride? Determination?
• Participated in training to properly coach athletes between the ages of 10 and 18, while motivating them to achieve their full potential
• Strength and Conditioning Seminar, Brooklyn, New York, December 2010
• Full day seminar which involved in depth instruction on strength and condition for athletes, taught by top MLB coaches/strength and conditioning coaches
• Seminar was open to questions and one on one meeting and networking with the elite Strength Director: Dana Cavalea, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the New York Yankees
• Silver Sneakers Program, Bethlehem YMCA
• Assisted in motivating the elderly for 7 weeks while conducting hands-on learning through Zumba, weight training, and other similar activities