Jan 2025 – Jun 2025 · 5 mos · Sunnyvale, California, United States · Hybrid

• Led sourcing for AI/ML, Systems, and Mobile Engineering orgs
• Achieved 168% tech screen, 125% pre-screen, 98% outreach metrics
• Maintained SLA and data integrity across the candidate lifecycle
• Leveraged Meta AI sourcing tools for candidate discovery, outreach effectiveness, and pipeline quality across engineering searches

Aug 2024 – Jan 2025 · 5 mos · San Francisco Bay Area · Remote

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Oct 2023 – Mar 2024 · 5 mos · California, United States · Remote

• Managed High-Volume Sourcing: Successfully managed high-volume sourcing for various Credentialed Veterinary Technicians, Nurses, GP/ER DVM roles, including Associates, Surgeons, ER, Internal Medicine, Equine, Hospital and Medical Directors. Utilized a diverse array of tools such as AVMA, LinkedIn, JoinHandshake, Spokeo, White Pages, and CRM systems to identify and engage potential candidates. Leveraged these platforms to build and maintain a robust candidate pipeline, ensuring a steady flow of qualified professionals to meet organizational needs.
• Maintained Comprehensive Performance Records: Efficiently managed and maintained detailed performance records for all recruitment activities utilizing iCIMS/Greenhouse/G-Suite and advanced spreadsheet techniques, monitored key recruitment metrics, and generated actionable insights. Utilized spreadsheets to create customized reports, analyze recruitment trends, and ensure data accuracy and integrity. This systematic approach facilitated informed decision-making and enhanced overall sourcing efficiency.
• Increased Support Staff Salaries: Successfully advocated for and achieved an increase in support staff salaries for rural areas within my first month. Conducted thorough market research and presented data-driven recommendations to senior management, highlighting the need for competitive compensation to attract and retain talent in underserved locations. This initiative resulted in improved staff retention and overall job satisfaction.

Mar 2023 – May 2023 · 2 mos · San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid

• Created Service Level Agreements: Implemented Service Level Agreements for business units within a non-profit education organization after conducting comprehensive data analysis. Identified operational impediments through data review and collaborated with stakeholders to establish clear SLAs tailored to each department's needs. These agreements streamlined workflows, clarified responsibilities, and improved efficiency across the organization, ensuring consistent and high-quality service delivery for recruitment and talent retention
• Enhanced Leadership Learning and Development: Spearheaded training initiatives on OFCCP compliance and STAR method interviewing for leadership teams, resulting in a significant reduction of hiring time by 86%. By equipping leaders with essential compliance knowledge and effective interviewing techniques, streamlined recruitment processes ensured faster candidate evaluations and improved hiring efficiency
• Facilitated Leadership Alignment: Successfully navigated challenging dynamics with key stakeholders, securing 90% leadership buy-in for transformative initiatives and positive changes. Through effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and strategic alignment of goals, fostered consensus and commitment among leadership, driving organizational progress and sustainable improvement.
• Managed Recruitment Operations: Led recruiting efforts using BambooHR and served as the primary administrator responsible for purchasing, integrations, and conducting training sessions for Jobvite. Ensured seamless implementation and utilization of Jobvite across the organization, optimizing recruitment processes and enhancing team productivity.
• Secured Top Talent from Fortune 500s: Successfully identified and secured top talent from Fortune 500 companies, offering compensation packages aligned with the constraints and standards of a 501(c)(3) organization.

Jan 2022 – Oct 2022 · 9 mos · San Francisco Bay Area · Remote

• Supported Amazon's Key Team: Provided strategic recruitment support to Amazon's highly valuable Selection and Catalog Systems team. Successfully hired Software Development Managers (SDMs), Software Engineers (SWEs), and Product/Technical Program Managers (P/TPMs), ensuring the team had the necessary talent to drive innovation and maintain operational excellence.
• Achieved 100% Hiring Success: Maintained a flawless 100% hiring metric for SDM, SWE, TPM, consistently exceeding team benchmarks and ensuring a competitive edge in talent acquisition.
• Sr Talent Acquisition Consultant Amazon Enterprise July – Oct
• Navigated Organizational Transitions: Played a pivotal role in enterprise operations by seamlessly transitioning from ASCS team to Enterprise Team, exempt from layoffs. Demonstrated agility and effectiveness by promptly closing long-standing requisitions that had been open for up to 2 years, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and workforce optimization.
• Identified Interview Loop Issue: Identified a critical issue within the interview loop that was negatively impacting overall interview outcomes within the system. Advocated for action, prompting Amazon's leadership to assign dedicated teams to conduct data-driven research and analysis aimed at resolving the issue effectively.

Apr 2021 – Jan 2022 · 9 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

• Developed Technical Recruitment Processes: Designed and implemented comprehensive technical recruitment processes spanning Software Engineers (SWEs), Computer Vision (CV) Engineers, Firmware Engineers, UI/UX Designers, Process Engineers, and Optical Engineers from interns to VP levels. Established structured frameworks tailored to each technical discipline, ensuring efficient and effective candidate acquisition and retention strategies across all levels of the organization which included working closely with the hiring manager and team.
• Facilitated Leadership Training and Compliance: Collaborated with the technical division and owners to secure buy-in for leadership training and compliance initiatives. Effectively communicated the value and necessity of these programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Led Recruitment and Interview Training: Collaborated with HR to deliver a comprehensive two-day recruitment and interview training course for the leadership team. This initiative not only enhanced leadership's understanding of effective recruitment practices but also played a crucial role in contributing to the significant reduction of hiring time by optimizing interview processes and decision-making.
• Achieved a 90% Reduction in Hiring Time: Through the recruitment processes I designed and implemented, achieved a remarkable 90% reduction in hiring time. By streamlining workflows, optimizing candidate evaluation methods, and enhancing overall efficiency, significantly accelerated the hiring process while ensuring quality and alignment with organizational goals. Proactively coached Hiring Managers in best interview practices, significantly decreasing time to hire.

Jun 2020 – Apr 2021 · 10 mos · Greater Houston · Remote

• Achieved Success in Challenging Territory: As a first-time DVM recruiter, successfully navigated a challenging territory encompassing TX, NE, OH, KS, and MI, and made significant contributions by successfully hiring 6+ DVMs. Through strategic sourcing, rigorous candidate evaluation, and effective relationship-building, met hiring goals and demonstrated capability in recruiting for critical positions across diverse geographic regions.
• Conducted Compensation Reviews and Internal Equity Analysis: Conducted comprehensive compensation reviews and internal equity analysis for General Practice (GP), Emergency, and Specialty roles (ER/Specialty), ensuring competitive offers to attract top talent. Utilized data-driven insights to align compensation packages with market trends and organizational objectives, fostering equitable treatment and retention of skilled professionals.
• Collaborated on Talent Retention and Workforce Planning: Worked closely with area leadership in the Midwest territory to enhance talent retention and support workforce planning initiatives. Collected recruitment data and conducted a thorough analysis to provide strategic insights and recommendations, ensuring alignment of recruitment efforts with organizational goals and enhancing overall workforce stability.
• Orchestrated Successful CE Event: Successfully orchestrated a Continuing Education (CE) event in the middle of the pandemic, attracting 300 attendees and generating new applicants across the US. This initiative significantly impacted Thrive and Pathway (parent org) by enhancing professional development opportunities and expanding the talent pipeline during a challenging period.

Aug 2019 – Jan 2020 · 5 mos · Palo Alto, Ca · Hybrid

• Managed Healthcare Tech Recruiting: Brought on to assist the full-time recruiter and oversaw recruiting for healthcare tech roles, including Software Engineers (SWE), Mobile Engineers, Clinical Informatics Specialists, EPIC Analysts, IT, and Healthcare Supply Chain professionals. Managed over 100 requisitions, ensuring efficient and effective talent acquisition to support organizational growth and innovation.
• Conducted Compensation Analysis and Internal Equity Reviews: Performed comprehensive compensation analysis and internal equity reviews to negotiate competitive offers. Ensured alignment with market trends and organizational standards, facilitating the attraction and retention of top talent while promoting fairness and equity within the workforce.
• Reduced Hiring Times by 80%: Successfully reduced hiring times by 80% for Informatics, Software Engineering/Mobile Development roles, and Field IT positions.

Oct 2018 – Apr 2019 · 6 mos · Mountain View, CA · On-site

• Assisted FTE Recruiters with Technical and Enterprise Roles: Brought on to assist the full-time recruiters in filling technical and enterprise positions, including Software Development Managers (SDM), Software Engineers (SWE), Front-End Engineers, and Mobile Engineers. Contributed to the recruitment efforts through strategic sourcing and selection methods to attract top-tier talent.
• Developed and Implemented Hiring Guide: Created and implemented a comprehensive hiring guide for the tech and enterprise teams I supported. This guide functioned as an informal Service Level Agreement and amended the existing recruitment process, improving efficiency, and ensuring consistent hiring practices.

Aug 2016 – Oct 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos · Monterey, CA · On-site

• Founding Recruiter for Complex L10N Roles: Hired as the founding recruiter to fill complex localization roles for FAANG organizations. Successfully placed top talent, consistently outpacing FAANG recruiters and other Language Service Providers (LSPs) through strategic sourcing and rigorous candidate evaluation.
• Led University Recruiting Initiatives: Conducted extensive university recruiting efforts, including attending career fairs and hosting open houses to attract emerging talent. Additionally, invited as a keynote speaker by the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) to discuss careers in localization, showcasing industry expertise and engaging with aspiring professionals.
• Selected by Pinterest for Key Localization Content Project: Chosen by Pinterest, among other L10N recruiters, to provide 24 localization professionals for a critical content review project. Successfully filled all 24 requisitions, delivering high-quality talent and generating $500k in cost center revenue, demonstrating exceptional recruitment and project management skills within NorCal
• Achieved Rapid Scaling of Office Staffing: Successfully scaled the office by recruiting and onboarding 100 localization (L10N) professionals within less than a year, surpassing the projected headcount for 2017. Demonstrated strong recruitment strategies and operational efficiency in meeting organizational growth targets.

May 2015 – Jul 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos · Santa Clara, CA · Hybrid

• Founding Recruiter for Complex L10n Roles: Hired as the founding recruiter to fill complex localization (L10N) roles for FAANG organizations. Successfully placed top talent, consistently outpacing FAANG recruiters and other Language Service Providers (LSPs) through strategic sourcing and rigorous candidate evaluation.
• Selected to Assist Automaker in L10N Attorney Hiring: Chosen to support an automaker in hiring localization (L10N) attorneys for a significant litigation case spanning the US and Germany. Successfully facilitated the recruitment process, identifying and securing legal professionals with specialized language and jurisdictional expertise to meet critical legal needs across multiple jurisdictions.
• Managed Content QA Project for Apple - Siri: Selected to manage a content quality assurance project for Apple - Siri. Successfully oversaw the project, ensuring high standards of content accuracy and quality. This initiative generated $300k in cost center revenue, demonstrating effective project management and delivery capabilities.
• Represented Lionbridge at Translators Without Borders - Africa Event: Selected to represent Lionbridge at the 2015 Translators Without Borders - Africa event. Orchestrated the event, including decorations, entertainment, and dinner, transforming it into a Hollywood-esque experience. Organized a raffle of high-value donated items, with proceeds benefiting Translators Without Borders, demonstrating leadership and commitment to charitable causes.