Michelle An

CEO

Los Angeles, California, United States26 yrs 2 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in transforming talent acquisition strategies.
  • Proven track record in diversity and inclusion initiatives.
  • Strong leadership in high-growth environments.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Leader in the Media and Entertainment industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionWorkforce PlanningGlobal Talent AcquisitionDiversity And InclusionRecruiting StrategiesCreative Talent StrategyCreative RecruitmentFull Cycle RecruitmentTeam ManagementCorporate RecruitmentDiversity Recruitment

Other Skills

RecruitingEmployer BrandingData AnalyticsExecutive SearchMarket AnalyticsTeam LeadershipDiversity PartnershipsApplicant Tracking SystemsCollege RecruitingOnboardingHuman ResourcesInterviewsInternet RecruitingResume WritingTechnical Recruiting

About

I’m a Talent Acquisition leader focused on transforming how organizations attract, build, and scale talent in fast evolving industries. My experience spans entertainment, consumer brands, and technology, where I’ve led recruiting transformations and enterprise talent strategies during periods of significant growth, innovation, and organizational change. I specialize in modernizing talent acquisition by building scalable operating models, optimizing recruiting technology and processes, and leveraging data to drive more effective, efficient, and forward looking hiring strategies. My work centers on creating talent infrastructures that enable companies to compete for top talent while supporting long term business objectives. I’ve built and led teams responsible for full-cycle recruiting, executive search, workforce planning, diversity and inclusion, and early career programs. Throughout my career, I’ve partnered closely with business and HR leaders across creative, corporate, digital, e-commerce, studio production, television, gaming, and emerging technology functions. Beyond my corporate work, I’m committed to expanding access and representation in the workforce. I mentor emerging talent, advocate for inclusive hiring practices, and speak on workforce transformation and emerging talent trends. My community impact and commitment to equity have been recognized by numerous government and nonprofit organizations.

Experience

26 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 8 mos
Average Tenure
2 mos
Current Experience

Paramount

Vice President, Talent Acquisition

Mar 2026Present · 2 mos · Los Angeles, CA

  • Paramount is a leading media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Skydance Animation, Skydance Sports, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Skydance Games, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.
  • Lead enterprise wide talent acquisition strategies aligned with business priorities to ensure the attraction and hiring of top talent in highly competitive evolving markets. Build, develop, and scale high performing Talent Acquisition teams while modernizing processes, technologies, and sourcing strategies to drive efficiency, consistency, and hiring quality at scale. Elevate candidate and hiring leader experiences through high touch, service driven practices that strengthen employer brand and engagement. Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing market intelligence and strategic guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, and hiring priorities. Partner cross functionally with HR and business leaders to align talent strategies with enterprise priorities and long term workforce needs.
Talent AcquisitionRecruitingWorkforce PlanningEmployer BrandingData Analytics

Hudson pacific properties

Sr. Director, Global Talent Acquisition

Jan 2024Jan 2026 · 2 yrs · Los Angeles, CA

  • Hudson Pacific Properties is a real estate investment firm that focuses on the epicenters of innovation for media and technology. Our state of the art offices and entertainment production studio properties are located in Atlanta, Los Angeles, NY, NJ, New Mexico, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley, and Vancouver. Through Sunset Studios and Quixote, we're also one of the largest independent operators of full service entertainment and production services with 6 global media markets, 95 sound stages, and 1,800+ productions vehicles.
  • In a newly established role, lead a highly collaborative team while managing the entire end-to-end process of global talent attraction and management for both corporate and production studios. This comprehensive responsibility included talent engagement and attraction across all functions, executive search, recruitment operations & systems, DE&I, contingent workforce strategies, internships/university relations, employer branding, as well as employee experience initiatives. Utilized data analytics to monitor recruitment metrics, identify trends, and assess the effectiveness of talent acquisition strategies to provide critical insights as we expand into new global markets.
  • Member of the People and Culture leadership team, to champion talent initiatives, communicate with impact, and lead with strategic purpose. Co-Chair leader of API (Asian Pacific Islanders) employee resource group to help shape a culture that attracts and retains top talent while fostering an inclusive environment.
Global Talent AcquisitionExecutive SearchDiversity and InclusionEmployer BrandingData Analytics

Nike

Director, Talent Acquisition Global Digital, Direct To Consumer & Virtual Studios

Jan 2021Jan 2024 · 3 yrs · Los Angeles, California, United States

  • NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
  • NIKE, Inc.’s uncompromising focus on human potential extends to its workforce. Nike Human Resources teams help attract, retain, and reward the world’s most innovative people by creating programs to help them thrive. They accelerate company growth as stewards of culture, organizational effectiveness, talent and change. The global Human Resources community includes experts in talent planning, talent acquisition, talent development, compensation and benefits, employee relations and more. Together, they develop a motivated, diverse and engaged global team.
  • Oversaw the development of strategic recruiting initiatives in a newly established Director position, positioning Nike as the destination for diverse digital, e-commerce, and metaverse talent. Utilized market and talent analytics to inform hiring strategies, guide critical searches, and anticipate industry shifts. Fostered trusted relationships with global and regional Business Leaders and HR partners, while leading and elevating a team of nationwide top-tier TA professionals.
Talent AcquisitionRecruiting StrategiesMarket AnalyticsTeam Leadership

Warner bros. discovery

Director, Talent Acquisition Content and Creative

Jan 2019Jan 2021 · 2 yrs · Los Angeles, California, United States

  • Warner Bros Discovery is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC Entertainment, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others.
  • Charged with shaping the talent strategy in a newly established Director role, guiding talent acquisition and management efforts across WarnerBros and HBO Max content, creative, and digital businesses. Led an exceptional nationwide TA team to develop innovative approaches to identifying top creative talent, strengthening internal mobility, advancing talent development and succession programs, and building strategic diversity partnerships.
Talent AcquisitionCreative Talent StrategyDiversity Partnerships

Netflix

Talent Acquisition

Jan 2018Jan 2019 · 1 yr · Los Angeles, California, United States

  • Netflix is the world's leading internet entertainment service with over 151 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.
  • Led end-to-end recruiting for high-impact creative positions across global TV, Film, and Animation. Provided hiring partners with data-backed talent strategies, market expertise, and consultative guidance to strengthen creative pipelines and hiring decisions.
  • Served on the diversity recruitment leadership team, championing initiatives to source, engage, and advance underrepresented creative talent.
Talent AcquisitionCreative RecruitmentDiversity Recruitment

Warner bros. entertainment

2 roles

Manager, Talent Acquisition

Promoted

Jan 2010Jan 2018 · 8 yrs · Burbank, CA

  • More than 8,000 talented people, who create and navigate opportunities that lead to success, work at Warner Bros. Entertainment. We maintain a culture of creativity, professional growth, and community that attracts the most talented innovative employees, and gives them the resources to continue to grow with the company.
  • Managed a recruiting team and oversaw the end-to-end hiring strategies for full cycle recruitment across Warner Bros.’ corporate and entertainment divisions, including Finance, Legal, HR, Business Development, Content Acquisition, Consumer Intelligence, Digital Networks, Media Sales, Home Entertainment, Interactive Entertainment (Video Games), Machinima, Marketing, and TV Networks.
  • Served on the ERG leadership team of NAPA (Network for Asian Pacific Americans) and Valor (Veterans)
RecruitingFull Cycle RecruitmentTeam Management

Senior Recruiter

Jan 2007Jan 2010 · 3 yrs · Burbank, CA

  • Managed full cycle corporate recruitment functions within finance, accounting and legal
Corporate RecruitmentFull Cycle Recruitment

Bank of america

College and Diversity Recruiter

Jan 2004Jan 2007 · 3 yrs · Los Angeles, CA

  • Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individuals, small- and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company serves approximately 56 million U.S. consumer and small business relationships. It is among the world's leading wealth management companies and is a global leader in corporate and investment banking and trading.
  • Oversaw full-cycle recruiting for undergrad, MBA, and PhD hires across investment banking, corporate banking, and functional support teams. Asian American diversity lead, driving targeted outreach and diversity recruitment initiatives.
Recruiting

Appleone

Senior Recruiter

Jan 2000Jan 2004 · 4 yrs · Los Angeles, California, United States

  • Ranked amongst the nations top 5%. Recipient of the Super Star Award 2001, 2002, 2003
Diversity RecruitmentFull Cycle Recruitment

Education

Mount Saint Mary's University

BA

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