Dec 2022 – Sep 2023 · 9 mos

• Cast and recruited for high-profile, big-budget Feature & Series Animation projects.
• Acquired talent for CG, 2D and Stop-Motion Animation projects for pre- and post-production to include Editorial & Engineering positions.
• Advised and collaborated with Production Management and Executives on staffing hiring strategies.
• Recruited for ICs, Union Hires, Short-term, Permanent, domestically and internationally.
• Sourced active and passive candidates in Animation, Interactive, and Live Action Entertainment.
• Partnered with internal immigration and relocation teams to secure visas and obtain work authorization.
• Conducted compensation negotiations with Agents and Candidates to close.
• Executed and Managed full life cycle recruitment for multiple projects at different stages of development.
• Prioritized inclusive and intersectional candidate pipeline development.
• Mentored Recruiters, Sourcers, & Recruiting Researchers in best practices and Netflix culture and Netflix Studio Culture.
• Provided Hiring Partner & Candidate coaching. Served as Principal Studio Recruiter for all non-project specific roles across multiple departments.

Sep 2018 – Dec 2022 · 4 yrs 3 mos

• Recruited for Netflix Streaming with an initial focus on Digital Marketing, later I expanded to support Consumer Products hiring initiatives, Eventually I was offered an opportunity to utilize my Games and Interactive Entertainment background to support the burgeoning Netflix Animation Studio on Sunset.
• This resonated highly with me since it was creatively focused, and allowed me to more easily incorporate my expanding network which includes folks that transition back and forth between Animation and Games development.

Feb 2016 – Aug 2018 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Irvine, CA

• Provided full lifecycle recruitment for various teams at Activision/Blizzard’s Irvine campus.
• During my tenure I successfully hired Engineers, Artists & Producers across all levels and disciplines from Associate to Director. Regularly interacted with senior management regarding recruiting strategy and candidate experience. Attended industry conferences and events in order to meet with and engage talent, proactively broadening candidate pipelines and bolstering brand awareness.
• Successfully sourced candidates both domestic and internationally for hard to fill roles, independently as well as with my Recruiting and Sourcing partners.
• Actively participated in Diversity and Inclusion events to cultivate and nurture interest from under represented developer groups within the gaming industry in an effort to strengthen the Activision/Blizzard brand.
• Managed online career site postings specific to my requisitions. Generated and presented offers to candidates, coordinated hand off for onboarding of new hires as well as assisted in early stages of candidate visa eligibility process.

Mar 2013 – Nov 2015 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Los Angeles

• As the Senior in-house Recruiter of Kojima Productions Los Angeles I played an integral role in
• successfully staffing and hiring at a very early stage of the studios development.
• I joined the team as the 14th employee and utilized my extensive contacts and proven recruiting strategies in order to fill our team's full-time and contract positions.
• I employed a consultative approach with the Studio General manager in planning and execution of hiring goals with an emphasis on targeting both active and passive candidates in local and select international markets.
• My role allowed me to take candidates through the entire consideration process, including pre-closing as well as coordination of meet and greets and both phone and in-house interviews for all candidates and prospects with select team members of our development team up to and including Kojima-san and other stakeholders of Konami Japan.

Oct 2012 – Mar 2013 · 5 mos · Redwood City

• I am working with Crystal Dynamics staffing up for the next ground breaking Tomb Raider game!
• There's also another project that I’ll be working on staffing for, that’s going to be an entire industry game changer… More to come… 
• As most of you know Crystal Dynamics is a revolutionary leader in the console and PC market and has helped to define the universal definition of Action Adventure Gameplay.
• We are also the home of the highly successful Tomb Raider franchise as well as several other highly successful titles.
• For me this opportunity represents a career highlight and I am excited to support not only the projects but an awesome company.. Plus we're also part of Square-Enix!!!
• Check out our jobs page at http://www.crystald.com/workforus

Mar 2012 – Sep 2012 · 6 mos · Sherman Oaks

• I staffed/sourced for Engineers, Combat Designers, Animators, Production/Project Managers and Artists for both Lost Planet 3 as well as the Ninja Gaiden Z project!
• I worked with some really dedicated and creative people.

Oct 2011 – Apr 2012 · 6 mos · Greater Los Angeles Area

• GAME ON! Recruiting works with the best publishers and development studios in the industry.
• The firm’s solid reputation and insider contacts provide a steady stream of opportunities for our clients.
• GAME ON takes a heuristic hands on approach to the business that has proven mutually beneficial to both client candidates and corporate clients alike.
• If you are looking for professionalism and accountability in interactive entertainment representation, look no further than GAME ON! Recruiting

Feb 2011 – Jul 2011 · 5 mos · Playa Vista, CA

• Under Contract I recruited for Console and PC AAA Franchise titles. I worked onsite and supported several internal teams, interfaced with decision makers and recruited for both contract and full-time positions. I had the privilege of working for and with some incredibly dedicated and talented individuals, both on the Game side as well as in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources. While at EA I successfully recruited and relocated both domestic and international talent from Europe as well as facilitated internal mobility initiative hires.

Apr 2010 – Feb 2011 · 10 mos

• I am currently a recruiting consultant and account manager at Catalyst Staffing. Catalyst is comprised of both Recruiting and Human Resources professionals with expertise in a wide array of industries spanning Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Interactive Entertainment, Toys and Consumer Packaged Goods.

Apr 2009 – Apr 2010 · 1 yr

• Senior Internal recruiter for game development division of Spinmaster's Los Angeles game studio.
• Responsibilities include recruiting candidates for Programming, Art, Design, Production, QA and Administrative positions.

Mar 2006 – Apr 2009 · 3 yrs 1 mo

• Recruiting for Programmers, Designers, Artists, Producers as well as Administrative and Finance positions.
• Reporting directly to the studio GM and Operations director concerning all staffing and hiring activities.
• My responsibilities also include sourcing candidates, generating referral sources, attending trade shows and industry conferences, evangelizing THQ and Heavy Iron to prospective candidates.

Mar 2006 – Nov 2008 · 2 yrs 8 mos

• Remotely recruited candidates for full-time positions studio wide.
• I worked directly with the studio head as well as the directors of the
• Studio’s development teams, in order to qualify the specific deliverables associated with each of the positions I was assigned to recruit for.
• Posted positions on trade sites as well as responded to job inquiries.
• Screened candidates for positions as well as coordinated both in-house and phone interviews
• Successfully coordinated joint efforts between the studio and corporate in order to provide
• new hires with relocation assistance as well as appropriate work visa documentation, when required.

Aug 2005 – Mar 2006 · 7 mos

•  Recruit IT, Finance, Accounting, Administrative and Clerical candidates for internal business units.
•  Source candidates through referrals and online.
•  Negotiate fees and terms with approved external recruiting agencies.
•  Staff for remote offices including San Jose, Encino, Century City and New York.
•  Perform reference checks as well as process external criminal background checks via Choice Point.

Aug 2003 – Aug 2005 · 2 yrs

• Senior Recruiter/Account Manager Interact August 2003- August 2005
•  Recruiting candidates for current and next generation console and PC Game development.
•  Networking with producers and hiring managers for new staffing opportunities.
•  Managing personal pipeline of 300+ candidates and 20+ corporate clients.
•  Cold calling candidate prospects and perspective clients on a daily basis.
•  Maintain and add to extensive database of candidates and contacts.
•  Negotiate fee agreements and terms between corporate and candidate clients.
•  Coach and prep candidates on successful interview and presentation techniques.

Jan 1999 – Jan 2001 · 2 yrs