Jun 2019 – Jan 2024 · 4 yrs 7 mos · Austin TX

• Staffing and Growing a brand new team across multiple functions globally - R&D to foundry - from the ground up.
• External recruiting vendor partnership management.
• Managing full cycle recruiting, workforce planning, and onboarding for multiple sites (CA and TX) and remote employees (USA and Taiwan). Positions include senior individual contributor and management/executive roles in IC design, development (analog/RF and digital), Software, Algorithm, Systems, Applications, Process Technology Development, Technical Marketing, PM, Strategic Planning, and Business Development.
• Analyzing recruiting data and relevant market trends to build an agile recruiting/sourcing strategy and tactical execution to fit fast-paced business needs in a competitive talent acquisition landscape.
• Driving recruiting/sourcing strategies and offer process toward results.
• Leading key initiatives to improve and scale recruiting and interview processes to ensure we hire best talents for business needs.
• Establishing and fostering partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders, leadership, and executives teams as well as external candidates.
• Talent and Retention Management.
• Employee relations.
• Manager coaching and Change management.

Jul 2017 – May 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos · Austin, TX and San Jose, CA

• Responsible for Frontend and backend GPU hiring- experienced Low Power RTL Logic design (FPU/MMU/Cache), RTL FE /SoC Integration, Power Optimization HW, Physical Design & Physical Verification and SW Engineers.
• Responsible for CPU and GPU (AI) UR hiring- interns for spring, summer,& fall and NCGs- at Austin and the bay area sites
• Analyze and translate data/metrics into strategic recruitment processes and recommendations.

May 2017 – Jul 2017 · 2 mos · Austin, Texas Area

• Walker Elliott: Three years in a row on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies.
• Specialties: EE, Embedded SW, IoT, Cloud, Security, Machine Learning/AI, Big Data, and Data Analytics.

May 2015 – Apr 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos

• Own the full life cycle recruitment process for Executives, Director/Principal level and hard-to-fill positions.
• Act as a talent adviser to influence and execute recruiting strategies to achieve business goals that emphasize positive candidate experience, quality hires, efficient processes, and strong client management.
• Educate the hiring teams by providing market data based on hands-on recruiting experience to help identify and attract passive talents while developing deep partnerships with the business and within HR guidance.
• Develop deep knowledge of customer groups and products that meet the business needs to fulfill Talent Acquisition goals.
• Develop a comprehensive, forward-thinking pipeline and sourcing strategy while fostering long-term relationships with applicants to provide an extraordinary candidate experience.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire the recruiting team to improve overall recruiting performance.
• Collaborate with Finance, Corporate Marketing, HR and Business Leadership to brand Silicon Labs as one of the best companies to work for.

Dec 2012 – May 2015 · 2 yrs 5 mos

• Own the full life cycle recruitment for all levels of positions in a fast and complex environment.
• Exercise best judgment in ambiguous circumstances.
• Proven recruiting success in:
• Cloud API SW/Web Development, IT infrastructure, Database SW, Embedded SW/FW, Digital/Analog/Mixed signal/RF IC, Systems Engineering, Technical Sales, Technical Marketing and Corporate Functions.

Jun 2006 – Jan 2014 · 7 yrs 7 mos · Austin TX

• The K2 Group provides technical staffing services for multi-billion dollar global semiconductor, medical devices companies to emerging start-ups.
• Utilize cold calling, referrals, personal networking, creative internet research and social media techniques to find qualified applicants and maintain a constant talent stream.
• Targeted and successful recruiting in IT, Web Applications development/Client Server (PHP, Python, Java,.NET, VB,C++), UI, ME, Digital, Mixed Signal/Analog, RF, Power Management, Embedded SW, Systems, and Technical Marking positions.
• The Segments include Content Management, Internet, Video, Communications, Semiconductor, Wireless and Medical Devices.

Mar 1999 – Jun 2006 · 7 yrs 3 mos

• Manage strategic recruiting process from both the client and candidate perspective.
• Responsible for researching and locating EE/CE/CS professionals at a rapid pace for Fortune 500 and startup clients.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with C-level, VP-level, hiring managers and decision makers. Work with Engineering Managers and Human Resources to define open job requirements and create individualized best recruiting practices.
• Create recruiting and hiring processes for companies without internal recruiting staffs and startups which have never hired before.
• Pre-screen and qualify applicants for appropriate technical skills, desired career path, corporate culture match, desired geographical location, date of availability, and salary expectations.
• Advise clients and candidates regarding salary expectations, and negotiate offers between candidates and companies. Once an offer is accepted, advise candidates on maneuvering the resignation and counteroffer process and other issues during the transition to the new company. Utilize problem solving and negotiation skills to overcome hurdles during the process.
• Give consultation on special needs such as immigration processes, relocation, and family issues.
• Act as assistant agency manager to train and mentor new recruiters.
• Rookie of the year in 2000 and Top Five Producer in 2000,2003,2004,2005,and 2006.

Jan 1996 – Jan 1998 · 2 yrs

• Launch Intelligent Fire Alarm system/XLS2000
• Build sales channels
• Create engaging marketing campaigns and trade shows
• Define and position products