Amanda (Wright) Tursi

Recruiter

New York City, New York, United States9 yrs 8 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Over 9 years of experience in talent acquisition.
  • Achieved a 98% offer acceptance rate.
  • Successfully placed 78 professionals in 6 months.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in Healthcare and Technology recruitment.

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Skills

Core Skills

RecruitingSourcingData EngineeringSalesMarket AnalysisClient Management

Other Skills

Relationship BuildingApplicant Tracking SystemsDiversity & InclusionProcess ImprovementCandidate EngagementBusiness DevelopmentCollaborationMarket IntelligenceNetworkingBoolean SearchingLinkedIn RecruiterTechnical RecruitingCommunicationMarketingLeadership

About

As a Senior Recruiter and Talent Acquisition professional with over 9 years of experience, I understand the importance of building strong, long-term relationships with both clients and candidates alike while focusing on driving our business forward. I take pride in staying up-to-date with industry trends and leveraging the latest tools and technologies to streamline the recruitment process and deliver exceptional results.

Experience

9 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 10 mos
Average Tenure
5 mos
Current Experience

Quest diagnostics

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Technology

Jan 2026Present · 5 mos

Meta

Senior Technical Recruiter, Data Engineering

Jan 2024Jan 2026 · 2 yrs

Perkinelmer, inc.

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Scientific Recruitment

Apr 2023Jan 2024 · 9 mos · Remote

  • Lead end-to-end recruitment processes nationally for various departments, including scientific, technical, sales, and corporate functions, resulting in the successful placement of 78 high-caliber professionals within my first 6 months
  • Achieved a 98% offer acceptance rate by refining the selection process and aligning candidate expectations with company culture, exceeding offer-to-hire quotas
  • Consistently exceeded time-to-fill goals, ensuring that critical positions were filled promptly while maintaining a focus on quality hires and achieving a 25% reduction in time-to-fill by implementing streamlined recruitment processes and optimizing job requisition workflows
  • Manage a requisition workload of 40+ open positions, consistently meeting and exceeding weekly and monthly hiring quotas
  • Collaborate closely with hiring managers to define job requirements, develop job descriptions, and establish candidate profiles that aligned with company goals and values
  • Utilize innovative sourcing strategies, including direct sourcing, employee referrals, social media, professional networks, job boards, and industry-specific events, to identify and engage top talent
  • Conduct thorough candidate assessments, interviews, and reference checks to evaluate qualifications, skills, and cultural fit
  • Manage a diverse candidate pipeline, ensuring a streamlined and efficient recruitment process that met the organization's hiring needs
  • Successfully negotiate job offers, ensuring competitive compensation packages and a positive candidate experience
  • Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS software to maintain candidate records, track recruitment metrics, and generate reports for data-driven decision-making
RecruitingSourcingRelationship BuildingApplicant Tracking SystemsDiversity & Inclusion

Meta

Senior Technical Recruiter, Data Engineering (Impacted by layoffs)

Jan 2022Jan 2023 · 1 yr · Remote

  • Recruited and hired top Data Engineering and Product Analytics talent across Meta, consistently exceeding recruiting goals and driving process improvements across the organization.
  • Consistently exceeded performance goals for outreach, prescreens, interviews, and offers; recognized as a top performer within the recruiting team.
  • Partnered with hiring managers to build high-impact teams across key product areas, including Instagram Stories, Reality Labs, Ads Ranking, Public Figures, Business Payments, and Social Impact.
  • Communicated progress, risks, and recommendations to executive stakeholders to ensure timely and successful hiring outcomes.
  • Led and managed multiple Talent Acquisition projects focused on data integrity, candidate engagement, diversity, and recruiter enablement.
  • Owned full-cycle recruiting for senior data engineering talent, from sourcing and screening through offer negotiation and onboarding preparation.
  • Managed and maintained a pipeline of 1,000+ active candidates, leveraging analytics to optimize pipeline health and inform strategic decisions.
  • Spearheaded a team-wide process improvement initiative, developing a comprehensive Recruiter & Sourcer Playbook and shared knowledge hub to streamline best practices across the recruiting organization.
RecruitingData EngineeringProcess ImprovementCandidate Engagement

The janssen pharmaceutical companies of johnson & johnson

Neuroscience Sales Specialist

Jan 2021Jan 2022 · 1 yr · New Jersey, United States

  • Responsible for driving sales and market growth across a diverse neuroscience portfolio while successfully launching a new product to market.
  • Managed a large and complex territory across New Jersey, including hospitals, community mental health centers, psychiatry private practices, and state facilities.
  • Sold and supported a portfolio of four neuroscience products, including the successful launch of a new therapy.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive business plans to identify market opportunities, address challenges, and implement strategies that maximized territory performance and resource utilization.
  • Analyzed sales data and market trends to evaluate territory potential, measure plan effectiveness, and adapt strategies to stay competitive and drive growth.
  • Collaborated with key business partners, stakeholders, and healthcare professionals to strengthen relationships and expand market presence.
  • Awarded “Power of You” Contest Winner (Q3) for leading new prescription (NRx) growth within the district.
  • Led off-site team-building initiatives to foster collaboration, engagement, and inclusivity across the sales team.
SalesMarket AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentCollaboration

Teksystems

Technical Recruiter

Jul 2016Jan 2021 · 4 yrs 6 mos · Bridgewater, New Jersey

  • Responsible for identifying, qualifying, and placing top technology professionals in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire roles nationally.
  • Supported key clients including Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, Bank of America, Bristol Myers Squibb, Merck, Princeton University, PerkinElmer, and BlackBox.
  • Partnered closely with hiring managers to assess staffing needs and define position requirements.
  • Promoted client brands by effectively communicating company culture, technical environment, and business objectives to attract top IT talent.
  • Sourced, screened, and interviewed candidates, including conducting reference checks, technical assessments, and cultural fit evaluations.
  • Negotiated salaries, benefits, and employment terms aligned with client and candidate expectations.
  • Built and maintained long-term relationships with lT professionals and hiring managers nationally.
  • Served as Subject Matter Expert for the New Jersey technology landscape.
  • Drove business development efforts through lead generation, client meetings, and industry networking.
  • Collected and analyzed market intelligence to expand existing client partnerships and identify new business opportunities.
  • Represented the company at user groups, career fairs, and professional seminars.
  • Contributed to team success by tracking metrics, setting goals, and mentoring new recruiters.
RecruitingClient ManagementMarket IntelligenceNetworking

Education

University of Rhode Island

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) — Communications and Leadership Studies

Jan 2012Jan 2016

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