Mar 2021 – Oct 2021 · 7 mos

• Responsible for finding new talent to work on some of our biggest titles here at Activision Blizzard King. Sourcing efforts have included roles within Content Design, Narrative Design, Quest Design, Mission Design, UX (User Experience) Design, Level Design, Production and Audio Design.

Aug 2020 – Mar 2021 · 7 mos

• Source proactively for talent within a Corporate, Creative and Marketing capacity (Mid, Senior and Executive level roles), across corporate and studio locations within Activision Blizzard.
• Actively collaborate with leadership / hiring managers to determine responsibilities and expectations of open positions. Create and maintain talent tracker for Recruiters and Hiring managers, consisting of potential candidate pipelines.
• Take lead in utilizing resources like ATS/CRM’s, LinkedIn, Talent Mapping, Talent Mapping Tools (LinkedIn Insight, Seekout), Talent Sourcing Searches, Professional Networks, etc. to find potential candidates for open or evergreen positions.
• Responsible for initial outreach and screening of qualified candidates, evaluating experience and sharing qualifications with hiring teams.
• Primary sourcing focus includes positions within HR/ER, Marketing, Compensation, Design, Operations, Video Game Production and Video Game Design.
• Current member of Activision Blizzard King Talent Culture Counsel.

Aug 2019 – Aug 2020 · 1 yr

• Activision Publishing is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for various consoles, handheld platforms and PC, including blockbuster franchises like Call of Duty®, Skylanders®. We recognize that our success is built upon the shared dedication of great people whose sense of mutual respect and teamwork drives our performance. We look for passionate and talented Engineers, Designers, Artists, and Marketing team members just to name a few.

Jan 2018 – Jun 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos · Greater Los Angeles Area

• Managed client and consultant portfolios (updated and tracked activities) via a Saas environment (Bullhorn & Slack), while maintaining a relationship to ensure service expectations Coordinated with account managers for large production studios regarding client needs and requirements for tech and marketing projects. Oversaw the process of providing consultants who meet technical capacity
• Developed and maintained relationships with studios, providing consultants possessing needed skill sets and background for multiple departments requirements
• Key contact between consultant and account manager regarding updates in client needs and/or requests for ongoing projects. Created communication strategies to update client and consultant on project progress
• Projects: Marketing, Product Management, Design and IT Infrastructure
• Industries: Gaming, Entertainment, Media and More
• Perform searches on behalf of clients using LinkedIn, job postings, and working with existing and past candidates to generate referrals
• Interview candidates within the specifications of the open position, while screening technical capacity and experience within the designated role
• Maintain an up to date pipeline of passive candidates to ensure placements

Jan 2017 – Nov 2017 · 10 mos · Westwood, CA

• Establish strong partnerships with multi million dollar companies to determine business needs (Average annual revenue of companies - $10M+). Worked in SaaS Environment to track all updates (Salesforce)
• Created new sales opportunities via Market Research, Cold Calling, Social Media Networking, In person networking events and/or reestablishing preexisting relationships
• Implemented communication strategy via phone, social media and email (included market strategy and local business updates)
• Full-cycle recruiting from start to finish: partnering with hiring managers to clarify job description, sourcing via internal and external platforms, interviewing potential candidates, offering, negotiating and closing job orders. Oversee multiply open job orders to ensure timely completion (Monthly average of 6-10 orders)
• Interview candidates within the specifications of the open position, while screening technical capacity and experience within the designated role (10 - 12 weekly interviews). Maintain an up to date pipeline of passive candidates to ensure placements.

Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 · 2 yrs · Westwood, CA

• Sourced potential new candidates using various mediums (internet research, database, cold calling, job boards, etc.). Determined applicant qualifications through initial phone screenings, analyzing responses and comparing qualifications to job requirements.
• Coordinated with recruitment team to schedule interviews, streamlining the recruitment process for hiring manager. Initiated market research, determining business for sales team to establish new relationships, while coordinating all company and recruitment policies.
• Oversaw all coordination of the recruitment process for 3 separate divisions within Robert Half; Finance and Accounting, Legal and The Creative Group

Jan 2010 – Jan 2015 · 5 yrs · Greater Los Angeles Area

• Track and analyzed production cost, and maintained producers schedule, while reporting any changes to the projects scope, production schedule, and project costs. Managed all product assets and deliverables for high profile clients such as McDonald’s, The NFL, Sony ATV, and Universal Music Group.
• Implemented market research and established contact with music licensing companies, and developed business partnerships for future product sales. (Music Dealers, Jingle Punks, Muzak, Banshee Music, Rights Flow)
• Managed the development of all affiliated artists digital content, including social media posts, web content and Video Demo Reels via YouTube.

Mar 2005 – Jan 2011 · 5 yrs 10 mos · Sunrise Fl

• Oversaw small to mid-sized business accounts, coordinating all services, upgrades and product issues. Responsible for assisting with billing errors and assisted with any other customer services concerns.
• Kept track of all ledger and billing reports for business accounts. Answered client questions regarding bills and payment options.
• Maintained tracking of all distributed equipment used to access service. Responsible for managing two payment center in the South Florida Area