Dec 2023 – Jul 2024 · 7 mos · Austin, Texas, United States

• Part of the SWE (software engineering) agility team, recruiting high volume, passive talent across North America.
• Crafted a cheat sheet of Boolean strings, the recruiting team can use when targeting specific Meta office locations, reducing the number of candidate relocations.
• Consistently met funnel metric goals, while hitting diversity benchmarks.
• Transitioned to (specialty) req based hiring, supporting the infrastructure team, sourcing for the Performance & Capacity teams that were responsible for scaling the data centers and reduced time to fill by 6 weeks through utilizing already vetted SWE pipelines.
• Recruiting Experience: Software Engineers (full stack, back-end, iOS & Android) and Performance & Capacity Engineers.

Jun 2023 – Dec 2023 · 6 mos · Addison, Texas, United States

• Joined the company as the first and only sourcing recruiter, responsible for building out the sourcing function. This included defining the role, setting role expectations, developing the sourcing worklfow, defining the sourcer/recruiter relationship, defining and setting goals, then presenting to leadership for approval.
• Created all sourcing documents to include workflow diagrams, reach out templates, new role intake templates, recruiting sync templates and trackers.
• Sourced for all specialty requisitions that did not have applicant flow for Texas and Vermont locations.
• Attended job fairs at local colleges and community run events to promote the company and to network.
• Worked closely with recruiters and hiring managers to build out job descriptions and recommend on where to post to maximize visibility.
• Developed marketing strategies and worked with leadership to launch new recruitment ads.
• Recruiting Experience: Team Managers, Pillar Directors, Actuaries, Information Technology, Licensed Brokers and Interns.

Apr 2022 – Jan 2023 · 9 mos · Remote

• Worked closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand product design role requirements.
• Partnered with coordinators and recruiters to manage an efficient model of operation.
• Strategized different ways to build talent pipelines and execute on tactical research, referral generation, events, and sourcing campaigns.
• Found, engaged, and recruited passive talent through the use of Boolean, LinkedIn, and alternative search techniques.
• Phone screened candidates to qualify for product design roles.
• Regularly tracked pipeline activity to share with internal stakeholders.
• Researched and shared knowledge of sourcing roadblocks, market trends, competition, conferences and events with the hiring team.
• Innovated and drove diversity sourcing strategies to meet diversity benchmarks.
• Utilized data for reporting and influencing hiring decisions, while maintaining data integrity.
• Recruiting Experience: Product Designers for Enterprise, Infrastructure, FB App, Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, Reality Labs (AI) and Monetization teams.

Jun 2021 – Apr 2022 · 10 mos · Remote

• All candidate management to include monitoring and keeping ATS up to date, screening and qualifying candidates, then sourcing externally for both passive and active diverse talent to meet hiring goals.
• Requisition management – posting and unposting job descriptions and ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Moderating manager intake calls to gather job details, set expectations around recruiting efforts and provide guidance.
• Mentoring sourcers to prioritize roles, developing sourcing strategies, understanding funnel metrics and overcoming roadblocks.
• Ideated and launched SOPs and SLAs for the newly created Storefront Product team to ensure a smooth candidate experience and team efficiency.
• Recruiting Experience: Product Manager, Senior Product Manager and Associate Director of Product Management.

Aug 2018 – Jul 2021 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Remote

• Sourced, screened and qualified diverse information technology professionals for Premium Support Engineering roles across the VA, TX, OR and WA markets.
• Collaborated with team to develop talent attraction and sourcing strategies.
• Organized and moderated Engineering Learning Series (ELS) events, both in person and virtually.
• Owned pods (interview days) logistics – qualified candidates, monitored scheduling, attended prebriefs with the interviewing team to represent recruiting and answer any concerns/questions and attended hiring debriefs to take meeting minutes and to be part of the hiring conversations.
• Responsible for req management to include ensuring compliance, new req creation, postings and closings.
• Pulled candidate pipeline reports to present to the MoMs and managers per profile, during recruiting syncs.
• Collaborated with the site client lead to create MBRs (monthly business reviews).
• Handled immigration case reviews and applicant processing per lawyer specifications.
• Part of the SWAT team, assisting other businesses within AWS, to meet hiring needs with tight deadlines (in addition to my regular duties).
• Recruiting Experience: Cloud Support Engineers (Linux, Windows, Networking, Security, Big Data, Analytics, Database, Developer & Mobile Services, Storage & Content Delivery and Deployment) and Escalation Engineers.

Dec 2015 – Jul 2017 · 1 yr 7 mos · Remote/Telecommute

• Collaborated with recruiters to assist with sourcing and screening of in-branch candidates.
• Reviewed applications and video interview responses, then made recommendations to hiring managers.
• Maintained candidate care to ensure a timely recruiting/hiring process.
• Coordinated market interview days.
• Negotiated and extended offers, when in full life cycle role.
• Moderated biweekly calls with clients to discuss recruiting needs and provide updates.
• Assisted with pre-employment.
• Assigned to additional projects as needed to assist other lines of business.
• Recruiting Experience: tellers, lead teller operation specialists, personal bankers, relationship bankers, private client bankers, assistant branch managers, branch manager trainees and branch managers.

Sep 2014 – Jun 2015 · 9 mos · Remote / Telecommute

• Partnered with lead recruiters to fill specialized roles within the healthcare field through sourcing and qualifying candidates, then presenting to hiring team.
• Administered testing and ensured that candidates completed all necessary steps prior to their start date (application, internet speed tests and home office pictures).
• Attended weekly team meetings to provide project updates.
• Maintained ATS to ensure that candidate profiles are complete and recruiting information is compliant.
• Assigned to additional projects as needed.
• Recruiting Experience: provider/member enrollment, customer service, telesales, claims and IT.

Jul 2011 – Nov 2013 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Albany, NY

• Responsible for full life cycle recruiting of banking professionals in the NY, NH, VT, RI, MA and PA markets.
• Moderated intake sessions with the hiring managers.
• Maintained ATS and sourced for all in-branch positions.
• Walked candidates through the online testing and application process to ensure compliance.
• Conducted cold calls and completed preliminary phone screens to gauge interest and qualify applicants.
• Routed eligible candidates to branches for business line interviews or added to pipeline for evergreen roles.
• Provided timely feedback to candidates with regards to next steps.
• Extended/rescinded offers.
• Attended career fairs to promote Citizens Financial Group and build a network of viable candidates.
• Assisted with recruiting initiatives to identify and build candidate pipelines.
• Provided continued support to clients in the absence of colleagues.
• Recruiting Experience: tellers, teller managers, bankers, assistant branch managers and branch managers.

Jun 2008 – May 2009 · 11 mos · Remote

• Scheduled and moderated manager intake sessions to gauge recruiting needs, gather job
• specifications and educate on the recruiting process to ensure maximum time management
• while keeping compliant with laws and regulations.
• Sourced diverse talent and conducted preliminary phone screens to gauge skills.
• Posted job requisitions to maximize exposure.
• Maintained and kept applicant tracking system current.
• Administered and evaluated exams as needed.
• Ensured positive applicant experience from beginning to end of hiring process through
• effective communication and timely updates.
• Extended offers and conducted reference checks.
• Contributed to continuous improvement efforts and trained recruiting team.
• Recruiting Experience: Sales Executives (Healthcare, Research, Energy & Power Systems, Environment & Building Technologies, Measurement & Instrumentation and Industrial Automation & Power Controls), Business Unit Leaders, Program Managers, Accounting,
• Information Technology and Research.

Jul 2006 – Jun 2008 · 1 yr 11 mos · Schenectady, New York, United States

• Scheduled and conducted manager intake sessions to gain knowledge about the positions.
• Created and maintained client and sourcing specialist relationships.
• Provided guidance for the sourcing specialists and HR management with regards to OFCCP
• compliance, regulations and strict confidentiality.
• Collaborated with management on job requisition details and creation, while consulting on
• effective candidate assessment/interview techniques.
• Sourced diverse talent through creative recruiting techniques.
• Conducted phone screens to qualify candidates.
• Kept applicant tracking system up to date.
• Forecasted hires, developed creative recruiting strategies then presented to executive
• leadership for buy-in while staying within budget.
• Recruiting Experience: Global Supply Chain, Environmental Health & Safety and Engineering.