Sep 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr · Santa Monica, California, United States · Hybrid

• Promoted to lead global operations and talent acquisition strategy and teams for generative AI SaaS company. Managing business operations, workflows, partnerships, academic collaborations, facilities, expansion, internal events, special projects and global talent acquisition strategy and execution. Leading teams in both the US and UK.

Feb 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos · Santa Monica, California, United States · Hybrid

• Promoted to lead the companies global talent strategy, and leading a recruiting team in US and UK supporting all lines of business to include Research, Applied, Data, Engineering, Product, VFX, Post Production, and G&A. Driving evolution from managed services to Generative AI - SaaS model.

May 2023 – Feb 2024 · 9 mos · Santa Monica, California, United States · Hybrid

• Leading global AI talent for the Science, Research, VFX, Post Production and Engineering orgs at Flawless. Building a high-speed, high-impact talent organization charged with finding, attracting, and hiring top global talent specializing in AI/ML, Computer Vision, Neural Rendering, Audio/Video Synthesis, Generative Speech Synthesis, VFX, and Post Production.

Jan 2023 – Apr 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos · Los Angeles, California, United States · Remote

• Advising Talent Strategy, Mapping, and Executive Search support. Leading partnerships for AI/ML SaaS, and Web3 startups within the portfolio, and advisory member for capital raising.

Jun 2022 – Apr 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos · Laguna Niguel, CA

• Built a global talent startup, managing a team of 12, specializing in external partnerships and capital raising for portfolio clients as well as support in executive search, leadership recruiting, and technical talent. Supported domains in SaaS, Product, Design, Engineering and G&A. Our focus on is Web3, Defi, AI/ML, Fintech, and Entertainment industries. We offer 1:1 search, retained search, and Talent Strategy consulting services.

Jul 2021 – Jun 2022 · 11 mos · Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Talent acquisition research partner. Led and trained junior researchers in talent mapping and data analytics for TA. Conducts full life cycle recruiting, talent mapping, and ERG leadership at Vetflix. Supported Senior Leadership Recruiting, Human Resources, Data Analytics, People Analytics, Legal, and Talent Acquisition within Netflix Animation and Product Orgs.

Apr 2019 – May 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

• Led Sourcing Pod for DE&I support in Engineering Leadership at FRL. Partner with Software Engineering Leadership in AR/VR, Product, Infrastructure, Compilers, Compression, and AI/ML across Facebook, Facebook Reality Labs Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp. Talent Partner overseeing all sourcing, scheduling, pipeline updates, EO's, and closing of reqs with Engineering Leaders across multiple Orgs. Lead and Manage multiple projects and events for Diversity & Inclusion across Facebook. Support/Partner with XFN Teams for various Sourcing Masterclass, and Diversity recruiting efforts.

Jan 2018 – Apr 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Recruiting top leadership talent, helping the GPS Product Design Team's grow. Connecting key leadership talent with Facebook, Instagram, Oculus VR, and Messenger teams to help develop the next generation of our products. Hiring Manager Partner overseeing all sourcing, scheduling, pipeline updates, EO's, and closing of reqs with Engineering Leaders across multiple Orgs. Lead and Manage multiple projects and events for Diversity and Inclusion specifically for Veteran Recruiting across Facebook. Support/Partner with XFN Teams for various Sourcing Masterclass, and Diversity recruiting efforts.

Jul 2014 – Jan 2018 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Irvine, CA

• Full Life-Cycle recruiting as well as management for internal and external site postings, and search analysis. This is included but not limited to: Executive Search, AI/ML, Gaming, Tech Start Ups, Fintech, Medical/Pharma and Enterprise clients. Conduct extensive business development establishing new clients across the country. Contract and fee negotiation, Pre-Screen candidates, interview preparation, as well as closing candidates on all offers.

Jul 2013 – Jul 2014 · 1 yr · Scottsdale, AZ

• Full Life-Cycle recruiting as well as management for internal and external site postings, and search analysis. This is included but not limited to: Aerospace, DoD, Medical Device, Fintech, and Enterprise clients. Conduct extensive business development establishing new clients across the country. Contract and fee negotiation, Pre-Screen candidates, Interview preparation, as well as closing candidates on all offers.

Sep 2010 – Feb 2013 · 2 yrs 5 mos

• Sergeant First Class-Contract Specialist-Non Commission Officer In Charge at National Training Center rotation in Ft Irwin CA, executing DoD Contracts supporting 3rd Infantry Division to prepare and train for combat operations in Afghanistan. Trained and Certified in ECAC (Evasion Conduct After Capture) Level - B SERE Course in support of SOUTHCOMM operations for 410th CSB. Led Contract Administration, evaluating purchase orders, writing pre solicitations, and solicitations. Requesting quotes from vendors (RFQ), requesting proposals from vendors (RFP), evaluating cost/price analysis and determining the best deal for the governments needs. Writing, administrating, modifying, and closing out all contract actions. Experienced in the FAR, DFAR, FedBid, FedBizOps, EZ Query, W.A.W.F.

Jun 2003 – Sep 2010 · 7 yrs 3 mos

• Platoon Sergeant, Battalion NCIOC for Ops and DTMS, Patriot Missile Platoon Section Sergeant, Patriot Missile Operator, Operations Sergeant, Command Group Non Commissioned Officer In-Charge. Training, and Leading Soldiers for a platoon of over 90 Soldiers, establishing a battle ready Patriot Missile Site, certifying on various tactical operations. Supported surface to air missile defense in the South Pacific for joint forces in Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Philippines.