Carrie Peralta

Co-Founder

Ladera Ranch, California, United States27 yrs 6 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 20 years of experience in tech recruitment.
  • Specializes in empowering women for career pivots.
  • Achieved 95%+ candidate retention rates.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned tech recruiter specializing in diversity and inclusion within the tech industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Career DevelopmentTalent AcquisitionDiversity & Inclusion

Other Skills

Interview CoachingTalent ManagementLeadership DevelopmentCareer Development CoachingRecruiting StrategyData AnalysisRecruitment StrategyStrategic PlanningCross-functional Team LeadershipFunnel OptimizationSalary NegotiationsSelf-confidenceGlobal Talent AcquisitionTechnical RecruitingDiversity Champion

About

With over two decades of experience as a leader and tech recruiter at top tech companies like Netflix and Google, I now serve both sides of the talent equation—empowering professionals to thrive AND helping companies build world-class product and UX|XD teams. 🎯 CAREER COACHING I help UX and Product professionals get unstuck, build confidence for career pivots, and get ready for their next big move. Specializing in guiding women who know they're capable of more but need strategic support to make it happen. How I Help Professionals: Master interviewing with insider knowledge from top tech companies Develop effective networking strategies to build meaningful relationships Negotiate salaries confidently, ensuring fair compensation Craft compelling personal brands that make you stand out Navigate career transitions and secure promotions Enhance leadership skills for aspiring tech and product leaders 🚀 FRACTIONAL TALENT ACQUISITION I partner with senior leaders to secure top UX, Product Design, and Technical talent without full-time recruiting overhead. Results That Matter: ✅ 23% faster hiring processes ✅ 35% cost savings per hire ✅ 95%+ candidate retention rates ✅ Specialized expertise in hard-to-fill technical roles The Impact You'll Experience: Whether you're a professional seeking career acceleration or a leader building your dream team, you'll gain clarity on goals, boost confidence in your approach, unlock new opportunities through strategic positioning, and navigate the tech industry with insider knowledge and proven strategies. Ready to transform your career or elevate your hiring? Connect with me for personalized 1:1 coaching that accelerates your next move, or discover how my fractional talent acquisition services deliver high-impact hires that save time and money while avoiding costly hiring mistakes through repeatable talent solutions. Ready to chat? Schedule time to meet: https://www.peakstatecoaching.com/contact

Experience

27 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 6 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs
Current Experience

Peak state coaching

Founder & Career Coach

Jun 2023Present · 3 yrs · California, United States

  • At Peak State Coaching, we are your trusted guide and supportive partner focused on three core areas:
  • Personalized career coaching for individuals to identify strengths, fill in gaps, develop a solid plan, and take decisive action.
  • Expert talent acquisition strategies to empower organizations with scalable recruiting solutions and programs.
  • Recruiter training and development to attract top talent, enhance partnerships and drive sustainable success.
  • We look forward to partnering with you soon! www.peakstatecoaching.com
Diversity & InclusionInterview CoachingCareer DevelopmentTalent AcquisitionTalent ManagementLeadership Development+1

Netflix

Principal Product Innovation Recruiter | Inclusion & Diversity Champion

Jun 2021Apr 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos · Orange County, California, United States

  • I have the pleasure of recruiting stunning colleagues for Product Management and Experience Design (XD) careers at Netflix. I am a committed ally for bringing in additive underrepresented talent into tech. I'm a player/coach executing on talent acquisition, strategy, streamlining practices, and partnering with senior leadership on growing and retaining talent.
  • Recruiting Strategy, planning, headcount
  • Sourcing through offer negotiation and close
  • Stand up recruiting resources, practices in emerging spaces
  • Manager training and development, leading workshops in Hiring, Interviewing, Team Composition, Inclusion & Diversity, and Reducing Bias
  • Tell the story through data, identifying trends and optimizing solutions
  • Aligning recruiting and talent solutions to overall business goals
  • Talent Acquisition lead for inclusion recruiting programs (DEI) - SOMOS Latinx employee resource group (ERG) for North America
  • #netflix
Career DevelopmentTalent ManagementLeadership DevelopmentCareer Development CoachingTalent AcquisitionDiversity & Inclusion

Google

4 roles

Technical Recruiter & Diversity Champion - UX Content Strategy, Writing

Nov 2017Jun 2020 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Recruit talented writers and content strategists for some Google's most beloved products.
Career DevelopmentTalent ManagementLeadership DevelopmentTalent Acquisition

Senior UX Recruiter & Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Advocate

Promoted

Jul 2016May 2021 · 4 yrs 10 mos

  • Spearheaded the recruitment of top-tier UX/XD professionals, enhancing user experience across Google’s platforms.
  • Developed and implemented equitable hiring practices, resulting in a diverse talent pool.
  • Lead and mentored talent acquisition team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
  • Established KPIs to measure recruitment success, leading to a 30% increase in hiring efficiency.
Career DevelopmentTalent ManagementLeadership DevelopmentCareer Development CoachingTalent Acquisition

Technical Recruiter - UX Design & Research

Jul 2016Jul 2016 · 0 mo

  • Recruit talented UX Research and UX Designers that create beautiful experiences for Google users.
  • google.com/careers; design.google.com
Career DevelopmentTalent ManagementLeadership DevelopmentTalent Acquisition

Recruiter- Google Fiber, Sales & Business Operations

Jan 2016Jul 2016 · 6 mos

  • Recruit sought after sales and business talent for Google Fiber.
Career DevelopmentTalent ManagementLeadership DevelopmentTalent Acquisition

Verizon wireless

3 roles

Consultant- Talent Acquisition, Selection Strategy & Operations

Oct 2014May 2015 · 7 mos

  • Talent Acquisition HR Consultant- Selection Strategy & Operations October 2014- March 2015 (temp project) will return to Recruiting
  • Spearhead review and revamp of hiring tools including: assessment, interview guides, job aids, web tools, vendor relationship, and communication to the field
  • Manage enterprise wide Talent Acquisition mailbox as point of contact for Recruiter and HRBP questions regarding talent selection, assessment and interviewing practices
  • Manage relationship with managed service provider for all of US wireless contingent workforce program, including partnership with all business units, HRBPs, and legal team
Career DevelopmentTalent ManagementLeadership DevelopmentTalent Acquisition

Recruiting Manager - West Area Talent Acquisition- Sales Channel

Sep 2006Jan 2016 · 9 yrs 4 mos

  • Grow and lead a team of recruiters, contractors and interns
  • Create recruiting strategy for retail sales and call center operations
  • Execute diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy
  • Lead college recruiting strategy and partnerships for several CA universities
Career DevelopmentTalent ManagementLeadership DevelopmentTalent Acquisition

Recruiter, Talent Acquisition- West Area

Sep 2006Dec 2015 · 9 yrs 3 mos

  • Currently recruiting for the Retail Sales Channel, Data Sales Team- Solutions Architect, Solutions Engineer roles for Southern CA!! Launch your success story at: vzwcareers.com
Career DevelopmentTalent ManagementLeadership DevelopmentTalent Acquisition

Intel corporation

2 roles

Technical Recruiter

Promoted

Jan 2005Jan 2006 · 1 yr · Folsom, CA

  • Recruited engineering Interns for 9 of Intel's largest business groups in the fields of: circuit design, signal integrity, HW, SW, technical MBAs.
Career DevelopmentTalent ManagementLeadership DevelopmentTalent Acquisition

Technical Recruiter, Corporate College

Jan 2000Jan 2001 · 1 yr

  • Recruited Recent College Graduate engineers in the disciplines of electrical and computer engineering, and computer science for HW and SW positions.

Sacramento county probation- juvenile probation

Probation Assistant

Jan 2001Jan 2005 · 4 yrs · Greater Sacramento

Talent ManagementLeadership DevelopmentTalent Acquisition

Ca community college foundation

Intern promoted to HR Generalist

Jan 1995Jan 1997 · 2 yrs

Education

California State University-Sacramento

BA — Social Science- Ethnic Studies

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