Keenan J.

Head of Talent

Los Angeles, California, United States10 yrs 6 mos experience
AI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Expert in building scalable people systems.
  • Proven track record in enhancing employee experience.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a People Operations and Talent Strategy expert in the tech and creative industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Diversity RecruitingTalent AcquisitionTalent CoordinationCandidate Experience ManagementMarketing CoordinationEvent ManagementHr OperationsHuman Resources ManagementTalent Management

Other Skills

AP StylebookAbeltonAdobe IllustratorAnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentBusiness Intelligence (BI)CalendarsCampus RecruitmentCandidate ExperienceCandidate SourcingCommunicationContent StrategyCross-Functional CollaborationCustomer Service

About

I’m a People Operations and Talent Strategy leader with experience across tech, entertainment, and higher education, including roles at Apple, Netflix, and Otis College. My career has centered on building scalable people systems, improving hiring operations, and enhancing the employee experience through data-driven decision-making and strong cross-functional partnership. Today, I oversee internship programs and alumni engagement at Otis College, connecting exceptional emerging talent with organizations that value creativity, innovation, and diverse perspectives. If your team is looking to host high-performing interns or if you’re an Otis College alumnus interested in reconnecting, hiring, or collaborating, I’d love to connect. Let’s build meaningful opportunities together.

Experience

10 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 3 mos
Average Tenure
6 mos
Current Experience

Otis college of art and design

Associate Director of Employer Relations and Alumni Engagement

Dec 2025Present · 6 mos · Los Angeles, California, United States

Warner bros. discovery

Specialist, People & Culture

Jan 2023Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • In this role, I supported WBD’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects its global audience. Key contributions included:
  • Strategic Sourcing: Built relationships and cultivated brand affinity among top diverse talent populations, including BIPOC, women, veterans, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.
  • Partnerships & Events: Led local, regional, and national experiential engagements, events, and partnerships to identify and attract top talent.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with HR, recruitment, employer branding, and data analytics teams to address talent gaps with targeted initiatives.
  • Data-Driven Insights: Leveraged analytics to measure diversity recruiting performance and guide strategic decision-making.
  • Industry Expertise: Provided insights on best practices and benchmarking for attracting and retaining diverse candidates.
Strategic SourcingPartnerships & EventsCross-Functional CollaborationData-Driven InsightsIndustry ExpertiseDiversity Recruiting+1

Netflix

Talent Coordinator

Jul 2021Jan 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos · Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

  • As a Talent Coordinator at Netflix, I managed complex interview logistics and ensured seamless candidate experiences across teams such as Animation and Awards. Key responsibilities included:
  • Interview Coordination: Owned end-to-end scheduling workflows, managing complex calendars across time zones, booking rooms, and arranging travel to ensure smooth virtual and in-person interviews.
  • Candidate Experience: Crafted thoughtful interview days, advocated for candidates, and provided timely communication to ensure a positive journey.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnered with Talent Acquisition, hiring managers, EAs, and peers globally to align schedules and priorities.
  • Operational Excellence: Maintained accurate HRIS/ATS data, managed job postings and requisitions, and supported VIP talent gifting and awards events.
  • Process Improvement: Streamlined workflows, automated tasks, and enhanced the overall experience for candidates and internal teams.
Interview CoordinationCandidate ExperienceStakeholder CollaborationOperational ExcellenceProcess ImprovementTalent Coordination+1

Avant garden records

Executive Assistant

Jan 2020Jul 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos · West Hollywood, California, United States

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including marketing, PR, creative, and artist relations to develop and execute marketing campaigns that showcase artists and their work.
  • Coordinated promotional events and product launches to promote featured artists and their work.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with industry contacts, including artists, managers, and labels, to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
  • Managed project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful execution of marketing campaigns.
  • Collected and analyzed data to evaluate the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and identified areas for improvement.
  • Contributed to the development of marketing materials including promotional videos, press releases, and social media content.
  • Stayed up to date with industry trends, emerging artists, and cultural events to ensure marketing strategies remained innovative and effective.
  • Position was eliminated due to economic strain of the pandemic
Marketing CampaignsPromotional EventsProject ManagementData AnalysisMarketing CoordinationEvent Management

Apple

People Operations Planner

Oct 2018Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Los Angeles, California, United States

  • Revitalized talent acquisition strategy by implementing targeted sourcing techniques and developing a talent pipeline for high- demand roles, reducing recruitment costs by 32% while improving quality-of-hire metrics by 28%
  • Launched innovative campus recruitment program at 12 target universities, resulting in 45% increase in qualified entry-level candidates and establishment of sustainable talent pipeline Developed and implemented streamlined performance review process with customized rubrics for different departments, reducing administrative time by 40%
  • Redesigned employee documentation system achieving 97% data accuracy while reducing manager information request response time from 48 hours to 15 minutes across 15 locations
Talent Acquisition StrategyCampus RecruitmentPerformance Review ProcessEmployee Documentation SystemTalent AcquisitionHR Operations

Hertz

Human Resources Generalist

Nov 2015Oct 2018 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Pasadena, California, United States

  • Provided strategic guidance and expert recommendations to management and HR teams on candidate sourcing, compensation and benets, performance management, and employee terminations.
  • Craed progressive policies and procedures in compliance with employment law, delivering inclusive training to diverse employee cohorts.
  • Conducted thorough policy reviews, oering actionable insights to enhance productivity, rene recruitment processes, and elevate talent management.
  • Pioneered innovative recruitment approaches, driving a signicant uptick in both the caliber and diversity of applicants for open positions.
  • Designed and develop policies and procedures required by employment law and create supporting training to educate various employment populations with the organization.
  • Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management
Candidate SourcingPolicy DevelopmentRecruitment ApproachesEmployee TrainingHuman Resources ManagementTalent Management

Education

Louisiana State University

Master of Arts - MA — Sports Management

LSU Shreveport

Master of Education - MEd — Urban Education and Leadership

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration — Marketing

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