Aug 2021 – Nov 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Greater Seattle Area · Remote

• I supported a lot at during my time at PlayStation. Always a constant focus on the Business + Candidate experience & always delivered with a smile!
• High-volume success, mentorship, Candidate experience Champion, cross-Studio impact:
• ⭐️ 91.2% Offer-to-Accept Ratio with 125 Offers Accepted
• ⭐️ Recognized as a Video Game Staffing expert within PlayStation Talent Acquisition
• ⭐️ Recognized for internal employee Recruiting Mentorship & inclusive candidate excellence
• Direct partnerships included: San Diego Studio (MLB: The Show 22/23/24), Valkyrie Entertainment, Firewalk Studios (Concord), XDEV, PlayStation Studios & Visual Arts, Developer Tools & Technology, PSVR2, etc. groups.
• All skill-sets: Engineering / Programming, Art, Design, Production, QA / Test, & anything else these teams could think of to throw at me! (literally)

Nov 2019 – Jul 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos · Greater Seattle Area · Hybrid

• Stoic was a client during my time at Six Foot Staffing & did not have internal Human Resources or Recruiting prior to my joining the studio. I built Stoic’s entire HR & Staffing function from scratch while scaling the studio from 15 to 55 employees as we prepared for a first-party Xbox Game release (Towerborne).
• Organizational buildout, process leadership & culture strategy:
• ⭐️ Personally filled 40 FTE roles & eliminated $920,000 in potential agency fees
• ⭐️ Owned all hiring systems, job postings, DE&I initiatives, & interview structures
• ⭐️ Developed Stoic’s employee development frameworks, review cadence, & internal communication systems
• ⭐️ Cross-Site Support: Managed both Seattle & Austin-based hiring & HR activities

Dec 2018 – Nov 2019 · 11 mos · Greater Seattle Area · On-site

• Supported Amazon Game Studios (Crucible), Lumberyard Engine, & Twitch Prime:
• ⭐️ Recruited across Software Development, QA, Platform, Cloud, & Data roles
• ⭐️ Represented AGS at major events to build brand awareness & deepen talent pipelines
• ⭐️ Metrics-Driven Execution: Achieved 18 accepted offers with consistent monthly targets across 200+ outreaches, 25 screens, & 5+ interviews weekly
• ⭐️ Customer-Centric Focus: Partnered directly with hiring managers to ensure delivery against complex staffing goals

Oct 2017 – Nov 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo · Greater Seattle Area · Remote

• Six Foot (Games) was a client during my time at VanderHouwen - due to my efforts in that partnership, I was tabbed as the Regional Manager for one of their new ventures, Six Foot Staffing. SFS *was* a part of Six Foot, a full-service entertainment company. As the Regional Manager, I was tasked with driving all Business Development efforts that led to 26 client partnerships across the US & EU. Acted in a full-desk Sales & Sr. Recruiter capacity to ensure successful client support.
• Established client partnerships with studios through a relational / consultative approach. We are talking about some of the largest AAA studios on the planet, cutting-edge AR / MR / VR hardware & technology, & other mid-to-large Video Game Studios.

Jul 2014 – Oct 2017 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Bellevue, Washington Area · Hybrid

• #1 Top Performer in the Seattle division for 38 consecutive months
• As the Sr. Account Manager, my primary focus was to establish client & candidate relations in the Greater Seattle area (while also maintained a book of client business in Spokane, WA); 35 clients in total. Client accounts ranged from Small-to-Enterprise level in size spanning across multiple verticals with client locations across the US. Operated in a full-desk capacity (Sr. Recruiter) in order to ensure success in our client support.

Aug 2011 – Jul 2014 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Spokane, Washington Area · On-site

• Technical Recruiter specializing in various skill-sets, including: Software Development & QAE/SDET, Business/Data/Software Analysis, Technical & Project Management, & various other areas within the IT Industry for clients in the Seattle market (Mid-to-Enterprise level organizations).

Apr 2010 – Aug 2011 · 1 yr 4 mos · Spokane Valley, WA · On-site

• A Family owned Employee Benefits Firm founded over 35 years ago & is still running strong today. Obtained & maintained life (including LTC) & disability insurance licenses (WA & ID), provided customized insurance products & packages to clients, generated new business (B2B / B2C), provided excellent customer service, interviewed & trained new staff, responsible for developing & maintaining client relations, & basic day-to-day operations. Targeted & closed groups through cold-calling, marketing, setting client introductions, meetings & client lunches.

May 2009 – Apr 2010 · 11 mos · Bellevue, WA · On-site

• Staffed technical positions for companies in the Northwest (FTE & Contract). Conducted candidate technical phone screens & personal interviews, developed relations with client managers & 3rd party vendors, set / ran client meetings & introductions.

Jul 2008 – May 2009 · 10 mos · Tukwila, WA · On-site

Sep 2007 – Jul 2008 · 10 mos · Spokane Valley, WA · On-site