Oct 2022 – Mar 2023 · 5 mos · Remote

• Strategic Talent Strategist | Driving Innovation & Inclusivity at GitHub | Nurturing a Culture of Collaboration and Excellence
• Developing and implementing strategic talent acquisition and retention initiatives that align with GitHub's commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring that the company attracts and retains top talent from various backgrounds and experiences.
• Collaborating closely with GitHub's leadership and teams to understand the company's evolving talent needs and to design and execute effective workforce planning and development strategies that support GitHub's growth and innovation objectives.
• Focus: Open-Source Developers | Engineers | Architects | Cloud Computing | Azure DevOps | Product Management | Product & Design

Mar 2019 – Oct 2019 · 7 mos · Remote

• Driving Impactful Recruitment Solutions at Cargill | Fostering Sustainable Growth & Innovation | Leading Sustainable Agriculture | Nourishing the World Responsibly
• Member of the North American Talent Acquisition Leadership team focused on consulting and driving Talent Acquisition strategies for Cargill’s Food Ingredients & Bio-Industrial NA enterprise, Agricultural Supply Chain NA enterprise and the IT, Law and Corporate Affairs functions.
• Cultivating strong relationships with internal stakeholders and business leaders, providing strategic guidance and insights on workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development that drive sustainable growth and foster a culture of innovation and inclusivity at Cargill.
• Focus: Tech / Non-Tech

Sep 2014 – Sep 2015 · 1 yr · Greater Seattle Area

• Results-Driven Accounts Manager & Full Desk Recruiter | Expertise in Microsoft Technologies | Driving Growth & Success
• Managing key client accounts and fostering long-term relationships with businesses leveraging Microsoft technologies, understanding their specific needs, and providing tailored recruitment solutions that align with their strategic objectives and growth initiatives.
• Leading the full recruitment lifecycle, from identifying top talent to negotiating offers and ensuring a seamless onboarding process, all while maintaining a deep focus on the intricate nuances of Microsoft technologies and the evolving demands of the market. Cultivating and nurturing a robust network of both clients and candidates within the Microsoft ecosystem, establishing a strong presence and deep understanding of the industry to facilitate strategic partnerships and foster a thriving and collaborative community. Coordinated on-campus recruitment events, career fairs, and employer branding activities, resulting in a 40% increase in student engagement and successful pipeline development.
• Focus: .Net Developers/Architects, Biztalk Developers, Dynamic CRM, SharePoint Developers, BI Developers, SQL DBA, PM, BA, QA, SSIS/SSRS/SSAS, SDET, and Network Engineers.

Apr 2010 – Sep 2014 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Greater Seattle Area

• Strategically identifying, engaging, and recruiting exceptional candidates with a strong background in Microsoft technologies, ensuring a seamless alignment between their skill sets and the unique requirements of diverse solutions projects.
• Focus: .Net Developers/Architects, Biztalk Developers, Dynamic CRM, SharePoint Developers, BI Developers, SQL DBA, PM, BA, QA, SSIS/SSRS/SSAS, SDET, and Network Engineers.

Jun 2008 – Nov 2008 · 5 mos

• Part of the Prospecting Team for the Live/Local/Core Search, Virtual Earth, & Ad Center businesses within the Platform and Services Division, Search team (Bing) Microsoft
• Building and maintaining a robust network within the tech industry, forging connections that facilitate the seamless integration of the best and brightest talent into Microsoft's diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Focus: SDE/SDET/PM

Dec 2007 – Jun 2008 · 6 mos

• Trusted Partner to Microsoft | Technical Recruiter Extraordinaire | Driving Innovation & Collaboration
• Cultivating and nurturing a strong and lasting partnership with Microsoft, understanding their unique talent needs and aligning recruitment strategies to support their growth and innovation. Collaborating with Microsoft's teams to craft and execute comprehensive recruitment plans, attracting and onboarding top-tier technical professionals who not only excel in their roles but also resonate with Microsoft's values and culture.
• Focus: STE/SDE/SDET/PM

Nov 2006 – Dec 2007 · 1 yr 1 mo

• Trusted Partner to Microsoft | Technical Recruiter Extraordinaire | Driving Innovation & Collaboration | Mentor
• Serving as a strategic advisor, keeping abreast of Microsoft's evolving needs and market trends to develop innovative talent acquisition solutions that drive the company's success.
• Streamlined the recruitment process through the implementation of cutting-edge technologies and data-driven methodologies, resulting in a more efficient and seamless talent acquisition pipeline. Successfully built a top-performing technical team from the ground up, harnessing diverse skill sets and fostering a collaborative culture that fuels innovation and drives exceptional results.
• Focus: Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, ASP.NET, Java/J2EE, SAP, and Mainframe

Oct 2005 – Oct 2006 · 1 yr

• Business Development | Building High-Performance Teams from Scratch | Driving Business Growth | Start-up | IT Recruiting | Full-Desk
• Instrumental in securing key partnerships with industry-leading organizations, driving a significant increase in business opportunities and revenue growth for this start-up. Spearheaded strategic initiatives to identify and secure key partnerships, amplifying the company's client portfolio and market presence. Crafting and executing comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract and onboard top-tier technical professionals, fostering a diverse and inclusive talent community.
• Focus: Business Development/ Vendor Management/ STE / SDE / SDET / PM