Experience

Demiurge Studios

• United States
• Computer Games
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Talent Acquisition

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Oversee DEI, road mapping, sourcing, and hiring strategy for all studio projects including engineers, producers, character artists, c-suite executives, etc. Hired as the first Head of Talent I drive improvements to increase diversity sourcing, time to fill, candidate experience, and leveling up the talent process Partner with the CEO and COO for forecasting and talent acquisition strategy Develop and maintain hiring and recruiting metrics Independent gaming studio! Let's connect https://lnkd.in/eDZHCjpm Show less



Lyft

• United States
• Ground Passenger Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Recruiting Manager, Tech

  • Apr 2022 - Nov 2022

  Manage a team of seven recruiters as well as their career growth and performance reviews, providing mentorship and guidance - ensure team members are performing optimally for U.S. software engineers Track metrics and pipeline activity for hiring as well as manage reporting Lead Diversity Champions focused on diverse and inclusive hiring best practices and partner w/ Hiring our Heroes focusing on military hiring Manage a team of seven recruiters as well as their career growth and performance reviews, providing mentorship and guidance - ensure team members are performing optimally for U.S. software engineers Track metrics and pipeline activity for hiring as well as manage reporting Lead Diversity Champions focused on diverse and inclusive hiring best practices and partner w/ Hiring our Heroes focusing on military hiring



NPR

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Talent Acquisition

  • Jan 2020 - Apr 2022

  Lead a team of talent acquisition professionals; manage executive recruiting; design, develop, and execute talent acquisition initiatives across the organization with a focus on hiring top talent, hiring best practices, emphasis on diversity and inclusion for the newsroom, podcasting, corporate, and technical functions

• Senior Lead Recruiter

  • Nov 2017 - Jan 2020

  Lead and develop talent strategy for NPR’s technical, newsroom, and corporate functions (Digital Media, IT, Mobile Engineers, Software Engineers, System Engineers, and Network Engineers, Developers, Legal, Development, HR, Finance, Producers, Editorial, Ombudsman, Music/Tiny Desk, News Assistant, etc.)



Rosetta Stone

• United States
• Software Development
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Global Senior Lead Recruiter

  • Feb 2016 - Nov 2017

  Proactively source top talent globally utilizing a variety of techniques including LinkedIn recruiter, referrals, direct recruitment, social networking websites, job boards, and Boolean internet searches Develop an effective pipeline of key talent as succession planning needs dictate Manage the presentation, selection, offer, negotiation, closing, and administrative components involved in full lifecycle recruiting Proactively source top talent globally utilizing a variety of techniques including LinkedIn recruiter, referrals, direct recruitment, social networking websites, job boards, and Boolean internet searches Develop an effective pipeline of key talent as succession planning needs dictate Manage the presentation, selection, offer, negotiation, closing, and administrative components involved in full lifecycle recruiting



US Pharmacopeia

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Talent Acquisition Specialist

  • Aug 2011 - Feb 2016

  U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) is an international, nongovernmental organization that sets standards for medicines, dietary supplements, biologics, and other therapeutics. For nearly 200 years, USP standards have fostered product uniformity and consistency, helping manufacturers, physicians, and pharmacists create, prescribe, and dispense quality therapeutics. Lead and manage full lifecycle recruiting with a sense of urgency and a high level of customer service using behavioral interviewing techniques, social media, and traditional sourcing including: cold calling, resume mining, and targeted online searches for local and regional candidates; jobs include: IT specialists, legal staffers, senior staffers, finance, program managers, analysts, and niche scientists Ensure recruitment compliance while managing recruiting processes including: intake meetings, coaching, and feedback updates Work with key stakeholders to forecast and communicate recruiting processes Attend college fairs, job fairs, and conferences to source and represent the USP brand. Manage all aspects of USP’s social media recruiting and strategy Manage talent acquisition projects (career site, Facebook, new hire orientation, onboarding, policy review, etc.) Analyze market data to negotiate and make verbal and written offers of employment Check references, verify educational credentials, and coordinate background investigation of finalists while maintaining a positive candidate experience Show less



U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• Government Relations Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Recruiter

  • Sep 2008 - Aug 2011

  Led and managed high volume full cycle recruiting using behavioral interview techniques, social media and traditional job boards for positions such as policy experts, international, directors, nationwide sales managers, regional managers, program managers, researchers, fundraisers, coordinators, legal staff, and administrative staff resulting in approximately 100 hires annuallyManaged and recruited for up to 20-30+ positions Analyzed and managed metrics, turnover data, market data and trends related to compensation and recommended appropriate salaries for candidates and salary market ratesExtended job offers; screened, sourced, and interviewed candidates; edited and posted jobs; conducted background checks creating while maintaining a professional candidate experienceInterfaced with departments and executives to forecast current and future needs Managed recruiting coordinatorManaged all aspects of temporary hiring and new employee orientations Show less

• Recruiting Coordinator

  • Jul 2006 - Aug 2008

  Facilitated full cycle recruiting to include: interviewing candidates, editing and posting jobs, conducting background checks, and submitting EEO-1 and Turnover ReportsManaged the Chamber's Internship program; conducted induction plans, resume workshops, new hire and intern orientations, as well as new hire follow ups, and exit interviews