Experience

Maven AGI

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Talent

  • Nov 2023 - Present

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Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fractional Talent Acquisition & People Leader

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  I provide early stage and start-up companies with fractional Talent Acquisition and People leadership including building out processes and programs; implementing systems and tools; metrics and reporting; and advisory services. Putting Talent and People processes in place early is often overlooked but often leads to critical business challenges as the company grows. As a fractional leader, I leverage my extensive experience building out these functions from the ground up and partnering closing… Show more I provide early stage and start-up companies with fractional Talent Acquisition and People leadership including building out processes and programs; implementing systems and tools; metrics and reporting; and advisory services. Putting Talent and People processes in place early is often overlooked but often leads to critical business challenges as the company grows. As a fractional leader, I leverage my extensive experience building out these functions from the ground up and partnering closing with Founders and Exec teams in order to attract, hire and retain top talent. Show less



Instawork

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Head of Talent

  • Feb 2022 - Apr 2023

  San Francisco, California, United States Manage the Global Talent Acquisition team in support of Instawork’s rapid growth. Developed clear, consistent, effective, and scalable sourcing and recruitment processes to attract top talent across all geographies. Prioritized building and scaling the TA teams, company branding, operations and process improvement, reporting, and continuous team development. Key accomplishments include: • Built and managed a team of 23+ Recruiting Leaders, Recruiters, Sourcers, and Coordinators… Show more Manage the Global Talent Acquisition team in support of Instawork’s rapid growth. Developed clear, consistent, effective, and scalable sourcing and recruitment processes to attract top talent across all geographies. Prioritized building and scaling the TA teams, company branding, operations and process improvement, reporting, and continuous team development. Key accomplishments include: • Built and managed a team of 23+ Recruiting Leaders, Recruiters, Sourcers, and Coordinators, including coaching, mentoring, and developing their talents. • Managed an aggressive hiring plan: Instawork grew from 250 employees in 2022 to 550+ employees in 2023. • Aligned with the Executive, People, and Finance teams in headcount planning, market compensation analysis, and organizational build-out for growing teams. • Redesigned and implemented talent acquisition processes and programs focused on improved efficiency, scalability, hiring manager engagement, and candidate experience. • Produced metrics that track and analyze critical hiring statistics, hiring trends, and results for continuous improvement of strategies and processes. • Implemented and redesigned the applicant tracking system (Greenhouse) to include requisition and offer approval chains, as well as ensure proper usage for accurate reporting purposes. • Implemented bi-annual QBRs to align on SLAs, candidate experience, headcount plan, etc. • Developed the first company social media strategy, including company and recruitment branding. Show less



Palo Alto Networks

• United States
• Computer and Network Security
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

  • Dec 2020 - Dec 2021

  San Francisco Bay Area Manage the Cortex GTM & GCS Talent Acquisition teams in support of Cortex’s aggressive hiring plan by building out and leading both teams. Developed clear, consistent, and effective goals and milestones in order to meet the organizations hiring needs. Prioritized candidate experience, diversity recruiting, quality of hire iniatives, reporting, and continuous team development. Key accomplishments include: • Scaling GTM team from 2 recruiters to 8 recruiters, and scaled GCS team from 1… Show more Manage the Cortex GTM & GCS Talent Acquisition teams in support of Cortex’s aggressive hiring plan by building out and leading both teams. Developed clear, consistent, and effective goals and milestones in order to meet the organizations hiring needs. Prioritized candidate experience, diversity recruiting, quality of hire iniatives, reporting, and continuous team development. Key accomplishments include: • Scaling GTM team from 2 recruiters to 8 recruiters, and scaled GCS team from 1 recruiter to 3 recruiters, interim lead of Incident Response Recruiting team and scaled from 2 recruiters to 5 recruiters. • Supporting the Cortex CRO in hiring key leadership roles and organizational structure including District Sales Manager, Regional Vice President, and Vice President leaders. • Managed the Expanse Talent Acquisition integration pre- and post-acquisition through a peak hiring cycle ensuring offers were mapped to Palo Alto Networks job leveling, compensation bands, etc. and a positive candidate experience. Show less



Expanse

• Germany
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Talent Acquisition

  • Nov 2018 - Dec 2020

  San Francisco Bay Area Manage the Talent Acquisition team in support of Expanse’s rapid growth. Developed clear, consistent, effective, and scalable sourcing and recruitment processes to attract top talent across all geographies. Prioritized candidate experience, diversity recruiting, recruiter and company branding, process improvement, reporting, and continuous team development. Key accomplishments include: • Built and managed a team of 12+ including recruiters, sourcers, and coordinators, including coaching,… Show more Manage the Talent Acquisition team in support of Expanse’s rapid growth. Developed clear, consistent, effective, and scalable sourcing and recruitment processes to attract top talent across all geographies. Prioritized candidate experience, diversity recruiting, recruiter and company branding, process improvement, reporting, and continuous team development. Key accomplishments include: • Built and managed a team of 12+ including recruiters, sourcers, and coordinators, including coaching, mentoring, and developing their talents. • Aligned with the Executive, HR, and Finance teams in headcount planning, market compensation analysis, and organizational build-out for growing teams. Managed Director level and above searches including VP People, VP Product Marketing, Senior Director Brand, etc. • Redesigned and implemented talent acquisition processes and programs focused on improved efficiency, scalability, hiring manager engagement, and candidate experience. • Producing metrics that track and analyze critical hiring statistics, hiring trends, and results for continuous improvement of strategies and processes. Published a real-time recruiting dashboard that includes pipeline activity, time-to-hire, diversity metrics, etc. • Redesigned the applicant tracking system (Greenhouse) to include requisition and offer approval chains, as well as, ensure proper usage for accurate reporting purposes. • Implemented bi-annual QBRs to align on SLAs, candidate experience, headcount plan, etc. • Completed first successful University Recruiting season in exceeding the hiring goals for New College Grads and Interns in Engineering. • Driving diversity recruiting initiatives including partnerships, events, and programs. • Developed a social media strategy, including company and recruitment branding. Show less



SnapLogic

• United States
• Software Development
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Head of People

  • Aug 2017 - Nov 2018

  San Francisco Bay Area Manage the People, Office and Talent Acquisition teams in support of SnapLogic’s rapid growth. Developed clear, consistent, effective, and scalable sourcing and recruitment processes to attract top talent across all global geographies. Prioritized candidate experience, diversity recruiting, recruiter and company branding, process improvement, reporting, and continuous team development. Key accomplishments include: • Launched a quarterly series of Tech Talk Open House events, as well as… Show more Manage the People, Office and Talent Acquisition teams in support of SnapLogic’s rapid growth. Developed clear, consistent, effective, and scalable sourcing and recruitment processes to attract top talent across all global geographies. Prioritized candidate experience, diversity recruiting, recruiter and company branding, process improvement, reporting, and continuous team development. Key accomplishments include: • Launched a quarterly series of Tech Talk Open House events, as well as, hosting events for Girl Geek Dinner, Woman Who Code, Women of Silicon Valley, etc. • Developed a social media strategy including company and recruitment branding, video content, and redesign of careers page and social media presence. • Redesigned and implemented talent acquisition processes and programs focused on improved efficiency, scalability, hiring manager engagement, and candidate experience. • Built and managed a team of recruiters, including coaching, mentoring, and developing their talents while managing an individual req load. • Produced metrics that track and analyze critical hiring statistics, hiring trends, and results for continuous improvement of strategies and processes. Show less



Gainsight

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Talent Acquisition

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

  Redwood City, CA Manage the Talent Acquisition team in support of Gainsight’s rapid growth. Developed clear, consistent, effective, and scalable sourcing and recruitment processes to attract top talent across all global geographies. Prioritized candidate experience, diversity recruiting, recruiter and company branding, process improvement, reporting, and continuous team development. Key accomplishments include: • Implemented a comprehensive applicant tracking system (Greenhouse). • Drove diversity… Show more Manage the Talent Acquisition team in support of Gainsight’s rapid growth. Developed clear, consistent, effective, and scalable sourcing and recruitment processes to attract top talent across all global geographies. Prioritized candidate experience, diversity recruiting, recruiter and company branding, process improvement, reporting, and continuous team development. Key accomplishments include: • Implemented a comprehensive applicant tracking system (Greenhouse). • Drove diversity recruiting initiatives including partnerships, events, and programs. • Developed a social media strategy, including company and recruitment branding. • Redesigned and implemented talent acquisition processes and programs focused on improved efficiency, scalability, hiring manager engagement, and candidate experience. • Built and managed a team of recruiters and coordinators, including coaching, mentoring, and developing their talents while managing an individual req load. • Aligned with the HR and Finance teams in headcount planning, market compensation analysis, and organizational build-out for growing teams. • Produced metrics that track and analyze critical hiring statistics, hiring trends, and results for continuous improvement of strategies and processes. Show less



Marketo

• India
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition

  • Jan 2014 - Sep 2016

  San Mateo, CA Managed the global Talent Acquisition team in support of Marketo’s sustained rapid growth. Developed clear, consistent, effective, and scalable sourcing and recruitment processes to attract top talent across all global geographies. Prioritized candidate experience, diversity recruiting, recruiter and company branding, process improvement, reporting, and continuous team development. Key accomplishments include: • Managed an aggressive hiring plan: Marketo grew from 400 employees in 2014… Show more Managed the global Talent Acquisition team in support of Marketo’s sustained rapid growth. Developed clear, consistent, effective, and scalable sourcing and recruitment processes to attract top talent across all global geographies. Prioritized candidate experience, diversity recruiting, recruiter and company branding, process improvement, reporting, and continuous team development. Key accomplishments include: • Managed an aggressive hiring plan: Marketo grew from 400 employees in 2014 to 1,000+ employees in 2016. Built and managed a recruiting team of 12+ to support capacity, and managed the hiring for the Global Customer Success team that we grew from 6 to 52 during this period including Director level roles. • Co-lead a comprehensive redevelopment of the onboarding initiative to include improved time-to-ramp, inclusion, and retention. • Completed reconfiguration of the applicant tracking system (Jobvite). • Drove diversity recruiting initiatives including partnerships, events, and programs. • Developed a social media strategy, including company and recruitment branding. • Redesigned and implemented talent acquisition processes and programs focused on improved efficiency, scalability, hiring manager engagement, and candidate experience. • Built and managed a team of recruiters and coordinators, including coaching, mentoring, and developing their talents while managing an individual req load. • Managed the design of a formalized internship program. • Aligned with the HR and Finance teams in headcount planning, market compensation analysis, and organizational build-out for growing teams. • Developed strategies that build a recruiting culture where everyone is viewed as a talent scout responsible for identifying high-quality candidates and removing the usage of external agencies. • Produced metrics that track and analyze critical hiring statistics, hiring trends, and results for continuous improvement of strategies and processes. Show less



Strategic Hiring Services, Inc.

• Human Resources

• President

  • Apr 2010 - Apr 2015

  San Francisco Bay Area Strategic Hiring Services offered a unique approach to small and start-up company’s hiring needs through the creation and management of hiring processes. With 15+ years executive level recruiting and client management experience, I brought an extensive professional network to each of my projects. I improved the quality of identified candidates, reduced time-to-hire, and eliminated the need for external agency usage. • Hiring management: talent acquisition systems implementation; program… Show more Strategic Hiring Services offered a unique approach to small and start-up company’s hiring needs through the creation and management of hiring processes. With 15+ years executive level recruiting and client management experience, I brought an extensive professional network to each of my projects. I improved the quality of identified candidates, reduced time-to-hire, and eliminated the need for external agency usage. • Hiring management: talent acquisition systems implementation; program implementation; vendor recommendations, identification, selection, and negotiation and management; calendaring; pre and post screening; market compensation data; offer negotiation; background investigations and references. • Process management: defined hiring processes and procedures; new hire paperwork; job descriptions; candidate tracking system; vendor identification; established on-boarding processes. • Recruitment: regular, full-time employees, contractors, and temporary staff. • Specialized areas: Social Media, Gaming, Solar, Clean Technology, Manufacturing, Semiconductor, and Hi-Tech. • Clients included: Marketo (SaaS marketing automation); Rainmaker Systems (B2B eCommerce solutions); LiveWorld (social media management and moderation); Digital Chocolate (social gaming); Connor Group (a premier technical accounting firm); Atlumin Energy (start-up solar technology); Southwall Technologies (manufacturer of energy-saving films and glass products); Wolfe Engineering (manufacturer of tools and components); Lunera Lighting (clean technology) Show less



Ledgent

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Market Manager

  • Mar 2009 - Apr 2010

  Managed a start-up branch of two business units – Ultimate Staffing and Ledgent Professional Services * Managed all operational functions including training programs, roadmaps, P&L, POA, quarterly audits, development tools and monthly/quarterly/yearly reporting * Identified, screened and interviewed candidates for career placement and internal opportunities * Placed candidates in senior-level consulting and direct hire employment opportunities * Negotiated staffing agreements… Show more Managed a start-up branch of two business units – Ultimate Staffing and Ledgent Professional Services * Managed all operational functions including training programs, roadmaps, P&L, POA, quarterly audits, development tools and monthly/quarterly/yearly reporting * Identified, screened and interviewed candidates for career placement and internal opportunities * Placed candidates in senior-level consulting and direct hire employment opportunities * Negotiated staffing agreements, fee agreements, mark-up, hourly pay/bill rates and terms of conversions * Developed and visited client companies in order to enhance working relationships * Developed recruiting programs to ensure a pool of qualified candidates * Initiated employment opportunities for exceptional candidates Show less



Kforce Professional Staffing

• Managing Director

  • Aug 2008 - Feb 2009

  Consulting engagements included Business Process Reengineering, Project/Program Management, Systems Implementation, Corporate Controller, Internal Audit, SOX/Compliance, Director of M&A, Director of Technical Accounting, etc. deploying consultants domestically and internationally. * Manage all operational functions including training programs, roadmaps, P&L, POA, quarterly audits, development tools and monthly/quarterly/yearly reporting * Identify, screen and interview consultants for… Show more Consulting engagements included Business Process Reengineering, Project/Program Management, Systems Implementation, Corporate Controller, Internal Audit, SOX/Compliance, Director of M&A, Director of Technical Accounting, etc. deploying consultants domestically and internationally. * Manage all operational functions including training programs, roadmaps, P&L, POA, quarterly audits, development tools and monthly/quarterly/yearly reporting * Identify, screen and interview consultants for career placement and candidates for internal opportunities including consulting and regular, full-time * Negotiate staffing agreements, fee agreements, hourly pay/bill rates, travel reimbursement, 1099 vs. W-2 * Develop and visit client companies in order to enhance working relationships * Develop recruiting program including traveling consultants to ensure a pool of readily deployable consultants * Initiate employment opportunities/projects for exceptional candidates

• Market Manager

  • Nov 2004 - Jul 2008

  Consulting engagements included Business Process Reengineering, Project/Program Management, Systems Implementation, Corporate Controller, Internal Audit, SOX/Compliance, Director of M&A, Director of Technical Accounting, etc. deploying consultants domestically and internationally. * Manage all operational functions including training programs, roadmaps, P&L, POA, quarterly audits, development tools and monthly/quarterly/yearly reporting * Identify, screen and interview consultants for… Show more Consulting engagements included Business Process Reengineering, Project/Program Management, Systems Implementation, Corporate Controller, Internal Audit, SOX/Compliance, Director of M&A, Director of Technical Accounting, etc. deploying consultants domestically and internationally. * Manage all operational functions including training programs, roadmaps, P&L, POA, quarterly audits, development tools and monthly/quarterly/yearly reporting * Identify, screen and interview consultants for career placement and candidates for internal opportunities including consulting and regular, full-time * Negotiate staffing agreements, fee agreements, hourly pay/bill rates, travel reimbursement, 1099 vs. W-2 * Develop and visit client companies in order to enhance working relationships * Develop recruiting program including traveling consultants to ensure a pool of readily deployable consultants * Initiate employment opportunities/projects for exceptional candidates



PrO Unlimited

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Implementations Manager

  • Apr 2004 - Nov 2004

  Managed the implementation for new client programs including payroll, staffing and compliance services; software development and interfaces; development of training presentations and materials; conducted manager, supplies and worker training; supplier transition; documentation of client processes and procedures; and input all data elements including worker, job order and supplier information.



ABE Services, LLC (A GDNA Company)

• Manager, Client Services

  • Sep 2002 - Apr 2004

  Managed on and off-site clients including Yahoo!, Adobe, Brocade, Hitachi Data Systems, Cisco, Xilinx, etc.; and services including vendor and independent contractor compliance evaluations, professional level payroll, vendor qualification, national contingent worker procedures and on-going training programs. Functional role as Director of Implementation and Training for all new client services including development of documented implementation processes and procedures and the establishment of… Show more Managed on and off-site clients including Yahoo!, Adobe, Brocade, Hitachi Data Systems, Cisco, Xilinx, etc.; and services including vendor and independent contractor compliance evaluations, professional level payroll, vendor qualification, national contingent worker procedures and on-going training programs. Functional role as Director of Implementation and Training for all new client services including development of documented implementation processes and procedures and the establishment of new on-site programs. Identified additional service needs and opportunities at existing clients. Show less



Accountants Plus (A GDNA Company)

• Branch Manager

  • Apr 1999 - Sep 2002

  Managed all operational functions, including quarterly audits, development tools and monthly/quarterly/yearly reporting. Identified, screened and interviewed candidates for career placement. Placed candidates in temporary and direct hire employment opportunities. Negotiated fee agreements, mark-up, hourly pay/bill rates and terms of temp-to-hire conversions. Developed and visited client companies in order to enhance working relationships. Developed recruiting program to ensure a pool of… Show more Managed all operational functions, including quarterly audits, development tools and monthly/quarterly/yearly reporting. Identified, screened and interviewed candidates for career placement. Placed candidates in temporary and direct hire employment opportunities. Negotiated fee agreements, mark-up, hourly pay/bill rates and terms of temp-to-hire conversions. Developed and visited client companies in order to enhance working relationships. Developed recruiting program to ensure a pool of qualified candidates. Initiated employment opportunities for exceptional candidates. Show less



Career Group, Inc.

• Canada
• Human Resources Services

• Staffing Supervisor

  • Sep 1998 - Apr 1999

  Identified, screened and interviewed candidates for career placement. Placed candidates in temporary and temp-to-hire employement opportunities. Negotiated mark-up, hourly pay/bill rates and terms for temp-to-hire conversions. Visited client companies with Account Executive in order to enhance working relationships. Developed recruiting sources for potential candidates. Initiated employment opportunities for exceptional candidates.

• Staffing Supervisor

  • Feb 1997 - Mar 1998

  Identified, screened and interviewed candidates for career placement. Placed candidates in temporary and direct hire employment opportunities. Negotiated fee agreements, mark-up, hourly pay/bill rates and terms of temp-to-hire conversions. Developed and visited client companies in order to enhance working relationships. Developed recruiting program to ensure a pool of qualified candidates. Initiated employment opportunities for exceptional candidates.