Recruiting Manager for AWS Managed Cloud & AWS Kumo • Built & innovated recruiting processes; scaled, managed, and motivated high-performing teams, and created effective sourcing strategies.• Partnered with stakeholders to expand high revenue generating business across the globe.• Developed initiatives around the candidate to employee lifecycle, incorporating more inclusive TA and hiring practices. • Analyzed and delivered key recruiting metrics to drive strategic decision-making.• Proactively partnered with executives to develop and execute talent acquisition strategies, combining my executive support expertise with in-depth knowledge of talent management to attract, assess, and secure top talent for organizational success.• Provided high-level executive support and strategic advisory to senior leaders, driving talent acquisition strategies that attract top-tier candidates and deliver exceptional hiring outcomes.

• Built, scaled, and managed teams with a focus on #softwareengineer hiring; created effective sourcing strategies and inventive closing techniques to provide bar raising candidate experiences, and manage customer expectations. • Created, built, and executed scalable #recruitment strategies to capture A+ talent, while partnering with stakeholders to expand EC2 business across multiple geographies. • Closely partnered with business leaders, HR, and finance partners to develop and execute unique recruiting and #hiring projects, and developed initiatives around the entire candidate to employee lifecycle. • Designed, analyzed, and delivered reporting on key recruiting metrics; making recommendations to key stakeholders on developing and adapting vital recruiting solutions. • Created a clear vision for a high-performing recruiting team, putting in place key metrics & tracking mechanisms, timelines, goals, and removing ambiguity for team members through prioritization, coaching, and issue resolution. • Most importantly, helped people grow their #careers!

• Partnered with hiring teams to build effective sourcing, assessment, and closing approaches.• Implemented strategies to manage customer/partner expectations through a deep understanding of return on investment.• Designed strategies to understand how to recruit passive and active candidates.• Built and maintained a network of potential candidates through pro-active market research and on-going relationship management.• Conducted in-depth interviews of potential candidates.• Implemented recruiting strategies to achieve high-conversion ratios.• Implemented new processes and fine-tuned standard processes for recruiting that fits within Amazon's mission to deliver the highest quality results to the customer and fulfills the EC2 organization’s hiring goals.• Monitored and tracked deliverables, timelines, and a formal tracking process.• Initiated and managed special projects/recruiting initiatives.• Proactively networked and established effective working relationships, continually sought new sourcing options, and developed creative approaches to delivering candidates to my customers.• Negotiated and closed candidate offers & provided a seamless onboarding experience for new hires Executed recruiting strategies for employer promotion in the marketplace, candidate management, diversity sourcing, and interview process management.• Created, measured, and scaled the right workflow between candidates, hiring managers, and the recruiting team, and analyzed data and metrics to ensure a seamless workflow.

• Partnered with hiring teams to build effective sourcing, assessment, and closing approaches with an ability to manage customer/partner expectations through a deep understanding of return on investment.• Recruited passive candidates and gauged chemistry of candidates for fit and motivation.• Built and maintained a network of potential candidates through proactive market research and on-going relationship management; conducted in-depth interviews of potential candidates, demonstrated ability to anticipate hiring manager preferences through high interview-to-offer ratios.• Recommended ideas and strategies related to recruitment that would contribute to the long-range growth of the company, implemented any new processes and fine-tuning standard processes for recruiting that fits within Amazon's mission to deliver the highest quality results to the customer.• Articulated, in writing, recruiting plans with deliverables, timelines and a formal tracking process.• Interviewed candidates within the framework of the position specification. • Screened, interviewed, and prepared an ideal candidate slate within an appropriate and consistent timeline.• Partnered with business leaders, HR, and Compensation teams to determine appropriate salary ranges and negotiate compensation with candidates.• Participated in special projects/recruiting initiatives including assessment of best practices in interviewing techniques, leveraged internal sources of talent, and identified top performers for senior-level openings.

Technical Recruiter via Search Wizards• Recruited cloud/distributed systems talent with experience in Java (multithreading), SysDevs, DevOps, etc.• Sourced top talent through boolean searches, online resources including LinkedIn, GitHUB, Stack Overflow, Indeed and Dice. • Conducted pre-screen calls and resume reviews to qualify candidates.• Collaborated with other Recruiters, Hiring Managers, and Software to develop a healthy recruitment pipeline.• Guided candidates through initial interviewing stages.

With over 50 years of experience, Kforce strives to make the right career match for over 23,000 people annually for our 4,000+ clients, including 70% of the Fortune 100 companies. We are a Forbes Top 5 Best Professional Recruiting Firm. As an IT Talent Associate with Kforce I was responsible for full life cycle recruiting, including candidate screening, interview preparation, offer management, rate and salary negotiations, and reference checks. During this time I was the point of contact and resource from initial conversations all the way through the process to offer and consultant care while on assignment. My methods included but weren’t limited to: internet job boards, creative sourcing, social media, internal resume database, network events, and direct sourcing. Additionally, I was responsible for conducting qualification calls with hiring managers to gather information and analyze client requirements against qualification of candidates.Focuses: Software Development/Engineering, Front End and Full Stack Web Developers, Solution Engineers, Application Support Engineers, Project/Program Management, Data Scientists and many others.

• Conducted full life cycle recruiting, including but not limited to internet job boards, creative sourcing, social media, internal resume database, network events, & direct sourcing.• Was Responsible for candidate screening, behavioral evaluation/interviewing, interview preparation, offer management, rate/salary negotiations, background & necessary screenings, reference checking, and more. • Identified and managed candidates throughout the entire hiring processes, from initial identification through offer acceptance.• Built and maintained network of pipeline candidates through ATS. • Conducted qualification calls with the hiring manager to gather information and analyze client requirements against qualifications of candidates to find perfect match.Specialties: iOS Developers, Android Developers, Java Developers, SQL Programmers, Front End and Full Stack Web Developers, Splunk Developers, Application Support Engineers, Copy Writers, Technical Writers, and many others.

• Provided a high volume of qualified candidates to Hiring Managers and provided customer satisfaction across the board, to our consultants, future consultants, and clients.• Full life cycle recruiting, including but not limited to internet job boards, creative sourcing, social media, internal resume database, network events, & direct sourcing.• Conducted candidate screening, behavioral evaluation/interviewing, interview preparation, offer management, rate/salary negotiations, background & necessary screenings, reference checking, etc. • Identified and managed candidates throughout the entire hiring processes, from initial identification, offer acceptance and through the assignment.• Conducted qualification calls with the hiring manager to gather information and analyze client requirements against qualifications of candidates to find a perfect match.

• Developed revenue and building relationships with advertising, digital, and public relations agencies as well as brands within an assigned geographical territory in the United States.• Executed complete account responsibility from first contact to end negotiations using professional integrated selling techniques across email, phone, and videoconferencing to grow assigned territory.• Carried a $500k-$1M annual quota.

• Assisted with creation of marketing materials such as Case Studies, Campaign Example documents, Influencer statistics decks, etc.• Partnered with the Account team to create specific client materials like Proposals, Recaps, etc.• Facilitated brainstorming sessions to help think of “big ideas” for clients and potential clients.• Executed quoting and pricing of campaigns during client pitches.• Championed campaign execution Competitive Research, as well as research on all things digital, social and Influencer.• Collaborated with Senior Account Directors and Product Evangelists in setting up large client events, lunch and learns and other industry functions.• Gathered, analyzed, and reported on specific campaign statistics (CTR, UMV's, CPM, CPC, CPMK).

Datatel information entry.Managed a staff of six Resident Assistants.Oversaw and created building programs.Administered staff meetings; including the compilation of meeting agendas.Oversaw Residence Hall activities.Designated staff duties and activities.

Created informational and exciting bulletin boards.Created building and floor programs.Oversaw residence hall activity.Created incident reports and duty logs.