Amanda Schonfeld Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Greater Chicago Area

I previously managed the TTS Talent team of recruiters and coordinators to attract and recruit all of the talent for the Technology Transformation Services. In March 2023 I stepped back into an individual contributor role and now focus on executive recruitment. Technology Transformation Services (TTS) applies modern methodologies and technologies to improve the public’s experience with government by helping agencies make their services more accessible, efficient, and effective… Show more I previously managed the TTS Talent team of recruiters and coordinators to attract and recruit all of the talent for the Technology Transformation Services. In March 2023 I stepped back into an individual contributor role and now focus on executive recruitment. Technology Transformation Services (TTS) applies modern methodologies and technologies to improve the public’s experience with government by helping agencies make their services more accessible, efficient, and effective. Our mission is to design and deliver a digital government with and for the American public. Our vision is to have trusted modern government experiences for all.Our values are: INCLUSION: We put people first and celebrate what brings us together and makes each of us unique to meet the public’s needs.INTEGRITY: We are present, transparent, and honest to enable accessible and trustworthy innovation.IMPACT: We grow together and create lasting change for the good of the public and public servants. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

For more than 30 years, VSA’s interconnected approach to strategy, design and technology has helped transform and propel some of the world’s most respected brands and forward-thinking businesses. We serve leaders seeking to drive marketplace results and enterprise value in today’s increasingly complex, cross-channel, consumer-driven world.

Greater Los Angeles Area And Chicago

BeyondCurious is an innovation agency. We create mobile experiences that empower people and transform brands. We help market leaders and disrupters innovate faster, better and more cost effectively. Responsible for finding and developing the best talent to grow BeyondCurious.

Chicago, Il

Lead for SapientNitro North American recruitment efforts. This included talent acquisition strategy and process as well as direct oversight of a team of up to 40 consisting of regional leads, recruiters, campus recruiters, sourcing strategists and recruiting coordinators, both on and off-shore. Partnered with capacity planning, HR business partners and senior business leaders to shape and guide talent acquisition strategy and goals at the enterprise level. Key highlights include: Winner of… Show more Lead for SapientNitro North American recruitment efforts. This included talent acquisition strategy and process as well as direct oversight of a team of up to 40 consisting of regional leads, recruiters, campus recruiters, sourcing strategists and recruiting coordinators, both on and off-shore. Partnered with capacity planning, HR business partners and senior business leaders to shape and guide talent acquisition strategy and goals at the enterprise level. Key highlights include: Winner of Candidate Experience Award three years running and a 95% positive rating from candidates who participated in our interview process. Provided growth opportunities for team members and developed key members into new leadership roles including a business development lead, a global employer branding lead and a global sourcing team lead. About SapientNitro: SapientNitro, part of Sapient®, is a new breed of agency redefining storytelling for an always-on world. We’re changing the way our clients engage today’s connected consumers by uniquely creating never-ending stories across brand communications, digital engagement, and omni-channel commerce. We call it Storyscaping, where art and imagination meet the power and scale of systems thinking. SapientNitro’s Idea Engineers represent a connected powerhouse of creative, brand and technology expertise - one global team collaborating across disciplines, perspectives and continents to create game-changing success for our Global 1000 clients. We partner with industry-leading clients such as Chrysler, Citi, The Coca-Cola Company, Lufthansa, Target, and Vodafone, in 31 cities across The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. For more information, visit www.sapientnitro.com or follow us on Twitter @SapientNitro Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Promoted graduate school of business programs to prospective students. Partnered with Associate Vice President of Graduate Admissions to develop recruiting strategies for the business school. Key highlights include: Increased overall conversion rate of admitted to enrolled students. Reduced review of applications from two weeks to four days. Increased enrollment for four consecutive quarters.

Greater Chicago Area

Managed a territory of nine states recruiting students from high schools to matriculate at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). Built relationships with high school counselors to improve visibility of IIT. Counseled prospective students through admission process. Key highlights include: Exceeded enrollment goals for two recruiting years. Implemented information management tool to track effectiveness of territory recruiting events.

Greater Chicago Area

Recruit interested students to enroll at IADT. Conduct phone and in person admission interviews and advise students through enrollment process. Ensured quality representation of IADT by providing excellent customer service to students. Key highlights include: Consistently met enrollment goals on a quarterly basis.

Greater New York City Area

Handled candidates’ initial point of contact with Wert & Company. Screened potential placements by conducting phone interviews and in-person portfolio evaluations. Communicated with clients regarding desired skills and cultural fit to effectively fill searches. Thoroughly managed the search process by utilizing information management tools.

San Francisco And Chicago

Managed full life-cycle of hiring process for all creative candidates, including sourcing (job postings, cold calling, networking at professional events), working with hiring managers to understand specific needs, initial portfolio evaluation, phone screening, interviewing, gathering feedback and negotiating offers. Highlights include: Grew Chicago Creative discipline to over 30 people in 15 months through effective sourcing, thorough interviewing, candidate evaluation and strong offer… Show more Managed full life-cycle of hiring process for all creative candidates, including sourcing (job postings, cold calling, networking at professional events), working with hiring managers to understand specific needs, initial portfolio evaluation, phone screening, interviewing, gathering feedback and negotiating offers. Highlights include: Grew Chicago Creative discipline to over 30 people in 15 months through effective sourcing, thorough interviewing, candidate evaluation and strong offer negotiation. Consistently met hiring goals on a quarterly basis. Show less

Bs, Sociology

Activities and Societies: International Student Organization member. Studied abroad and visited classes to tell other students about my.

Sociology

I studied for a year abroad at Kingston University. It was one of the best experiences of my life.