Beth Kester-Warner

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VP, People @ Carbon Robotics @ Carbon Robotics
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Seattle, Washington, United States, United States
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About Beth Kester-Warner

Beth Kester-Warner is currently the VP, People Operations at Carbon Robotics. bethkw@carbonrobotics.comBeth's expertise is building scalable People Teams & Processes that support inclusive productive company growth. Experience Coaching leadership to build for transparency and partnership. She prides herself on remaining current on tools and trends to allow for innovation in the People function.Carbon Robotics' mission and building companies with high values and smart employees is what motivates Beth every day.With more than 20 years of experience working with technology companies to attract and retain top-tier talent, she has a deep passion for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Beth enjoys having "those" conversations, influencing perspectives, and supporting opportunities. Her collaborative and relationship-driven approach has helped to build early-stage companies including Isilon, Extrahop, Aventail, and ConnectSoft, as well as drive the growth of technology giants such as Microsoft, Amazon, HP, and Cray. Her well rounded career working in-house, agency, and consulting experience provides a broad-spectrum perspective allowing her to understand many stages of company growth. Beth lives in Seattle with her teenage daughter, 2 dogs, and a California Boa. She volunteers and supports programs that are close to my heart to include but not limited to Ignite Worldwide, Mona Bailey Academy, The Indigenous Collective, MS Foundation, Key Tech Labs, PAWS, Rottweiler Purebred Rescue and Wounded Warriors. Beth studied at the College of Legal Arts.Skills & Specialties: Leadership, People Teams, Recruiting, Human Resources, Mentorship, Team Building, Process Development, ATS Implementation, Hyper-Growth, Branding, College Recruiting, Early Career, Direct Sourcing, Technical Recruiting, Full life cycle Recruiting, Client Generation, Account Management, Training, Office Management, Reporting, Administration and Customer ServiceRecruiting Experience in Following Domains: AgTech, Cybersecurity, Distributed Systems, Cloud, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Quality Assurance, Systems, Networking, Analytic, Security, Storage, Web, Infrastructure, Big Data, Usability, Mobile, and Games. https://solutionsdriven.com/resources/hiring-challenges/flipping-the-script-navigating-the-shift-from-candidate-ghosting-to-company-ghosting-with-beth-kester-warner/#WeAreHiring #talentacquisition #laserweeding #laserweeder #weedcontrol #agtech #agtechnology #farmtech #robotics #laser #missiondriven #AI #startup #wearehiring #culturematters

Beth Kester-Warner's Current Company Details
Carbon Robotics

Carbon Robotics

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VP, People @ Carbon Robotics
Beth Kester-Warner Work Experience Details
  • Carbon Robotics
    Vp, People
    Carbon Robotics Oct 2023 - Present
    Seattle, Washington, Us
    Carbon Robotics™ is a disruptive force within Ag Tech. Mission, Innovation, Values and Culture are the things that drive us forward. We are committed to fostering a supportive and diverse workplace that empowers our employees while building something that has purpose. Want to learn more? Email me at BethKW@carbonrobotics.comCarbon Robotics™, a leader in AI powered robotics, builds innovative agricultural tools that empower farmers to operate more efficiently. Carbon Robotics’ revolutionary, high-precision LaserWeeder™ leverages sophisticated AI deep learning technology, computer vision, robotics, and lasers. Awards:CNBC Names Carbon Robotics to CNBC Disruptors 50 List: https://lnkd.in/d2Zxg7HPTIME's Top GreenTech Companies 2024 features Carbon Robotics: https://shorturl.at/GHNPRCarbon Robotics #37 on Geekwire 200: https://shorturl.at/cnsRV Carbon Robotics wins AI Breakthrough Awards: https://aibreakthroughawards.com/ Press:NVIDIA NVentures Invests in Carbon Robotics: https://lnkd.in/gcxEAYyzSmoke Some Weeds: Lasers Could Make Herbicide Obsolete: https://lnkd.in/dTZGGTcRLaserWeeder is a Death Ray! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72ol-5SOGqYAI meets agriculture with new farm machines to kill weeds and harvest crops: https://shorturl.at/fvyP5Key initiatives:Successfully support executive leadership and the company on key People initiatives to include supporting International expansion Build and coach a highly productive people team to support the growth of the businessContinue to develop and roll out programs to support targeted recruiting objectives, Sourcing strategies, metrics and reporting.Improve processes and implement automation that is rightsized to Carbon Robotics' growthRefine DEI programs and partnerships to strengthen company cultureScale the University recruiting process#talentacquisition #laserweeding #lasterweeder #weedcontrol #agtech #agtechnology #farmtech #robotics #laser #missiondriven #AI #startup #carbonrobotics
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  • Carbon Robotics
    Head Of People Operations
    Carbon Robotics Sep 2022 - Oct 2023
    Seattle, Washington, Us
    Carbon Robotics™, a leader in AI powered robotics, builds innovative agricultural tools that empower farmers to operate more efficiently. Carbon Robotics’ revolutionary, high-precision LaserWeeder™ leverages sophisticated AI deep learning technology, computer vision, robotics, and lasers. Large commercial growers of specialty and organic crops buy LaserWeeders from Carbon Robotics because they reduce weed control costs by 80% and increase crop yields and quality. Laserweeding also provides safer working conditions for farmers and creates sustainable paths to regenerative and organic farming. Designed in Seattle and built in Detroit, Carbon Robotics was founded in 2018 and has raised $36 million in capital to date..Key initiatives:Evaluate and build tooling and process to prepare for scale.  Built recruiting process and team to support hyper growth.  Successfully coach and build a recruiting team to support business goals executing on increased diversity hiring.  Define DEI programs and partnershipsManaged and scale the University recruiting processCreated Sourcing programs and targeted recruiting objectives#talentacquisition #laserweeding #lasterweeder #weedcontrol #agtech #agtechnology #farmtech #robotics #laser #missiondriven #AI #startup
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  • Extrahop
    Sr. Global Manager, Recruiting & Sourcing
    Extrahop Apr 2018 - Sep 2022
    Seattle, Washington, Us
    ExtraHop is on a mission to arm cybersecurity teams to confront active threats and stop breaches powered by cloud-scale AI, covertly decrypts and analyzes all cloud and network traffic in real-time to eliminate blind spots and detect threats that other tools miss. Sophisticated machine learning models are applied to petabytes of telemetry collected continuously.  Key initiatives:Built recruiting process and team, at capacity of 22 people, to support hyper growth.  Successfully coached team on executing on increased diversity hiring.  Volunteer with organizations to help impact DEI programs nationally.Participate in panels serving as a recruiting expert, advocate for STEM and diversity hiring.Managed the University recruiting process resulting in significantly increased hire stats.Created Sourcing programs and implemented informational interview strategies to improve inclusive hiring practices.PE acquisition changed business direction resulting in my departure for a company better aligned with my goals and values.
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  • Extrahop
    Recruiting Team Lead
    Extrahop Apr 2017 - Apr 2018
    Seattle, Washington, Us
    Promoted to lead of the recruiting team and lead in hiring, growing and coaching the team.
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  • Extrahop
    Senior Technical Recruiter
    Extrahop Feb 2015 - Apr 2017
    Seattle, Washington, Us
    Hired to help grow ExtraHop with a focus on Engineering and technical staffing. If you're interested in being part of building emerging technology within a family culture let me know. 2015 has lofty hiring goals that include all departments within ExtraHop. Engineering focus is on C/C++, Systems Development, Python, JavaScript, CSS, UI, Security, PaaS, SaaS, SOC, NOC, Cloud and full-stack development of Distributed Systems/High Availability Architecture.
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  • Seapoint Partners
    Director Of Recruiting
    Seapoint Partners Apr 2010 - Aug 2015
    Seattle, Wa, Us
    Boutique Staffing Firm focused on a quality experience for both our clients and the candidates we partner with. Hired Engineering, Leadership/Executive, Marketing, Sales, and Operations.
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  • Hewlett-Packard
    Staffing Consultant - Hp Helion
    Hewlett-Packard Apr 2014 - Mar 2015
    Houston, Texas, Us
    **Role Simultaneous to Seapoint Partners**Hired to help build out the HP Helion OpenStack Cloud team driving the new face of Hewlett-Packard. An excellent meld of cutting-edge open source technology development combined with corporate financial backing within a start-up environment. Hired talent with Cloud Foundry, OpenStack, GoLang, LXC, Solum, OpenShift, Python, DevOps, PaaS, Security, Distributed Systems/High Availability Development or Cloud Development.
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  • Lg Consulting
    Senior Technology Recruiter
    Lg Consulting Feb 2008 - Mar 2009
    Seattle, Washington, Us
    **Name changed from LG Consulting to Clutch.**Worked full desk recruitment for a select group of clients. Generated business, filled roles and managed split relationships with my internal team. Passion for finding the right connection between company and person.
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  • Speakeasy.Net
    Contract Technical Recruiter
    Speakeasy.Net Nov 2007 - Jan 2008
    Costa Mesa, Ca, Us
    Assisted in the Recruiting efforts for the ramp of a new VoIP project at Speakeasy.net.
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  • Isilon Systems
    Senior Technical Recruiter
    Isilon Systems Nov 2004 - Nov 2007
    Seattle, Washington, Us
    Primary responsibility was to facilitate the recruiting process in a manner that best suits the hiring managers and resulted in hiring the best people to grow the company. Hired talent with C/C++, Python, Networking, Security, NOC Engineers, Distributed Systems/High Availability Development, or Systems Development.
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  • Aventail
    Sr. Technical Recruiter Consultant
    Aventail Jun 2003 - Nov 2004
    Us
    Hired back after layoffs as a consultant. My primary responsibility was to hire roles within all departments domestic and internationally. Developed sourcing strategies and full lifecycle recruiting to support corporate growth. Hired talent with C/C++, Python, Networking, Security, NOC Engineers, Distributed Systems/High Availability Development or Systems Development.
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  • Cray
    Contract Sr. Technical Recruiter
    Cray Jun 2003 - Feb 2004
    Houston, Texas, Us
    **Concurrent with Aventail**Contract Senior Recruiter for the corporate recruiting team. My primary responsibility was to bring recruiting focus and expertise to the current HR team. Partnered with recruiters in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
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  • Amazon
    Contract Sr. Technical Recruiter
    Amazon Sep 2002 - Jun 2003
    Seattle, Wa, Us
    Contract Senior Technical Recruiter for ERP and Infrastructure Business Units. Primary responsibility was to manage the recruiting process from cradle to grave to hire top talent.
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  • Aventail
    Sr. Technical Recruiter
    Aventail Aug 1999 - Jun 2002
    Us
    Hired for the corporate recruiting team. My primary responsibility was to facilitate the recruiting process in a manner that best suited the hiring managers as well as the candidates within a startup environment.
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  • Coape Staffing Network
    Sr. Technical Recruiting
    Coape Staffing Network Feb 1998 - Aug 1999
    Top producing member of the technical staffing division. Primary responsibility was to manage the recruiting process from cradle to grave for Coape Staffing Clients.
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  • Microsoft
    Contract Technical Recruiter
    Microsoft Oct 1997 - Feb 1998
    Redmond, Washington, Us
    Promoted to Technical Recruiter for Microsoft Product Group. Primary responsibility was to screen candidates toward Microsoft core competencies and forward them to appropriate technical teams.
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  • Microsoft
    Contract Direct Source Research Recruiter
    Microsoft Jun 1996 - Oct 1997
    Redmond, Washington, Us
    Supported the Product Group's Recruiting team by sourcing candidates. Sourced from research list data, conference or event lists, self-generated research, boolean search, and referrals. Partnered with recruiting teams in other divisions to share candidates uncovered but not appropriate for Product Group openings.
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  • Connectsoft Inc.
    Office Manager, Hr & Recruiter @ Velleb
    Connectsoft Inc. Jun 1995 - Jun 1996
    Bellevue, Wa, Us
    **Division that spun off of Connectsoft due to acquisition by UPS**
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  • Connectsoft Inc.
    Office Manager, Hr & Recruiter
    Connectsoft Inc. Jun 1994 - Jun 1995
    Bellevue, Wa, Us
    Member of the UPS OnLine Pro engineering team. Primary responsibility was to handle all aspects of administrative support including but not limited to recruiting, human resources, facilities, accounting, and travel.
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  • Autodesk
    Receptionist
    Autodesk 1993 - 1994
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
    The initial point of contact for the office. Customer service, answered switchboard, administration, scheduling, and miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
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Beth Kester-Warner Skills

Technical Recruiting Talent Acquisition Internet Recruiting Recruiting Sourcing Management Interviews Talent Management Consulting Temporary Placement Screening Resumes Screening Networking Human Resources Temporary Staffing Leadership Account Management Applicant Tracking Systems Start Ups Contract Recruitment Search Sdlc Information Technology Cold Calling Vendor Management Business Development Benefits Negotiation Hiring Training Strategy Professional Services Executive Search Team Building College Recruiting Negotiation Project Management Staffing Services Marketing Software Development Social Networking Crm Employee Benefits Entrepreneurship Employer Branding Generation Onboarding Employee Relations Competitive Analysis Resume Writing Workforce Planning

Beth Kester-Warner Education Details

  • College Of Legal Arts
    College Of Legal Arts
    Stenography

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