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I create bespoke itineraries for visitors to Napa Valley and tailor my recommendations to accommodate the unique tastes, preferences, and budget of each client.As a resident of the San Francisco Bay Area since my university days, I have roots in both Napa Valley and San Francisco. I delight in exploring diverse culinary experiences and savoring food and wine from establishments of all types and service levels

As a Career Coach, I specialized in assisting clients in pursuing new opportunities, such as securing employment, advancing to the next career level, transitioning industries, or relocating. Leveraging my extensive background in talent acquisition and recruiting, I helped hundreds of job seekers surmount challenges by:- Offering constructive feedback and industry insights.- Crafting tailored job search strategies for competitive edge in interviews.- Cultivating positive professional images through resumes, communication skills, and online presence.- Guiding clients in establishing realistic career trajectories.Additionally, I conducted seminars and webinars covering various pertinent topics for job seekers.

I managed full-cycle recruiting for large corporations and startups across diverse industries to enrich my coaching expertise. I recruited talent at all levels of management, from entry to Director positions, in various departments, including Audit, Compliance, Design, Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Logistics, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, and technical roles within Product.Additionally, I supported early-stage startups with recruitment on a short-term basis.

Oakland, California, Us

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant for Pacific Gas and Electric, I filled enterprise-wide and LOB management positions for the Supply Chain and Corporate Real Estate groups including, but not limited to roles in analytics, quality assurance, IT, and compliance. I carried a requisition load of 25-35.

Secaucus, New Jersey, Us

I was one of two Senior Recruitment Consultants at the headquarters where I recruited for roles in the following departments: Planning, Distribution, eCommerce, IT, and Color.

Mountain View, Ca, Us

As part of the International Staffing team, I recruited experienced professionals for new offices abroad, focusing on marketing, HR, legal, finance, and sales roles. I sourced and interviewed candidates from Latin America, China, Australia, and Southeast Asia, collaborating closely with Hiring Managers and candidates. I also conducted confidential searches, managed the selection processes and coordinated with search firms.

I oversaw recruitment for JD, MBA, MS, and PhD candidates, including associates and patent professionals, at a national law firm. This included managing on-campus interviews, the summer associate program, MCLE, and new employee onboarding. Additionally, I led the acquisition of a new ATS tailored to our multi-office needs. I developed a detailed workaround and training manual for a smooth transition, earning recognition for my efforts.

San Francisco, California, Us

As a Senior member of the Campus Relations team, I focused on recruiting interns, entry-level managers, and MBAs in various fields, totaling 100 hires. By building partnerships with schools nationwide and advocating our opportunities at headquarters, I consistently surpassed hiring goals. My duties ranged from resume screening and interviews to representing our firm at events and developing an efficient application management system for handling 5000 applications annually.

As Director of Training for VC-funded firms, I coordinated with engineers and the process team pre-launch to set up customer service protocols and databases. I defined project scopes, established service level agreements, implemented KPIs, and incentive systems. Leading a training team of 5, we oversaw program creation and execution, emphasizing contact center employee training beyond launch. Together, we efficiently trained 400 Contact Center Reps within 4 months.

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I progressed from Coordinator to Manager of Professional Recruiting at an international law firm, overseeing all attorney recruitment endeavors, including on-campus and summer associate programs, and lateral hiring. A key focus was ensuring a positive candidate experience. I implemented market segmentation strategies for 15 law schools, prioritizing Diversity & Inclusion, consistently surpassing hiring goals, and enhancing representation of women and minorities among our 300 attorney hires. As the main contact for new hires, I closely collaborated with the Hiring Committee, managed up to 10 staff, and oversaw a budget exceeding $500k annually. Additionally, I coordinated training for summer and first-year associates, and developed a work-around to accurately track hiring statistics in the absence of a robust Applicant Tracking System.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Social Sciences

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