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Chicago, Il, Us

New York, Us

The blockchain industry is evolving rapidly, and as it grows, so does the need for efficiency, compliance, and ethical practices. With the EU’s Travel Rule set to take effect in 2025, Notabene is leading the charge in providing seamless compliance solutions for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) worldwide. I'm focused on building and scaling a world-class team to support Notabene’s mission of enabling safe, transparent, and compliant blockchain transactions globally.

**2023 Career Expansion – Pursued diverse contract roles to broaden expertise across industries and hone skills in high-impact, agile environments**Clients include Mavely, Markable.ai, Free Agency, Coding Temple, and Wurkwel• Mavely: Spearheaded influencer engagement strategies, driving a $2M increase in GMV and optimizing account management processes for 198 influencers.• Markable.ai: Led CRM system integrations and enhanced creator workflows, boosting sales growth by 2-5x for top creators and refining product features based on user needs.• Free Agency: Supported executive clients with talent enablement and outreach strategies, achieving a 94% targeting accuracy for high-level job placements.• Wurkwel: Delivered a comprehensive PRD for a furniture liquidation app, improving user experience through problem discovery sessions with key stakeholders.• Coding Temple: Designed and implemented a job readiness framework for alumni, improving job placements and post-graduation transitions.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Stryke is a specialized platform dedicated to matching driven, early-career talent with companies eager to cultivate emerging leaders. Focused on skill-building, growth, and meaningful work experiences, Stryke brings a modern approach to recruiting, supporting the next generation's pursuit of balanced, impactful careers while providing businesses with adaptable and motivated hires.

Seattle, Us

• Conducted user research, including analyzing 10+ interviews and 100+ survey responses to derive solutions from user pain points.• Spearheaded the successful ideation and launch of two projects (one of which was an MVP in 8 weeks), setting product vision and drafting Product Requirement Documents (PRD).• Collaborated with cross-functional teams across three time zones, leading key meetings and ensuring seamless communication.

Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Il

Hired as the first US Recruiter following the acquisition of Popular Pays, I executed strategic recruitment initiatives for the B2B side of the marketplace business, focused on connecting Content Creators with SMB, Midsize, and Enterprise Brands:• Placed the first Product Management Lead for the US; managed a comprehensive full-cycle recruiting project.• Successfully managed 10+ high-level job search projects in Sales, Product, Engineering, and G&A;, usually juggling multiple projectssimultaneously.• Implemented the Sourcewhale automation tool, leading to a 25% improvement in messaging response rates.• Refined candidate targeting strategies, resulting in an increase in candidate quality.• Developed a recruiting playbook with cross-functional teams, optimized processes, and enhanced the candidate experience; tracked projects using Notion and Greenhouse.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Hired as the second recruiter, I established our Onboarding and Business Recruitment Program.• Developed and executed a Talent Acquisition strategy, leading to a 30% increase in the quality candidate pool and a 50% reduction in recruitment time.• Implementated Sourcewhale Recruiting Orchestration Platform, streamlining messaging and sourcing processes.• Tested and contributed to product feature ideas and new instructor suggestions through asynchronous communication, which were then prioritized quarterly by the Product Manager.• Worked closely with leadership to hire key roles; advised hiring leaders on searches, achieving a 15% improvement in candidate fit. This included 3 Senior Product Managers and 3 Senior Product Designers.• Led initiatives to streamline Intake & Job Kickoff processes, aligning objectives with quarterly goals.• Advised cross-departmental teams on optimization strategies, improving outcomes, and team retention.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Hired as the fifth member of the company and promoted to the first internal recruiter where I played a pivotal role in growth and hiring process development:• Promoted three times due to outstanding performance.• Tested and contributed to platform feature suggestions for efficiency and bug fixes.• Placed 20 executive-level candidates within the first year; over 125 placements during the tenure.• Placed 40+ new team members in a high-growth startup environment, enabling a swift recovery post-COVID.• Established foundational Sourcing Processes and supported Series A-D startup client executives.• Implemented a referral-focused process, boosting response rates to over 30%.• Achieved an 84% offer acceptance rate consistently over several quarters.• Streamlined hiring process to 38 days on average, reducing "Zoom fatigue" and accelerating talent cycle.• Developed internal recruiting processes, enabling the company to scale significantly.

Stood up a 90-day coaching program focusing on lifestyle and soft skills:• Focused on enhancing social skills and self-expression rather than resorting to scripted lines.• Offered bespoke advice to clients to enrich their social lives and overcome social anxiety.

Scottsdale, Az, Us

Learned the value of process.

Luton, England, Gb

Mastered the Numbers.

Diemen, Noord-Holland, Nl

The start of my recruiting career!

Nashville, Tn, Us

I sold books door-to-door. Woke up at 5:59am, Took a cold shower, Got my attitude in check for the day, Knocked on my first door by 8:29.Worked from 8:29am - 9:31 pm or later.Sold the idea of education to every single person I came across.Kept a winning attitudeCommitted to finishing what I started.Did it all over again the next day.