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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

El Segundo, California, Us

We build rockets to launch small satellites.https://ablspacesystems.com/careers/- Leading the recruiting department across all functions. - The first internal talent acquisition hire for the company.- Leading and mentoring a recruiting team of 4.- Implemented processes for OFCCP and EEO compliance.- Developed interviewing training across the company.- Created SOPs and workflows for improved efficiency across the recruiting function and hiring process.- Implemented a scheduling tool to improve scheduling time for candidates and prospects.- Cross-collaboration and strategic planning with senior leadership stakeholders.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Led an awesome team of recruiters and sourcers to recruit the people who would build out the factory in Normal, Illinois. This included the layout/design of the entire factory, implementation/installation/execution of factory automation hardware & software, data analytics, program management, and all manufacturing engineering functions.Highlights:- I grew my team to 17 (2 managers, 1 lead recruiter, 1 executive recruiter, 10 technical recruiters, and 3 sourcers) that spanned across the US. - Interfaced with VPs on recruiting strategies and execution for the factory and future site locations.- Team grew manufacturing engineering from a non-existent team to 700+ engineers and leaders.In that short time, we built the team that built the factory from an empty shell to producing the first ever EV truck and EV van shortly after.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Leading the team as the interim leader for manufacturing engineering while also focusing in a separate ground in hardware development. As an individual contributor, my focus as a full-cycle recruiter was in the following areas: chassis development, vehicle dynamics, vehicle test & development, manufacturing engineering, automation controls, and program management. Performed this role in parallel with leading the recruiting for manufacturing engineering.

Cypress, California, Us

I was the first internal recruiting hire at the company. Revamped the recruiting process while implementing their first applicant tracking system.Additional duties included:- Building out recruiting & interview processes.- Developing recruitment and sourcing strategies.- Leadership of recruitment department.- Reducing recruitment costs by cutting out unnecessary resources and areas lacking a positive ROI.- Full-cycle recruitment.- Market strategy/branding and outreach.

Gardena, Ca, Us

Faraday Future (FF), California-based automotive EV start-up established in May, 2014. Role Focus:- Full-cycle recruitment in the electric vehicle space.- Interview training and recruiting working flow for hiring teams.- Collaboration with stakeholders on strategies to scale each department.Recruitment focus:- Electrical Engineering/Power Electronics- Powertrain & Thermal- PMO- Design Studio- Product StrategyDuring this short-time, I produced 70+ hires across all mentioned functions.

Hawthorne, California, Us

Full-cycle recruitment for Hawthorne and Seattle locations supporting the following: Hardware Development Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Composites Production, High-Temperature Composites, Structures Production, Avionics Assembly, Spacecraft Assembly, Machining Operations, Production Control, Supply Chain, Product Validation, Process Quality, Non-Destructive Testing, and Environmental Health & Safety.Led a cross-functional recruiting team across main disciplines of manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, and EH&S.

Hanover, Maryland, Us

Recruiting locally & nationally for top talent in the automotive design and engineering fields.Sourcing top talent, marketing, and placing candidates at a high fill ratio.Facilitating background checks, completing reference checks, and conducting candidate interviews.Acting as a liaison for candidates from the initial application process to salary negotiations.Positioned as a go-to point of contact for new job opportunities from my knowledge of industry skill sets and the current job market.

Outside sales rep a Southern California trucking company responsible to adding new accounts and maintaining business with existing clients.Provided affordable shipping costs for warehouses, distributors, and manufacturers by creating price reductions for shipping in exchange for higher volume in business.

Provided affordable shipping solutions to manufacturing, distribution, and consumer goods industries.Attained new clients as a result of leads generated through trade shows, outside sales, cold calls and referrals.Managed and maintained relationships of up to 50 new and existing accounts at any one time.