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San Jose, California, United States

Leadership hiring (Director to Board level) across all continents with deep network in Payments / FinTech and SAAS talent pools. 🌏 Strategic planning and leadership hiring (Director +) across all continents to drive global expansion for cutting edge technology companies. Driving competitive hiring for pre/post-IPO tech orgs with “white glove” service, exceeding time to fill and quality of hire targets.🚀 M&A Integration and Alignment, IPO Readiness, Global Expansion Initiatives, HRIS (Workday) and ATS (Greenhouse, Lever, SuccessFactors) Implementation and Administration, People and Talent Analytics, Global Mobility & Immigration Solutions💸 Job Architecture development and implementation, Job Leveling, Training recruiters and employees on compensation philosophy and structure

Oakland, California, United States

Marqeta is a FinTech / Global Payments company providing a card issuing platform, enabling businesses to create and manage payment cards.🎓 Executive Sponsor- Early in Career Employee Resource Group (ERG)🌈 Member - PROUD LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group (ERG)Lead a global TA team overseeing Recruiting, Leadership Recruiting, Recruiting Operations, Analytics, Onboarding, Employer / Talent Branding and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Built company's first Leadership Recruiting function reducing reliance on external agencies and improving quality of hire, time to fill, and cost savings while building pipelines for future hiring needs.Placements include Chief Products Officer, Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Information Security Officer.Led Board of Directors through recruitment of 2 Non-Executive Board Directors, improving diversity among board members.Developed and documented Leadership recruiting values, process and SLAs to ensure alignment with Executive Team.Built an integrated tech stack on Greenhouse ATS, Workday HRIS, Ashby Analytics, Prelude Automated Scheduling, and Starred Candidate Experience Survey; resulting in streamlined processes, advanced reporting capabilities and improved candidate experience.Developed a comprehensive recruitment analytics program, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize hiring processes, enhance decision-making, and drive efficiency.Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives to create inclusive hiring practices and foster a diverse workforce.Design and implement talent programs, including DE&I and company's first early-in-career program.Spearhead internal mobility program, enabling employees to explore new career opportunities within the organization & promoting retention.Build and nurture relationships with external partners, such as recruitment agencies, universities, and industry organizations, to tap into diverse talent pools.

Oakland, California, United States

Navis is a leading provider of software solutions for global supply chain terminal operations, offering innovative logistics software and services that optimize efficiency, productivity, and visibility in the supply chain industry using advanced AI and Machine Learning technologies.While owning all Leadership Recruiting, led a high-performing remote team in US and India for end-to-end recruitment across Engineering, Product, Sales, and G&A, achieving substantial headcount growth from 180 to 483.Orchestrated global strategies in all locations including USA, India, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, NZ, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, UK, Germany, Spain, France, Netherlands, Turkey, South Africa, UAE.Built shared services team in Chennai, India and advised executive leadership in aligning talent initiatives with the company's strategic goals.Spearheaded University Hiring and Internship programs, successfully scaling these programs across North America, APAC, LATAM, EMEA.Co-led global implementation of SuccessFactors core HR.Pioneered the creation of a Global Rotational Program, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional development among high-potential employees while supporting organizational growth.Elevated employer brand through strategic marketing, a robust social media presence, and active participation in industry events, resulting in Great Place to Work USA Certification and a notable increase in GlassDoor ratings from 3.6 to 4.2 within 1 year.

San Francisco Bay Area

rPeople Staffing is a leading provider of recruitment and staffing solutions and Recruitment Process Outsourcing. Leading TA teams with special focus on Pre-IPO and IPO Support:Enphase Energy:Provided strategic talent acquisition support during Enphase Energy's pre-IPO phase. Collaborated with executive leadership to identify critical talent needs and develop recruitment strategies to attract key professionals. ModelN:Played a pivotal role in supporting ModelN's pre-IPO talent acquisition efforts.Developed and executed recruitment strategies to attract high-caliber professionals in various functional areas, including technology, sales, and operations.Conducted comprehensive market research to identify talent trends and provide insights to the executive team.Aerohive Networks:Provided HR leadership and talent management support during Aerohive Networks' IPO process.Developed and implemented a talent acquisition strategy to support the company's growth and expansion plans.Berkeley Lights:Supported Berkeley Lights during its pre-IPO stage, focusing on talent acquisition and organizational growth strategies.Developed and executed recruitment plans to attract top talent in the biotechnology industry, including scientists, engineers, and research professionals.Xvela:Provided talent acquisition and HR leadership support to Xvela, a logistics technology company, as an early stage start-up. Developed recruitment strategies to attract professionals with expertise in supply chain management, software development, and data analytics.CarbonFree:Supported CarbonFree, a sustainability technology company, during its pre-IPO phase.Developed talent acquisition strategies to attract professionals in the renewable energy sector, including engineers, researchers, and sustainability experts.Implemented innovative recruitment methods to identify and hire individuals passionate about environmental sustainability.

Los Gatos, California, United States

Financial Services firm with wealth management services designed to help clients make effective financial decisions for life.Managed the operations, including processing, underwriting, funding, and shipping, for the retail mortgage division. Executed strategic projects to support branch compliance with federal regulations.

San Francisco Bay Area

Lead Sales, Marketing, and Operations across 24 office locations. Travel approx. 70% to increase loan funding volume in the region from $100M monthly to $450M monthly by improved customer service and employee productivity. Recruited staff for 16 office locations, ultimately responsible for a team of 140 employees. Developed a scalable training program that included online education, classroom training, and 1:1 peer mentorship.