Ed O'Connell Ex-Amazon is a Founder & CEO at SÔZ STUDIOS. He possess expertise in crm, sales, interviews, technical recruiting, recruiting and 40 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "I want to recognize Ed for the incredible leadership and mentorship he provided while we worked together; always demonstrating a strong work ethic and genuine care and compassion towards the team. As my manager for a year, Ed consistently showed understanding, empathy, and gracious professional guidance that has inspired me to grow both professionally and personally. Ed’s ability to listen, communicate clearly, and empathize with team members’ concerns have made him an outstanding leader, and I am truly grateful to have had the privilege of working under his guidance. His leadership style was never about micromanagement or dictating what needed to be done. Instead, Ed believed in empowering team members to take ownership of their work and use their strengths to achieve their goals. This allowed me to feel confident and comfortable in my role, knowing that I had his support and trust every step of the way. I was always amazed by his willingness to go the extra mile to ensure that his team was happy and motivated, even when it meant taking on additional work or addressing challenging issues. Ed’s dedication and commitment to the team's well-being are truly commendable, and it is no surprise that the team consistently delivered exceptional results under his leadership. I believe that Ed is an outstanding manager who embodies the qualities of a true leader. Ed’s understanding, compassion, and gracious professional guidance have undoubtedly helped me develop my skills and confidence, and I am grateful for his invaluable contributions to my career growth. I wholeheartedly recommend Ed as a manager to any organization that values exceptional leadership, and I am confident that anyone who works with Ed will be inspired to reach their full potential.", "I had the pleasure of working with Ed for the past year at EA. He joined the team during a critical ramp up time for our businesses, and secured additional team support to help hit hiring targets. While maintaining open lines of communication by consistently attending our weekly 1:1 meetings, he also gave me the freedom to work independently, trusted in my abilities, and supported my growth as a Lead. Ed consistently exhibits a calm demeanor in times of stress and provided me with an empathetic, listening ear to brainstorm potential solutions. Ed's empathy, commitment to the team, and trust in his team members are qualities that will serve him well in any role he may have in the future.", and "I had the pleasure to work with Ed for 2+ years at Amazon, and I got the opportunity to see his impact on the team and the business. Ed is one of the best recruiters that I have ever worked with. He is smart, hardworking, and empathetic. He is a natural leader. He is a great communicator and he shares his knowledge with everyone around him. While he was not my onboarding buddy when I joined Amazon, Ed always took time to help me get ramped up. I watched him grow from a business lead to a recruiting manager. He did a great job setting his team set up for success. I would recommend Ed for any TA Leadership role and I would welcome the opportunity to work with Ed again."