- Developed an AI-powered virtual recruiter that streamlines the hiring process for blue-collar roles in manufacturing and construction—providing 24/7 automated phone screening and bilingual (English/Spanish) support.- Leveraged extensive HR consulting experience with leading Japanese manufacturers to design a solution that reduces time-to-hire, improves candidate quality, and alleviates the administrative burden on HR teams.- Currently piloting with mid-sized U.S. manufacturing firms, achieving more efficient candidate screening and improved candidate experience.- Selected for top incubation programs such as UC Berkeley SkyDeck, validating the innovation and impact of our approach.

- Selected for UC Berkeley’s SkyDeck accelerator (Batch 18), gaining access to a global network of HR technology experts, mentors, and seasoned operators in the manufacturing and construction industries.- Conducted over 300 interviews with industry professionals (HR leaders, recruiters, and plant managers) to deeply understand blue-collar hiring challenges, language barriers, and screening inefficiencies.- Leveraged these insights to rapidly iterate on our AI-powered hiring solution, fine-tuning features to improve candidate screening speed, quality, and ease-of-use for busy HR teams.- Received ongoing mentorship and support from the SkyDeck community, ensuring continuous product refinement and alignment with real-world HR workflows and needs.

- Managed cross-functional teams to drive market growth and operational scalability, gaining deep insights into workforce planning, demand forecasting, and aligning staffing needs with business objectives.- This commercial and strategic experience complemented my HR background, enabling a more holistic understanding of organizational growth and the importance of efficient talent pipelines in fast-paced, operationally intensive environments.

- Led all talent acquisition activities for a high-growth division, successfully hiring over 100 candidates in one year, including operational and fulfillment roles with high turnover risk.- Implemented targeted retention initiatives and improved onboarding processes, resulting in a 30% reduction in turnover.- Optimized sourcing, screening, and interview scheduling workflows, significantly shortening time-to-fill for critical positions and enhancing overall hiring efficiency.

- Co-founded an HR technology startup that partnered with leading Japanese manufacturing companies (e.g., Sony, Omron) and major enterprises (including Indeed’s parent company).- Collaborated closely with HR leaders to understand the unique challenges of volume hiring in manufacturing settings, including language barriers, shift-based scheduling, and stringent compliance requirements.- Insights gained here laid the foundation for creating scalable, user-friendly HR solutions focused on blue-collar hiring efficiency.