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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, Us

Nextplay connects top tech talent with leading tech companies through experiential networking events and specialized recruitment services.Leadership:Directed a cross-functional team of 15 across partnerships, event management, marketing, operations, engineering, design, recruiting, legal, and finance.Partnerships:Prospected, secured, and managed over 100 global enterprise partnerships, including Microsoft, Meta, Intuit, Zillow, and Cisco.Strategy & Growth:Defined and executed the strategy for two profitable business lines—Nextplay Events & Nextplay Connect—generating seven-figure revenue.Developed and implemented a global experiential events strategy, successfully hosting 60 events across 14 cities on 3 continents. Developed innovative sourcing strategies for the recruitment division, resulting in senior hires such as Staff Engineers and Engineering Managers.Thought Leadership:Created and led diversity recruiting training sessions for clients, including Snapchat.Advised C-suite executives and DEI leaders on authentic branding and engagement strategies to attract underrepresented talent.Media:Featured in prominent publications like The Grio and Black Enterprise.

Sunnyvale, Ca, Us

Supporting our research and development organizations.

Sunnyvale, Ca, Us

I lead the diversity strategy for our business recruiting team. Responsibilities:-Organize diversity events (Open Houses, external partner events, Open Mic recruiting events)-Manage external partnerships with diverse organizations-Lead enterprise projects such as engaging employee resource group members for diverse referrals-Advise business recruiters on diversity recruiting best practices-Advise business unit leaders on a monthly basis-Manage our team newsletter-Employee Resource Group Leadership - Black Inclusion Group

Sunnyvale, Ca, Us

I led the diversity strategy and execution for G&A Recruiting also commonly known as corporate recruiting at other organizations.Responsibilities:-Designed and facilitated a diversity recruiting training session that was scaled globally-Hosted diversity open house events and converted attendees to hires-Facilitated team diversity sourcing blitzes-Created total addressable markets for diverse talent-Defined a nurture strategy for diverse candidates/prospects

Sunnyvale, Ca, Us

I was a full life cycle Recruiter for LinkedIn's Marketing Organization recruiting for product marketing, demand generation, pricing strategy, customer/acquisition marketing roles.

Sunnyvale, Ca, Us

As a Sourcer on G&A, I partner with Recruiters and hiring managers to fill roles across different business units such as Finance, HR and Marketing. My role has evolved into a nice mixture of full life cycle and front end recruiting.

Sunnyvale, Ca, Us

Berkeley, Ca, Us

• Analyzed several insurance options and recommended the most cost effective/comprehensive package to Bob Stanley, CEO• Managed HR projects such as updating QuickBooks, advising employees on company policies and conducting employee background checks• Reviewed and collated employee HR files, ensuring that IO Informatics complied with labor laws

Berkeley, Ca, Us

• Initiated and hosted Berkeley’s Got Talent, an event that advertised study abroad through performances and had a turnout of over 100 people• Designed and implemented classroom presentations to as many as 700 students per class• Facilitated student informational workshops at 2 department fairs, and 3 residence halls

• Identified revenue generating partnerships with Craigslist, Kijiji, Finn.no, Ubisoft and Electronic Arts (EA) and presented findings to CEO, Aaron Markham• Brainstormed strategies and presented a report to Aaron on how EA could incorporate Flashfoto’s API technology to their Game Face application • Researched Face.com’s API, created and presented a report that entailed various ways in which Flashfoto Inc could enter a partnership with Facebook, Face.com’s owner

Oslo, No

• Evaluated hundreds of AIESEC member resumes from 110 countries and matched highly qualified members with IT internships at Norwegian corporations• Contacted Norwegian companies, scheduled meetings with executives, and administered presentations about AIESEC to company executives• Bolstered leadership skills by participating in leadership development workshops at national AIESEC conferences

Dallas, Tx, Us

• Conducted and presented key findings of research on employee adoption of tSpace (social media platform) to Cathy Martine (Executive Vice President) • Initiated two meetings with John Stankey (CEO) in which I provided feedback on the effectiveness of the summer internship program on behalf of the millennial generation• Designed a video slide show highlighting Obama’s use of social media during his 2008 presidential campaign in order to help employees brainstorm new strategies for Obama’s 2012 campaign

San José, Ca, Us

• Planned and facilitated a Greek Independence Day event at which Mayor Chuck Reed and Councilmember Pete Constant spoke to a 200-person audience• Drafted a welcome letter which was sent to the newly hired Area Manager of Open Space Authority on Councilmember Pete Constant’s behalf

Bachelor Of Arts, Economic Geography

Exchange Semester, Economic Geography

Exchange Student For One Semester, Geography

Associate'S Degree

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