*Partnering with business stakeholders, peers and with the wider People team. *Partnering with Hiring Managers to assess and determine talent needs and provide expertise and guidance around hiring plan and strategy, driving the full end to end hiring cycle. *Actively using data to shape how the work by knowing how to assess and measure the candidate funnels as well as preparing reporting for the Hiring teams. *Sourcing passive candidates through various channels and activities.

*Collaborated closely with hiring managers, understood talent requirements, and sourced candidates for critical positions ranging from software developers to senior engineering managers resulting in an average 18-day reduction in time-to-fill year over year. *Utilized Boolean searches, LinkedIn Recruiter, and referrals to identify and engage passive candidates for niche technical roles. Achieved a 73% acceptance rate among candidates. *Improved recruitment efficiency by implementing data-driven strategies. This included tracking and analyzing recruitment metrics, identifying areas for improvement, and driving strategic process optimization.

*Exceeded hiring goals by 12% that promoted an inclusive and diverse work culture, spanning technicaland non-technical roles including sales, marketing, finance, business programs and operations, andprogram management.*Produced new digital assets to help teammates evangelize the Microsoft story with prospective candidates.*Collaborated with recruiting team, university staff, and student organizations to develop, implement, and execute strategic campus engagement.*Facilitated interview and hiring discussions with hiring teams and drove the hiring process to close, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience.*Maintained metrics to ensure data driven actions; regularly exceeded hiring goals that promoted an inclusive and diverse work culture.

*Initiated all aspects of auditioning process including applicant recruitment, conducting interviews and researching experts for each show concept.*Edited audition tapes and ensured compelling story arcs for network pitch meetings to C-suite executives.*Organized and managed over 1,200 audition bookings.

*Created one sheets for pitching prospective contestants to network executives*Outreached, interviewed and assisted in selection of potential cast members.*Exceeded interview scheduling goal of 50 contestants a week; Organized and managed contestants from across the country for finalist callback auditions.*Generated contestant info cards for on-air host introductions.

*Managed all accounting functions including payroll, purchase orders and petty cash for a department of 20+ employees.*Supervised the distribution, filing and tracking of all applicant paperwork from submissions to final contracts.*Scheduled all travel for casting team of over 20 individuals.

*Negotiated and drafted venue agreements for six nationwide open casting calls.*Reviewed all applicant contracts & ensured legal documents were properly completed.*Developed and updated department calendar outlining relevant details for producers and casting team.

*Created and maintained filing & tracking system for 1000+ applicants including organization of audition tapes, pictures & confidential personal information.*Trained new employees on standard casting work flow procedures including data entry, video dubbing and recruitment techniques.*Owned logistics for multi-city/ multi-team nationwide open casting calls requiring a high level of detail and the ability to forecast potential issues before they arose.