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Key Hires: Head of Trading Technologies, Director of Security, Director of Security Compliance, Head of Custody, People Operations Manager, Institutional Coverage, Legal, Compliance, Critical Developer Talent, MLL/AI ProductResponsible for end-to-end recruitment life cycle for ALL critical developer talent hiring in U.S.I established and led the development of our startup’s internal immigration process, collaborating with HR, Compliance, and Legal teams to define step-by-step guidelines from candidate introduction to hire and onboarding. I developed policies and created comprehensive documentation/ SLAs tailored to align with our talent acquisition strategy, providing our HR and Talent Acquisition teams with actionable frameworks while ensuring a seamless and transparent experience for new hires.I continue to guide and support both current and new employees through the internal immigration process, ensuring compliance and a seamless experience at every stage.

At Shegerian & Associates law firm, I gained hands-on experience in employment litigation, focusing on discrimination, wrongful termination, and harassment cases, ensuring efficient case management while maintaining a high level of client satisfaction and confidentiality.As an intake specialist I developed strong client communication and relationship-building skills, which honed my ability to assess needs, manage sensitive information, and matching candidates with organizational goals.

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), with approximately 1.7 million members, is one of the largest labor unions in the United States. It focuses on advocating for workers in education, healthcare, and public service sectors. AFT is committed to advancing social justice, protecting workers' rights, and ensuring equitable education.

I have experience as a college recruiter, focusing on engaging and supporting underserved communities and non-traditional students. My work involved building relationships, guiding prospective students through the admissions process, and providing resources to help them overcome barriers to accessing higher education.As part of a five-person team, I owned project management responsibilities, coordinating recruiting events and managing manual pipelines of prospects. I oversaw the planning and support for graduating classes across multiple San Diego Unified School Districts, ensuring efficient processes and tailored guidance for students' unique needs.