Raven Hobson Email & Phone Number

Montclair, Nj, Us

Billings, Montana, Us

San Francisco, California, Us

Dynamic and results-oriented Senior Talent Partner with over a decade of comprehensive experience in talent acquisition, recruitment strategy, and stakeholder management. Proven ability to drive talent initiatives that align with business goals, enhance candidate experience, and foster inclusive workplace cultures. Expertise in full-cycle recruiting, strategic sourcing, and leveraging HR analytics to optimize recruitment processes.

London , Gb

● Achieved 100% offer acceptance rate from June 2021 to May 2022 with Pinterest. ● Collaborated with Pinterest IT and EPD business leaders to align on job requirements and requisition pacing.● Led weekly syncs with stakeholders to ensure alignment on candidate pipeline.● Provided guidance and support to junior team members, educating them on technical sourcing and candidate experience bestpractices.● Effectively conveyed the vibrant Pinterest company culture and values to candidates.● Ensured a stellar experience for Hiring Managers, Candidates, and Stakeholders.● Conducted regular weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting.● Demonstrated strong diversity (D&I) sourcing skills and expertise in boolean strings.● Maintained a positive and upbeat attitude, fostering team morale.● Utilized various tools such as Greenhouse (ATS), Gem, LinkedIn Recruiter, GoodTime, Tableau, Workday, OKTA, TextBlaze,G-Suite, Mac iOS, Numbers, and Slack.● Reason for leaving: Affected by international company-wide reduction in force.

New York, Ny, Us

● Director of Recruitment Process Outsourcing organization, recognized through promotion.● Demonstrated excellent communication skills by engaging in daily collaboration with C-suite, VP, and Director-level stakeholders.● Responsible for leading new requisition intake meetings.● Conducted training sessions for new hires, delivering comprehensive knowledge on recruitment processes and best practices.● Actively participated in interviews to assess potential internal hires.● Conducted market research to identify top sources for diverse talent and explored business development prospects.

New York, Ny, Us

● Functioned as a Senior-level Recruiter in an in-house capacity (prior to COVID).● Demonstrated the ability to successfully fill roles ranging from Entry to VP-level.● Specialized in filling Engineering, Digital Advertising, and AdTech positions, including Senior Software Engineer, VP-Client Development, Director of Product, Technical Account Manager, Client Services Manager, Senior Exchange Operations Manager, Art Director, Editorial Strategist, Media Supervisor, and more.● Received training from Director, HRBP on HR best practices.● Approached work with a passionate and determined mindset, ensuring no stone was left unturned in identifying the idealcandidates.● Utilized a variety of tools such as PayCom, iCIMS, Greenhouse, Mogul, Fetcher, Hired, LinkedIn Recruiter, Hiretual, RecruiterBox, Indeed, Various Diversity Websites/lists, Zoom, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Office.

Dallas, Texas, Us

● Efficiently sourced technical candidates using various talent acquisition strategies, applications, and tools.● Developed and nurtured relationships with both active and passive candidates.● Successfully matched talent to positions within nationally recognized financial services, pharmaceutical, and telecommunications clients based on their technical and soft skills.● Expertly guided candidates and clients through the interview and onboarding process, coordinating calls,face-to-face interviews, and making travel arrangements for non-local candidates when necessary (flights, hotels,etc.).● Maintained exceptional organization in a fast-paced, high-volume, MSP-focused business model, effectivelymanaging communication between clients, candidates, vendors, and MSPs.● Independently expanded Pinnacle Group's presence within Metropolitan (NY/NJ) Financial Service clients' MSP programs, networking and partnering with MSPs, Managers, and C-Level Executives from renowned organizations such as Goldman Sachs, S&P Global, UBS, and BNP Paribas.● Areas of specialty include Development, PM/BA, Network/Infrastructure, Data, Security, and Non-IT.● Utilized tools such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, ERecruit ERP, Pinnacle Group Job Tracker, Hiretual, Monster, LinkedIn/LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Beeline, IQ Navigator, Wand, Cloze, Discover Org, and Bullhorn.

Brooklyn , New York , Us

● Strategically analyzed and selected potential creative candidates in digital marketing, IT, writing, and videography.● Spearheaded human resource functions, including sourcing, interviewing, closing, and onboarding key talent.● Streamlined the contracting process by effectively instructing new hires on the necessary identification andpaperwork.● Oversaw a large office staff, managed daily operations, and addressed issues as they arose, thriving under pressure.

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

● Managed prospecting of clients in the areas of engineering, R&D, technology, and healthcare.● Executed outside sales responsibilities by identifying new business opportunities, building a sustainable pipeline of prospects, and successfully closing deals. ● Facilitated contract establishing processes, actively participating in negotiations and submitting completed documents to business leaders.● Utilized articulate communication skills to ensure the fulfillment of obligations and maintain high client satisfaction with services provided.

Danvers, Massachusetts, Us

● Played a critical role in reviewing client requests, thoroughly assessing candidate qualifications, and successfully placing candidates in a wide range of positions within the pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical device engineering industries.● Tactfully closed deals and built strong working partnerships with clients, fostering trust, satisfaction, and long-term relationships to promote client retention and generate opportunities for future business growth.● Nurtured a current and comprehensive knowledge of the consistently evolving industry techniques, regulations, and market trends to maintain a competitive edge and provide valuable insights to clients and candidates.● Incorporated proficient use of Bullhorn tracking software to systemize the onboarding process● Collaborated closely with hiring managers and internal stakeholders● Conducted thorough candidate screenings and interviews to assess technical competencies, cultural fit, and overall suitability for specific positions, ensuring alignment with client requirements and organizational objectives.● Facilitated contract negotiations, working closely with candidates and clients to address compensation, benefits and other employment terms, ensuring a mutually beneficial agreement for all parties involved.● Maintained regular communication and provided timely updates to candidates and clients throughout therecruitment process, fostering transparency, building trust, and managing expectations effectively.● Collaborated with internal teams to enhance recruitment strategies, streamline processes, and implement best practices to optimize overall talent acquisition efforts within the pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical device engineering domains.● Acted as a brand ambassador, promoting the agency's reputation and value proposition to candidates and clients, highlighting the agency's expertise, track record of success, and commitment to delivering exceptional recruitment solutions.

Merrimack, Nh, Us

● Spearheaded strategic networking initiatives to expand and diversify client portfolio, establishing strong relationships and fostering excellent rapport with partners.● Developed pricing strategy, skillfully negotiated contracts, and successfully closed sales with top-priority IT executives, meeting or exceeding sales targets consistently.● Demonstrated technical proficiency in launching and utilizing JDE Software, the CRM system, and the Callback program, effectively leveraging these tools to enhance sales processes and drive productivity.● Conducted extensive market research and analysis to identify potential customers, target industries, and emerging trends, enabling targeted and effective cold calling campaigns.● Utilized persuasive communication and active listening skills to engage prospects, uncover their pain points, and position products and services as optimal solutions to their business needs.● Collaborated closely with internal teams to align sales strategies with market demands, customer preferences, and competitive landscape.● Implemented effective sales techniques, such as consultative selling and value-based selling, to showcase the unique value proposition of products and services, leading to increased customer acquisition and revenue growth.● Maintained meticulous sales records, tracked customer interactions, and generated accurate sales reports to provide insights and support informed decision-making.● Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends, technology advancements, and competitors' offerings to stay ahead of the curve and effectively address customer inquiries and objections.● Participated in ongoing sales training and professional development programs to enhance product knowledge, sales techniques, and overall performance.

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration; Marketing Communication/Advertising

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