Richaun Wilson is a highly accomplished professional with a successful career history in talent acquisition, program development, and DEIB within the tech, internet, and media industries. Richaun's expertise lies in executive recruitment, emerging talent, diversity recruitment, social sourcing/hunting, executive programming, inclusion programming, and market intelligence. He leverages his deep understanding of these areas to drive impactful initiatives within and outside of companies. He is the recipient of LinkedIn's Global TA Results Award in 2021, an Advisor for ThriveDX, and active member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated. Richaun has successfully recruited under all C-Suite members for companies, making him an excellent pivotal talent acquisition professional. Notably, he initiated Linkedin’s Cultural Insider Program and Executive Cultural Insider, while also relaunching and maintaining LinkedIn’s Executive Bridge programs aimed at fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment for employees, applicants, and prospects. Most recently while at Linkedin, Richaun was a key strategic lead within Executive Talent Acquisition, where he was responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance diversity recruitment and retention at the executive level. He actively engaged in the assistance of succession planning for LinkedIn's Leaders, hired multiple executives at the Senior Director+ Level, built nurture strategies for prospects and applicants, and ensured a strong leadership pipeline for the LinkedIn’s future. He was also a Global Employee Resource Co-Leader at LinkedIn.Richaun's commitment to diversity and inclusion is also evident in his leadership and recruitment efforts. He has successfully hired multiple Vice Presidents and Senior Directors, elevating them to the highest-ranking positions held by people of color in their respective organizations. He has passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals which is transpired through his work within talent organizations and his philanthropic work within the community.
Listed skills include Recruiting, Marketing, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, and 17 others.