Sean Mcgaughran Email & Phone Number

Sacramento, Ca, Us

Folsom, Ca, Us

​As the leading provider of cloud-based K-12 software, PowerSchool supports educators, administrators, and families to help students learn in a way that’s right for them.

Took a sabbatical and traveled the world to see new places and revisit ones I love. Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Indonesia, Peru, Colombia, Mexico.Practiced 2 languages, worked on writing a book, studied digital marketing and human resources.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Initially hired into Amazon as a Sr Client Lead focusing on AI & ML hiring in AWS. In this role, I managed an unprecedented volume of key roles while also working to make hiring more efficient and seamless. Leveraged data to create consistency and accountability in hiring process.Later took Recruiting Manager opportunity on Amazon Prime Video. Built, onboarded, trained, and managed a team of 12 recruiters and focused high volume technical hiring across multiple orgs. Led full cycle performance management, growth and development, promotion provess, etc. Worked closely with Sr Client Lead to tap into alternative channels for talent pipeline and was able to achieve an unprecedented number of hires (100+) within a 3 month window successfully closing the hiring gap in several triage/critical areas.

San Jose, California, Us

As the first Talent Acquisition/HR leader hire into company, I initially reportied into CEO and worked closely with C-suite. Managed a team of 10 recruiters and created the recruiting infrastructure and recruiting processes from the ground up. I oversaw all aspects of hiring while doing more HR focused work like site strategy planning, headcount planning and analysis, compensation modeling, organizational structural development, etc. Being a learning and development expert, I built and launched numerous training modules for the recruiting team and the company at large.

Mountain View, Ca, Us

Initially recruited for business and operations roles within Google. Then focused on technical hybrid recruiting within gTech. There, I was able to develop strong client relationships and further set myself apart as a high volume, niche hiring expert. I joined Waymo in 2017 to help build hardware recruiting function. There, I was able to work with key stakeholders on multiple projects, build and launch training modules, help with Greenhouse ATS implementation, train and develop sourcers, recruiters, coordinators, all while hiring an incredibly high volume of niche industry experts. I personally hired 7% of the company at that time. Rejoined core Google in 2018 to lead software engineering recruitment efforts for Google Nest after the aquisition. Focusing on software engineering hiring for Google Nest, managing 2 recruiters with dotted line recruiters supporting the efforts as well. Oversaw triple digit hiring for highly complex 1,000 person org. Worked closely with HRBP on core HR projects including org health review, succession planning, leveling balance, regional site strategy, retention efforts, etc.

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

Coming back to the corporate world following my time in education, I had an open invitation to return back to Robert Half in the metro office of San Jose. In a time and market where talent is king, a huge focus of this role was recruiting the top local accounting and finance professionals. A huge part of the role was developing a successful recruiting strategy to attract and maintain top industry leaders. Working with multiple top Silicon Valley companies, I was able to successfully place many leadership professionals into key niche roles. In a highly competitive market, a large focus of the role was also account development and management. Developing strategic relationships with industry leaders and companies around Silicon Valley, I was able to partner with some amazing and cutting edge companies. Utilizing a consultative approach, I successfully fulfilled many of their temporary and permanent hiring needs. I would regularly attend networking events and was an active member of several organizations representing our company brand.

Fulfilled a lifelong passion of making a difference in my community, I stepped into the world of education. I taught 5th and 2nd grade in an economically effected school with 100% of the student population living under the poverty line. Over 90% of the population was comprised of English language learners. Responsible for creating and implementing creative and strategic lesson plans in a self contained classroom, I worked with students in a highly structured environment to ensure academic success and growth. I was able to achieve and surpass successful student growth in the classroom and contribute to overall improvement of the school's scores. I also mentored and coached new teachers and represented my grade level at the district level. I would also volunteer countless extra hours for school and community fund raisers. I would volunteer in family outreach programs revolving around health and parenting skills in an effort to bridge a gap in the community between the family and the classroom. I volunteered to run an after school program and coach youth sports as well as teaching health and nutrition classes to older students to focus on improving the health of the population.

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

Continuing my early career trajectory of recruiting, I was brought into Robert Half to run the Accounting and Finance division at Robert Half Accountemps in Monterey, CA. As the Division Director, it was my focus to create and implement new strategies to see market growth and success.In this high exposure, client facing role, I regularly met with business leaders in the community to create and build relationships to increase our company brand. I also successfully developed and grew our team by mentoring and training new hires on recruitment strategies as well as marketing approaches to develop new client business. Through building partnerships with clients as well as a strong recruiting strategy focusing on top local talent, we were able to successfully increase market share and raise divisional profitability. I left on excellent terms, only to pursue my passion in education.

Columbia, Maryland, Us

Starting my career path in the recruitment world, I was brought in as a Recruiter/Account Manager at Maxim Healthcare. Focusing on healthcare professionals, the main aspect in this role was high volume per diem staffing. Ensuring that we were continuing to bring in top healthcare talent, there was a heavy focus on active recruitment through multiple sources including referral development, college recruiting, and strategic sourcing.This was also a client facing role which involved developing new business as well as maintaining a strong relationship to an existing client base.

Teaching Credential, Elementary Education And Teaching

Bachelor'S Degree, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies