Sherry Platt, Ma (She/Her) - The World Of Work Is My Playground Email and Phone Number

Responsible for managing the entire recruitment life cycle, from sourcing and attracting candidates to interviewing and hiring top talent.

Work is one of the most important, fundamental aspects of our lives and yet, we were never taught how to manage our careers in practical, effective ways that keep us resilient and employable.TheSTEPSCareerSystem has been crafted to provide those seeking professional transformation with a Career Management System that marries authentic inquiry with a tactical approach that clarifies career goals and helps you find your next best career move.

Train and onboard new Recruiters, familiarizing them with Ethos's talent acquisition strategies, sourcing, GEM, and Talent Wall technologies.Collaborate with business leaders; Provide advice and coaching to hiring managers throughout the recruitment processExpertise in Greenhouse ATSDeliver outstanding candidate experienceSourcing Goddess using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, and more to attract and hire untapped talentAdvocate for both company and candidate throughout the hiring process, establishing regular touchpoints and providing diligent follow-throughExtend offers, close candidates, and document results to further improve the offer acceptance rate

Recruiting for our growing national teams at all levels, from Territory Sales Managers to Customer Success, IT, HR, and Finance. • Drives the full-cycle recruiting process from sourcing to close partnering with hiring managers and senior leaders across the Sales, G&A, and Operations functions to clarify headcount plans and develop sourcing strategies• Coaches recruiting team members at all levels to achieve successful outcomes in sourcing, providing a strong candidate experience, and achieving personal and professional goals• As a Sourcing Goddess finds highly specialized skilled talent through passive candidate generation and creative engagement• Owns the delivery of key metrics and insight reports to drive decisions and improve processes. • Consults in HR related matters, compliance, compensation, leveling guidelines, and non-compete contracts• In-depth knowledge of Greenhouse Applicant Tracking Systems and a variety of recruitment technology applications• Trains managers and hiring teams on ethical and inclusive interview strategies/ best practices designed to increase the candidate’s experience focused on removing bias from the interview process• Devises specific actions to support the hiring of a more diverse set of exceptional talent.

Contract recruiter for Executive level, G&A, Sales, Customer Success, Account Management, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Professional Services in companies ranging from B2B SaaS to e-commerce, Cybersecurity, and Data Analytics. Companies included: Elevate Security, DataZoom, Minted, Panorama Environmental, and Lever.Developed talent acquisition infrastructure for "first" recruiting programsManaged the full-cycle recruiting process from client management, sourcing strategy, and interviewing candidates to negotiation, offer creation, and closing. Provided high-level expertise in Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean and X-ray searches.Supervision of recruiting teams including goal setting, mentoring and professional developmentExpertise in University and Diversity programming and recruitingConsultation in HR related matters, compliance, compensation, leveling guidelines, and immigration.

Successfully designed and managed the first career services department to meet the needs of over 400 Business Graduate students (MBA, MSA, MSF, MSM). Created, cultivated and managed relationships with corporations in an effort to identify job opportunities and professional networks. Implemented recruiting and counseling services, professional development programs and workshops tailored to meet the needs of all business graduate students.

CWI is a career management social entrepreneur business.Designed a comprehensive curriculum that changed the way individuals think, experience, and feel about work. Facilitated, taught, and organized monthly training seminars. Planned strategic marketing program to promote business and seminars using social networking, advertising, and promotions for outreach. Developed infrastructure to support growing business and changing priorities. Spoke publicly throughout the San Francisco Bay area discussing key subjects on job searching, career planning,employment resiliency and the new village economy.

Provided one-on-one career counseling to over 75 MBA students. Communicated with key MBA Alums regarding activities and developing job and internship opportunities. Reviewed and edited resumes and cover letters, prepared students for internships, job, or informational interviews. Wrote and presented workshops on salary negotiation and job-seeking skills. Supervised career counseling intern.Developed partnerships with employers.

Recruited candidates for key technical and sales positions. Created systems for the "C" level staff to integrate new hires. Introduced HR guidelines and infrastructure. Worked directly with management to ensure job specifications and desired qualifications were clear as well as advised managers on interviewing and candidate selections. Coordinated relocation efforts of candidates hired from outside the Bay Area.

Designed the first full-service university relations and recruiting program. Created vision and strategy for university engagement which included selecting targeted schools and developing relations with campus personnel and student organizations. Hired University recruiting support staff and developed the talent acquisition team.Partnered with HR leadership and business leaders to identify appropriate roles for interns and university hires. Interviewed hiring managers to develop appropriate job descriptions.Developed a comprehensive campus recruiting strategy to include traditional sources, social networking, campus and other non-traditional methods.Developed university talent brand at core campuses through outreach, events, and personal contact

Provided job search preparation and employment opportunities to the homeless, adults with psychiatric and physical disabilities, people in drug and alcohol recovery programs and recently released felons. Taught group workshops on job seeking skills. Assessed clients’ skills, work history and how their disability impacted their ability to perform the essential functions of a job. Attained the highest number of job placements in the agency’s rehabilitation department for the 92/93 period.

• Candidate Recruitment: Sourced, evaluated, and reviewed potential candidates. Interviewed prospective candidates, assessed skill set, work history, and salary requirements. Developed and maintained strong pipeline of qualified talent to submit to client-base.• Candidate Placement: Selected well-matched candidates to fulfill client job orders and maintain on-going contact. Resolved customer service issues quickly and efficiently to maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction.• Leads: Generated new business through outside sales, cold calling, B2B networking and relationship management. Gathered market intelligence to enhance new client development. Maintained relationships with candidates to gain industry knowledge and obtain referrals and new business opportunities.