Steven Kosakow

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Head of Talent @ Clark University
Boston, MA, US
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Greater Boston, United States, United States
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About Steven Kosakow

Being the person who can come into an organization, to build, lead, and scale, is where I get the most energy. For me, being a global talent acquisition leader is about dreaming and doing, designing and delivering. And having a bold vision, point of view, and the energy to build the right consensus that brings all the talk to reality. I thrive in organizations that are on the cusp of something amazing: hyper-growth, acquisition, and beyond, because the work I do, the energy I bring, the vision I can inspire are what makes it all possible and exciting.As a passionate speaker on driving change in Talent Acquisition, here are some recent/past speaking engagements (I've spoken about many topics, including: recruiting on limited budgets, intersection of fitness and candidate engagement, consumerization and talent acquisition. aligning with hiring managers...) ERE ConferenceHCI Strategic Talent Acquisition ConferenceGlassdoor Employer Branding SummitSRSC Talent Success ConferenceSymphony Talent Summit SeriesThe Social Recruiting ShowDynamic global talent acquisition leader and Subject Matter Expert in leading, and executing uber-creative, one-of-a-kind recruitment branding initiatives that drive candidates and enhance/elevate image. Extensive experience leading the charge for finding the world's best talent in the health technology, cyber security, e-commerce, consumer insights, localization / translation / transcreation, and innovative spaces.

Steven Kosakow's Current Company Details
Clark University

Clark University

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Head of Talent
Boston, MA, US
Steven Kosakow Work Experience Details
  • Clark University
    Head Of Talent
    Clark University
    Boston, Ma, Us
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  • Clark University
    Head Of Talent
    Clark University Mar 2024 - Present
    Worcester, Massachusetts, Us
    As a passionate Talent Acquisition leader, I've always focused on creating standout candidate experiences. Stepping into a new role at Clark University, I now lead all aspects of Talent, including Talent Development, as our HR team undergoes an exciting transformation.I'm all about building excellence and capability in everything talent-related. From creating a seamless and positive candidate journey to fostering continuous learning and growth for our team members, my goal is to reflect and enhance our vibrant university culture.
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  • Hope Leigh Marketing Group
    Employer Branding Consultant And Strategist (Consulting Work)
    Hope Leigh Marketing Group Feb 2023 - Sep 2023
    Dallas, Tx, Us
    I consulted with leaders at the world's leading companies to define and build measurable talent attraction strategies. This includes building full recruitment marketing campaigns utilizing Google Performance Max, retargeting campaigns, programmatic, META (facebook and instagram); landing page development; job description overhauls to include core values; global talent community development.
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  • Sophia Genetics
    Vice President Of Global Talent Acquisition
    Sophia Genetics Sep 2021 - Dec 2022
    Rolle, Ch
    As SOPHiA’s first VP of TA, rebuilt and scaled global TA team, developing baseline metrics and reporting, with focus on “funnel is always on” and sourcing-first mindset, transforming team to true business partners, while re-imagining the candidate journey.-Led first-ever global EVP initiative, with full support of exec team; built: Rallying Cry; Brand Pillars, recruitment tagline, and full messaging platform.-Conceptualized and led full implementation of TA tech stack, including CMS, CRM, diversity sourcing platform, and employee-generated content platform; results:32% increase in applications50% increase in click:apply ratio78% increase in job view to apply ratio-Scaled company operations to India and LATAM (leading EOR and recruitment efforts)-Created full content strategy with DEI focus: video, blog posts, and inclusion in third-party content.
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  • Reef
    Vice President Of Talent Acquisition
    Reef Oct 2020 - Jun 2021
    Miami, Florida, Us
    End-to-end transformation of Talent Acquisition, bringing in capability to scale at Miami's first 1B unicorn - via high-touch automation (AI chat bots, Talent CRM, building out of a candidate experience hub). Lead full Talent Acquisition function from Corporate TA (tech, G&A, etc) to Field TA (hiring thousands of employees across the globe), TA Operations, Employer Brand, Sourcing/Insights, and TA programs - all with diversity, inclusion, and equity at the forefront.-Restructuring to add scalable Candidate Experience team (Employer Brand, Programs, Sourcing, TA Ops - under one COE) - resulting in 20% reduction in agency usage.-Led the implementation of AI-powered chat bot and a Talent CRM. Chat bot decreased apply:interview from 4 days to less than 5 minutes; allowed REEF to interview/schedule thousands of applicants 24/7. Talent CRM increased candidate pipeline by 61% and Increased click:apply ratio from 10% to 72%.-Co-Managed REEF's first employer brand in partnership with marketing - incorporating video, social media, out-of-home advertising, and trackable QR code outreach
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  • Dynatrace
    Head Of Global Talent Acquisition
    Dynatrace Apr 2019 - Feb 2020
    Waltham, Ma, Us
    Scaled and built excellence/innovation/reporting around Talent Acquisition as Dynatrace saw one of the most successful IPOs in Massachusetts (NASDAQ: DT). Lead global recruitment team (hiring in 15+ countries), including: global recruitment operations, onboarding, recruitment branding/marketing.Dynatrace has redefined how you monitor today’s digital ecosystems. AI-powered, full stack and completely automated, it’s the only solution that provides answers, not just data, based on deep insight into every user, every transaction, across every application. The world’s leading brands, including, 72 of the Fortune 100, trust Dynatrace to optimize customer experiences, innovate faster and modernize IToperations with absolute confidence.
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  • Lionbridge
    Director Of Global Talent Acquisition
    Lionbridge Dec 2016 - Apr 2019
    Waltham, Massachusetts, Us
    Transformational role. As Lionbridge went from Public to Private and brought on a new executive team, I rebuilt a formerly decentralized recruitment team to a centralized mission-driven (and vertically-focused) team that hires thousands of people around the world every year. Launched our first-ever talent CRM - automating pre-screening processes and bringing our apply:complete ratio from 16% to 98% , digitized a previously paper-heavy (think zip files!) onboarding process. Lionbridge is truly global and has a proven “World-is-Flat” delivery model across 25 Countries, 40+ Offices, with 6,000 full-time employees. With over 800 clients across diverse market sectors and twenty years of expertise, we are the world’s #1 globalization company and have been ranked the #1 Language Service Provider and one of Forbes Most Trustworthy Companies.
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  • Boston Logic Technology Partners
    Director Of Human Resources / Talent Acquisition
    Boston Logic Technology Partners Mar 2016 - Dec 2016
    Reporting to the President and Founder of this rapidly scaling real estate technology company, I was hired as the first HR leader to drive the company for significant scale. As a member of the leadership team, I lead and execute all aspects of HR from employee relations through full cycle recruitment. In an effort to manage the company’s reputation, I lead the company’s first ever social media campaign showcasing people and culture. Boston Logic is a start-up backed by a leading global private equity firm, we're bringing our technology to real estate brokerages across North America. The Boston Logic team is focused on a singular goal. Every day, we come to work to help more real estate brokerages beat their competition and grow by leveraging our technology. As a result of this team effort, we are growing fast and hiring. Everyone on our team is motivated by our ever accelerating growth and enjoys besting the challenges that come with scaling a business. If you want to be on a team of incredibly smart, passionate, energetic entrepreneurs, this is the place.
  • Talent Brandwagon
    President And Founder
    Talent Brandwagon Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
    After many years of "soaking in"​ best practices and leading global recruitment and talent brand at amazing, high-scale companies, I started Talent BrandWagon, LLC. My firm is focused on working with high growth organizations whose sought after talent isn't breaking their doors down for a career opportunity. As a right-brain guy, I bring an arsenal of creative ideas and am ready to put together an action plan to drive authentic and thought-provoking recruitment strategies that will make your target talent want to dip their toe in the water.My firm focuses on three key areas:Talent Brand DevelopmentTalent Acquisition StrategySearch
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  • Carbon Black, Inc.
    Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
    Carbon Black, Inc. Mar 2013 - Mar 2015
    Palo Alto, California, Us
    Hired by former HR executive to drive/build/restructure a global TA team. Big focus on developing and measuring our talent brand and positioning Bit9/CarbonBlack as irresistible to passive jobseekers. Brought the employee referral rate to record levels, increased direct hires to record levels, all while significantly reducing agency spend. Doubled company in size.In a world where cyber threats are more prevalent than ever, who wouldn't want to work for one of the fastest growing companies in computer security? And, Bit9 was recognized as a Top Place by the Boston Globe! CarbonBlack is now part of VMware.
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Steven Kosakow Skills

Recruiting Talent Acquisition Talent Management Applicant Tracking Systems Sourcing Leadership Management Human Resources Technical Recruiting Strategy Temporary Placement Recruitment Advertising Crm Internet Recruiting College Recruiting Employer Branding Networking Sales Social Media Staffing Services Consulting Contract Recruitment Social Networking Marketing Hiring Onboarding Program Management Acting Singing Organizational Development Executive Search Interviews Performance Management E Commerce Cold Calling Pipeline Development Musical Theatre Career Counseling Succession Planning Employee Relations Screening Search New Business Development Team Management Workforce Planning Screening Resumes Diversity Recruitment Negotiation Temporary Staffing Benefits Negotiation

Steven Kosakow Education Details

  • Brandeis University
    Brandeis University
    Political Science / Spanish Lang. And Lit.
  • Umass Boston
    Umass Boston
    Public Affairs

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