In-house technical recruiter for Microsoft supporting CO+I (Cloud Operations and Innovation). I support all roles and levels within the Blueprint teams and data centers. Did you know a data center goes online every 3 days? Without data centers there would be no cloud!Responsibilities include but not limited to:• Partner with hiring managers and leadership on talent needs and opportunities.• Garner interest in active and passive candidates by telling authentic business story of each team and contributes to development of new stories with personal insights.• Share best practices on sourcing, recruiting, closing techniques and storytelling within Global Talent Acquisition (GTA) team. Devices TA team champion for onboarding new vendors and providing guidance on offer process.• Utilize full MS Suite, iCIMS, LinkedIn, Beeline, Internal HR and Recruiting tools.• Enhance candidate experience at all phases of relationship by proactively identifying factors that may adversely impact candidate and sharing with business to mitigate.• Represent Microsoft's unique career possibilities, advantages, and rewards that are distinct from those of competitors to candidates.

Across Microsoft, we’re accelerating progress to a more sustainable future with ambitious goals such as becoming carbon negative by 2030 and removing all carbon the company has emitted from the atmosphere by 2050. The Windows and Devices organization has a significant role to play given the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing new PCs and the electricity consumed by our large (1B+) and growing user base. Designated recruiter (within Devices org) for Hardware Engineering, Program Management, CREW, Supply Chain/Operations Management and Engineering teams. Leaning in to assist Cloud Ops + Innovation. Average requisition load of 32 while consistently meeting and exceeding goals. Achieving the following KPI's:• Offer acceptance rate of 91%,• Diversity Hires 79%• Reached FY22 offer acceptance goal 2 months early, on track for FY23• 63 day average to offer accept compared to teams 78 days.• 72% of offer accepts are external hires• Offer decline rate of 8%Responsibilities include but not limited to:• Partner with hiring managers and leadership on talent needs and opportunities.• Garner interest in active and passive candidates by telling authentic business story of each team and contributes to development of new stories with personal insights.• Share best practices on sourcing, recruiting, closing techniques and storytelling within Global Talent Acquisition (GTA) team. Devices TA team champion for onboarding new vendors and providing guidance on offer process.• Utilize full MS Suite, iCIMS, LinkedIn, Beeline, Internal HR and Recruiting tools.• Enhance candidate experience at all phases of relationship by proactively identifying factors that may adversely impact candidate and sharing with business to mitigate.• Represent Microsoft's unique career possibilities, advantages, and rewards that are distinct from those of competitors to candidates.

Embedded on-site recruiter (hybrid RPO) able to effectively articulate a company's organization, systems, and culture. Delivered performance-driven results while leveraging own experience with existing recruiting teams and equipped them with the most effective set of tools/technologies, data analytics, and market insights. Proficient in multiple non-technical and technical roles including: Director of Business Operations, Sales Operations Analyst, Head of People, Customer Success Manager, Project Managers, Field Account Executives, Security Engineers, iOS developers, Senior Backend Engineers, Technical Application Engineers, Full-Stack Engineers and Project Managers in multiple tech stacks.Maintained a full-desk responsible for client management for up to 10 clients and 25 open roles while maintaining a fill ratio of 36 days. Conducted end-to-end recruitment process including developing job descriptions, talent pipelines from referrals, social media, job fairs, professional associations and networking, first round interviews to qualify candidates, and managed offer negotiation with various industry partners.Built strong, trusted adviser relationships with hiring managers and People Operations to identify hiring needs and create a clear recruiting strategy. Decreased time to fill on many positions in a timely manner with candidates that exceeded company's standards. Ensured positive candidate experience throughout all interview stages as well as offer negotiation.Coordinated and oversaw events, such as Hackathons and networking mixers, for recruiting and publicity

Responsibilities on the market research side included analyzing survey data of potential recruits for extensive market research studies, including but not limited to oversight of all facility operations, maintaining a network of potential candidates through pro-active market research and assisting in market research and analysis of the recruiting territory and made appropriate recommendations based on the analysis.My responsibilities as a recruiter included creating job descriptions and job requirements to create appropriate qualification questions, aligning staffing sourcing strategies and metrics, including recruiting source effectiveness and applicant response to marketing strategies.

Licensed California Health and Life Agent focused on recruiting agents for ACA enrollment. Trained new agents on best practices and proper enrollment processes.Developed knowledge of recruitment best practice, account management, and consultancyManaged databases, management reports, and documentation.

SmithPlus was an accomplished full-service human resource consulting agency designed to proficiently bridge the gaps within a company’s day-to-day needs. With a network of skillful HR professionals that had obtained extensive experience working with a wide range of small, large, non-profit and commercial businesses within various fields such as technology, pharmaceutical, management consulting, retail, hospitality and manufacturing industries. Renowned for its comprehensive abilities and pro-active customer service, SmithPlus exceeded the advanced level of consulting demanded by today’s employers.

Founded in 1986, Pension & Benefit Insurance Services, Inc. (PenBen) is a privately held brokerage and consulting services firm specializing in employee benefits and human resources.Based in Southern California, PenBen has continually excelled in delivering the highest level of coverage and service while balancing that priority with minimizing employer risk and cost. As a result, we have substantially grown our business and earned a reputation as one of the leading producing agencies in Southern California.Our team includes some of the top-rated employee benefit consultants in the industry. We take great pride in the fact that our senior level professionals have been with PenBen for over 15 years providing valuable advice to employee benefit clients. Such low turnover within our organization is a testament to our culture, philosophy and corporate values. Our clients enjoy and recognize our unique ability to deliver long-term Broker service continuity as a result of our firm’s ability to successfully retain skilled consultants.

For more information visit www.xprize.comDuring my first 3 months (without prior experience) filled 15 job requisitions ranging from staff level marketing roles to Senior Director Partnerships. Closely engaged on 3 senior level technical hires (2 IT; 1 Development) and difficult Executive Director positions for Life Sciences, Ocean Exploration, Alternative Fuels and Renewable Energy. In addition trained take over new hire processes and payroll as Head of HR was departing. Managed requisition development and fulfillment across 7 shared services business units and 3 prize domains (Life Sciences, Energy & Environment, Space and Ocean Exploration). Responsible for candidate sourcing, screening and tracking of up to 20 simultaneous openings. Interim Human Resource Administrator acting as a generalist responsible for new hire on-boarding, orientation, personnel file management, payroll and employee relations.