TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGERResponsible for overseeing the recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding top talent. Collaborates with hiring managers to develop strategies that align with organizational goals. Manages candidate pipelines, ensures a positive hiring experience, and maintains confidentiality. Leads recruitment teams, builds partnerships with educational institutions, and supports HR initiatives like diversity, training, and international mobility. Balances strategic planning with hands-on recruiting to meet company needs efficiently.INDUSTRY MENTOR - CAREER COACHCurate and lead professional development trips for animation students and young professionals to the Animation Film Festival in Annecy, France, designing the entire coaching experience and travel itinerary. Promote the program to colleges, professors, and individuals through virtual meetings and direct outreach. Mentor nearly 40 participants from top global institutions, providing tailored guidance on professionalism, networking, and career fair strategies. Manage all trip logistics while offering ongoing support, coaching, and French-English translation throughout the event.

Led and managed a team of up to 9 Talent Acquisition ManagersBuilt and maintained strong relationships with Hiring Managers & ExecutivesLed weekly cross-functional meetings with CEO, Head of Studio, Head of productions, HR reps & Producers Analyzed recruiting pipeline and developed strategies with end goal of streamlining the recruiting process Contributed to a strong employer brand by ensuring a positive hiring experience for candidatesSourced, recruited, interviewed, and hired talented executivesRepresented Mikros at job fairs including at the Annecy Festival, the world’s largest animation eventCo-presented the company at MIFA, the industry market fair at AnnecyPromoted Mikros in universities by visiting classes, doing portfolio reviews, participating to in-person or virtual presentations

Technicolor Creative Studios Talent provides access to all the latest opportunities to join Technicolor’s award-winning creative powerhouse studios around the world.Through our Academy, we offer access to free learning and development to take your first steps in the world of visual effects.We also hold events to bring together a breadth of talent across the industry to showcase the most innovative developments, discuss the latest trends, and open the doors to roles with Moving Picture Company (MPC), The Mill, Mikros Animation, and Technicolor Games.

Guided 700+ students and alumni toward accomplishing their career goals;Conducted group coaching and one-on-one sessions with students, visit classes, host events and employers, represent SCAD at admission events or commencement;Connected with alumni and industry leaders to develop opportunities for SCAD students;Co-organised events and employer luncheon/networking event;Accompanied students from an array of majors on field trips to Theme Entertainment's companies resulting in high rate employment.

Guided students and alumni toward accomplishing their career goals starting Freshmen year;Conducted one-on-one sessions with students, visited classes, hosted events and employers, represented SCAD at admission events or commencement;Connected with alumni and industry leaders to develop opportunities for SCAD students

Guided and provided advice to students, parents, professors, directors, and partners;Organized and hosted press conferences and liaise with medias;Developed and execute strategic recruiting plans and programs;Organized large-scale events and lead presentations;Wrote articles, speeches, features, newsletter, event promotions and online materials;Maintained and expanded the partners and collaborators network;Coordinated operational workflow and ensured deadlines were met;Evaluated results of initiatives and provided improvements for the future;Oversaw the day-to-day operations of communications across a variety of platforms;Coordinated the editorial upkeep of website and all social medias;Copy-edited, fact-checked, and proofread material to ensure quality and consistency; Coordinated the work of graphic designer and international intern;Researched and reviewed trends and best practices in strategic communications.

Freelance work, part-time.Sourced contacts and contributors, booked and interviewed stakeholders off and on camera;Undertook research, analyzed, verified, synthesized and interpreted information and statistics;Conveyed findings accurately to producers, hosts;Acted as pre-filming and on location resource for crew and guests.

Recruited freelance staff, assigned stories and managed the work of team members;Lead and facilitated cross-functional teams and meetings;Liaised with publisher and editor in chief, worked with internal and external customers;Conducted brainstorm sessions, created ideas, developed or edited content;Built reliable connections and booked interviews with stakeholders;Copy-edited, fact-checked, and proofread material.

The Voice (Canada) - 2014, The Doctors (Canada) - 2011-2013, Belle & Bum - 2010, Juste pour rire en direct - 2010, Flash - 2008, Journal de Montreal - 2008, Deux filles le matin - 2008.Sourced contacts and contributors, booked and interviewed stakeholders off and on camera;Undertook research, analyzed, verified, synthesized and interpreted information and statistics;Conveyed findings accurately to executive producers, hosts or scriptwriters in 'briefs';Guided and provided advice to hosts of reporters before filming;Lead and facilitated cross-functional team meetings; Oversaw video production from conception to delivery and liaised with clients;Created or contributed ideas for TV shows, Web series or broadcast news reports; Coordinated operational workflow and ensured deadlines were met;Found filming locations, audiovisual archives and cleared authorizations and copyrights;Acted as pre-filming and on location resource for crew and guests;Directed shoots and carried out straightforward editing.

Assessed situation of non-profit organization via consultation;Undertook research into the industry sector, markets and competitors;Collected, analyzed and interpreted data and statistics;Reviewed current strategy, identified areas of improvement and solutions;Identified pros and cons of suggested new strategies;Recommended viable solutions to administrators and board members;Advised on the implementation of chosen solutions.

Advised national and international participants to personalize their experience;Assisted participants in logistics: hotel reservations, visa applications, tours of Montreal;Provided assistance with the use of IT platform;Maintained an open line of communication two months prior to the event.