Acacia Martinez
Senior Recruiter
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Professional recruiting consultant with solid expertise in sourcing, hiring, and talent management. Highly skilled in building strong relationships, understanding client needs, and delivering impactful recruitment solutions. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing requirements. Reliable, results-driven, and effective at leveraging industry knowledge to achieve hiring goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruiting Consultant
Elev8 Search
01.2019 - Current
- Founded and scaled a boutique search firm, built a six-figure business in the first year during Covid as a solo operator.
- Tripled a digital media agency client from 7 to 20 hires in under six months by enhancing employer branding, optimizing job ads, and implementing an HR/recruitment CRM.
- Developed targeted recruitment strategies to source high-quality candidates.
- Partnered with brands and external recruiting agencies to enhance talent acquisition efforts and successfully fill critical, high-priority roles.
- Networked and built relationships with potential candidates and industry professionals to identify potential candidates, stay informed about industry trends and gain insight into skills and qualifications in demand.
- Negotiated offers and closed deals to finalize recruitment process and secure best talent.
Senior Recruiting Consultant - Digital
Korn Ferry
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Recruited to help launch Korn Ferry’s new Digital Transformation Practice, leading retained searches across digital marketing, digital product, and technology. The practice was later integrated into the Sales & Marketing Division.
- Ranked Top 5 nationally (FY2022); managed 8–15 concurrent search projects for clients from $100M mid-size firms to Fortune 500 brands across retail, healthcare, consumer goods, higher education and technology.
- Led talent acquisition strategies to align with organizational goals and enhance workforce capabilities.
- Developed and implemented recruitment processes to improve candidate sourcing and selection efficiency.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and optimize job descriptions.
- Built and presented weekly search progress reports with pipeline metrics and candidate highlight briefs.
Sr. Executive Search Partner, Consumer
Lucas Group
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Promoted 3 times in under 4 years from Front Desk/Researcher to Senior Partner, reflecting consistent performance and leadership growth.
- Responsible for full-cycle recruiting and client business development across the Consumer Goods sector, specializing in eCommerce, digital, technical, sales, and marketing talent.
- Generated $800K+ in total billings by securing new clients and driving candidate placements.
- Earned President’s Club recognition in 3 of 4 years, ranking among the top recruiters in a 500-recruiter boutique firm.
- Skilled in face-to-face recruiting at conferences, networking events, and trade shows.
Event Coordinator
Events Plus Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Recruited, interviewed, and onboarded brand ambassadors to build and maintain a talent pool that staffed 20–50 promotional events weekly for leading consumer brands.
- Partnered with clients to understand brand goals and staffed events with talent aligned to both skill requirements and cultural fit.
- Coordinated event logistics and managed ambassador teams on-site to ensure smooth execution and high-quality brand representation.
Logistics Specialist
GlobalTranz
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Identified and developed a high-demand niche in flatbed trucking, building partnerships with carriers to manage recurring national freight runs and establish a sustainable revenue stream.
- Managed the full B2B sales cycle — prospecting, outreach, solution design, negotiation, and closing — while meeting monthly sales quotas.
- Strengthened client relationships with tailored freight solutions that improved reliability and expanded recurring revenue lanes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies, Business Marketing & Special Events Management
Arizona State University
Tempe, Az01.2013
Skills
- Full-cycle talent acquisition & senior executive recruitment
- Specialized in both technical and commercial recruiting
- ATS & CRM Expertise: Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, BambooHR, BreezyHR, Bullhorn, SmartRecruiters, PCRecruiter
- Advanced sourcing: Boolean logic, automated tools, multi-channel outreach
- Pipeline development & CRM optimization
- Client and stakeholder relationship management
- Offer development, compensation negotiation & closing strategies
- High-touch candidate experience & communication
Timeline
Senior Recruiting Consultant - Digital
Korn Ferry
01.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Recruiting Consultant
Elev8 Search
01.2019 - Current
Sr. Executive Search Partner, Consumer
Lucas Group
01.2015 - 01.2019
Event Coordinator
Events Plus Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2015
Logistics Specialist
GlobalTranz
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies, Business Marketing & Special Events Management
Arizona State University