Alissa Anderson
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Senior Recruiter with 16 years of comprehensive experience in technical and corporate recruitment, sourcing, and management. Proven expertise in sourcing top talent, managing ATS, coordinating interviews, and negotiating competitive offers. Seeking a Senior Recruiter role to leverage extensive background in full-cycle recruitment, candidate management, and strategic partnership with hiring managers.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Business Insider
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborates with hiring managers to identify necessary qualifications for open technical roles in Engineering, Product, and Design departments
- Utilizes job boards and personal networks to source and screen top-tier talent
- Manages all stages of candidate communication, from initial contact through to job offers
- Coordinates with HR and managers to maintain competitive salary ranges, source diverse candidates, manage Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and schedule interviews.
Senior Sourcer
Samsung
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with Talent Acquisition Managers to fulfill open requisitions effectively
- Identified and engaged top-tier talent through strategic sourcing on job boards
- Conducted comprehensive candidate pre-screening, discussed career aspirations, and facilitated submissions to Talent Acquisition Managers, ensuring seamless recruitment workflow.
- Enhanced candidate outreach by utilizing diverse sourcing techniques and tools.
Corporate Technical Recruiter
SlingTV / Dish
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Coached management on recruiting best practices and devised innovative strategies for sourcing unique candidates, enhancing the talent acquisition process
- Conducted candidate sourcing for a range of technical roles including Software Engineers, Data Scientists, UX Designers, and Program Managers, among others, aligning candidates with positions that best fitted their career trajectory
- Managed applicant tracking system (ATS) and negotiated offers while collaborating with vendor partners to develop unique candidate pipelines and presented KPI reports, improving the overall recruitment efficiency.
Recruiting Manager
NexeoHR
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Successfully identified and aligned candidates' core values and skills with suitable companies, resulting in effective team formations and career advancements
- Executed comprehensive candidate interviews, coordinated managerial interviews, and gathered feedback, while adeptly negotiating all offer terms such as rate, bonus, and benefits.
Lead Technical Recruiter
PDS- Productive Data Solutions
10.2011 - 05.2018
- Led full-cycle recruitment for technical roles including Software Engineers, UX Designers, Systems Engineers, Senior Network Engineers, Mobile Engineers, CTOs, Project Managers, and QA Engineers
- Developed and implemented comprehensive online candidate sourcing strategies utilizing Boolean searches across Google, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other platforms; facilitated technical screenings and competency assessments
- Conducted comprehensive candidate interviews, coordinated managerial interviews (both phone and on-site), and collected valuable feedback on candidate performances
- Negotiated all aspects of job offers including salaries, bonuses, benefits, and contract lengths; consistently ranked among the company's top recruitment staff based on revenue and gross margin.
Technical Recruiter
Smith Johnson
01.2009 - 10.2011
- Developed effective recruiting strategies, utilizing various tools to identify qualified candidates, thus enhancing the talent acquisition process
- Negotiated employment terms including wages and benefits with candidates, ensuring a mutually beneficial agreement and a commitment for current and prospective job placements
- Managed contract employees, resolved contractor-related issues, and administered performance counseling when necessary, in collaboration with Account Managers to meet client staffing requirements.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective negotiation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Expertise in recruitment strategies
- Proficiency in applicant tracking systems: Lever, Bullhorn, Greenhouse, ICIMS, Workday
- Advanced Boolean Search
- Expert Sourcing Techniques
Certification
- YACEP - Level 2 Meditation Teacher Training
- YACEP - Yoga Nidra Teacher Certification
Additional Information
Tune in Mindfullness
- Meditation Teacher/Corporate Wellness Business Development (11/01/20 - Present)
Timeline
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Business Insider
08.2021 - Current
Senior Sourcer
Samsung
01.2021 - 05.2021
Corporate Technical Recruiter
SlingTV / Dish
12.2018 - 12.2020
Recruiting Manager
NexeoHR
05.2018 - 11.2018
Lead Technical Recruiter
PDS- Productive Data Solutions
10.2011 - 05.2018
Technical Recruiter
Smith Johnson
01.2009 - 10.2011