Amy Nguyen
San Jose,CA
Summary
Technical Recruiter specializing in placing senior hardware, software, and systems engineers across semiconductor, embedded, and related engineering domains. Experienced in sourcing talent in FPGA/ASIC, analog/mixed-signal, PCB/RF, embedded/firmware, Linux kernel/drivers, and C/C++ development. Experienced in developing targeted sourcing strategies, managing specialized engineering pipelines, and working closely with hiring teams to ensure alignment on role expectations and candidate quality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Recruiter
Triple Crown Consulting
San Jose, CA
07.2024 - 11.2025
- Built and maintained a continuous pipeline of technical candidates by proactively sourcing, qualifying, and adding top engineers within Bullhorn to meet client demands.
- Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search techniques to identify candidates with hard-to-find engineering skills, while leveraging Bullhorn ATS/CRM to track, manage, and maintain a candidate database.
- Cultivated relationships with hardware, embedded, software, and mechanical engineers to align specialized skills with client contract needs.
- Negotiated employment contract terms and coordinated onboarding to ensure candidates were prepared for project assignments.
- Delivered strong results in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment by placing 9 contractors to date with 2 pending starts, while averaging 300+ calls, 80+ submittals, and multiple interviews monthly.
Sales Specialist
Apple
San Jose, CA
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Highly knowledgeable about all Apple products and services, with a deep understanding of their features, specifications, and functionalities.
- Advised customers by understanding their needs and providing personalized recommendations based on their preferences and budget.
- Led a new product launch for Apple Vision Pro by successfully demonstrating the new spatial computing device to colleagues and customers.
- Recognized for exceptional customer rapport, evidenced by consistent 100% of Net Promoter Scores.
- Introduced a consistent stream of business customers on a weekly basis of cultivating relationships with local business, small, and mid-size companies.
- Demonstrated a commitment to always improving by actively seeking and participating in the culture of feedback to implement strategies to improve metrics as well as personal growth.
Program Administrator
Women In Business
La Jolla, CA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Planned and executed 20+ successful events, including social and strategic networking events that consistently attracted 100-140 attendees per event.
- Coordinated venue selection, catering, and developed comprehensive event budgets and itineraries, detailing activities and timelines.
- Collected and analyzed data on event attendance, membership trends, and other metrics, and utilized insightful findings to improve future programs.
- Devised innovative recruitment strategies to improve member enrollment and retention.
- Conducted outreach to sponsors, cultivating valuable partnerships to support event initiatives, while simultaneously nurturing relationships with members, sponsors, and guest speakers that amplified event visibility and impact.
Sales Lead
Oak + Fort
San Jose, CA
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Consistently surpassed monthly sales targets of $5,000+ by providing personalized styling recommendations and delivering exceptional customer service.
- Built a strong network of clients by actively engaging with clients through phone, text, and email to coordinate personalized styling appointments every week that resulted in a 30% increase in client loyalty and repeat business.
- Supported the onboarding of new sales associates by mentoring associates about product lines, store policies, and sales techniques.
- Provided feedback and additional training to new and current sales associates.
- Collaborated with associates to creatively design merchandising displays that promoted brand aesthetic.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA06.2024
Skills
- LinkedIn Recruiter and Bullhorn ATS/CRM
- Boolean search techniques
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Canva design skills
- Technical recruiting expertise
- Candidate sourcing strategies
- Pipeline management
- Contract negotiation
- Onboarding processes
- High-volume recruiting
- Sales acumen
- Candidate engagement strategies
- Adaptability and collaboration
Timeline
Technical Recruiter
Triple Crown Consulting
07.2024 - 11.2025
Sales Specialist
Apple
10.2023 - 07.2024
Program Administrator
Women In Business
09.2022 - 06.2023
Sales Lead
Oak + Fort
11.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science -
University of California, San Diego