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Amy Takayoshi

New York,,New York

Summary

Talent acquisition and enablement professional with over 8 years of expertise in full-cycle recruiting and HR operations. Proven track record in optimizing hiring processes through data-driven insights, operational efficiency, and improving candidate experiences. Strong skills in developing recruiter enablement initiatives that streamline workflows and drive organizational success. Career goals include leveraging experience to enhance talent acquisition strategies in a dynamic environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR RECRUITER

PINTEREST
10.2021 - Current
  • Led full-cycle recruitment for Global Sales teams, including Client Solutions, Strategy & Operations, Enablement, and Creative Strategy.
  • Placed 80+ hires globally for mid to senior levels in technical and non-technical roles with a 95% offer acceptance rate and 20% reduction in time to hire
  • Partner with hiring managers and executives up to the VP level to align hiring strategies with business objectives.
  • Built reports and dashboards to track key recruitment metrics, and utilized data analytics and talent market insights to develop and refine recruitment strategies.
  • Developed standardized interview playbooks, evaluation rubrics, and structured hiring strategies to ensure consistency and scalability.
  • Drive cross-functional recruiting programs to streamline interview processes and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Create program dashboards and reports for senior leadership to support data-driven decision-making.

RECRUITER

FLEXPORT
08.2020 - 10.2021
  • Managed high-volume, full-cycle recruitment for entry to managerial roles across GTM organizations in a high-growth startup environment.
  • Hired 160+ employees with a 90% offer acceptance rate, supporting company expansion from 1,850 to 2000 employees.
  • Collaborated with Recruiting Operations, People Operations, HRBPs, and Total Rewards to optimize hiring processes, create dashboards, and develop talent enablement resources and documentation.
  • Proactively identified and implemented process improvements in scheduling and recruitment workflows.
  • Led interview training sessions and improved hiring efficiencies through process refinement.

SENIOR RECRUITING OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

FLEXPORT
03.2019 - 08.2020
  • Coordinated 2000+ virtual and onsite interviews in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while maintaining accurate ATS records.
  • Enhanced university recruitment program, referral program, and ATS reporting through data-driven initiatives.
  • Implemented process improvements to streamline interview scheduling and candidate communications.
  • Worked closely with scheduling and ATS vendors to optimize system functionality and improve user experience.

RECRUITING OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

MICROSOFT
09.2017 - 03.2019
  • Supported Global Talent Acquisition efforts through guiding client groups and internal candidates through the offer and onboarding processes.
  • Managed operations for 200+ internal and external offers with a 95% audit accuracy rate.
  • Advised on compensation, relocation, and international hiring policies and strategies.
  • Oversaw pre-employment HR operations, including background checks, I9 verifications, immigration, relocation, and onboarding.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER
01.2016 - 09.2017
  • Managed grant research fund programs, overseeing the entire grant funding lifecycle.
  • Research, prepared, and edited grant proposal submissions, and tracked data of fund management across the organization.

Education

B.S. - PSYCHOLOGY

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
PULLMAN, WA

Skills

  • ATS: Greenhouse, iCIMS
  • HRIS: Workday, Namely, SuccessFactors
  • CRM: Gem, Beamery, Salesforce
  • AI Tools: Helix, Gemini, Glean
  • LinkedIn Recruiter
  • TalentWall, GoodTime, Calendly
  • Recruiting Data & Metrics Analysis
  • Tableau, Excel, Google Suite, Microsoft Office
  • Talent enablement & training
  • Offer management & pre-employment processes
  • Project & Program Management
  • Vendor & Stakeholder Management
  • Talent Brand & Marketing

Prior Experiences

  • SEATTLE CANCER CARE ALLIANCE, PATIENT CARE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
  • AMAZON.COM, BUSINESS ANALYST

Timeline

SENIOR RECRUITER

PINTEREST
10.2021 - Current

RECRUITER

FLEXPORT
08.2020 - 10.2021

SENIOR RECRUITING OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

FLEXPORT
03.2019 - 08.2020

RECRUITING OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

MICROSOFT
09.2017 - 03.2019

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER
01.2016 - 09.2017

B.S. - PSYCHOLOGY

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY