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Amy Takayoshi

Summary

Results-driven talent acquisition and people professional with over 8 years of expertise in full-cycle recruiting, operations, and employee enablement. Proven track record of influencing leaders and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive talent strategies and organizational initiatives. Skilled in developing and implementing programs that enhance workflows, foster collaboration, and boost organizational effectiveness. Passionate about delivering expertise to organizations seeking to cultivate exceptional candidate and employee experiences.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR RECRUITER

PINTEREST
10.2021 - Current
  • Led end-to-end recruitment for Global Sales and GTM teams including Sales Strategy & Operations, Enablement, Creative, and Client Solutions delivering 80+ hires in mid to senior levels across technical and non-technical roles with a 92% offer acceptance rate, consistently meeting hiring metrics.
  • Developed creative sourcing strategies to engage passive candidates across diverse markets, strengthening talent pipelines.
  • Served as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and leaders within the Global Sales Organization, partnering with HRBPs, Compensation, and Finance to align talent strategies with global GTM priorities.
  • Built recruitment dashboards and reports for senior leadership, leveraging analytics and market insights to drive hiring decisions and optimize outcomes.
  • Developed standardized interview playbooks and hiring processes, leading cross-functional programs to streamline interviews, boost efficiency, and ensure consistent, scalable hiring.

RECRUITER

FLEXPORT
08.2020 - 10.2021
  • Managed high-volume, full-cycle recruitment for entry to managerial GTM roles in a fast-growing startup, hiring 160+ candidates with a 90% offer acceptance rate, supporting scale from 1,850 to 2,000+ employees.
  • Developed scalable recruiting processes and enablement resources to support rapid company growth.
  • Partnered with Recruiting Ops, People Ops, HRBPs, and Total Rewards to optimize workflows and create hiring processes.
  • Led process improvements and interview training to drive efficiency and sustainable growth.


SENIOR RECRUITING OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

FLEXPORT
03.2019 - 08.2020
  • Coordinated 2,000+ interviews in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, ensuring accurate ATS records.
  • Created university recruitment, referral programs, and reporting through data-driven improvements.
  • Partnered with vendors to optimize scheduling systems and improve user experience.

RECRUITING & INTERNAL PEOPLE OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

MICROSOFT
09.2017 - 03.2019
  • Supported Global Talent Acquisition by guiding client groups and internal candidates through offer and onboarding processes.
  • Managed 200+ offers with a 95% audit accuracy rate, ensuring excellence and compliance.
  • Advised on compensation, relocation, and international hiring to deliver competitive, compliant offers.
  • Oversaw pre-employment people operations including background checks, I-9s, immigration, relocation, and onboarding to ensure a seamless new hire experience as a well-rounded generalist.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER
01.2016 - 09.2017
  • Managed research grant programs end-to-end, overseeing strategy, applications, fund allocation, and reporting.
  • Led grant proposal submissions and maintained organization-wide fund oversight, partnering with senior research executives to align initiatives with institutional goals.

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, MS 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 & INTERNAL PEOPLE OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

MICROSOFT
09.2017 - 03.2019

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER
01.2016 - 09.2017

B.S. - PSYCHOLOGY

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

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