Ashley Alber
Austin,Texas
Summary
Dynamic and results-focused Technical and Non-Technical Sourcing Recruiter with 7+ years of expertise in talent acquisition, diverse pipeline development, and strategic recruitment. Proven track record in guiding candidates seamlessly through interviews and cultivating robust relationships with hiring managers and recruiting partners in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Instrumental in crafting training documentation for new hire onboarding and mentorship initiatives. Actively seeking a full-time or contract Sourcing Recruiter position in Austin, Texas, offering adaptability and a commitment to delivering immediate value through strategic recruiting initiatives and impact-driven contributions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition, Sr Technical Sourcer
PayPal
02.2021 - 02.2024
- Built and maintained pipeline of passive candidates at Staff to Senior Manager levels from multiple business units, including Braintree, Checkout, PayPal Merchant Engineering, and Happy Returns across US, Mexico and Canada
- In-depth understanding of market and was proficient in building quality talent pipelines
- Utilized data-driven sourcing approach backend by market research data
- Led several talent mapping and market research projects for different areas of business
- Proven track record of creative unique sourcing approaches and implementing innovative strategies to identify top talent
- Effectively managed 15-30 requisitions, conducted 25+ candidate phone screens weekly, and supported 7 recruiters to identify and extend offers to 30 candidates in Q1-Q3 2023 (Note: PayPal hiring freeze in Q4)
- Collaborated with Executive Sourcing team on brief 3-month talent mapping project aimed at identifying Cybersecurity Executive
- Produced educational video for PayPal's Sourcing University for all teams within PayPal GTA organization, which outlined software development, full-stack lifecycle process, and details on most common technical positions
- Developed training modules for sourcing enablement within 8fold, newly implemented application system for global recruiting
- Created and presented PowerPoint training to team of 12, detailing how to utilize ChatGPT to maximize productivity in daily recruiting strategies
- Helped address sourcing challenges in Mexico, new area for business, and provided leadership with research on Spanish keywords, titles, universities and global tech and fin-tech companies to target for hiring top software engineers in Mexico City
- Provided mentorship to junior sourcer to address challenging roles, improve skills in platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, HireEZ, or 8fold, and explore ways to refine sourcing strategies
- Identified high-quality candidates through targeted research and proactive networking
- Maintained awareness of market trends and emerging best practices in talent sourcing
- Emphasized job benefits and perks to applicants to improve organization's attractiveness
- Increased diversity in candidate pool by implementing inclusive sourcing strategies
- Attended virtual and career fairs to expand professional network and identify potential candidates
- Technical Roles: Backend, Full-Stack Engineer, Mobile, Infrastructure, and Test Engineer, Engineering Management, System Architect, and DevOps (Levels: Entry, Mid, Senior, Sr Staff, and Management)
Senior Recruiter & Technical Sourcer
Randstad Sourceright
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with recruiting partners and hiring managers to understand job requirements, develop effective recruitment strategies, and provide weekly status updates on open positions during regular meetings
- Scheduled 50 calls and extended 30-35 offers weekly as Senior Recruiter for Cellular World
- Maintained successful track record of exceeding 15 submission targets and 2 hires per month as Technical Sourcer for Volkswagen Automotive Cloud
- Technical Roles: Program Manager, Salesforce Developer, Solution Architect, Product Manager
- Non-Tech Roles: Sales Representative, Store Manager
Talent Acquisition Sourcer
Flex (Contract through Onin)
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Sourced and screened high-quality talent for healthcare and automotive industries, achieving 90-day fill time or less, and 86% ratio of quality candidates submitted to begin interview process
- Identified high-quality candidates through targeted research and proactive networking
- Technical Roles: Hardware Engineer, Software Architect, Program Manager, Quality Professionals, Software Developer
- Contract Manufacturing Roles: Industrial Engineer, Automation Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Processing Engineer, Industrial Engineer
Salesforce Recruitment Consultant
Hireforce
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Partnered with Salesforce customers, implementation partners, and Salesforce product companies to aid in full lifecycle recruitment and hiring of Salesforce professionals for both contract and permanent positions
- Contributed to business development efforts by identifying potential new clients within target industries or markets.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Built strong relationships with clients through regular communication and understanding their unique needs.
- Screened and interviewed candidates to evaluate potential employees' qualifications.
- Technical Roles: Technical Architect, Solution Architect, Salesforce Developer
- Non-Tech Roles: Salesforce Administrator, Business Analyst, Project Manager
Technical Recruiter
Nigel Frank International
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Worked as full lifecycle recruiter for Nigel Frank International division, collaborating with clients and candidates with Microsoft Dynamics CRM experience within Northern California
- Streamlined recruitment processes for improved efficiency, utilizing applicant tracking systems and recruiting software.
- Collaborated closely with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and align talent acquisition strategies accordingly.
- Developed strong rapport with candidates, providing support during interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding process.
- Technical Roles: .NET Developer, Dynamics CRM Developer, Technical Architect, Solution Architect
- Non-Tech Roles: Business Analyst, Project Manager
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nutrition Sciences
Texas State University
San Marcos Skills
- Applicant Tracking Systems: Workday, Greenhouse, Bullhorn, Salesforce
- Recruiting Operations: DEI Recruiting, ATS Management, Candidate Sourcing, Resume Screening, Candidate Evaluation, Interview Coordination, Onboarding, Metrics Tracking & Reporting, Employer Branding, Recruitment Marketing, and Continuous Process Improvement
- Recruiting Tools: LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, GitHub, Hiretual, HackerRank, Google X-Ray, Boolean search
- Recruiting Softwares: HireEZ, 8fold, Findem AI, Bullhorn
- Training and Mentorship: PayPal Sourcing University Videos, Sourcing Enablement in 8fold, ChatGPT for Recruitment
Certification
- Completed LinkedIn trainings in confronting bias, thriving across differences, diversity, inclusion, belonging, skills for inclusive conversations, and unconscious bias
- Completed the Prompt Engineering Master Course by Gregor Maric, gaining advanced skills in ChatGPT and AI
Awards Recognitions
- Authored a blog for Recruiting Daily's 12 Days event in December 2023, accessible through this link: https://recruitingdaily.com/day/how-mentors-help-career-growth/
- Nigel Frank International: Frank Group Consultant of the Month- January 2018
- Hireforce: Hireforce Lunch Club Achiever- July, August, September, October, November in 2018
- Hireforce: 3rd Quarter 2018 Incentive Trip Achiever
Timeline
Talent Acquisition, Sr Technical Sourcer
PayPal
02.2021 - 02.2024
Senior Recruiter & Technical Sourcer
Randstad Sourceright
10.2020 - 01.2021
Talent Acquisition Sourcer
Flex (Contract through Onin)
07.2019 - 04.2020
Salesforce Recruitment Consultant
Hireforce
04.2018 - 06.2019
Technical Recruiter
Nigel Frank International
02.2017 - 04.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Nutrition Sciences
Texas State University