Ashley Thompson Pinder

• Contract recruiter for various clients including Beautycounter, Kristy Hurt Consulting (Aritzia), Birdy Grey, Wrensilva, Cultivated Talent (Orca, Focused Artists Branding)
• Skilled in executing best-in-class end to end searches for all levels ranging from Associate to Vice President
• Partner with business leaders to develop strategies, make critical hiring decisions, ensure a clear understanding of position requirements, and drive top-talent recruiting approaches
• Manage every step in the full cycle recruiting funnel from sourcing to offer
• Reduce time-to-fill for open positions by proactively sourcing qualified candidates through various channels
• Manage high-volume workflows while streamlining processes to consistently exceed hiring goals and maintain a high level of candidate quality
• Partner with cross-functional teams to create and maintain an exceptional candidate interview process and experience
• Enhance employer branding with innovative marketing campaigns for optimal talent acquisition.

A boutique recruitment agency partnering with leading companies in their search for world-class talent

• Became a trusted advisor for early-stage and high-growth client companies: Made In Cookware, The Citizenry, Birdy Grey, The Tot, Supergoop, Thousand Fell, SUPERCIRCLE, FLOWERBX, Sollis Health
• Placed 81 candidates in 2 1/2 years ranging from Associate (Individual Contributor) to Vice President level
• Maintained annual client billing above $550,000
• Established and strengthened relationships with C-Suite/Founders and senior leaders to execute talent strategies that fostered organizational growth and people development
• Filled positions across Go-to-Market, Marketing (Brand, Performance, Growth, Digital, Social, Influencer), Ecommerce, Product, PR & Communications, CX, Customer Success, Sales, UI/UX, Creative (Art & Copy), Supply Chain & Operations, Finance & Accounting, Merchandising, Planning
• Managed up to 15 searches simultaneously while maintaining impeccable project management, communication skills, and candidate experience
• Coached and mentored client partners on search strategy, sourcing, interview best practices, comparable compensation benchmarks, and offer presentation.
• Implemented strategies for inclusive recruiting practices, DE&I, and network based recruiting
• Sourced in-demand passive talent and proactively built talent pipelines for future hiring needs
• Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes while reducing time to fill
• Owned and tracked recruitment metrics to make data driven decisions

A specialized recruitment agency that builds top teams for leading brands and agencies in the marketing, creative, digital, DTC, fashion, beauty, lifestyle sectors

• Mentored 2 associate level direct reports fostering their professional growth and skills development
  development while increasing company revenue
• Oversaw high-volume full cycle recruiting across E-Commerce, Performance, Digital & Growth Marketing, CRM, Creative Direction (Art and Copy), Graphic Design, Copywriting, Public Relations, Wholesale, and Retail Management
• Maintained annual client billing of $450,000-500,000 with an average of 3 hires monthly
• Increased company revenue through strategic candidate marketing and targeted client outreach
• Practiced network based recruiting and drove strategies to produce candidate referrals
• Conducted 10-15 interviews per week to assess candidate skill set and abilities
• Partnered with internal teams and client contacts to advise on recruitment strategy, market and industry trends, and compensation leveling
• Identified and recruited Associate to Director level talent through Boolean search, event networking, LinkedIn, and social networking (Instagram, Facebook)
• Coached candidates on effective resume preparation as well as prepared them for phone, virtual, and on-site interviews
• Nurtured relationships with new and existing clients to foster long-term business growth

A boutique search firm that specializes in identifying and placing top talent for creative industries

• Conducted candidate research for a range of advertising, creative, beauty, fashion, and lifestyle searches through the agency's internal database as well as external resources
• Reviewed 50-100 resumes per week and compiled target lists to accurately identify candidate profiles based on skill set and necessary competencies as briefed by clients
• Provided client management support and supported the overall qualification and hiring process including sourcing resumes, reviewing portfolios and attending networking events