Carrie Russell
Austin,TX
Summary
Results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist with a strong track record at Planview, Inc., recognized for strategic thinking and operational efficiency. Expert in managing full recruitment cycles and developing innovative sourcing strategies that yield an 89% response rate. Proven leadership in exceeding hiring goals and driving organizational growth through a customer-focused approach. Passionate about leveraging expertise to enhance team performance and foster workplace innovation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Director, Placement Services
Recruiting in Motion
Austin, TX
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Consistently maintain positive attitude throughout job-seeking process.
- Excelled at maintaining an encouraging and positive demeanor regarding potential matches.
- Utilized advanced research techniques to source resumes from professional job search platforms, networking, and personal interactions.
- Demonstrated exceptional interviewing skills in person, telephonically, and electronically.
- Advocated for candidates by accurately showcasing their skills and qualifications to hiring managers.
Sr. Corporate Recruiter - Product, Engineering & Sales
Planview, Inc.
Austin, TX
05.2019 - 11.2022
- Managed 35-40 requisitions simultaneously (full cycle recruitment process from sourcing through onboarding)
- Handled full recruitment cycle efforts from initial application, sourcing strategies, submitting qualified candidates, interview preparation, negotiation of offers and onboarding activities
- Supported strategic DE&I hiring initiatives across Product, Engineering & Sales departments
- Utility player & pivoted based on the demand of the recruiting business
- Sole Recruiter supporting the U.S
- Business
- Partnered with & advised Hiring Leaders on the best hiring strategy, including providing market data and compensation research
- Master at sourcing passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter and SeekOut with a 89% response rate
Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager, Go-To-Market Team
LogicMonitor
Austin, TX
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed a team of 4 GTM recruiters
- Domain expert and Business Partner for assigned focus area of sales and marketing
- Responsible for overall strategy and metrics for recruitment program in assigned area
- Accountable for all recruitment activity within focus area, acted as a mentor for all recruiters working within assigned departments
- Responsible for full life-cycle recruiting activities with a focus on strategic roles for requisitions including sourcing, resume review, interviewing and offer negotiation
- Successfully hired 74 Account Executives globally in a 4 month timeframe
- Served as a talent partner for assigned requisitions, collaborating with all levels within the organization
- Developed and implement creative approaches to uncover new or specific sources of talent, utilizing advanced recruitment sourcing techniques
- Acted as a positive role model for other members of the team; collaboratively worked to achieve team MBOs and assisted the Director, TA with strategic resource management decisions
President & CEO
Top-Notch Recruiting, Inc.
Austin, TX
01.2014 - 02.2020
- Full life cycle recruiting - specializing in recruiting individuals throughout the U.S
- Work with a variety of clients in all industries and verticals ranging from $100M-$18B in revenue
- Focusing on roles in the following areas of expertise: SaaS / PaaS / DCaaS/ IAM & Information Governance /Social Media / BPO Product Management and Product Marketing DevOps, IoT, Automation Testing Sales Executives & Sales Engineers C-Level Execs and Directors for various clients Channel Development
Sr. Contract Recruiter
SailPoint Technologies
Austin, TX
05.2017 - 04.2019
- Expert on resume search portals, using search engines (LinkedIn), passive techniques, cold calling and utilizing social media tools to identify candidates
- Setting up phone interviews between candidates, Hiring Leaders, and other Team Members
- Preparing logistics for onsite interviews, as well as ongoing correspondence to candidates throughout the process
- Escort candidates while they're onsite for face to face interviews
- Partner with internal teams such as, Human Resources, Compensation, Benefits, and Relocation to ensure a smooth hiring practice for candidates
- Ownership of offer creation and submittal process
- Correspond with Hiring Managers and Team Leaders on recruiting related process questions and guidance, as well as provide continual communication and follow-up
- Utilize Workday, their Applicant Tracking System, to open jobs, and provide insight on candidate tracking throughout the steps of the interview to hire process
- Arrange travel for candidates and new hires when required as well as execution of candidate reimbursement for interview and associated costs
- Identify areas for improvement with the organization and staffing, partner with those necessary to make the change
- Strive for enthusiastically satisfied candidates and Hiring Managers on every engagement
Independent Executive Recruiter
Point-Blank Recruiting
Austin, TX
01.2014 - 05.2017
- Perform as an Independent Executive Recruiter working with the President of PointBlank Recruiting placing high-end sales executives & IT professionals in all industries
- Create an extensive database of high-level sales & IT professionals of all industries
- Source, qualify, and submit candidates; negotiate candidates' salaries; extend offers
- Collaborate with hiring authorities (mostly C-Level Executives) to gather in-depth requirements on open requisitions
- Specialties include: IT Managed Services Professionals: Cloud, Virtualization, Infrastructure Management, BYOD, Enterprise Mobility, SMAC Management / Sales / Executives: C-Level, Director, VP, Project Manager, Product Manager, Business Development Executive, Sales Management Information Security: CIO, CISO, Cyber Security Consultants, Analysts and Architects, CISSP, CISM and/or GIAC certifications Data Professionals: Business Intelligence, DBA, SQL HANA, Oracle, Big Data Analytics & Hadoop Software Professionals: Web Developer, Architect, .NET, Java, PM, DBA Average fee per placement is $32,250 and placed 11 candidates in 2015
Education
Records & Information Management Systems
University of North Dakota
Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Organizational growth
- Innovation management
- Operational efficiency
- Customer focus
- Succession planning
Affiliations
Austin Women in Technology
Certification
LinkedIn Certification, 03/01/19
Publications
Beyond 'Leaning In': Women Engineers at These 5 Austin Companies Are Thriving, Built-In ATX, 07/18/22, https://www.builtinaustin.com/2022/07/18/womenengineers-austin-companies-thriving
Volunteer Experience
- NorthPoint Church, Guest Services Co-Director, 10/01/19, Present, Cedar Park, TX
- FaithTech, Communications & Event Manager, 12/01/23, Present, Austin, TX, https://www.faithtech.com, FaithTech is a vibrant and inclusive faith community dedicated to fostering spiritual growth, community engagement, and positive impact. We are committed to organizing quarterly events that bring our community together in Austin, TX, fostering connection, understanding, and shared values.
References
Available Per Request
Personal Information
Title: Senior Recruiter, Sales & Customer Success
Profiles - Linkedin
carrierrussell
Timeline
Independent Director, Placement Services
Recruiting in Motion
02.2023 - 10.2024
Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager, Go-To-Market Team
LogicMonitor
11.2021 - 10.2022
Sr. Corporate Recruiter - Product, Engineering & Sales
Planview, Inc.
05.2019 - 11.2022
Sr. Contract Recruiter
SailPoint Technologies
05.2017 - 04.2019
President & CEO
Top-Notch Recruiting, Inc.
01.2014 - 02.2020
Independent Executive Recruiter
Point-Blank Recruiting
01.2014 - 05.2017
Records & Information Management Systems
University of North Dakota
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