Cedric Hayes
Mountain View,CA
Summary
Results-oriented Technical Recruiter with proven expertise in sourcing elite technical talent across the Silicon Valley ecosystem. Demonstrated success leveraging advanced sourcing strategies including boolean searches, LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and social media to build robust talent pipelines. Proficient with major ATS platforms including Greenhouse, Bullhorn, iCIMS, Jobvite, and Lever. Passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion with a track record of building high-performing, diverse teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Recruiter
Google
Mountain View, CA
03.2022 - Current
- Developed and executed comprehensive sourcing strategies for engineering roles, resulting in a 30% increase in qualified candidate pipeline
- Utilized advanced boolean search techniques and LinkedIn Recruiter to identify and engage passive candidates with specialized skill sets
- Leveraged GitHub and social media platforms to discover and connect with open-source contributors and industry influencers
- Implemented diversity and inclusion initiatives, leading to a 20% increase in diverse hires
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define role requirements and develop effective interview processes
- Utilized Gem to engage and nurture passive talent pools
Technical Recruiter
Meta (Facebook)
Menlo Park, CA
03.2019 - 02.2022
- Sourced and recruited top-tier software engineers, data scientists, AI/ML specialists, and product managers for critical projects
- Implemented innovative sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter and social media platforms, resulting in a 25% reduction in time-to-fill
- Utilized Bullhorn to manage candidate pipelines and track recruitment metrics
- Proactively identified and engaged passive candidates through targeted outreach and networking events
- Contributed to the development of employer branding initiatives to attract top talent
Technical Recruiter
Yahoo
Sunnyvale, CA
03.2016 - 02.2019
- Recruited for a variety of technical roles including DevOps engineers, security engineers, and backend developers
- Used iCIMS to manage candidate workflows and generate recruitment reports
- Conducted thorough candidate screenings and interviews to assess technical skills and cultural fit
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders
Technical Recruiter
eBay
San Jose, CA
03.2013 - 02.2016
- Sourced and recruited for specialized e-commerce engineering roles
- Utilized Jobvite to streamline the recruitment process and improve candidate tracking
- Implemented data-driven recruiting strategies to optimize candidate sourcing and selection
- Focused on improving candidate experience and reducing time-to-hire
Technical Recruiter
Uber
San Francisco, CA
03.2010 - 02.2013
- Recruited for rapidly expanding engineering teams, focusing on mobile development and backend systems
- Leveraged Lever to manage candidate pipelines and track recruitment metrics
- Developed and implemented targeted sourcing strategies to attract top talent in a competitive market
- Collaborated with engineering teams to understand technical requirements and ensure a strong cultural fit
Technical Recruiter
Epic Kids (Startup)
San Francisco, CA
03.2007 - 02.2010
- Spearheaded all technical recruiting efforts for a fast-growing startup
- Built the entire recruiting process from the ground up, implementing efficient workflows
- Focused on rapid growth and scaling the engineering team
- Utilized creative sourcing techniques to attract talent to an early-stage company
- Managed the full recruitment lifecycle using Greenhouse, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience
Technical Recruiter
Airbnb
San Francisco, CA
- Recruited for frontend, backend and data science engineering roles; improved candidate experience through streamlined processes
Technical Recruiter
Dropbox
San Francisco, CA
- Specialized in infrastructure and platform engineering roles with focus on systems knowledge and cloud computing expertise
Technical Recruiter
Twitter
San Francisco, CA
- Recruited for distributed systems and machine learning engineering roles under tight deadlines
Skills
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- GitHub
- Gem
- Boolean Search
- Social Media Sourcing
- Greenhouse
- Bullhorn
- ICIMS
- Jobvite
- Lever
- Software engineering principles
- Data science
- Cloud technologies
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Negotiation
- Proven ability to build diverse and inclusive teams
- Track and analyze recruitment metrics to optimize processes
Skills And Expertise
LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Gem, Boolean Search, Social Media Sourcing, Greenhouse, Bullhorn, iCIMS, Jobvite, Lever, Software engineering principles, data science, cloud technologies, Excellent verbal and written communication, relationship building, negotiation, Proven ability to build diverse and inclusive teams, Track and analyze recruitment metrics to optimize processes
Personal Information
Title: Technical Recruiter
Timeline
Technical Recruiter
Google
03.2022 - Current
Technical Recruiter
Meta (Facebook)
03.2019 - 02.2022
Technical Recruiter
Yahoo
03.2016 - 02.2019
Technical Recruiter
eBay
03.2013 - 02.2016
Technical Recruiter
Uber
03.2010 - 02.2013
Technical Recruiter
Epic Kids (Startup)
03.2007 - 02.2010
Technical Recruiter
Airbnb
Technical Recruiter
Dropbox
Technical Recruiter
Twitter
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