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Cindy Johnson

Oakdale,MN

Summary

Experienced Technical Recruiter with a drive to build relationships with my hiring managers and candidates. I pride myself on digging deep into the needs of the team, more than a list of tech stacks. It's easy to let hiring become transactional, that's not my style. Candidates appreciate my transparency and consistent updates(I don't ghost). I'm able to handle ambiguity, rapid growth, and can provide HRBP insight in technical organizations. Project Management and Process Improvement are my passions. I'm a builder at heart. My luck has not been great when it comes to lay offs, happy to explain my transitions in an interview. As for my current situation, I took some time after my contract ended to help my Mom through some medical issues. Now I'm searching for my long-term home where I can build and grow for many years.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Technical Recruiter

Samsung SmartThings
03.2024 - 03.2025
  • Contract role
  • Recruited for roles within Software Engineering, InfoSec, Product, Data Science, Global Business Development, Engineering Leadership
  • Became de facto Manager after the existing Manager went out on medical leave 3 months in
  • Ran weekly TA meetings with Executive Leadership
  • Improved and documented all hiring processes
  • Created training and whitepages for hiring managers and other recruiters
  • Did a complete overhaul of our ATS(PinPoint), including using AI to rewrite all our candidate communications
  • Created and led the Pride ERG

Senior Technical Recruiter Lead

IRIS Consulting
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Led a team of 4 focusing mostly on technical contract work for Delta Airlines
  • Mentored 2 junior recruiters who hadn't made a hire that year to multiple placements
  • Built an Executive Search function for the company
  • Worked closely with Sales to market the new Executive Search offering to existing clients
  • Met with clients to expand our services
  • Short role due to 80% of our contractors being laid off in one day

Senior Technical Recruiter

Indeed
09.2021 - 03.2023
  • Full cycle recruitment for software engineering roles from L1 to Principle level
  • Headhunted by Indeed to expand their recruiting team at a Senior level
  • Met or exceeded (225% Q1 2022) quota every quarter
  • Responsible for building relationships with hiring managers to provide the ideal slate of candidates
  • Source both passive and active candidates
  • Maintain candidate relationship through the entire interview process
  • Negotiate complex offers including equity packages
  • Led multiple projects around data analysis, standardization, process improvement
  • Hand picked to lead complex and sensitive projects around departmental reorganization
  • Worked closely with multiple departments to improve speed to hire
  • Took on a Social Engagement project from the Senior Director PTE Recruiting. Took the project from an ambiguous concept to a fully functional toolkit used across the entire org
  • Recognized for my work mentoring other recruiters and sourcers
  • Was in the process of being groomed for a leadership promotion

Technical Recruiter

Jamf
04.2019 - 09.2021
  • Sole recruiter for all US permanent positions in Engineering, Cloud Operations &
  • Engineering, Product, Information Security, high level support roles, and Business Operations
  • Successfully navigated covid transitions in the business, keeping key candidates warm for up to 4 month by involving top departmental leadership
  • Filled 70 roles in 2020, 96 by September in 2021
  • Worked closely with hiring managers and leadership on strategy involving rapid expansion, succession planning, and adjusting to remote teams
  • Continue to learn new technologies and how they impact the business, allowing me to speak at a technical level with Hiring Manager and candidates, while also being able to translate technical aspects for leadership and business partners
  • Played a key role in growing the company from ~800 employees worldwide(2019) to over 2400
  • Limited recruiting in Sydney and Poland
  • Manage relationships with HR Partners and Managers to keep the recruitment process on track and foster a good candidate experience
  • Provide market insight to develop recruiting strategies and help Hiring Managers make sound decisions
  • Manage vendor program for permanent placement roles in the US
  • Mentor other recruiters and contractors, specifically providing insight on software engineering topics
  • Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter, HireBridge, and Workday

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Pentair
10.2018 - 04.2019
  • Full cycle recruiting for permanent positions in IT, Engineering and Manufacturing Operations for multiple locations across the US
  • Manage relationships with HR Partners and Managers to keep the recruitment process on track and foster a good candidate experience
  • Brought on specifically to expand the recruiting capabilities within IT
  • Brokered deeper levels of trust and understanding with the IoT Segment Leaders by showing my understanding of technology and offering strategy for execution and staffing needs
  • Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter, PeopleSoft, and Workday

Senior IT Recruiter

ITR Group
10.2015 - 10.2018
  • Full cycle recruiting for contract, contract to hire, and permanent positions in IT and Engineering
  • Focus on Software Developers, Project Managers, Business Systems Analysts, Quality Assurance, and other specific technologies from entry-level to VP for roles in Minnesota and nationally
  • Key player in expanding ITR delivery capabilities into Engineering roles
  • Willingly took on the most challenging roles requiring new or rare technology skillsets. Researched new technologies, sought out SMEs via LinkedIn to gain a better understanding and create effective search strategies
  • Expert in Boolean search strings
  • Manage a slate of 20-30 open requisitions across multiple clients such as Best Buy, Medtronic, Allianz Life Insurance, HealthPartners, MoneyGram International, Target
  • Able to assess difficult requirements, develop an ideal search strategy, and execute effective plans
  • Work closely with Sales/Account Managers to act as a technical expert for identifying challenges/barriers to success
  • Assist with client meetings to clarify expectations and educate managers on current market conditions
  • Bolster company morale by organizing monthly events (happy hours, BBQs, social outings) for the Sales and Recruiting teams
  • Filled multiple roles requiring obscure skillsets. One of my first placements at ITR was a NFC Engineer role for Target. This role had been open for over 2 months with no viable candidates from any vendor. I was able to research the technology and find and present a candidate within 3 days, hired within 2 weeks.
  • Became an expert with Bullhorn and JobDiva, acting as a System Admin and trainer for both the Sales and Recruiting teams

Recruitment Manager

MPS Technical
02.2013 - 03.2015
  • Recruiting and account management for precision manufacturing clients
  • Built client relationships by going beyond the job description to learn company culture, strategies, and overall goals
  • Worked closely with HR and hiring managers throughout the process to ensure candidates were an ideal match on multiple levels
  • Discovered candidates via networking(LinkedIn and referral networks) and job board searches(CareerBuilder, Indeed, The Ladders, and others)
  • Engaged both active and passive candidates for direct hire and professional contracts
  • Interview candidates progressively for skillset and personality traits
  • Present a qualified slate of candidates for each position, facilitate the interview process, negotiate offers, and coordinate any other details necessary
  • Typically managed a board of 20-30 different positions at once
  • Worked closely with our internal sales team to identify new opportunities with existing clients

Technical Recruiter

Genesis10
10.2011 - 01.2013
  • Successfully filled numerous hard-to-source roles by utilizing creative search methods and tapping into niche networks.
  • Developed strong rapport with candidates, providing support during interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding process.
  • Sourced and selected applicants for technical positions within company.
  • Streamlined recruitment processes for improved efficiency, utilizing applicant tracking systems and recruiting software.

Educational Recruiter

ITT Technical Instittute
05.2010 - 06.2011
  • Recruited students for various technical programs at both Associate and Bachelor degree levels
  • Responded to interest indicators via phone or email in order to arrange an interview and campus tour
  • Interviewed students to determine their educational needs and find the program best suited to their interests and abilities
  • Guided the student through the financial aid process, orientation and the beginning of class
  • Maintained contact with my students to obtain referrals

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Global Economics

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN

Skills

  • Full cycle recruiting for Software Engineers, Cloud, Infrastructure, DevOps/Release Engineering, iOS/Android Developers, QA, Technical Project Managers, Product Managers, UX Design, UX Research, Territory Sales, Business Development Managers, Customer Success, IT Support
  • Leadership recruitment for Managers, Directors, VPs, and C-Suite
  • Experience in hyper-growth environments both pre- and post-IPO
  • Strong experience in project management and process improvement around TA functions
  • Experience with multiple ATS including Workday, iCIMS, JobDiva, PeopleSoft, PinPoint, BullHorn, Aviante
  • Proven ability to handle a high req load without sacrificing candidate experience(I don't ghost)
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships with Hiring Managers to ensure candidates are a strong fit on multiple levels
  • Team Leadership and Mentoring
  • Advisor on topics such as succession planning, team balance, rapid expansion, team cross training

Timeline

Senior Technical Recruiter

Samsung SmartThings
03.2024 - 03.2025

Senior Technical Recruiter Lead

IRIS Consulting
08.2023 - 12.2023

Senior Technical Recruiter

Indeed
09.2021 - 03.2023

Technical Recruiter

Jamf
04.2019 - 09.2021

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Pentair
10.2018 - 04.2019

Senior IT Recruiter

ITR Group
10.2015 - 10.2018

Recruitment Manager

MPS Technical
02.2013 - 03.2015

Technical Recruiter

Genesis10
10.2011 - 01.2013

Educational Recruiter

ITT Technical Instittute
05.2010 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Global Economics

University of Minnesota

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