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Cindy Niazi

Summary

Skilled and accomplished professional with a proven track record in people operations, data-driven decision-making, and strategic planning. Seeking a role to work with and empower individual employees to help them achieve their full potential. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Recruiter People Operations Specialist

Verkada
10.2022 - Current
  • Reported directly to VP of People and collaborated cross-functionally with key stakeholders.
  • Managed I9s, E Verify, and streamlined new hire onboarding processes, resulting in an 8% improvement.
  • Created and presented New Hire Orientation slides for varying class sizes (3-75).
  • Developed New Hire tracker for cross-functional teams to enhance communication during onboarding.
  • Created Verminders Email Series, boosting new hire transition and employee engagement by 20%.
  • Coordinated 10 global communities at Verkada, organizing events and initiatives to drive employee engagement and foster a positive workplace culture.
  • Managed a quarterly budget of $50k for Verkada Gives, a philanthropic initiative, and led sponsored community events.
  • Led rebranding and authored newsletters, increasing readership from 72% to 88% with a 10% click-through rate.
  • Contributed to recruiting efforts, filling key People Operations and People Analytics roles within 60 days.
  • Created job descriptions, posted on various platforms, and managed interview logistics.

Recruiting Manager

Robert Half
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Led end-to-end recruiting, implementing a robust employer branding strategy that boosted job applications by 15%.
  • Utilized social media for effective job promotion and candidate engagement.
  • Successfully built a strong candidate pipeline within 30 days, securing four offers within the first two months, all from Big 4 firms and spanning roles from Staff Accountant to CFO.

Relationship Manager

Bank Of America
11.2019 - 05.2022
  • Participated in weekly planning sessions, driving sales-related discussions and contributing to a 15% increase in sales.
  • Assisted in launching lending promotional campaigns, analyzing results to generate over 8MM in Q1.
  • Took the lead in training and piloting programs for new Relationship Manager hires, contributing to increased employee satisfaction.

Assistant Buyer

Sears Holding
02.2018 - 12.2018
  • Spearheaded 80% of women's apparel category, overseeing procurement of Activewear, Seasonal Outerwear, and Workwear.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Design, Finance).
  • Managed timely design submissions to global vendors (Beijing, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Giza).
  • Contributed to the design and success of a new legging line, boosting sales by 13%.
  • Developed and maintained a budget tracking system for precise forecasting and spending visibility.
  • Analyzed sales performance, identifying in-season business opportunities and risks by gathering marketplace information.

Client Relations Associate

Citigroup Inc
06.2017 - 02.2018
  • Provided a high level of sales and operational support to three Financial Advisors. Working with some of the largest global law firms (Orrick, Latham & Watkins, and Baker McKenzie).
  • Planned and implemented sales and service strategies, as it related to private banking products and services.
  • Served as main point of contact for Private Bank clients.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

University of California, Davis

Associate of Arts - Merchandise Marketing

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Skills

Greenhouse

Lever

Bamboo HR

LinkedIn Recruiter

Slack

MS Suites

Google Suites

Axios

Workday

Project Management

Data Analytics

Verbal & Written Communication

Process Improvement

Cross-functional Collaboration

Employee Engagement Strategies

Timeline

Business Recruiter People Operations Specialist

Verkada
10.2022 - Current

Recruiting Manager

Robert Half
05.2022 - 10.2022

Relationship Manager

Bank Of America
11.2019 - 05.2022

Assistant Buyer

Sears Holding
02.2018 - 12.2018

Client Relations Associate

Citigroup Inc
06.2017 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

University of California, Davis

Associate of Arts - Merchandise Marketing

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

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