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Christine Izzo

Denver,CO

Summary

Experienced and results-driven Talent Leader with over 10 years of experience in sourcing, recruiting, and hiring top technical talent across various industries. Proven track record of successfully managing the full recruitment life cycle, developing effective sourcing strategies, and building strong relationships with candidates and hiring teams. Skilled in leadership, strategic planning, and leveraging technology to streamline recruitment processes.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Technical Recruiter

Gusto
12.2023 - Current
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to understand executive technical hiring needs and develop recruitment strategies accordingly
  • Responsible for sourcing and recruiting Senior and principal level roles for Software Engineering, Product Engineering, Data Science and other leadership roles
  • Negotiated job offers and compensation packages for executive-level hires, resulting in a 15% decrease in offer declines and a 10% increase in overall candidate satisfaction
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to identify and address diversity gaps in the candidate pool, resulting in a 25% increase in the number of diverse hires
  • Conduct thorough screenings and assessments of candidates to evaluate their technical skills, experience, and cultural fit
  • Utilize various sourcing methods, including online job boards, social media, networking, and referrals, to attract qualified candidates
  • Manage the candidate pipeline and keep stakeholders informed of the recruitment progress through all stages
  • Negotiate offers and facilitate the hiring process, ensuring a positive candidate experience
  • Collaborate with the HR teams to ensure compliance with hiring policies, procedures, and regulations
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to contract recruiters and recruiting coordinators as needed

Recruiting Manager, Engineering Management

Lyft
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Lead all recruiting efforts and a recruiting team for Executive Engineering Manager positions across all lines of businesses including, Rideshare, Transit Bikes and Scooters and Fleet
  • Sourced and recruited top Executive Engineering Managers for the US and Canada
  • Developed strategic sourcing plans utilizing social media platforms, user groups, cold calling, events, to attract top tier talent
  • Decreased days to fill on all Executive technical requisitions from 90 to 56 days within 3 months of hire by revamping the Executive interview process
  • Partnered with engineering leadership to strategize on role priorities, position alignment and ensuring business needs are met
  • Exceeded KPI and hiring expectations within 2 months of starting
  • Selected to work on a high volume Executive recruiting project to hire a high volume of Engineering Managers over 90 days
  • Owned the entire recruiting function from developing job descriptions with managers, sourcing, screening, to offers and closing
  • Created and implemented data-driven, pipeline-specific recruiting, sourcing and DEI strategies to identify niche talent and meet aggressive hiring goals
  • Presented quarterly hiring data and forecasting to senior leadership, including areas of opportunity, roadblocks, and plans for improvement
  • Met weekly with department heads to provide pipeline data on active searches and align on hiring strategy, process improvements and forecasting, presented in 3P format (progress, problems, plans)
  • Developed top of funnel pipelines for all executive roles while maintaining DEI as a priority
  • Created the Executive recruiting playbook which serves as a reference for both recruiters and hiring managers alike
  • Developed and led hiring manager and engineer interview training as well as developed the interview shadowing program to enhance the interviewer pipeline

Senior Technical Recruiter

FullStory
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Hired to execute the recruiting efforts for FullStory's Application Engineering teams which make up more than half of the engineering function
  • Responsible for recruiting and sourcing engineering roles such as, Software Engineers, Software QA Engineers, SRE, DevOps, Mobile Engineers as well as Director and leadership Engineering roles
  • Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and leadership to be a trusted hiring partner
  • Own entire recruiting function from developing job descriptions, sourcing, screening, to offers and closing
  • Develop top of funnel pipelines for all engineering roles while maintaining DEI as a priority
  • Developed and led hiring manager and engineer interview training as well as developed an interview questions job bank which served as a reference for all interview plans
  • Responsible for enhancing the recruiting processes across the engineering teams to ensure proper interview alignment and a streamlined, first class candidate experience
  • Develop comprehensive search strategies to recruit senior level and niche candidates with large hiring goals in place

Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

Mozilla
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Owned and managed full-cycle recruiting for all firefox Engineering positions in both US and Canada
  • Collaborated and shaped the future of the Engineering departments of Firefox by identifying, attracting and hiring the very best engineering candidates
  • Strategize with the DEI sourcing team for engineering and technical position for Firefox, building a strong DEI pipeline
  • Responsible for recruiting and sourcing Software Engineers, Software QA Engineers, Product Managers, Mobile Engineers, Web Developers, Director and leadership Engineering roles
  • Managed a high volume sourcing and recruiting effort of the 'Road to 100'
  • Recruiting 100 engineering roles over 90 days
  • Tracked team activity through robust spreadsheets and presented to Engineering Leadership bi-weekly
  • Led and managed the project of sourcing and hiring a mobile engineering team for the Mozilla Toronto office
  • Resulting in 5 mobile hires within 45 days
  • Created and implemented a hiring manager playbook, defining and organizing key interview questions for managers and interview teams to reference and build interview plans
  • Proactively network with talent using innovative sourcing methods, to create a robust pipeline for future openings in key markets
  • Ensured exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruiting process in partnership with the Recruiting Coordinator
  • Developed, drove and executed comprehensive search strategies to recruit senior level and niche candidates in limited candidate spaces
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of top Mozilla business/technical and policy initiatives and competitors
  • Manage all data in Greenhouse for accurate reporting

Senior Technical Recruiter

Cox Enterprises
08.2014 - 12.2018
  • Manage the recruiting and sourcing process for various Cox Automotive development offices nationwide; Active ownership of full cycle recruitment of top talent for engineering and corporate positions; Primarily: Software Engineers, Web Developers, QA engineers, Director of Engineering, Managers, Architects, Java Developers, HR and Marketing
  • Responsible for positions located: Austin, TX, Dallas TX, New York City, Silicon Valley and other field offices nationwide
  • Worked closely with senior leadership and hiring managers to forecast and manage open requisitions and recruiting strategies
  • Proactively network with talent using innovative sourcing methods, to create a robust pipeline for future openings in key markets
  • Refine and elevate an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruiting process in partnership with the Talent Acquisition Assistant
  • Consistently partner with field and HR teams to identify themes, present strategies and develop long term goals; participate in succession planning and talent pipelining meetings throughout the year; contributing feedback as appropriate
  • Create and streamline recruiting processes and Talent team operational efficiencies; Implement, communicate and maintain updates to the following: Weekly / monthly open position reporting & candidate tracking documents Application and criminal background checks
  • Managed the following: Offer letter and new hire paperwork, Associate referral program, Market data updates
  • Support development and deployment of various employment branding initiatives and partnerships with internal departments and external vendors (LinkedIn, Glassdoor, The Muse, etc.)
  • Manage all recruiting data in Taleo for accurate reporting
  • Ensure compliance in the selection process and apply knowledge of OFCCP/EEO guidelines

Recruiting Consultant

Open Source Staffing
12.2008 - 08.2014
  • Provided independent recruiting, recruiting process strategy and sourcing expertise to the following companies on a contract basis: Tendril Networks: Full life cycle recruiter and sourcer recruiting for engineering, sales and marketing talent
  • BlueJeans Networks: Manage the sourcing efforts and process for all Engineering roles
  • Area of focus: Software Engineers, Web Developers, QA Engineers, Director of Engineering, Chief Architects, Java Developers
  • DIRECTV: Responsible for sourcing for DIRECTV's Engineering and IT departments for the California headquarters as well as satellite offices located nationally
  • RetailMeNot: Sourced and recruited a high volume of elite Engineers including Software Engineers, QA Engineers and Data Scientists to support their vast hiring goals of 35 hires for Q1
  • Indeed.com: Hired to source and recruit a strong pipeline of engineering talent for the Indeed Austin, TX headquarters as well as the new Seattle office
  • Efforts resulted in 25 total hires, exceeding the goal of 10 for Q3
  • Micron Technology: Responsible for full life cycle recruiting management for engineering and technical positions within the data storage industry for the Boise, ID headquarters, Longmont, CO office and Folson, CA location
  • Hulu: Sourced passive Software Developers/Engineers for positions in LA and Seattle
  • Focus skills included, Java, C++, Python, Hadoop, Javascript, Ruby on Rails
  • Newmont Mining: Managed all aspects of the recruiting process with focus on all Executive Engineering roles, both for the US and international mining locations

Contract Sr Technical Recruiter

Google/YouTube
03.2008 - 12.2008
  • Sourced and recruited qualified passive candidates with expertise in C++ Java and Python for software engineering positions throughout the US and internationally
  • Responsible for sourcing and developing Phd candidates for senior level research roles focused in distributed systems and operating systems
  • Selected to manage sourcing efforts for YouTube Software Engineering for their large Monetization project
  • Utilized creative techniques of networking, including cold calling and advanced Boolean searches on networking sites, search engines and user groups/blogs to approach and engage potential candidates
  • Managed candidate interview schedules and queue with complex internal Applicant Tracking System
  • Responsible for generating a high volume pipeline of top quality candidates with restricted time lines
  • Screened and interviewed candidates for availability, interest level, salary range and relocation needs

Senior Regional Recruiter

Aquent
09.2001 - 03.2008
  • Managed full life cycle recruiting and hiring process that includes coordinating, sourcing, interviewing, reference checks, extending job offers and compensation packages
  • Developed and implemented effective recruiting strategies in order to attract, screen, recruit niche candidates in limited candidate spaces, including Web designers, Art Directors, Graphic Designers and UI/UX
  • Prioritized client requirements in a high volume, time-sensitive environment to meet deadlines
  • Responsible for developing an extensive pipeline of top talent both active and passive in the marketplace by implementing recruiting strategy and guidelines
  • Worked closely with hiring managers to successfully communicate performance-based job requirements to identify and qualify top talent
  • Responsible for developing comprehensive job descriptions, posting to various sites and actively recruiting candidates through job fairs, Internet sourcing, database sourcing, and referrals
  • Established and maintained solid working relationships with hiring managers
  • Utilized complex, web-based database tracking system for effective candidate processing
  • Managed and maintained database of active/passive candidates and prospect companies for planning daily recruiting activity

Regional Promotion Manager

Sony Music
06.1997 - 09.2001
  • Developed marketing plans and nation wide promotions for regional radio stations to promote and advertise new and existing Sony Music artists
  • Promoted Sony artists to Program Directors of regional radio stations in territory to develop and secure artist airplay
  • Designed and wrote copy for all newsletters, brochures and other marketing communication tools for artist advertising and promotions
  • Created all radio spot advertising in the region for various projects monthly
  • Worked closely with sales and marketing departments to communicate new sales efforts and cross plan promotional efforts for new product launches
  • Managed artist tours with concert promoters for all marketplace appearances

Education

Bachelors - Communications

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Skills

  • Interview coordination
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse, Linkedin Recruiter, Jobvite, Ashby, Lever, Workday and many home grown systems)

Timeline

Sr Technical Recruiter

Gusto
12.2023 - Current

Recruiting Manager, Engineering Management

Lyft
08.2021 - 05.2023

Senior Technical Recruiter

FullStory
01.2021 - 08.2021

Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

Mozilla
01.2019 - 12.2020

Senior Technical Recruiter

Cox Enterprises
08.2014 - 12.2018

Recruiting Consultant

Open Source Staffing
12.2008 - 08.2014

Contract Sr Technical Recruiter

Google/YouTube
03.2008 - 12.2008

Senior Regional Recruiter

Aquent
09.2001 - 03.2008

Regional Promotion Manager

Sony Music
06.1997 - 09.2001

Bachelors - Communications

Roger Williams University

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