Cody M Brien
Manchester,NH
Summary
Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess deep understanding of candidate sourcing, recruitment marketing strategies, interview coordination and applicant tracking systems. Excel in communication, relationship-building, and adaptability, ensuring smooth recruitment processes and positive candidate experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Recruiting Coordinator
Candel Therapeutics
Needham, MA
04.2025 - Current
- Managed entire candidate experience, ensuring seamless interactions throughout recruitment process.
- Collaborated with executive assistants to coordinate complex schedules effectively.
- Scheduled interviews, representing company professionally and maintaining clear communication with candidates.
- Conducted onsite meetings, guiding candidates through daily operations and expectations.
- Engaged in additional projects focused on employee engagement initiatives when time allowed.
- Thrived in fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities efficiently.
- Oversaw all purchase requisitions for HR team, ensuring timely processing.
- Demonstrated assertiveness and proactivity by asking questions and initiating improvements.
Talent Acquisition Operations Coordinator
Agenus Inc.
Lexington, MA
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Scheduled interviews by coordinating with Talent Acquisition Team and managers to enhance candidate experience.
- Managed post-interview feedback to ensure timely communication and impressions.
- Greeted candidates upon arrival and escorted them after interviews to foster a welcoming environment.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for candidates as needed, ensuring seamless logistics.
- Set up Zoom sessions for onsite interviews, enhancing virtual engagement when required.
- Provided support in Talent Management initiatives by generating monthly recruitment and training reports.
- Oversaw internship program through partnerships with universities and Handshake, facilitating student placements.
- Managed special projects and events for Talent Acquisition team, ensuring successful execution.
Content Creator
YouTube
Manchester, NH
05.2021 - Current
- Manage multiple social media platforms
- Creation of videos on a variety of different topics and platforms
Special Investigative Unit Operations Manager/Assistant
Advantage Surveillance
Manchester, NH
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Organized files and maintained the requirements, and relationships with clients by written and verbal communication.
- Assigned investigators and assisted with all aspects of case management.
- Provided administrative support to other Operation Managers as well as multiple investigators.
- Collected past due payments from customers and vendors and provided accurate balances remaining.
- Organized client file.
- Reported up-to-date information to the accounts receivable department.
- Generated invoices to vendors and customers.
- Later acquired / now known as Advantage Surveillance.
Education
BS - Criminal Justice
Rivier University
Nashua, NH01.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Social media management
- Customer service and support
- Talent acquisition strategies
- Effective communication skills
- Time management techniques
- Problem solving abilities
- Team collaboration
- Content strategy development
- Video editing proficiency
- Insurance claims processing
- Investigative skills
- Computer literacy
- candidate experience
- social media management
- Recruitment coordination
- Candidate engagement
- Interview scheduling
- Applicant tracking system
- Onboarding coordination
- Candidate sourcing
- Calendar management
- LinkedIn recruiter
Timeline
HR Recruiting Coordinator
Candel Therapeutics
04.2025 - Current
Talent Acquisition Operations Coordinator
Agenus Inc.
01.2023 - 03.2025
Content Creator
YouTube
05.2021 - Current
Special Investigative Unit Operations Manager/Assistant
Advantage Surveillance
02.2021 - 09.2022
BS - Criminal Justice
Rivier University