COLTON NEWMARCH

(6-month contract assignment)

• Owned end-to-end top-of-funnel sourcing strategies to build and scale candidate pipelines for frontend and full-stack engineering teams.
• Streamlined recruitment processes with Ashby, focusing on data-driven insights to elevate overall sourcing effectiveness.
• Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter and Juicebox to enhance recruitment strategies and build comprehensive candidate pipelines for software engineering.
• Served as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on matters pertaining to strategic workforce planning and talent mapping.
• Built and maintained a nationwide pipeline of 1,000+ software engineers, recruited and ranked among the top 1% of global engineering talent.

(12-month contract assignment)

• Source and recruit qualified BCBAs, clinical staff, and in-home care therapists.
• Conducted thorough pre-screening interviews, ensuring only qualified candidates were presented to hiring managers for consideration.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their unique needs and requirements for open positions.
• Managed high-volume requisition load, consistently meeting or exceeding established performance metrics and goals.
• Provided exceptional candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment process, fostering positive relationships with prospective employees and enhancing the company’s reputation as an employer of choice.

(Part of a 20% workforce reduction)

• Source and recruit for Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Firmware, Electrical Engineering, Product Management, and UX Design (e.g., Software Engineering Director, Software Engineer Manager, Full Stack Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware Director/Manager, Technical Lead, Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, and Electrical Engineer Manager/Director)
• Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, X-Ray searches Seekout, RecruitEM, GitHub, and Stack Overflow to target candidates within the hardware/software market.
• Conduct comprehensive candidate screenings, assessing technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and align with technical and organizational needs.
• Negotiated job offers and facilitated the onboarding process in collaboration with HR.
• Developed and maintained a robust candidate pipeline for future technical openings.
• Promoted Lunar Energy’s employer brand through participation in tech meetups, career fairs, and industry events.
• Ranked #1 Start-Up Company in 2023 by Forbes.

• Managed full-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing candidates to extending offers.
• Sourced and successfully hired for a variety of technical positions, including Full Stack Software Engineers, Embedded Software Engineers, Infrastructure Engineers, and Systems Engineering Managers/Individual Contributors.
• Engaged with managerial and stakeholder teams to plan effective headcount strategies.
• Lead and mentored a team of junior-level talent acquisition partners, providing coaching and guidance to enhance recruitment performance, and support professional development.
• Analyzed key performance metrics to identify opportunities for process optimization, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced time to fill.
• Consistently achieved a fill rate of 15-18 hires per quarter, with a final source-to-fill rate of 85%.
• Managed a high-volume requisition load of 20 to 30 software and cloud-related positions concurrently.

(4-month contract assignment)

• Sourced and recruited candidates for high-volume engineering and manufacturing positions
• Managed time and resources, maintaining regular communication with business partners to provide updates on recruitment progress.
• Employed a variety of techniques and creative approaches to identify and attract top passive talent
• Conducted thorough behavioral-based interviews and phone screens to assess technical skills and cultural fit within Tesla’s dynamic environment
• Ensured a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

• Oversaw full-cycle HR functions and recruiting across multiple locations, serving as the primary point of contact for managers, employees, and owners.
• Provided coaching and development for managers and staff to enhance organizational performance and employee satisfaction.
• Handled employee onboarding and offboarding processes to support seamless transitions.
• Utilized various sourcing tools, such as LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, CareerBuilder, and university recruiting, to identify and attract quality candidates.
• Managed job boards and conducted phone screenings and onsite interviews to assess candidate suitability.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and labor market data to inform recruitment strategies accordingly.

• Sourced candidates for technology and management roles at Facebook, ensuring alignment with both position requirements and organizational culture
• Managed applicant communications, conducting follow-up calls and coordinating phone and onsite interviews with hiring managers
• Collaborated closely with the recruitment team to prioritize and manage a high-volume requisition load of up to 30 roles simultaneously
• Leveraged ICIMS to maintain accurate workflow statuses for candidates and pre-hires
• Generated and provided daily reports on phone screening activity and interview scheduling, working directly with the Director of Operations
• Partnered with the recruitment and talent acquisition teams to streamline and facilitate the onboarding process for new hires