Elizabeth Cohn
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Talent Acquisition Manager with a proven track
and deep understanding of recruitment strategies, employee engagement, and workforce planning. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results. Adept at identifying top talent, managing full-cycle recruitment, and adapting to changing needs. Valued for communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and strategic thinking.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager
Sway (formerly) Returnmates
Los Angeles, CA / Remote
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Increased the quality of new hires by refining job descriptions, setting clear expectations, and establishing performance metrics for success.
- Managed a high-performing talent acquisition team, fostering professional development opportunities, setting performance goals, and providing continuous support for success.
- Created comprehensive reports on recruitment trends and metrics which informed executive decision-making related to workforce planning strategies.
- Evaluated and updated company recruitment policies to ensure alignment with industry best practices and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Implemented an AI-driven talent acquisition system, reducing time-to-hire by 35% and improving quality-of-hire metrics by 28% across all departments
- Led the development and execution of a comprehensive leadership development program, resulting in a 50% increase in internal promotions and a 20% reduction in executive turnover
- Reduced time-to-fill rates by utilizing advanced recruitment tools such as applicant tracking systems and social media platforms.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and regulations, ensuring compliance throughout the recruitment process.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Micromobility.com (formerly) Helbiz
Los Angeles, CA / Remote
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Reduced time-to-fill for critical roles by cultivating strong relationships with hiring managers and understanding their specific needs.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages with selected candidates, ensuring alignment with company budget constraints and internal equity standards.
- Championed the use of data-driven decision-making within talent acquisition team, utilizing various analytics tools to identify trends and pinpoint areas for improvement.
- Increased quality of hires through meticulous candidate screening, interviewing, and assessment techniques.
- Optimized job postings for search engine visibility, driving increased traffic to company career site.
- Mentored junior recruiters on best practices in sourcing strategy development and effective interview techniques, elevating overall team performance.
- Managed vendor relationships with external recruiting agencies, ensuring cost-effective and efficient partnership agreements.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
Talent Acquisition Lead
Wheels Inc (acquired by Helbiz)
Los Angeles, CA / Remote
10.2018 - 11.2022
- Developed effective relationships with external recruitment partners, ensuring alignment with company values and hiring objectives.
- Coordinated interview schedules for both candidates and hiring managers to streamline the selection process.
- Conducted thorough pre-employment screenings for potential hires, including background checks and reference verifications.
- Built strong relationships with industry professionals through networking events and association memberships.
- Optimized candidate experience by developing a comprehensive onboarding program for new hires.
- Enhanced talent acquisition strategies by streamlining processes and implementing innovative recruitment methods.
- Partnered with HR leadership to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws throughout the recruitment process.
- Implemented an ongoing feedback loop between candidates who were not selected for roles and the recruitment team to continuously refine the process.
- Reduced time-to-fill rates with proactive sourcing techniques, targeting passive candidates and building talent pipelines.
- Managed internal referral programs to encourage employee involvement in sourcing top talent.
- Mentored junior team members on effective talent acquisition methodologies, fostering professional growth within the department.
- Implemented a robust applicant tracking system, improving efficiency in managing candidate applications and communications.
- Established consistent language and methodology for talent discussions, development, and succession.
Executive Assistant
Jordan Belfort (Aka The Wolf of Wallstreet)
Los Angeles, CA
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Supported executives in decision-making processes by conducting research and presenting findings in clear formats.
- Enhanced productivity by organizing travel arrangements and coordinating accommodations for executives.
- Ensured smooth daily operations through consistent maintenance of office equipment, troubleshooting issues when necessary.
- Delivered exceptional organizational support enabling executive focus on high-level strategic initiatives fostering company growth.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors leading to improved contract terms resulting in cost savings for the company.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Notre Dame De Namur University
Belmont, CASkills
- Highly proficient in applicant tracking systems: Clear Company, Fountain, Greenhouse, Workable, Rippling and Ashby
- Recruitment
- Candidate onboarding
- Global recruitment
- Data-driven decision making
- Strategic talent acquisition
- Relationship building
- Recruitment metrics and analytics
- Candidate sourcing and screening
- Interviewing skills
- Innovative recruitment methods
- Full-cycle recruitment management
- Job description development
- Event planning and participation
- Budget management
- Cost reduction strategies
- Employee retention strategies
- Brand awareness building
- Social media recruitment
- Employee referral programs
- Job posting creation
- Candidate pipeline development
- Recruitment ROI improvement
- Time-to-hire reduction
- Quality of hire improvement
- Recruitment cost tracking
- Hiring manager and executive collaboration
- Candidate experience enhancement
- Employee satisfaction improvement
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager
Sway (formerly) Returnmates
11.2023 - 01.2025
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Micromobility.com (formerly) Helbiz
11.2022 - 11.2023
Talent Acquisition Lead
Wheels Inc (acquired by Helbiz)
10.2018 - 11.2022
Executive Assistant
Jordan Belfort (Aka The Wolf of Wallstreet)
05.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Notre Dame De Namur University