Faith Kalahiki
Kirkland,WA
Summary
Technical recruiter with experience supporting hiring initiatives across technical and operational environments. Skilled in candidate sourcing, pipeline development, and partnering with hiring managers to identify and attract qualified talent. Experienced in engaging passive candidates and managing recruiting processes that support organizational hiring goals. Master’s degree in industrial & organizational psychology with a strong interest in workforce strategy, organizational behavior, and talent development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Life Cycle Recruiter
Amazon University Talent Acquisition (AUTA)
Seattle, WA
05.2025 - Current
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer processes.
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, candidate profiles, and hiring timelines.
- Conduct candidate screenings to evaluate qualifications and alignment with role requirements.
- Develop and maintain candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing and outreach strategies.
- Coordinate interview scheduling and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
Sourcing Recruiter
Amazon University Talent Acquisition (AUTA) / AWS Early Career Talent
Bellevue, WA
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Developed sourcing strategies to identify early-career technical talent, including Specialized Software Development Engineers and related technical roles.
- Utilized advanced sourcing methods such as Boolean searches, talent mapping, and market research.
- Engaged passive candidates through targeted outreach and relationship building.
- Partnered with recruiters and hiring managers to support technical hiring pipelines.
- Maintained candidate tracking within applicant tracking systems and recruiting platforms.
Sourcing Recruiter Apprentice
AWS Early Career Talent
Remote
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Supported sourcing initiatives for early-career technical roles.
- Conducted candidate research and talent mapping to identify qualified technical candidates.
- Maintained candidate data and sourcing records within recruiting systems.
- Assisted with candidate engagement and early screening coordination.
Assistant Manager
Amazon
Everett, WA
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Supervised operational teams within a high-volume logistics environment.
- Managed staffing coordination, workflow prioritization, and daily operations.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with leadership to resolve workflow challenges and maintain operational performance.
Process Assistant
Amazon
Everett, WA
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Coordinated warehouse operations and staffing activities during shift operations.
- Led shift briefings and monitored workflow productivity.
- Assisted with employee training and adherence to safety procedures.
Yard Marshal
Amazon
Everett, WA
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Coordinated truck arrivals, dock assignments, and yard traffic flow.
- Maintained safe operational conditions within the logistics yard.
- Communicated operational updates to leadership teams.
Shift Assistant
Amazon
Everett, WA
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Oversaw nightly sort operations including staffing coordination and workflow monitoring.
- Assisted leadership with operational reporting and productivity tracking.
- Ensured adherence to safety and operational procedures.
Operations Manager
FedEx Express
Sunnyvale, CA/Seattle, WA
03.2014 - 11.2017
- Managed logistics teams of up to 25+ employees across regional delivery operations.
- Led hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and employee development.
- Maintained operational performance, safety compliance, and service delivery standards.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial & Organizational Psychology
University of Phoenix
01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
01-2021
Skills
- Recruiting & Talent Acquisition: Full-cycle recruiting, Technical sourcing strategies Candidate pipeline development, Passive candidate engagement, Hiring manager partnership, Candidate screening and evaluation
- Sourcing & Research: Boolean search techniques, Talent market research, Candidate mapping, Competitive talent analysis
- Systems & Tools: Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Recruiting CRM platforms, Talent sourcing platforms
- Professional Skills: Stakeholder collaboration, Cross-functional communication, Analytical thinking, Relationship management
Timeline
Full Life Cycle Recruiter
Amazon University Talent Acquisition (AUTA)
05.2025 - Current
Sourcing Recruiter
Amazon University Talent Acquisition (AUTA) / AWS Early Career Talent
08.2022 - 05.2025
Sourcing Recruiter Apprentice
AWS Early Career Talent
01.2022 - 07.2022
Assistant Manager
Amazon
06.2021 - 01.2022
Process Assistant
Amazon
04.2021 - 06.2021
Yard Marshal
Amazon
07.2020 - 04.2021
Shift Assistant
Amazon
06.2019 - 07.2020
Operations Manager
FedEx Express
03.2014 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
Master of Science - Industrial & Organizational Psychology
University of Phoenix