Goldie Sakkera
Summary
Talent Acquisition Specialist with 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience across the U.S. and Canada, plus early global recruiting experience. Specialized in data center, technical, engineering, industrial automation, and sales hiring. Skilled in AI sourcing, advanced Boolean search, and building high-quality pipelines for niche and hard-to-fill roles. Known for thriving in high-volume, fast-paced environments and consistently filling challenging positions with top talent.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
WESCO
2022.11 - 2025.11
- Led full-cycle recruiting across the U.S. and Canada for Sales, Engineering, Data Center, Machine Learning, Finance, and Operations roles.
- Partnered with hiring managers to define requirements, streamline processes, and improve hiring efficiency.
- Consistently filled roles under a 45-day target while delivering high-quality candidates.
- Conducted phone screens, evaluated resumes, and presented qualified candidates for feedback and calibration.
- Managed interview scheduling, onsite coordination, and ensured a smooth candidate experience.
- Built strong talent pipelines through LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, job boards, and AI-driven sourcing tools.
- Delivered weekly hiring reports and collaborated with HRBPs to optimize workflows and enhance overall recruitment operations.
Recruitment Associate
Rahi Systems (Acquired by Wesco)
2021.01 - 2022.11
- Managed full-cycle recruiting for Rahi and Enconnex across North America, supporting diverse technical, engineering, sales, and operations roles.
- Hired for roles including Network Engineers, Software Engineers, Project Managers, Sales Operations, Business Development, Strategic Account Managers, Data Center Technicians, Cloud/Storage Pre-Sales Engineers, IT Architects, Embedded Firmware Engineers, Digital Marketing, Logistics, and Warehouse Management.
- Partnered with hiring managers to define job requirements and develop effective sourcing and recruitment strategies.
- Leveraged LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Glassdoor, Dice, and social media to attract top technical and commercial talent.
- Supported employer branding initiatives, career fairs, and recruitment events to increase candidate engagement and pipeline quality.
Intern
Echo Church
2017.09 - 2019.06
- Support the mission, vision and values of Echo Church(Previously known as South Bay Church) Planned and organized various community events, managed multiple operations, budgeting and administrative duties. Taken part in field trips like Google, Disney and Tesla to understand best practices.
Senior Recruiting Coordinator
Microsoft Corporation
2015.01 - 2016.09
- Progressed from Recruiting Intern to Senior Recruiting Coordinator, supporting global, high-volume hiring across engineering and technical teams.
- Coordinated end-to-end recruitment activities for roles including Architects, Technical Sales Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, Premier Field Engineers, Software Developers, Software Test Engineers, UX/UI Designers, TPMs, QA Analysts, Front-End/Back-End/Full-Stack Developers, and Associate Consultants.
- Created and managed job requisitions in the Microsoft ATS (E-req) and posted positions across Microsoft Careers, LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, and Dice.
- Scheduled and coordinated phone, virtual, and onsite interviews across multiple time zones; managed candidate travel, reimbursements, and interview logistics.
- Conducted initial resume screening, tracked referrals, maintained interview pipelines, and ensured timely communication throughout the hiring process.
- Handled visa/work authorization verification, background checks, reference checks, onboarding documentation, and relocation steps.
- Partnered with hiring managers, talent sourcers, and staffing agencies to clarify technical requirements and streamline recruitment workflows.
- Supported job fairs, campus hiring, and large-scale recruitment events; recognized as an SME and trained new HR interns and recruiting coordinators.
- Maintained strict confidentiality and compliance with Microsoft’s data protection and recruiting standards.
Recruiting Intern
RanStad Ltd
2014.10 - 2014.12
- Analyzed job requirements for clients including Wells Fargo, Dell, Genpact, and Sutherland, supporting a variety of technical and non-technical roles.
- Sourced candidates through Monster, Naukri, Dice, and LinkedIn, building strong early pipelines for client hiring needs.
- Conducted initial screening rounds to assess candidate fit, communication, and job readiness.
- Initiated and coordinated background verification processes, ensuring compliance with client hiring standards.
Education
Post Graduation - Human Resource Management
St.Francis Degree College For Women
2015-01
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Public Administration
St.Francis degree college for women
2013-01
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Full-cycle Recruiting
- Technical Recruiting
- Data Center Recruiting
- Sales Engineering Recruiting
- High-volume Recruiting
- AI Sourcing & Automation
- Stakeholder Management
- Boolean Search & Advanced Sourcing
- Applicant Tracking Systems (Oracle HCM, Workday, Greenhouse, ADP, Zoho)
- Interview Scheduling & Coordination
- Salary Negotiation & Onboarding
- Microsoft Suite, Google Suite
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
WESCO
2022.11 - 2025.11
Recruitment Associate
Rahi Systems (Acquired by Wesco)
2021.01 - 2022.11
Intern
Echo Church
2017.09 - 2019.06
Senior Recruiting Coordinator
Microsoft Corporation
2015.01 - 2016.09
Recruiting Intern
RanStad Ltd
2014.10 - 2014.12
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Public Administration
St.Francis degree college for women
Post Graduation - Human Resource Management
St.Francis Degree College For Women