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Jennifer Sayers

Winter Garden

Summary

Brings 15 years of Talent Acquisition expertise, including leading recruitment teams since 2019. Leads Transportation Technology's recruitment strategy, supporting an organization of 10,000+ employees across North America, Europe, and Asia. Directs talent acquisition strategies and oversees a team of recruitment managers.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Amazon
08.2016 - Current
  • Developed and executed robust multi-channel search strategies to attract world-class technical contributors for Amazon’s leadership team.
  • Acted as a trusted talent adviser to technical and business leaders across Amazon, educating hiring managers on the external talent demographic.
  • Communicated status and progress on open searches to executive leadership, providing strategic insights on sourcing and attracting top technical talent.
  • Served as a subject matter expert in technology recruiting, continuously mapping the talent landscape in key tech sectors relevant to Amazon’s needs.
  • Built and nurtured relationships with prospective candidates, conducting assessments, screening, and presenting top talent to executive leadership.
  • Contributed to knowledge sharing within the team and Amazon by providing insights on industry trends, talent pools, and emerging tech profiles.
  • Created and expanded talent networks in technology and product sectors, sourcing candidates from top industry sources and maintaining a pipeline of qualified prospects.
  • Supported client update meetings by delivering market-relevant content on active searches, ensuring alignment with leadership needs.
  • Conducted phone interviews, prepared candidates for on-site interviews, and participated in pre-brief meetings to ensure successful candidate evaluation.
  • Coached leadership teams to improve talent acquisition strategies, particularly for senior-level recruitment and technical hiring.
  • Demonstrated expertise in researching new tech and product domains, quickly adapting to create effective search strategies tailored to each domain.
  • Leveraged strong communication skills to engage senior executives and build relationships across different levels of the organization.
  • Exhibited confidence and adaptability while managing highly confidential searches and collaborating with senior leaders.
  • Worked collaboratively in both leadership and team member roles, fostering a positive and productive team environment.

Key Account National Delivery Director

Experis IT, Austin, TX
05.2011 - 08.2016
  • Led 13 full-cycle recruiters, delivering talent solutions for key enterprise clients through structured recruitment processes
  • Developed team performance through KPI-driven metrics, improving time-to-fill by 35% and improved client satisfaction.
  • Implemented standardized processes across Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Vendor Management System (VMS) platforms
  • Partnered with Account Directors to create competitive recruitment strategies, resulting in 15% growth in client accounts
  • Established technical training programs for field teams, focusing on emerging technology trends and market demands
  • Built strategic client relationships through regular business reviews and networking events, maintaining 95% client retention

Senior IT Recruiter
05.2011 - 10.2015
  • Led technical recruitment for Austin market, delivering 60 placements annually
  • Built diverse talent pipelines across development, design, and project management roles
  • Exceeded revenue targets by 20% through strategic sourcing and rate negotiations
  • Achieved 90% client retention through consistent delivery and relationship management

IT Recruiter

PDS Technical Services, Austin, TX
07.2010 - 05.2011
  • Filled 50+ technical positions annually, maintaining 80% offer acceptance success rate in competitive markets
  • Secured competitive consultant rates
  • Maintained 95% client satisfaction rate across enterprise and SMB accounts
  • Developed robust talent networks resulting in 30% reduction in time-to-fill

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration

Texas State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, Texas
08.2008

Study Abroad Internship - undefined

American Intercontinental University
06.2008

Skills

  • Safety protocols and procedures
  • Customer focus
  • Business analysis
  • Delivery scheduling

Timeline

Amazon
08.2016 - Current

Key Account National Delivery Director

Experis IT, Austin, TX
05.2011 - 08.2016

Senior IT Recruiter
05.2011 - 10.2015

IT Recruiter

PDS Technical Services, Austin, TX
07.2010 - 05.2011

Study Abroad Internship - undefined

American Intercontinental University

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration

Texas State University-San Marcos