Jennifer Smith
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
A results-driven talent acquisition specialist with a keen focus on project management and data analysis within the tech industry. Proven track record of successfully identifying and recruiting top-tier technical talent while optimizing recruitment workflows. Skilled in leveraging data-driven insights to make informed decisions, streamline processes, and enhance candidate experiences. Proficient in survey analysis and adept at championing diversity and inclusion initiatives. I bring a collaborative and proactive approach to project management, combining empathy with a commitment to excellence, driving successful outcomes for every team I work with.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Technical Recruiter
Cisco Meraki
Chicago, USA
12.2018 - 04.2024
- Full cycle technical recruiting, from intake to closing, for any product management roles within the group including: Technical Product Managers, Technical Marketing Engineers, Director of Product Management, Product Management Leaders, and more.
- Served as a strategic advisor to my hiring teams to provide guidance throughout the recruitment process to ensure alignment and organizational success.
- Achieved a 100% acceptance rate for all offers within the last 2 years.
- Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter, GEM, and SeekOut to source active and passive candidates for open roles.
- Partnered closely with our onboarding team to ensure a seamless candidate experience.
- Worked closely with the TA coordination team providing backup support for candidate scheduling during peak hiring.
- Adept at collaborating with our employee mobility group and legal council on several complex immigration cases for speedy resolutions.
- Previously, recruiting + sourcing for software engineers, embedded platform engineers, test automation engineers, technical program managers (TPMs), backend engineers, UX design, and UX research, hardware engineers, and network support engineers.
- Collaborated with a fellow PM recruiter to revamp our structured interview process for the entire product management organization.
Provided guidance and support to new members of the team with regard to process and internal tools. - Partnered with members of our TA Ops team to provide feedback on process improvement for our internal tools such as: Greenhouse, Avature, Workday, and Sharepoint.
Technical Sourcer (Contract role)
Solstice
Chicago, USA
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Sourced active and passive candidates effectively through various channels like LinkedIn, social media platforms, and internal databases.
- Educated myself on the consultancy's roles in order to understand the technology stacks and programming languages in order to effectively screen and assess candidate qualifications.
- Collaborated with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop sourcing strategies.
- Built and maintained candidate pipelines for high-demand technical positions.
- Conducted initial candidate screenings to evaluate technical skills, team fit, and career aspirations.
- Used applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment software to track candidate progress and manage sourcing activities efficiently.
- Communicated effectively and engaged with candidates to build relationships throughout the recruitment process.
- Met sourcing metrics and deadlines while delivering high-quality candidates to support organizational hiring goals.
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Careerbuilder
Chicago, USA
06.2010 - 05.2018
- Executed full-cycle recruiting processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and presenting qualified candidates to large enterprise clients.
- Managed relationships with key clients, providing account management support and ensuring alignment of recruitment strategies with their hiring needs.
- Utilized CareerBuilder's platform and other sourcing methods to identify top talent and build robust candidate pipelines for diverse roles.
- Collaborated closely with hiring managers to understand position requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies.
- Conducted candidate interviews and assessments to evaluate skills, experience, and team fit for client organizations.
- Facilitated communication between candidates and clients throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
- Successfully met and exceeded recruitment targets and client expectations, contributing to overall business growth and client satisfaction.
- Stayed abreast of industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition, leveraging insights to enhance recruitment strategies and client relationships.
- Participated in regular meetings and training sessions to share knowledge, discuss challenges, and implement continuous improvement initiatives within the recruitment team.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills to effectively prioritize tasks and manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously.
Education
Associate of Science - Applied Science
City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Full-cycle Technical Recruiting
- Business Operations and Process Improvement
- Project Management
- Team Training and Leadership
- Data-driven Decision Making
- Stakeholder Relationship Development
Projects
Cisco - Talent Ambassador Program - Hiring Hub Revamp, 09/2023 - 02/2024 (Stretch Assignment)
- Collaboratively spearheaded a stretch assignment project with the Cisco Talent Enablement team, focusing on the transformation of the core recruiting hub for recruitment resources.
- Engaged in a group effort, the project involved conducting surveys, analyzing data, facilitating focus groups, managing the project lifecycle, consulting with stakeholders, and leveraging generative AI technologies.
- The collective efforts aimed to enhance the effectiveness and user experience of the recruiting hub.
Certification
- Data Visualization: Storytelling - LinkedIn (Oct 2023)
- Data Storytelling for Business - StoryIQ (Oct 2023)
- The Data Story Story Academy - Displayr (In-progress)
- Excel and ChatGPT: Data Analysis Power Tips (In-progress)
Timeline
Senior Technical Recruiter
Cisco Meraki
12.2018 - 04.2024
Technical Sourcer (Contract role)
Solstice
05.2018 - 09.2018
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Careerbuilder
06.2010 - 05.2018
Associate of Science - Applied Science
City Colleges of Chicago
- Data Visualization: Storytelling - LinkedIn (Oct 2023)
- Data Storytelling for Business - StoryIQ (Oct 2023)
- The Data Story Story Academy - Displayr (In-progress)
- Excel and ChatGPT: Data Analysis Power Tips (In-progress)
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