Talented Recruitment/Talent Acquisition Manager, proficient in sales, full-desk recruitment lifecycle, and strategic planning. Demonstrated strong track record of success in highly competitive market setting. High-level sales cycle knowledge and excellent communications skills enabled achievement of challenging goals.
Leverages traditional and online methods to bring in top talent.
Work History
Principal Recruiter
5 Years 9 Months
Jobot | 01.2021 - Current
Expanded client base by implementing targeted recruitment strategies and establishing strong relationships with industry professionals.
Reduced time-to-fill for key positions through streamlined recruitment processes and proactive candidate sourcing techniques.
Managed full desk recruitment life cycle from finding potential clients to negotiating agreements to job posting and to offer acceptance, ensuring efficient communication between all stakeholders involved in hiring process.
Highlight power of Jax, our proprietary AI-Driven Recruitment Software, on how it could serve our clients better than our competitors.
Negotiated competitive compensation packages, securing top talent while maintaining budgetary guidelines.
Collaborated with hiring managers to determine specific needs, creating tailored job descriptions and interview guides for each position.
Consistently exceeded performance metrics, demonstrating excellence in time-to-fill ratios, candidate conversion rates, and successful placements for clients.
Current Lifetime billings at over $1M and consistently meeting company goals and out achieve colleagues.
Account Manager
2 Years 7 Months
Peak Technical Staffing | 06.2018 - 01.2021
Developed highly profitable pipeline based on multiple sales penetration techniques.
Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions and promoting compelling business opportunities.
Recruited qualified Technical Professionals (from Engineers to Vice Presidents) for wide range of clients from small engineering companies to Fortune 500 (including Disney, Universal, Sony, Konami, etc.)
Built effective sourcing methods by working with candidates & clients to fill staffing needs. Giving candidates new opportunities, and clients, great return on investment
Managed and prioritized multiple searches, projects, and client relationships by: maintaining network of potential candidates, conducting in-depth interviews, and anticipating hiring manager preferences
Lead & train new recruiters in sourcing strategy to optimize the team's effectiveness
Performer/Host
9 Months
Pirate's Dinner Adventure | 09.2017 - 06.2018
Perform as Saxxon the Purple Pirate
Engaged in stage combat (weapons/unarmed) and various stunts
Communicate with diners as comedic relief and encourage audience participation in a safe manner
Performer/Host
6 Years
Disneyland Resort | 11.2011 - 11.2017
Perform while upholding Disney standards: Safety, Courtesy, Show, Efficiency
Pixar Play, Soundsational, Christmas Parades, Special Events
Initiated and engaged in magical interactions with guests in a timely manner
Supervised safety for guests and fellow performers, while upholding character integrity
Organized and directed guests & their children to immerse them to be part of Jedi Training
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Business
California State Polytechnic University | Pomona, CA | 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
California State Polytechnic University | Pomona, CA | 08.2014
Skills
Sales & Negotiations
Recruitment
Collaborative Teamwork
Employee Relations
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Succession Planning
Organizational Development
Social Media
Performance Metrics Analysis
Talent Acquisition Expertise
Hobbies
Former Jedi Knight Vitu Hameda-Kai who trained younglings in the ways of the force at the Disneyland Resort
Avid video game enthusiast, whether it is on PC or console.