Karyn McClelland
Reno,NV
Summary
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant driving talent acquisition strategies that enhance candidate experiences and produce quality hires. Expertise in full-cycle recruiting, sourcing strategies, and developing partnerships with executive leadership to meet organizational needs. Committed to optimizing processes in both pre-IPO and Fortune 500 environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
T Staff Tech Recruiter
Tesla
10.2021 - 03.2022
Sr. Technical Recruiter
RMS
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Contract
- Developed sourcing strategies to identify top technical talent for various roles.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and requirements.
- Conducted in-depth interviews to assess candidate skills and cultural fit.
Sr. UX/Design/Research/Engineering Recruiter
Roku Inc.
04.2018 - 04.2021
Sr. TA Consultant
KB Consulting Services
09.2014 - 04.2021
Sr. Technical Talent Acquisition Consultant
Marvell Technology
08.2017 - 03.2018
A Sr. Talent Acquisition Advisor
Adobe Marketo
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Conducted full-cycle recruiting for engineering, QA, DevOps, G&A, finance/accounting, and marketing roles to meet hiring needs.
- Implemented best practices in Marketo to enhance marketing strategies.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define talent needs and position requirements.
- Developed and implemented innovative sourcing strategies for diverse talent pools.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews to assess candidate qualifications and fit.
Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant (contract)
Hightail
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Executed full-cycle sourcing and recruiting for Engineering (Staff), Marketing, Product Design, Product Management, Customer Support, and Operations teams.
- Managed YouSendit platform to facilitate file sharing, feedback collection, and project progression from concept to completion.
- Developed talent acquisition strategies to meet organizational hiring needs.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify job requirements and candidate profiles.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems to streamline recruitment processes effectively.
A Sr. Talent Acquisition Advisor (contract)
Adobe Marketo
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Sourced and hired top talent to strengthen Cloud Platform Technology Group.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify talent needs and job requirements.
- Developed and executed strategic recruitment plans to attract top candidates.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment processes for diverse roles across the organization.
Global Talent Acquisition Manager
Forescout Technologies Inc.
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Led global talent acquisition efforts, developing strategic and tactical staffing strategies aligned with corporate goals.
- Positioned ForeScout as a key player in network security, contributing to its growth as a pre-IPO company in the Bay Area.
- Developed talent acquisition strategies aligned with business goals.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment processes for diverse technical roles.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and requirements.
A Sr. Talent Acquisition Advisor (contract)
Adobe Marketo
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Recruited top talent for Cloud Platform Technology Group, enhancing team's capabilities.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment processes for diverse roles across various departments.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and candidate profiles.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with candidates throughout the hiring process.
Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager
Pi-Coral
04.2014 - 09.2014
- Managed full-cycle tactical and strategic recruiting, sourcing and client management for Hardware, Firmware, Software and Application Engineering, QA, Operations, Manufacturing Distribution, Information Management, G&A, Marketing and Sales.
- Data Storage operated as a Bay Area startup from 2012 to 2015.
- Led talent acquisition strategies to attract top candidates in various industries.
- Developed and implemented recruitment processes to streamline hiring efforts.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and candidate profiles.
Sr. Technical Acquisition Manager
PMC-Sierra
04.2011 - 04.2014
- Conducted full-cycle recruiting for diverse departments and technologies across US, enhancing talent acquisition for Engineering, Applications, Firmware, Hardware, Software, FAE's, Sales, G&A, Finance and Accounting, HR, IT, and Facilities and Operations.
- PMC-Sierra is now Microsemi.
- Managed acquisition strategies for semiconductor products and technologies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify market opportunities.
- Evaluated supplier performance to ensure compliance with company standards.
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Juniper Networks
04.2010 - 08.2011
- Through A Juniper Networks Staffing Partner. (FST) Fabric Switching Technologies and SLT (Service Layered Technologies). I have been recruiting/sourcing for a variety of Software Engineer positions within the Applications, Escalation, Program Management, Tools Development, QA, Test, RF, Load Balancing, Platform and Design space. I was also supporting the ASIC Business Unit where I was responsible for finding key talent in all areas of ASIC Design and Verification.
- Developed sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates and enhance talent pipeline.
- Conducted in-depth interviews to evaluate candidate skills and cultural fit.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define recruitment needs and job specifications.
As Sr. Recruiter/Sourcer
Albin Engineering Services, Inc.
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Sourced for some of the smartest most highly sought after, difficult to find talent in the world. I cut my 'sourcing skills' teeth while working at Albin.
- Albin Engineering Services Inc. (AESI) has been a leader in providing distinctive resources and business solutions to Fortune 500 companies throughout North America.
Contract Recruiter
SAP
02.2008 - 08.2009
- Partnered with clients to enhance supply chain processes, resulting in smoother operations.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment process for diverse roles within global tech company.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop job descriptions.
- Sourced candidates through various channels including job boards and social media platforms.
Education
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CASkills
- Full-cycle recruiting
- Tech talent sourcing
- Sourcing expertise
- Candidate assessment
- Interviewing techniques
- Offer management
- Onboarding
- Pipeline development
- ATS management
- Hiring metrics
- Job description development
- Analytical thinking
Certification
- Airs Certified
- Interviewing a Job Candidate for Recruiters - LinkedIn
Timeline
T Staff Tech Recruiter
Tesla
10.2021 - 03.2022
Sr. Technical Recruiter
RMS
04.2021 - 10.2021
Sr. UX/Design/Research/Engineering Recruiter
Roku Inc.
04.2018 - 04.2021
Sr. Technical Talent Acquisition Consultant
Marvell Technology
08.2017 - 03.2018
A Sr. Talent Acquisition Advisor
Adobe Marketo
07.2016 - 06.2017
Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant (contract)
Hightail
05.2016 - 08.2016
A Sr. Talent Acquisition Advisor (contract)
Adobe Marketo
07.2015 - 06.2016
Global Talent Acquisition Manager
Forescout Technologies Inc.
01.2015 - 08.2015
Sr. TA Consultant
KB Consulting Services
09.2014 - 04.2021
A Sr. Talent Acquisition Advisor (contract)
Adobe Marketo
09.2014 - 12.2014
Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager
Pi-Coral
04.2014 - 09.2014
Sr. Technical Acquisition Manager
PMC-Sierra
04.2011 - 04.2014
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Juniper Networks
04.2010 - 08.2011
As Sr. Recruiter/Sourcer
Albin Engineering Services, Inc.
08.2009 - 05.2010
Contract Recruiter
SAP
02.2008 - 08.2009
San Francisco State University