LISA SHARMA
Chicago,IL
Summary
Accomplished Lead Recruiter at Fusion Risk Management, renowned for driving talent acquisition strategies and enhancing candidate experience. Expert in full-cycle recruiting and advanced LinkedIn sourcing, successfully hired over 150 employees. Excel in stakeholder communication and C-suite partnership, leveraging ATS expertise to optimize recruitment processes and support organizational growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Recruiter
Fusion Risk Management
Chicago, IL
11.2019 - 11.2025
- Promoted to Lead Recruiter based on strong performance and partnership with C-Level leadership.
- Hired 150+ employees across the organization, supporting growth from 150 to 270+ employees.
- Recruited for Security, Information Technology, Product, Software Engineering, Professional Services, Finance, Marketing, HR, and Sales.
- Led intake, calibration, and feedback meetings with executives and hiring panels.
- Delivered an exceptional candidate experience through transparent, respectful communication.
- Used advanced LinkedIn sourcing strategies to uncover high-quality passive talent.
- Expert user of Hirebridge ATS; leveraged Salesforce knowledge when recruiting platform-specific roles.
- Business Continuity SaaS Company
Contract Recruiter & Talent Acquisition Specialist
InnerWorkings
Chicago, IL
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Managed 15–20 requisitions across IT, Finance, Production, Supplier Relations, and Sales.
- Filled 2–3 roles per week through proactive sourcing and strong relationship building.
- Recruited for roles including Production Manager, AR Specialist, Helpdesk Technician, Desktop Security Technician, and more.
- Maintained candidate pipelines and workflows in Jobvite ATS.
- Global Marketing Execution Firm
Senior Recruiter
Express Employment Professionals
Chicago, IL
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Managed full-cycle recruiting for Accounting & Finance, Legal, Administrative, and Sales.
- Strengthened hiring manager relationships through consultative communication.
- Improved sourcing strategies and streamlined interview processes.
- Expert LinkedIn Recruiter user for advanced searches and talent mapping.
Senior Finance & Accounting Recruiter
Instant Alliance
Chicago, IL
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed 15–30 Finance & Accounting roles simultaneously.
- Prepared candidates thoroughly through interview prep and structured debriefs.
Finance & Accounting Recruiter
Addison Group
Chicago, IL
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Ran a full desk for permanent Accounting & Finance roles across multiple industries.
- Served as Bullhorn ATS Subject Matter Expert.
- Built lasting client relationships resulting in repeat business.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Philosophy
Emory University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Full-cycle recruiting
- Talent strategy development
- Candidate experience
- Sourcing and market mapping
- Advanced LinkedIn recruiter skills
- Boolean search techniques
- Applicant tracking system expertise
- Hirebridge and Paylocity proficiency
- Bullhorn and Jobvite knowledge
- Agency and corporate recruiting
- High-growth SaaS hiring
- C-suite partnership engagement
- Offer negotiation strategies
- Intake and calibration meetings
- Stakeholder communication skills
- Salesforce proficiency
- Project management expertise
- Pipeline management
Websites
Certification
Salesforce Certified Administrator
Timeline
Lead Recruiter
Fusion Risk Management
11.2019 - 11.2025
Contract Recruiter & Talent Acquisition Specialist
InnerWorkings
06.2019 - 11.2019
Senior Recruiter
Express Employment Professionals
05.2018 - 04.2019
Senior Finance & Accounting Recruiter
Instant Alliance
01.2016 - 01.2017
Finance & Accounting Recruiter
Addison Group
01.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Philosophy
Emory University