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Lissy Quentin

Pasadena,CA

Summary

• Dynamic and results-driven corporate and staffing, recruitment, and HR professional with experience in full-cycle recruitment and account management
• Proven expertise in sourcing and placing talent across GTM, Administrative/Professional, and Engineering roles, consistently achieving significant business growth and enhancing team performance
• Committed to ongoing professional development and leveraging industry knowledge to stay ahead in the dynamic technical andscape
• Proficient in utilizing advanced recruitment tools and strategies, including Boolean search techniques and various ATS platforms such as Greenhouse, Lever, Bullhorn to streamline processes and improve candidate engagement
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills complemented by a keen ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and candidates alike
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate a positive team culture that thrives under pressure, resulting in high employee satisfaction and retention rates

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Betterworks
Pasadena, CA
03.2022 - 04.2024
  • Acted as the sole in-house full-cycle recruiter, managing all aspects of the recruitment process, including candidate screening, interview coordination, and facilitating post-interview debriefs
  • Played a key role in ensuring a seamless hiring experience from initial contact to final selection
  • Developed and implemented strategic recruitment strategies aimed at identifying, engaging, and securing highly skilled candidates, with a specific emphasis on individuals with key roles in GTM (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success), Professional Services, Product Development, Legal, all levels of C-Suite and DEI initiative focused recruiting which led to 30% company growth
  • Forged strong partnerships with department leaders to determine hiring requirements and crafted effective job descriptions to attract qualified candidates
  • Refined candidate engagement by providing consistent communication and smooth transition throughout the hiring stages, leveraging data to refine recruitment strategies and methods.
  • Enhanced Betterworks' employer brand to showcase the mission, culture, and values while emphasizing diversity and inclusion initiatives.
  • Collaborated with leadership and cross-functional partners to understand organizational needs and map out long-term talent acquisition strategies that balance priorities across all technical teams
  • Defined new procedures to streamline onboarding and enhance collaboration between hiring managers and candidates, resulting in a significant improvement in cross-functional communication
  • Coordinated pre-employment drug screenings, as well as criminal and educational background checks
  • Worked in conjunction with the company's auditor throughout the year to ensure compliance with auditing guidelines, resulting in significant improvements.
  • Stay up-to-date on recruiting best practices, emerging sourcing techniques, interview innovations, and workplace trends
  • Documented all outreach, candidate interactions, submissions, interviews, feedback, and placements to maintain an organized ATS system
  • At Betterworks, Greenhouse served as the applicant tracking system (ATS)

Talent Acquisition Specialist

OpenGov
Pasadena, CA
02.2019 - 03.2022
  • Sourced candidates through networking, employee referrals, job boards, social media presence, ad searches, internet research and direct contact
  • Hiring across GTM (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success) Executive Leadership, Professional Services, Product Development, Operations, Finance & Accounting, R&D and Legal
  • As the candidate advocate, guided candidates through the recruiting process, including evaluation of skills and expertise, the interview process and salary negotiation
  • Facilitated the offer process, including salary negotiations, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment
  • Ensured pre-employment steps, including reference checks and background and drug tests are completed in a timely fashion
  • Conducted all interactions with the utmost diplomacy and tact
  • As a more senior member of the team, assisted newer members of the team succeed through mentorship and sharing of expertise
  • At OpenGov, Lever served as the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Talent Acquisition Specialist

DeSanti Corp
Los Angeles, CA
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviewing, and negotiating offers, resulting in successful candidate placements
  • Developed and executed comprehensive sourcing plans, analyzing requirements to determine and create a target candidate profile
  • Responsible for identifying candidates and clients through creative sourcing techniques involving warm canvassing, referrals, media leads, database mining, research from industry newsletters, online and social networking, industry events, etc
  • Perform research on companies, industry, and job functions for candidate identification purposes
  • Fostered strong relationships with business stakeholders, aligning recruitment strategies with specific role competencies and requirements
  • Provided expert guidance to clients on market trends, candidate availability, and best practices in talent acquisition, fostering a consultative and strategic relationship
  • Performed thorough pre-employment screenings, including background and reference checks, contributing to the integrity of the hiring process
  • At DeSanti, Bullhorn served as the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Corporate Recruiter

System One Services
Pasadena, CA
04.2013 - 02.2017
  • Directed full-life-cycle recruitment for technical, professional, administrative, and engineering roles, ensuring compliance with OFCCP guidelines and maintaining a pipeline of active and passive candidates
  • Fostered strong relationships with hiring managers to anticipate recruitment needs, resulting in tailored sourcing strategies and efficient fulfillment of open positions
  • Negotiated pay and bill rates within established guidelines, contributing to cost reduction efforts while ensuring submissions of qualified candidates aligned with job descriptions
  • Differentiate required skills for multiple roles, manage overlapping candidates as appropriate
  • Coordinated interview schedules and managed vendor relations for an average of 40-60 open requisitions, overseeing pre-assignment processes and the contingent workforce's onboarding and off-boarding

Recruiter Account Manager

Aerotek
El Monte, CA
04.2006 - 03.2012
  • Developed creative recruiting resources and networking activities to attract qualified employees interested in contract, contract to hire, and direct placement employment
  • Sourced and presented candidates to clients, successfully filling open positions within the office
  • Responsible for making job offers and walking contractors through the hiring process (hiring packets)
  • Heavy candidate screening to ensure the qualifications meet open positions (i.e
  • Interviews, reference checks, skills testing, background checks)
  • Assisted On-Premise Administrator with preparing client-specific reports as required by Agreement and assisted with maintaining and managing candidate workforce
  • Demonstrated an aptitude for sales, asked for the next meeting, and suggested additional products or services while increasing customer satisfaction and revenue

Education

Bachelor of Science - International Studies

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles
06-2002

Skills

  • Boolean Search Strings
  • Sourcing, Cold Calling, Interviewing
  • Negotiation and Closing
  • Greenhouse, Lever, Bullhorn
  • Onboarding Management
  • Market Research
  • Talent Mapping
  • Employer Branding
  • Full-Cycle Recruiting
  • Data Analysis
  • New Hire Paperwork
  • Calendar Management

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Betterworks
03.2022 - 04.2024

Talent Acquisition Specialist

OpenGov
02.2019 - 03.2022

Talent Acquisition Specialist

DeSanti Corp
01.2017 - 01.2018

Corporate Recruiter

System One Services
04.2013 - 02.2017

Recruiter Account Manager

Aerotek
04.2006 - 03.2012

Bachelor of Science - International Studies

University of California, Los Angeles

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