Malena Simmons
Talent Acquisition Manager
Austin,TX
Summary
Results-focused Senior Technical Recruiter committed to client service and creative recruitment strategies. Successfully identifies and closes top industry talent. Experienced with international recruiting and developing teams and partnerships overseas.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Technical Recruiter
TTEC
Austin, TX
09.2019 - Current
- Develop and execute multi-channel sourcing strategies using a combination of direct sourcing, social recruiting, referrals, market mapping and passive searches leveraging Boolean technique.
- Lead senior professionals and high profile candidates through the recruiting process - screening, selecting, hiring and onboarding - ensuring a timely, transparent and positive candidate experience.
- Serve as trusted advisor to hiring leaders, supporting Data Science, Data Engineering, Marketing Analytics, Software Engineering, Conversational AI, Professional Services, Automation and Digital Transformation.
Senior Recruiting Manager
GLG, Gerson Lehrman Group
Austin, TX
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Manage 16 individuals responsible for full life cycle recruiting across various industries and seniority levels in the Americas, resulting in 1500+ successful matches in 2018 and 66% YOY growth.
- Provide 1:1 coaching on sourcing, cold calling, screening, conversion and communication.
- Develop content and deliver trainings for classes of 100+ new hires across different business units.
Recruiting Manager
GLG, Gerson Lehrman Group
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Built team of recruiters in North America dedicated to servicing the EMEA and APAC markets, achieving 120% increase in productivity YoY compared to previous company efforts.
- Managed team of client support specialists in China and Japan servicing North America clients, improving team’s performance by 50% YoY.
Senior Recruiting Associate
GLG, Gerson Lehrman Group
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Sourced and recruited C-level executives across various industries with a focus on the LATAM market, resulting in 250+ successful matches yearly.
- Collaborated with senior leaders and other internal stakeholders to deeply understand clients’ learning needs, providing exceptional service.
Senior Program Manager
Alliance Abroad Group
Austin, TX
02.2005 - 04.2012
- Managed operations and international recruitment for the U.S. J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, including job fairs in Asia, Europe and South America with multiple overseas partners and U.S. corporations.
- Hired and managed a team of account managers, coordinators and SEVIS administrators.
- Developed new international partnerships, boosting expansion of candidate pools.
Education
Master’s Degree - Business Administration
ESPM, Escola Superior De Propaganda E Marketing
BrazilBachelor’s Degree - Tourism Management
Pontificia Universidade Catolica De Campinas
BrazilSkills
Boolean searches
Linkedin Recruiter
Taleo Enterprise Fluid
Interviewing
Offer negotiations
Timeline
Senior Technical Recruiter
TTEC
09.2019 - Current
Senior Recruiting Manager
GLG, Gerson Lehrman Group
01.2017 - 08.2019
Recruiting Manager
GLG, Gerson Lehrman Group
01.2015 - 01.2017
Senior Recruiting Associate
GLG, Gerson Lehrman Group
01.2012 - 01.2015
Senior Program Manager
Alliance Abroad Group
02.2005 - 04.2012
Master’s Degree - Business Administration
ESPM, Escola Superior De Propaganda E Marketing
Bachelor’s Degree - Tourism Management
Pontificia Universidade Catolica De Campinas