Mark Gentry

• Devised and executed innovative top-of-the-funnel sourcing campaigns, significantly enhancing the visibility and attractiveness of open roles.
• Oversaw and optimized the sourcing and recruiting processes, constructing robust candidate pipelines for a variety of technical and non-technical positions.
• Provided direct support during the hiring process, from initial contact through to successful candidate placement.
• Restructured the operational approach of the sourcing and recruiting teams, instituting data-driven objectives and methodologies to elevate recruitment practices.
• Led dynamic outreach campaigns, infusing them with educational components on advanced closing techniques to meet and exceed recruitment goals.
• Engaged in a client-facing capacity, offering seasoned advice and deep insights throughout the recruitment cycle to ensure transparent and effective communication.
• Initiated the establishment of precise sourcing and recruiting benchmarks for client-specific roles, applying data analytics to develop and implement tailored sourcing strategies.
• Conducted thorough analyses of new client role requisitions, utilizing LinkedIn and alternative platforms to define roles clearly, enabling the sourcing team to launch focused and efficient campaigns.
• Evaluated the viability of fulfilling client recruitment needs, applying predictive analytics to inform both recruiters and clients on the search scope and success likelihood, thereby facilitating informed decision-making.

• Established and refined the operational structure for sourcing and recruiting teams, aligning them with data-driven goals and strategies.
• Spearheaded outreach campaigns and educated teams on effective closing techniques, ensuring alignment with recruitment targets.
• Undertook a client-facing role, providing expert advice and insights on the recruitment lifecycle.
• Pioneered the development of sourcing and recruiting targets for client roles, utilizing data analytics to forge successful strategies tailored to each specific role.
• Analyzed new client requests, leveraging LinkedIn and other platforms to synthesize role definitions that informed the sourcing team's campaign strategies.
• Assessed and predicted the recruitment feasibility of each role, utilizing data analytics to provide recruiters and clients with actionable insights regarding search parameters and the probability of hiring success.

• Collaborated with the recruiting team to enhance sourcing and outreach efforts, emphasizing the construction of robust engineering teams.
• Strategically developed and executed top-of-the-funnel sourcing and marketing campaigns aimed at attracting top talent from industry leaders.
• Played a key role in the design and implementation of targeted sourcing campaigns in partnership with the VP of Engineering, with a special focus on diversifying the candidate pool for Software Engineering roles.
• Applied Data Analytics to craft and refine a data-driven messaging campaign, improving candidate engagement and response rates.
• Established comprehensive tracking systems to monitor candidate progress and devised structured interviewing processes to streamline candidate evaluation.

• Nanodegree programs in Java, Cloud Security, Python, Cloud Architecture, Full-stack development, Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Robotics, upholding a stringent quality benchmark.
• Implemented a data-driven sourcing and recruitment process, utilizing analytics to inform targeted marketing strategies, and engaged with a talent pool of over 3000 prospects to secure top-tier educators.
• Managed the complete recruitment cycle, from pinpointing recruitment targets and formulating custom messaging, to conducting outreach campaigns that effectively attracted elite instructional talent.
• Devised and enacted bespoke strategies and procedures for each Nanodegree program, particularly focusing on ML, AI, and Robotics, to ensure the onboarding of instructors who were at the forefront of their fields.

• Partnered with key stakeholders to build sourcing models for various technical roles
• Implemented a digital hub top-of-the-funnel sourcing model
• Achieved rapid hiring of a DevOps professional within 2 weeks.

• Acted as a dedicated Student Advocate for the Self-Driving Car (SDC) and Deep Learning Nanodegree students at Udacity, guiding them toward leading-edge roles in the autonomous vehicles and AI industries.
• Facilitated the career advancement of over 250 students from diverse technical backgrounds, including Full-stack Development, Embedded Engineering, Robotics, Machine Learning, and Self-Driving Cars, enabling them to transition into highly sought-after fields.
• Delivered comprehensive career coaching services, providing market insights, enhancing professional branding with resume and LinkedIn profile development, and offering interview preparation to elevate students' market readiness.
• Engaged with leading global technology companies such as Amazon, NVIDIA, McLaren, Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Ford, Fiat, NIO, Uber ATG, CrowdAI, Delphi, Harman, Lockheed Martin, HERE, Renova, Voyage, IBM Watson, Continental, iRobot, Intel, Dataspeed, and Bosch to secure innovative roles for graduates, ensuring a synergy between newfound skill sets and industry needs.
• Successfully facilitated 58 student placements within a single year, showcasing exceptional ability to match graduates with opportunities that kickstarted their careers.
• Personally communicated with and evaluated students to determine the optimal fit for our clients’ specific needs, employing a personalized approach to talent matching.
• Provided targeted guidance to students who were not immediate fits for client roles, advising them on strategic steps to enhance their expertise or gain additional skills necessary for career progression.
• Offered candid feedback and actionable advice to students needing further development, outlining clear pathways for skill enhancement and professional growth in their chosen tech disciplines.

• Played a key role in recruiting highly specialized positions, including Mechanical Engineers, Embedded Engineers, iOS Developers, Full-stack Engineers, and Backend Engineers
• Utilized effective sourcing strategies to identify and engage top talent
• Successfully sourced and facilitated the hiring of over 20 professionals.

• Contributed to the growth of the company by sourcing and hiring a Vice President of Marketing within a three-month timeframe
• Conducted targeted outreach efforts, reaching out to 300 candidates and achieving a 20-25% response rate
• Collaborated closely with hiring managers to understand their requirements and provide tailored recruitment solutions.

• Supported the hiring needs of Element Science, a company focused on addressing temporary periods of elevated sudden cardiac death risk
• Led recruitment efforts for critical roles such as Sr
• Mechanical Engineer with Battery Engineer and VP of Engineering
• Conducted extensive sourcing activities, reaching out to 500 candidates and achieving a 19-21% response rate.

• Assisted in hiring a Vice President of Marketing, contributing to the company's mission of helping brands create engaging mobile experiences through music
• Implemented effective recruitment strategies, resulting in a 2x return visit rate and up to 9x increased session times for client apps
• Successfully sourced and facilitated the hiring of key marketing professionals.

• Supported the growth of Pocket, a leading Save for Later app, by sourcing and hiring a Front End Engineer
• Conducted targeted outreach efforts, reaching out to 500 candidates and achieving a 34% response rate
• Contributed to the enhancement of the app's functionality and user experience.

• Assisted in building the team for Pley, a company revolutionizing the way people play with toys
• Played a key role in hiring the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Senior Ruby Engineer, and UI Designer within the first month
• Successfully sourced and facilitated the hiring of critical engineering roles.

• Led the recruitment efforts for Tango.me, an innovative interactive video platform for live content and instant communication. Played a pivotal role in scaling the company from 15 to 80 employees within the first 10 months, contributing significantly to its rapid expansion.

• Received over 360 million in funding and was instrumental in driving the company's growth trajectory. Collaborated closely with the CTO to develop and execute highly effective messaging campaigns. These campaigns, sent as though originating from the CTO, achieved an impressive 20+% response rate.

• Proactively messaged about 250 potential candidates weekly for various roles, totaling over 90,000 contacts through LinkedIn during my tenure. Ingeniously maximized the use of LinkedIn's system, discovering methods to obtain mainly free InMails by leveraging the platform's reward mechanics.

• Recruited and managed over three executive-level consultants responsible for conducting initial screenings and interviews with interested candidates, streamlining the hiring process and ensuring high-quality candidate engagement.

• Recruited key positions for Mozilla, the renowned community-driven open-source company with over 400 million users
• Demonstrated strong sourcing abilities and used various channels to identify top candidates
• Successfully filled positions in web apps, Hadoop, project management, security, build/release, and network engineering.

• Played an instrumental role in recruiting for Slide, a leading social gaming company acquired by Google
• Led recruitment efforts for positions such as Game Designers, Flash Social Game Developers, UI Designers, Software Engineers, and Graphics Designers
• Successfully sourced and facilitated the hiring of top talent for game development.

• Directed the recruitment function for Loomia, a provider of user-friendly content recommendation services
• Led successful hiring efforts for critical roles including Software Engineers (all levels), Chief Architect, Chief Scientist, and QA Manager
• Utilized technical expertise and effective sourcing strategies to attract and secure top talent.

• Hired by CEO Bram Cohen to oversee recruiting for Bittorrent, a leading company in peer-to-peer file sharing technology
• Successfully recruited engineers and executives, including Software Engineers, Software Architects, Sales Managers, VP of Engineering, and CFO
• Collaborated closely with key stakeholders to define hiring goals and develop effective recruiting strategies.

• Recruited for YouTube and Google, two prominent companies in the technology industry
• Managed the recruitment process for various departments and utilized effective sourcing channels
• Played a key role in hiring top talent to support the growth of the organizations.

Google - Contract Recruiter (Apr 2006 - Sep 2006)

• Recruited Web Application Engineers for Google's Tech-Ops team, significantly increasing the team's hiring output.
• Led a team of recruiters and coordinators to achieve hiring targets and improve the recruiting process.
• Successfully reviewed thousands of resumes, conducted interviews, and hired top engineering talent.
• Innovatively co-developed Google's first NLP-driven messaging tool, automating the sourcing and outreach to potential applicants. This tool revolutionized the recruitment process by facilitating efficient communication with a large pool of candidates.
• Expertly repurposed applicants from other roles for internal DevOps Engineer positions, utilizing Google's custom ATS for targeted sourcing and creating messaging campaigns that effectively identified and engaged top talent.
• Implemented a seamless process where candidates were sent a screening code test, with completed tests then forwarded to the engineering team for evaluation, enhancing the selection process.
• Managed to reach out to over 14,000 individuals through this automated system, resulting in the hiring of 11 exceptional candidates from an extremely competitive applicant pool (an acceptance ratio of 1 in 2000).
• Initially aimed to hire 16 candidates, but the high quality of hires led to significant interest from multiple VPs of Engineering, demonstrating the effectiveness of the hiring strategy and the caliber of the talent acquired.

• Managed a high volume of open positions across various departments at Intuit, a leading financial software company
• Demonstrated a 90% close rate on diverse positions, contributing to the company's talent acquisition goals
• Built a strong pipeline of top-performing candidates, conducted interviews, and facilitated successful hiring decisions.