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Megan Hirschbein

Greenbrae,CA

Summary

Corporate Event Planner with a proven track record at BioMarin Pharmaceuticals, excelling in budget management and cross-functional collaboration. Recognized for enhancing employee engagement through meticulously executed events, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, and delivering exceptional experiences that align with corporate objectives.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Event Planner (contract)

BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
San Rafael, CA
12.2022 - Current
  • Lead the planning and execution of corporate events, including monthly employee engagement lunches, department off-sites, company holiday, and retirement parties ranging from 30 to 600 people, all while supporting BioMarin’s mission.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with departments, including HR, Corporate Communications, Legal, Corporate Services, and Global Security, to ensure events meet corporate objectives and regulatory standards.
  • Manage end-to-end logistics, including venue sourcing, vendor negotiations, and budget management (approx.) $600K annually, entertainment, design, decor, AV production, and on-site execution.
  • Recognized for efficiency, attention to detail, and relationship-building across multiple stakeholders, including C-suite executives, department leaders, peers, and external partners.

Senior Recruiter (Contract)

Woodruff-Sawyer
San Francisco, CA
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Recruited corporate office roles in Finance, Marketing and Human Resources.

Senior Recruiter

NerdWallet
San Francisco, California
06.2016 - 06.2020
  • Led full cycle recruitment for UX Content Strategy and Design, Finance, Communications and Marketing teams from sourcing candidates to onboarding new employees.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and create job descriptions.
  • Developed job postings for corporate website and various online platforms.
  • Ensured compliance with employment laws throughout recruitment processes.
  • Utilized social media platforms to engage passive candidates and broaden reach.
  • Reported key metrics such as time-to-hire and cost-per-hire to assess effectiveness.

Senior Recruiter (Contract)

Clif Bar
Berkeley, CA
01.2016 - 04.2017
  • Recruited corporate office roles in Finance, Marketing and Human Resources.

Senior Recruiter (Contract)

Old Navy
San Francisco, CA
06.2014 - 11.2014
  • Recruited corporate office roles in Finance and Marketing.

Senior Recruiter

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
San Francisco, CA
01.2011 - 06.2014
  • Led full-cycle recruitment (entry-level to executive) for Merchandising and Sourcing teams across multiple brands, including Pottery Barn, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma and Mark & Graham.
  • Partnered with brand HR Directors on talent strategy, internal mobility, and organizational development.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers, internal stakeholders, and candidates.
  • Co-developed content and structure for interview skills training in partnership with Talent Development.
  • Represented the company at key job fairs and university events in the Bay Area and NYC, boosting employer brand visibility.

Assistant Vice President, Regional Recruiter

Willis North America
San Francisco, CA
06.2008 - 04.2009
  • Managed full-cycle recruitment for the West Coast and South Central regions.
  • Created a comprehensive recruiting manual used by North America HR partners and hiring managers.

Recruiter (Contract) - Corporate Offices

Restoration Hardware
Corte Madera, CA
02.2008 - 06.2008
  • Recruited corporate office roles in Finance, IT, Planning, and Field Operations.
  • Developed the Home Office Talent Selection Guide to standardize hiring practices.

Assistant Vice President, Recruiter – North America Territory

Marsh & McLennan
San Francisco, CA
09.2002 - 01.2008
  • Recruited exempt professionals across Risk Practices (Property, Casualty, Environmental, Surety) for all four North America Zones for Property, Casualty, Environmental and Surety.
  • Authored and implemented the Marsh USA Talent Acquisition Manual.
  • Assistant Vice President, Recruiter – West Zone and National Practice territory.
  • Led name-generation project to support national and regional sales hiring.
  • Recruiter – San Francisco and San Jose territory.
  • Delivered end-to-end recruiting for 700+ employees across two offices.
  • Created onboarding resources and conducted weekly and quarterly new hire orientations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Retail Merchandising

San Francisco State University

General Education -

Lowell High School
San Francisco, CA

Human Resources Studies Program

Cornell University
New York

Skills

  • Event planning
  • Budget management
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Logistics coordination
  • Venue sourcing
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Project management
  • Relationship building
  • Effective communication
  • Catering and entertainment booking
  • Post-event analysis
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Candidate sourcing
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Compensation negotiation
  • Full-cycle recruitment

Technology And Associations

  • Proficient in LinkedIn, Greenhouse, PeopleSoft, Salesforce, MS Office Suite applications
  • Executive Board Member, Vice President of Philanthropy - National Charity League (NCL)
  • Executive Board Member, Vice President – Kentfield School District Foundation 2019 - 2023
  • Cornell University - New York, NY Human Resources Studies Program
  • Junior League of San Francisco, 2000 - 2009

Affiliations

  • Pickleball
  • Spending time w/ my husband, daughters and labordoodle named Oskar.
  • Cooking and entertaining
  • Volunteering w/ my daughters
  • Hiking w/ friends

Timeline

Corporate Event Planner (contract)

BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
12.2022 - Current

Senior Recruiter (Contract)

Woodruff-Sawyer
10.2022 - 03.2023

Senior Recruiter

NerdWallet
06.2016 - 06.2020

Senior Recruiter (Contract)

Clif Bar
01.2016 - 04.2017

Senior Recruiter (Contract)

Old Navy
06.2014 - 11.2014

Senior Recruiter

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
01.2011 - 06.2014

Assistant Vice President, Regional Recruiter

Willis North America
06.2008 - 04.2009

Recruiter (Contract) - Corporate Offices

Restoration Hardware
02.2008 - 06.2008

Assistant Vice President, Recruiter – North America Territory

Marsh & McLennan
09.2002 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Retail Merchandising

San Francisco State University

General Education -

Lowell High School

Human Resources Studies Program

Cornell University

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