Melinda Geniza
San Diego,CA
Summary
With over 15 years of experience in talent acquisition and market intelligence, I am a data-driven leader. I am a confident, data-driven leader with over 15 years of experience in talent acquisition and market intelligence. My expertise lies in leveraging analytics and data storytelling to provide actionable insights, develop scalable analytics solutions, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. I am highly proficient in utilizing Tableau, Excel, and Google Sheets to create impactful dashboards and reports that drive strategic decision-making. Additionally, I possess extensive expertise in inferential statistics, research methods, and change management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager, Enterprise Talent Acquisition- Sourcing and Research
The Walt Disney Company
05.2022 - Current
- Led complex analytics projects, developing data storytelling briefings and interactive dashboards using Tableau and Google Slides to drive strategic decision-making for senior leaders
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, gathering and analyzing data from multiple sources to support high-impact projects
- Delivered insights that improved talent pipeline quality by 30%
- Utilized descriptive and inferential statistics (correlation, regression) to assess talent acquisition strategies and identify areas for improvement across Disney's global operations
- Served as a subject matter expert in People Analytics, consistently aligning analytics products with organizational goals, resulting in 25% faster time-to-hire for critical roles.
Manager, Enterprise Talent Acquisition - Sourcing and Research
The Walt Disney Company
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed high-visibility analytics projects focused on talent acquisition, using advanced analytics tools like Power BI and Excel (pivot tables, formulas) to inform strategy and provide actionable recommendations
- Conducted quantitative and qualitative research, leveraging external best practices to enhance data storytelling and inform executive-level briefings
- Developed analytics self-service tools and training programs, empowering stakeholders to make data-driven decisions and adopt a culture of analytics
- Increased internal mobility by 20% through leadership development programs informed by in-depth market intelligence and predictive analytics.
Senior Talent Sourcer, Enterprise Talent Acquisition, Sourcing and Research
The Walt Disney Company
04.2015 - 08.2021
- Executed data-driven talent sourcing strategies, utilizing data analysis and storytelling techniques to identify key talent pools and improve recruitment efficiency
- Reduced time-to-fill for high-demand roles by 40% by leveraging competitive talent research and descriptive analytics
- Built and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, delivering analytics insights that improved talent strategies across multiple Disney business segments
- Led external benchmarking projects to inform talent acquisition strategies and improve sourcing efficiency by 20%.
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Forever 21 HQ
12.2013 - 03.2015
- Developed talent intelligence strategies for global marketing, creative, and tech roles, supporting an 80% increase in eCommerce growth through data-driven hiring practices
- Recruited and filled 95+ positions worldwide, maintaining a 90% retention rate by aligning recruitment efforts with data insights
- Spearheaded the creation of a corporate internship program by using talent benchmarking and market analysis.
Education
MBA - Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business And Management
Bachelor of Arts - Communications & Visual Arts (Film and Media)
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, CaliforniaSkills
- People Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making
- Advanced Data Storytelling & Visualization (Tableau, Power BI, Google Slides)
- Descriptive & Inferential Statistics (correlation, regression, decision trees)
- Quantitative & Qualitative Research Methods
- Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement
- Tools: Tableau, Power BI, Excel (pivot tables, formulas), Google Sheets, Visier, Glint
- Partnership Development
- Market Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Data-driven decision-making
- Database Development
- Reporting management
- Data Analytics
Certification
- Data-Driven Storytelling (Disney Recruitment Academy)
- Data Visualization: Advanced Practitioner (TWDC Corporate Finance Data & Analytics Team)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Timeline
Senior Manager, Enterprise Talent Acquisition- Sourcing and Research
The Walt Disney Company
05.2022 - Current
Manager, Enterprise Talent Acquisition - Sourcing and Research
The Walt Disney Company
08.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Talent Sourcer, Enterprise Talent Acquisition, Sourcing and Research
The Walt Disney Company
04.2015 - 08.2021
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Forever 21 HQ
12.2013 - 03.2015
MBA - Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business And Management
Bachelor of Arts - Communications & Visual Arts (Film and Media)
University of California, San Diego
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