Rhonda KALETA
Duluth,GA
Summary
Growth Advisor and strategic talent acquisition leader with deep expertise in AI-powered custom software solutions, enterprise sales pipelines, and global executive search. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, consultative selling, and high-stakes negotiation with C-suite executives (CTOs, CROs, VPs of Engineering). Builds scalable GTM strategies, drives brand visibility, and uses advanced AI tools to strengthen client relationships and organizational performance.
Overview
4
4
Languages
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
AI Growth Advisor
Stride Consulting
12.2025 - Current
- Drove warm introductions through a trusted executive network, generating referrals into 15+ new enterprise accounts.
- Build and manage C-suite relationships (CIOs, CTOs, Heads of AI, SVPs) across financial services, payments, healthcare, energy, and retail.
- Run research-led, personalized outreach, using AI to connect each prospect's public AI initiatives and business priorities to Stride's offerings.
- Generate pipeline through industry events including AI4, TAG Atlanta Technology Summit, CIO 100, and LDX3, turning event connections into qualified meetings.
- Build brand visibility through LinkedIn thought leadership on AI in the enterprise, driving more traffic to Stride's homepage.
- Integrated seven major enterprises into sales pipeline within two months of 2026.
- Created Claude agents to manage multiple sales pipeline workflows.
Global GTM Recruiting Lead
Thoughtworks
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Achieved an 85% offer acceptance rate while managing 8 to 12 concurrent executive-level searches (Principal, Director, VP, and SVP).
- Spearheaded AI-driven Go-To-Market (GTM) and Executive Search initiatives across EMEA, North America, and LATAM, aligning global talent acquisition with enterprise growth objectives.
- Integrated advanced AI platforms (Google Gemini, Claude, BrightHire) to streamline candidate evaluation, executive reporting, and strategic workforce planning alongside the CRO and Regional Managing Directors.
- Designed and launched executive referral and passive talent sourcing programs targeting top-tier sales leadership (Director to Sr. VP+).
Talent Acquisition Leader, Americas (Sales & Ops)
Thoughtworks
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Directed and mentored a high-performing team of near-shore recruiters, optimizing engagement with top-tier technical and go-to-market talent across North America and Europe.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to deploy "AI-first" recruitment best practices and bias-reducing selection frameworks.
- Analyzed labor market trends and recruitment metrics to deliver strategic workforce insights directly to senior executive stakeholders.
- (Remote)
Senior Technical Recruiter
Thoughtworks
02.2019 - 11.2023
- Ranked consistently as the #1 Global Recruiter for Agile Product Managers and Sales Professionals, and recognized twice as a Global Recruiting "Rockstar" (2021).
- Built global recruiting frameworks for Business Development, CX, Agile Product Management, and Solutions Architecture roles.
- Designed and executed the North American Technical Product Manager hiring framework, establishing best practices for talent evaluation across the region.
- (Remote)
Sr. Technical Recruiter
The Home Depot Inc.
Atlanta, GA
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Partnered with enterprise technology leaders to recruit Lean-Agile Product Managers, Software Engineers, and technical architects.
- Executed full-cycle recruitment strategies and negotiated competitive compensation packages aligned with corporate budget constraints.
- Streamlined evaluation workflows to lower time-to-fill for mission-critical software engineering roles.
IT Talent Acquisition Professional
The Home Depot Inc.
Atlanta, GA
11.2012 - 05.2015
- Achieved 67 external hires in FY2013 (74 total) through full-cycle technical recruiting across Developer, DevOps, and Infrastructure Architect roles.
- Reduced overall hiring costs by replacing agency dependencies with proactive direct-sourcing models.
Resource Manager
Sure Power Consulting
07.2011 - 11.2012
IT/Telecom Recruiter
AgileOne
03.2010 - 07.2011
Recruiting/HR Coordinator & Executive Assistant
Turner Broadcasting
01.2005 - 07.2009
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism & Mass Communication
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GASkills
- Growth & Sales Strategy: Enterprise Account Acquisition, Outbound Pipeline Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Consultative Sales, Contract Negotiation
- Talent Leadership: Global Executive Search (EMEA, NA, LATAM), Full-Cycle Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Diverse Pipeline Building
- Technology & AI Enablement: AI-Powered Software Delivery Solutions, AI Analytics (Google Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT), Tech Infrastructure Sourcing
- Methodologies & Tools: Agile Methodologies, BrightHire, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Market Intelligence Analysis
Personal Information
Title: AI Growth Advisor | Enterprise GTM | Executive Talent Strategy
AFFILIATIONS & LANGUAGES
English (Native / Bilingual), Spanish (Limited Working Proficiency), Korean (Elementary Proficiency)
AFFILIATIONS & COMMUNITY
DREAM Dachshund Rescue, Volunteer
Affiliations
Member, Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Italian
Limited
Korean
Limited
Accomplishments
- Home Depot - Homer Award
- Thoughtworks - Global Rockstar Award
Timeline
AI Growth Advisor
Stride Consulting
12.2025 - Current
Global GTM Recruiting Lead
Thoughtworks
03.2025 - 10.2025
Talent Acquisition Leader, Americas (Sales & Ops)
Thoughtworks
11.2023 - 03.2025
Senior Technical Recruiter
Thoughtworks
02.2019 - 11.2023
Sr. Technical Recruiter
The Home Depot Inc.
05.2015 - 01.2019
IT Talent Acquisition Professional
The Home Depot Inc.
11.2012 - 05.2015
Resource Manager
Sure Power Consulting
07.2011 - 11.2012
IT/Telecom Recruiter
AgileOne
03.2010 - 07.2011
Recruiting/HR Coordinator & Executive Assistant
Turner Broadcasting
01.2005 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Journalism & Mass Communication
Georgia College & State University