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Ronald Lindsey Jr

New York

Summary

Accomplished Manager of Talent Acquisition with over 13 years of progressive experience in recruiting within the banking, professional sports, and technology sectors. Proven success in developing and executing strategic recruitment initiatives to attract top talent, optimize hiring processes, and drive organizational growth. Adept at leading and mentoring high performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Known for establishing strong partnerships with stakeholders to align recruitment strategies with business objectives. Expertise in employer branding, candidate experience enhancement, and diversity initiatives. Strong analytical skills, leveraging data to inform decision making and achieve recruitment goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

MANAGER, TALENT ACQUISITION

General Assembly
04.2022 - Current
  • Spearhead end-to-end recruitment strategy across the U.S., EMEA, and Australia, achieving a 30% reduction in time-to-fill through process optimization and strategic planning.
  • Recruit and manage the full lifecycle of all executive level searches, including VP and C-suite roles, aligning top leadership talent with long term business strategy.
  • Lead ongoing recruitment efforts for Software Engineers, Data Scientists, and User Experience Designers, ensuring a strong pipeline of high-caliber technical talent.
  • Designed and executed a forward-thinking recruitment approach for AI Subject Matter Experts, positioning the company at the forefront of emerging tech talent trends.
  • Provide mentorship and leadership to a team of 5 recruiters, instilling a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and accountability.
  • Manage and optimize the Greenhouse ATS, driving improvements in pipeline visibility, candidate experience, and recruiter productivity.
  • Partner cross functionally with hiring managers and senior leadership to understand evolving workforce needs, delivering targeted, high impact hiring solutions.
  • Ensure full compliance with regional employment laws and recruitment best practices across all markets.

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

General Assembly
02.2021 - 04.2022
  • Led full cycle recruitment across key global markets including the Northeast U.S., Europe, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Sydney, aligning talent strategies with regional business objectives.
  • Played a critical role in building out the executive leadership team, successfully hiring the CFO, CPO, and SVP of HR, ensuring alignment with company growth and transformation goals.
  • Built and nurtured diverse, qualified talent pipelines for high impact and strategic roles through proactive sourcing, networking, and talent mapping.
  • Partnered closely with cross functional stakeholders and external partners to evaluate and enhance TA policies, ensuring global compliance and operational consistency.
  • Researched and introduced innovative recruiting technologies, tools, and data driven sourcing strategies, continuously elevating the team’s performance and candidate reach.
  • Maintained a pulse on industry trends, talent market shifts, and competitor hiring behavior, adapting strategies to stay ahead in competitive talent environments.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

General Assembly
10.2018 - 02.2021
  • Recruited high demand instructors in Software Engineering, User Experience Design, and Data Science, achieving an average time to fill of 28 days, cutting the organizational benchmark in half.
  • Led full cycle recruiting for a wide range of roles including admissions producers, career coaches, HR operations coordinators, and enterprise level positions, supporting both front line and strategic business functions.
  • Ensured data integrity and compliance by maintaining detailed and accurate documentation throughout the recruitment lifecycle within Greenhouse ATS.
  • Partnered with cross functional teams to understand hiring priorities and deliver fast, high quality talent acquisition solutions.
  • Leveraged sourcing strategies to build diverse and qualified candidate pipelines, driving efficiency and improving hiring manager satisfaction.

Recruiting Coordinator

General Assembly
07.2017 - 10.2018
  • Managed the full cycle recruitment process for all U.S. and Dominican Republic full time hires, ensuring seamless candidate experience and timely, high quality placements.
  • Built and configured the Workday ATS to support organization wide system integration, improving recruiting workflows and reporting accuracy.
  • Led and facilitated the New Hire Onboarding Program, including orientation, I-9 compliance, and payroll setup, ensuring a compliant and engaging start for new employees.
  • Proactively expanded diverse talent pipelines by sourcing through industry conferences, career fairs, and diversity focused summits, aligning with DEI hiring goals.
  • Managed and mentored 20 interns as part of the company’s Summer Internship Program, providing leadership, development support, and performance oversight.

HR Associate

General Assembly
02.2016 - 06.2017
  • Oversaw full cycle recruitment across the U.S., Brazil, Uruguay, and Chile, ensuring localized compliance and a consistent, high quality hiring experience across regions.
  • Led and facilitated onboarding orientations and offboarding processes, including conducting exit interviews to identify trends and improve employee retention.
  • Managed end-to-end pre-employment screening procedures, including background checks, reference verifications, credit checks, drug screenings, and fingerprinting, ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Partnered closely with senior leadership and HR teams to support initiatives in employee relations, talent development, performance evaluations, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Directed and coordinated the internship program for both New York and Florida offices, offering structured mentorship and performance tracking for emerging talent.
  • Championed a proactive and people first approach to hiring and talent strategy, reinforcing company culture and long-term workforce planning.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Berkeley College
New York, NY
05-2017

Skills

  • Strategic Workforce Planning
  • Full Cycle Recruiting Leadership
  • Data Driven Decision Making
  • Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
  • Team Management & Development
  • Employer Branding & Talent Marketing
  • HR Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge
  • Technology & ATS Optimization

Timeline

MANAGER, TALENT ACQUISITION

General Assembly
04.2022 - Current

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

General Assembly
02.2021 - 04.2022

Talent Acquisition Specialist

General Assembly
10.2018 - 02.2021

Recruiting Coordinator

General Assembly
07.2017 - 10.2018

HR Associate

General Assembly
02.2016 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Berkeley College

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