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Ryan Taft

Walnut Creek,CA

Summary

Recruiter well-versed in developing and strengthening relationships with internal team members, companies and applicants in order to quickly fill open technical positions with best-fitting candidates. Proficient in sorting resumes, determining applicant eligibility and performing skill assessments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Technical Recruiter Lead

Instacart
01.2019 - Current
  • Streamlined the hiring process for faster results, developing and implementing an efficient recruitment strategy.
  • Managed full-cycle recruiting process for high-level technical positions, from initial sourcing to offer negotiation and closing.
  • Built strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs and align recruitment efforts accordingly.
  • Sourced top talent within the technology industry through proactive networking, job boards, and social media platforms.
  • Provided mentorship and guidance to junior recruiters, fostering a collaborative team atmosphere that encouraged knowledge sharing across all levels of expertise.
  • Created detailed reports on recruitment trends, analyzing data to identify areas for improvement and develop actionable insights.

Technical Sourcer

Uber
05.2018 - 12.2018
  • Supported hiring process by scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks and completing various paperwork.
  • Attended industry events and career fairs to expand professional network and identify potential candidates.
  • Provided exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process, from initial contact to offer negotiation or rejection feedback.
  • Collaborated with recruiters to improve talent pipeline, ensuring a steady flow of qualified candidates.

Senior Technical Recruiter

Mainz Brady Group
01.2016 - 05.2018

Education

Associate of Science -

Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA

Bachelor of Science -

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Skills

  • Recruiter Training and Mentoring
  • Recruitment Metrics Analysis
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Market research abilities
  • Passive Candidate Engagement
  • Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
  • Onboarding Process Improvement
  • Candidate Sourcing Techniques
  • Interview Process Management

Timeline

Senior Technical Recruiter Lead

Instacart
01.2019 - Current

Technical Sourcer

Uber
05.2018 - 12.2018

Senior Technical Recruiter

Mainz Brady Group
01.2016 - 05.2018

Associate of Science -

Diablo Valley College

Bachelor of Science -

San Jose State University

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