Ryanne Conway
Middleton,MA
Summary
Senior Recruiter / Talent Business Partner with over 10 years of experience in the dynamic field of technology and design recruitment. Experienced in managing end-to-end recruitment processes while collaborating with hiring managers, leadership teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive successful talent acquisition outcomes. Excels in fast-paced environments, known for exceptional interpersonal skills, and strategic planning and time management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruiter, Technology
Wayfair
Boston, MA
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, from job requisition creation and candidate sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding, ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
- Hired for positions including Product Designers, User Researchers, and Software Engineers (Associate, Lead, Manager, and Associate Director levels).
- Exceeded the tech organization's average offer acceptance rate of 70% by achieving an 89% offer acceptance rate.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers and department heads, collaborating to understand their specific staffing needs.
- Guided hiring managers regarding best practices in recruiting, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
- Facilitated post-interview debriefs and provided regular updates on recruiting activities during team meetings.
- Gained a competitive edge in the market by collaborating with company leaders in change management activities.
- Implemented data-driven recruitment strategies, leveraging advanced analytics to optimize the hiring process, resulting in a 30% reduction in time-to-fill and improved overall candidate quality.
- Spearheaded diversity and inclusion initiatives, successfully increasing the hiring of underrepresented groups in technical roles.
- Implemented and managed applicant tracking systems (ATS).
- Developed new onboarding processes and documentation.
Recruiting Manager
Aquent Talent
Boston, MA
11.2015 - 08.2017
- Led a team of five recruiters, providing coaching, mentoring, and overall performance guidance.
- Held one-on-one coaching sessions to improve employee performance and foster continued learning.
- Identified workflow inconsistencies and needs for process improvements throughout the organization, developed new solutions, and ensured efficient workflow to increase productivity across all departments.
- Designed and executed innovative employer branding campaigns to attract top tech talent, boosting the company's reputation in the industry and increasing inbound applications by 50%.
- Hosted monthly networking MeetUp events and recruited special guest speakers from the creative industry to drive attendance.
Creative Agent
Aquent Talent
Boston, MA
11.2011 - 08.2017
- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes for freelance and contract to hire candidates in the digital creative space, while managing relationships with the design-minded companies who want to hire them including advertising agencies, start-ups, universities, and technology.
- Hired for positions including Web Designers, Graphic Designers, Digital Producers, Visual Designers, Front End Developers, Mobile Developers, Production Artists, Copywriters, UX/UI Designers, and more.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand position requirements, learn about their company culture, and maintain a trusting relationship.
- Worked with senior leadership to develop comprehensive recruitment strategies for long-term implementation.
Candidate Marketing Manager
JCSI
Westborough, MA
05.2010 - 10.2010
- Responsible for building the Candidate Marketing program from the ground up.
- Developed documentation and procedural guides and training for all recruiters and account managers.
- Created tailored e-mail campaigns for each of our clients and their roles to be sent to passive candidates.
- E-mail and call response rates saw an increase of 72%.
Account Manager
JCSI
Westborough, MA
11.2008 - 04.2010
- Acted as the main point of contact for assigned accounts/clients while simultaneously managing a small team of internal recruiters and sourcers.
- Identified opportunities for improvements in the recruitment process based on feedback from hiring managers and other stakeholders.
- Tracked applicant flow data and provided regular reports and project plans to senior management.
- Consistently met or exceeded candidate submittal and candidate placement goals, resulting in a steady flow of business and profitability from my direct clients.
Recruiting Team Lead
JCSI
Westborough, MA
09.2007 - 11.2008
- Reviewed resumes and conducted initial phone interviews with applicants to assess qualifications.
- Assisted in developing recruiting strategies that aligned with organizational goals.
- Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, English -
Merrimack College
North Andover05.2007
Skills
- Full-life Cycle Recruiting
- Stakeholder Management
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
- Process Improvement
- Negotiation Skills
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Sourcing and Networking
- Team Leadership, Training, and Mentoring
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- LinkedIn Recruiter, HireEZ, Visier, Gem
Timeline
Senior Recruiter, Technology
Wayfair
04.2021 - 12.2023
Recruiting Manager
Aquent Talent
11.2015 - 08.2017
Creative Agent
Aquent Talent
11.2011 - 08.2017
Candidate Marketing Manager
JCSI
05.2010 - 10.2010
Account Manager
JCSI
11.2008 - 04.2010
Recruiting Team Lead
JCSI
09.2007 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Arts, English -
Merrimack College