Sarah Cocanour
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Senior Technical Recruiter with over a decade of experience leading full-cycle recruitment across corporate, technology, university and retail leadership roles. Proven track record of partnering with executive leaders to drive talent strategies, build inclusive hiring practices, and deliver high-impact recruitment solutions. Adept at sourcing diverse, high-performing talent for hard-to-fill roles, managing large-scale hiring initiatives, and leading cross-functional projects to streamline processes. Passionate about creating exceptional candidate experiences and building strong, consultative relationships with stakeholders.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR TECHNICAL RECRUITER
Starbucks Coffee Company
05.2018 - Current
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for the Data & Analytics organization, supporting 1 SVP and 3 VPs.
- Facilitate strategic hiring discussions and quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with executive leadership.
- Drive inclusive, high-impact hiring strategies through consultative partnerships with hiring managers.
- Source top-tier, diverse technical talent using Taleo, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Indeed.
- Twice nominated to represent Starbucks at LinkedIn Talent Connect for exceeding performance metrics.
- Spearheaded multiple talent acquisition projects to streamline and modernize hiring processes.
- Build and sustain strong partnerships with business leaders and HR to align on workforce planning.
- Champion a brand-aligned, inclusive candidate experience across all touchpoints.
RECRUITER
Starbucks Coffee Company
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Held multiple recruiting roles, including University Program Management, University Recruiting, and Retail Leadership hiring
- Managed full-cycle recruiting across diverse functions, from intake through offer and onboarding
- Partnered with hiring leaders to forecast talent needs and build proactive, scalable staffing plans
- Designed and executed large-scale hiring events across the U.S., driving high-volume candidate pipelines
- Built and maintained strategic partnerships with universities nationwide to develop internship pipelines
- Led end-to-end internship programs, including conversion strategy from intern to full-time hire
TECHNICAL RECRUITER, ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY DELIVERY TEAM
Harvey Nash
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Delivered full-cycle recruiting support for national VMS/MSP programs.
- Managed client relationships, account strategy, and candidate pipelines.
- Sourced diverse technical talent via LinkedIn, Indeed, Dice, and Bullhorn ATS.
- Seattle, WA
RECRUITING COORDINATOR
CampusPoint Corporation
10.2012 - 05.2013
- Built and maintained university partnerships across Washington State.
- Supported account managers in sourcing and screening candidates.
- Represented the company at campus events, career fairs, and student group meetings.
- Seattle, WA
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12-2011
Skills
- Full Cycle Recruiting
- Executive level stakeholder management
- High-volume and niche technical sourcing
- ATS Experience- Taleo
- ATS Experience- Eightfold
- ATS Experience- Bullhorn
- ATS Experience- UltiPro
- LinkedIn Recruiter (Power User)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Timeline
SENIOR TECHNICAL RECRUITER
Starbucks Coffee Company
05.2018 - Current
RECRUITER
Starbucks Coffee Company
08.2014 - 05.2018
TECHNICAL RECRUITER, ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY DELIVERY TEAM
Harvey Nash
06.2013 - 08.2014
RECRUITING COORDINATOR
CampusPoint Corporation
10.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
East Carolina University