Sarah Slothower
Seattle,WA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a cheerful attitude. Interested in learning about each employee's perspective, and in highlighting the importance of empathy, inclusion, and creativity in the workplace and in daily life. Background in Sociology, with experience in HR, DEI, recruiting, event planning, donor relations and communications, customer service and more. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a cheerful attitude.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
DEI Specialist
Gigamon
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Supported curriculum development and DEI training through LinkedIn Learning and Mindtickle
- Composed internal and external DEI communications
- Coordinated events by planning, scheduling, marketing, and collaborating with the DEI team, facilities, and outside vendors
- Contributed to conversation and innovation around continuous improvement for DEI at Gigamon
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
- Drove awareness around heritage and cultural history months
- Managed culture club core group to curate weekly internal content
- Researched local and virtual cultural events and volunteer opportunities for staff
Recruiting Coordinator
Gigamon
05.2018 - 01.2022
- Scheduled interviews, wrote offer letters, and monitored recruiting email alias
- Aided HR team in instituting DEI initiatives
- Managed contractor data in Workday
- Booked travel and lodging for candidates
- Reconciled HR credit card expenses monthly
- Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives.
Recruiting Associate
Microsoft (through Collabera)
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Partnered with two University Recruiters to strategize 30+ campus visits throughout the season
- Managed multiple recruiting budgets of $50,000 and advised spending decisions based on past data
- Communicated with recruiters, career center contacts, student groups, candidates, and internal staff to plan and execute 50+ sourcing events at 9 universities
- Scheduled interviews for 1200+ candidates throughout 50 interview events, resulting in 300 hires
- Worked with diverse university student groups to arrange events and provide support
College Requisitions Operations
Microsoft (through Collabera)
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Managed back-end processes of hundreds of college-level offers
- Created positions and tracked offers/hires/declines using internal HR systems and tools
- Partnered with Account Managers and Recruiters within Microsoft Global Talent Acquisition to identify and resolve outstanding issues and special requests
Communications and Donations Coordinator
El Centro De La Raza
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Requested, tracked, and wrote thank you letters for monetary and in-kind donations
- Coordinated events to encourage community involvement and increase awareness of organization's mission
- Wrote and distributed bi-weekly email newsletter, marketing eBlasts, and one annual report to over 8,500 subscribers
- Worked with Development team on fundraising, mailings, event planning, procuring donations, and data tracking
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN05.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Suite
- Time management
- Empathetic communication
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Editing
- Fundraising
- Event Planning
- Cultural Awareness
- Recruiting platforms
- Planning and Coordination
Timeline
DEI Specialist
Gigamon
01.2022 - 03.2023
Recruiting Coordinator
Gigamon
05.2018 - 01.2022
Recruiting Associate
Microsoft (through Collabera)
07.2017 - 04.2018
College Requisitions Operations
Microsoft (through Collabera)
10.2016 - 07.2017
Communications and Donations Coordinator
El Centro De La Raza
08.2015 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Valparaiso University