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Shawn Brown

Talent Partner, Technology - Executive Recruiter
San Francisco,CA

Summary

Goal-oriented recruiting professional motivated to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines. Proficient in developing and overseeing diverse candidate pipelines, marketing plans and advertising strategies. Focused on using effective recruitment strategies and candidate pipelines to meet employment needs. Leverages traditional and online methods to bring in top talent. Organized, dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Work History

Talent Partner

Andreessen Horowitz
2021 - Current

• Recruit priority roles within the firm including Chief Information Security Officer, Head of Real Estate, Cyber Security Architect, Principal Product Designers, Talent Partners, Product Managers, Capital Networks Partners and AI Analytic Engineers.
• Build and cultivate a robust network of top-tier professionals to meet the talent needs for internal roles. Focus on establishing long-term relationships to ensure a continuous pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders offer expert guidance on talent assessment, recruitment strategies, and retention practices. Provide actionable insights that help shape hiring decisions and support the organization's growth objectives.
• Oversee a comprehensive recruitment portfolio, managing all aspects from job requisition through to hire. Regularly track and analyze recruitment metrics to ensure alignment with organizational goals, documenting progress and making data-driven recommendations for process improvement.

Lead Recruiter

Axoni
2020 - 2021

• Served main point of contact for Recruiting, responsible for all aspects of recruiting from strategy to implementation.
• Successfully doubled the size of Axoni from 45 to 98 employees within 12 months.

Lead Recruiter, Data Science

Etsy
2018 - 2020
  • Lead Data Science Recruiter for Etsy’s offices in San Francisco, Toronto, Dublin, and Brooklyn.
  • Revamped the interview process, implementing pre-brief and post-brief sessions, and reducing the number of interviewers.
  • Achieved 43 accepted offers within 7 months.

Lead Recruiter

Coupang
2016 - 2018
  • Served as a trusted partner to hiring managers by providing guidance on recruitment best practices, strategies, market insights, and talent selection.
  • Successfully hired accomplished professionals for critical roles such as Director of Engineering, Manager of Software Engineering, Software Engineers, and Program Managers.

Senior Recruiter

Amazon
2014 - 2016

Senior Recruiter

Symantec
2013 - 2014

Senior Recruiter

Amazon Music Group
2010 - 2013

Senior Recruiter

CSAA
2009 - 2011

Senior Recruiter

Microsoft
2008 - 2009

Senior Recruiter

Google
2003 - 2008

Recruiter

Deutsche Post
2002 - 2003

Recruiter

ePolicy Solutions
1998 - 2002

Recruiter

Universal Studios
1997 - 1999

Branch Manager

Adecco Technical Inc.
1994 - 1997

Education

Bachelor of Science - History

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Skills

Successfully hired the first Chief Security Officer (CISO) at Andreessen Horowitz in < 60 days

Profile Snapshot

Dedicated Talent Acquisition professional with extensive experience across hyper-growth start-ups and large enterprise environments. I have a proven track record of recruiting for some of the world’s top technology companies and venture capital firms, specializing in AI, ML, Cloud Computing and Executive Recruiting with deep expertise in start-up settings. My thorough understanding of human resources and strong collaboration with hiring managers have consistently led to successful placements. As a skilled negotiator, I am committed to aligning candidates with firm culture and fostering inclusive workplaces. With expertise in full lifecycle recruiting, I manage every aspect of the hiring process, from candidate identification to successful placement.

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - History

Arizona State University

Talent Partner

Andreessen Horowitz
2021 - Current

Lead Recruiter

Axoni
2020 - 2021

Lead Recruiter, Data Science

Etsy
2018 - 2020

Lead Recruiter

Coupang
2016 - 2018

Senior Recruiter

Amazon
2014 - 2016

Senior Recruiter

Symantec
2013 - 2014

Senior Recruiter

Amazon Music Group
2010 - 2013

Senior Recruiter

CSAA
2009 - 2011

Senior Recruiter

Microsoft
2008 - 2009

Senior Recruiter

Google
2003 - 2008

Recruiter

Deutsche Post
2002 - 2003

Recruiter

ePolicy Solutions
1998 - 2002

Recruiter

Universal Studios
1997 - 1999

Branch Manager

Adecco Technical Inc.
1994 - 1997
Shawn BrownTalent Partner, Technology - Executive Recruiter