Shymala Hoffman
Oakland,CA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Recruiter with extensive experience in the marketing, creative, and educational sectors. Proven track record of driving revenue growth, optimizing recruitment processes, and leading teams to achieve top performance. Adept at building strong relationships with clients and candidates, managing complex projects, and delivering exceptional results. Strong leadership abilities with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and strategic planning. Hardworking Senior Recruiter offering 6 + years of experience in the Marketing space. Adept at sourcing, screening and sorting candidates for relevant openings. Knowledgeable about assessment, interviewing and onboarding processes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruiter, Marketing
Aquent
01.2023 - Current
- Recognized as one of the Top 3 Producers in the Marketing Vertical, generating over $550K+ in Gross Margin (GM)
- Achieved the Highest Fill Rate Year-to-Date (YTD) for 2024, demonstrating exceptional talent acquisition skills
- Spearhead full-cycle recruitment processes, from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring alignment with client needs
- Mentor junior recruiters, fostering a collaborative and results-driven team environment.
Recruiter, Marketing
Aquent
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Drove business growth by developing and maintaining a robust database of prospective clients
- Conducted targeted field marketing calls, leading to the identification of new business opportunities
- Managed house accounts, successfully negotiating pay rates to optimize GM%.
Recruiter, Creative & Marketing
Aquent
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Interviewed, screened, and tested applicants to ensure the best fit for client requirements
- Provided strategic leads to sales personnel, contributing to overall company growth
- Consistently met and exceeded performance measures, including weekly activity requirements.
Recruiter/Acting Managing Director
Randstad USA
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Led recruitment efforts while simultaneously managing director responsibilities, showcasing strong leadership and multitasking abilities
- Successfully managed house accounts, driving revenue growth and maintaining high GM%
- Developed and maintained a database of leads, conducting proactive marketing to expand the client base
- Managed a team of 4 - assisted in personal growth development, led team meetings and ran 1:1's with team members
Client Relations
It's Just Lunch
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Played a pivotal role in client relationship management, scheduling meetings, and handling communications effectively
- Customized business programs based on client needs, driving customer satisfaction and business profitability
- Consistently achieved revenue goals by managing and expanding the client portfolio.
Head of Advisor Management - Horoscope.com
Ingenio
12.2015 - 03.2018
- Directed daily operations in the Live Services Department, significantly improving service sales and community engagement
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies, leading to enhanced platform visibility and user interaction
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including Customer Success, Marketing, and Engineering, to drive platform enhancements.
Program Manager - Horoscope.com
Ingenio
09.2013 - 11.2015
- Played a key role in establishing the Quality Marketplace Department, contributing to overall business success
- Transferred back to Customer Success/Member Services, where I provided exceptional support to the community.
Assistant Head of School
American Indian Public High School
08.2010 - 09.2013
- Managed student discipline, parent conferences, and school improvement planning, ensuring a positive learning environment
- Led teacher recruitment efforts, from sourcing to onboarding, implementing consistent HR practices across multiple schools
- Conducted performance assessments and compensation reviews, driving teacher satisfaction and retention.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA05.2007
Skills
- Recruiter Training and Mentoring
- Boolean Search Techniques
- Social Media Recruiting
- Recruitment Process Improvement
- Candidate Sourcing
- Competency-Based Interviewing
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Talent Acquisition
- Onboarding Process Management
- Salary and benefits negotiations
Timeline
Senior Recruiter, Marketing
Aquent
01.2023 - Current
Recruiter, Marketing
Aquent
11.2022 - 01.2023
Recruiter, Creative & Marketing
Aquent
03.2021 - 11.2022
Recruiter/Acting Managing Director
Randstad USA
06.2019 - 03.2021
Client Relations
It's Just Lunch
09.2018 - 06.2019
Head of Advisor Management - Horoscope.com
Ingenio
12.2015 - 03.2018
Program Manager - Horoscope.com
Ingenio
09.2013 - 11.2015
Assistant Head of School
American Indian Public High School
08.2010 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Saint Mary's College of California
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