SHYMALA HOFFMAN
Oakland,CA
Summary
Dynamic staffing leader known for generating significant revenue and building scalable recruiting strategies for high-growth organizations. Proven ability to align talent acquisition with business goals, advising Fortune 500 clients on market insights and workforce planning to enhance team performance and drive organizational success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Recruiter, Creative & Marketing
AQUENT
01.2023 - Current
- Provided strategic guidance to beauty retail CPG enterprise clients in creative GTM and finance roles.
- Developed and implemented innovative recruitment strategies to attract diverse talent.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting processes, optimizing candidate experience from sourcing through onboarding.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems to streamline candidate management and enhance communications.
- Conducted interviews to evaluate candidates for cultural fit and skill alignment.
- Cultivated strong relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners, facilitating effective collaboration.
- Mentored recruiters, improving performance and effectiveness across the team.
- Achieved ranking among top three producers, generating over $550,000 in gross margin.
Recruiter
AQUENT
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Executed full-cycle recruiting for enterprise accounts, successfully addressing diverse staffing needs.
- Built scalable candidate pipelines, reducing time-to-fill for critical roles.
- Sourced candidates through job boards and social media, improving outreach and engagement in talent acquisition.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and ideal candidate profiles.
- Conducted phone screenings to evaluate qualifications and cultural fit for roles.
- Scheduled interviews and coordinated logistics between candidates and hiring teams.
- Crafted job descriptions and postings that reflected company culture and values, attracting aligned candidates.
- Provided training to junior recruiters on best practices in recruitment strategies.
Recruiter & Acting Managing Director
RANDSTAD USA
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Led team of 4 recruiters to improve recruitment effectiveness across diverse industries, aligning strategies with client needs.
- Managed client strategy and delivery to align recruitment processes with business objectives.
- Oversaw full-cycle recruitment processes, ensuring comprehensive support throughout.
- Negotiated salaries and employment terms with successful candidates to secure top talent.
- Monitored recruiting metrics and presented performance insights to senior leadership, driving data-informed decision making.
- Identified best practices for continuous improvement of recruitment processes.
- Executed business development initiatives that contributed to revenue growth by expanding client base and enhancing service offerings.
- Provided training and mentorship on effective sourcing techniques to junior recruiters.
Head of Advisor Management
INGENIO
09.2013 - 03.2018
- Spearheaded operations and advisor performance initiatives to enhance efficiency.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to scale programs, maximizing advisor engagement.
- Advised clients on strategic decisions to optimize operational processes.
- Developed tailored solutions in partnership with diverse teams to meet client needs.
- Created comprehensive reports detailing client performance and actionable recommendations.
- Strengthened client relationships through consistent communication and feedback sessions.
- Planned and executed orientation programs to support individual transitions into new experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Saint Mary's College of California
MoragaSkills
- Recruitment strategy
- Full-cycle recruiting
- Recruitment campaign planning
- Applicant tracking systems
- Interviewing techniques
- Diversity and inclusion strategies
- Referral program development
- Client relationship management
- Negotiation skills
- Mentoring recruiters
- Performance metrics analysis
- Process improvement
- Creative trend analysis
Core Leadership Expertise
- Talent Strategy & Client Leadership
- Revenue & Business Growth
- Recruiting Operations & Delivery
- Team Leadership & Enablement
Certification
- Certified AI and Sourcing Recruiter
AIRS, an ADP company
Issued May 2026
Credential ID 63880300
Timeline
Senior Recruiter, Creative & Marketing
AQUENT
01.2023 - Current
Recruiter
AQUENT
03.2021 - 01.2023
Recruiter & Acting Managing Director
RANDSTAD USA
06.2019 - 03.2021
Head of Advisor Management
INGENIO
09.2013 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Arts -
Saint Mary's College of California