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Education
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VICTORIA ANN LYNCH

VICTORIA ANN LYNCH

Nashville,USA

Summary

Dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist with a proven track record at Gigbolt, mastering global recruitment and salary negotiations. Leveraged LinkedIn Recruiter and persuasive sales techniques to achieve a 98% offer acceptance rate. Renowned for strategic sourcing and fostering impactful client relationships, driving substantial organizational growth.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Remote Contract Role)

Gigbolt
Nashville, TN
01.2024 - Current
  • Partnering with businesses across startup and enterprise environments to streamline hiring and screening processes; ensuring a strategic, efficient approach to full-cycle recruiting
  • Advise clients on salary benchmarking, enabling competitive compensation practices and informed hiring decisions in diverse industries
  • Provide insights on prioritizing key roles, optimizing hiring strategies for both immediate and long-term organizational needs
  • Drive full-cycle recruitment from sourcing to onboarding, adapting strategies to meet the unique demands of startup and enterprise accounts
  • Empower organizations to allocate hiring budgets, effectively fostering sustainable growth and workforce development across various sectors

Educator

Lululemon
Franklin, TN
09.2018 - Current
  • Drives repeat business through exceptional education on product features targeting high-traffic holiday times.
  • Consistently surpassed sales quotas and stretch targets, contributing to team’s success.
  • Represented Lululemon’s culture and values to create memorable guest experiences.
  • Emphasized brand commitment through creating inclusive atmospheres and community engagement.
  • Educated guests on Lululemon's offerings, emphasizing key features and benefits of each item.
  • Serve as brand ambassador ensuring positive interactions with guests.
  • Attained both regular and stretch sales objectives, ensuring guest contentment.
  • Highlighted key features of products to keep guests informed.
  • Increased community awareness by showcasing Lululemon's diverse offerings both in-store and outside.
  • Supported efforts to deliver outstanding guest services.
  • Strengthened customer connections to promote Lululemon allegiance.

Talent Acquisition Recruiter (People Team)

Matterport
Sunnyvale, CA
09.2021 - 10.2023
  • Led Full-Cycle Recruiting: Managed robust sourcing, screening, interviewing, offering negotiation and closing processes; oversaw end-to-end recruitment for optimal candidate placement
  • Drove Strategic Growth: Supported substantial growth across 2021–2023 by identifying effective recruiting channels across America, APAC and EMEA; filling roles in all business categories
  • Enhanced Candidate Experience: Maintained an exceptional candidate journey from initial contact to offer acceptance – achieving a 98% offer acceptance rate as a brand ambassador
  • Developed Training and Documentation: Designed comprehensive hiring and interview training for internal employees and built thorough documentation for recruitment, exit interviews, and outplacement
  • Adapted to Business Needs: Customized recruiting strategies to meet fluctuating business requirements, ensuring alignment with company goals
  • Partnered With Hiring Managers: Established strong relationships with hiring managers to craft targeted outsourcing and recruitment strategies
  • GTM & Leadership Roles: Achieving 98% of offer acceptance rate and supporting substantial growth across multiple regions
  • Leveraged Recruitment Technology: Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, and AI tools to streamline hiring processes, while supporting strategic initiatives focused on recruitment process improvement
  • Crafted Effective Job Descriptions: Wrote compelling job descriptions and scorecards to enhance job visibility and attract qualified candidates
  • Focused on Diverse Talent Acquisition: Prioritized the identification of top talent across various lines of business, geographies, and cultures
  • Maintained Alignment with Performance Standards: Ensured team alignment with key performance indicators and consistently high recruitment standards
  • Provided Actionable Reporting: Delivered reports to executives and hiring managers, including salary benchmarks, market data, recruitment metrics and lattice reporting
  • Built Strategic Partnerships: Collaborated with universities and professional organizations to attract candidates from diverse backgrounds
  • Supported Global Recruitment: Averaged 20–25 requisitions monthly across global markets through targeted sourcing techniques

Talent Acquisition Recruiter/Founder

Genesis Recruiting, Inc.
Chicago, IL
10.1997 - 01.2021
  • Full-Cycle Recruiting: Delivered end-to-end recruiting solutions for top brands in consumer tech, B2B SaaS, marketing/advertising, media, construction and engineering
  • Achieved a 90% candidate acquisition rate through networking channels
  • Maintained a 98% offer acceptance rate across placements
  • Clients included Tyco, Walsh Group, Captivate Networks, Heniff Transportation, National Tax Search, Net-Op, Yellow Book, KPMG, Kraft Foods, Ferguson, Mintel, BBDO, Boeing, Stryker, Wrigley and more
  • Diverse Role Management: Led full-cycle recruitment processes across varying levels and functions, applying a direct hands-on approach to enable informed hiring decisions
  • Strategic Sourcing: Utilized multi-channel recruitment methods—networking, trade shows, partnerships, social media, and DEI-focused sourcing to identify high-performing professionals
  • Proactively sourced candidates through direct channels, job postings and targeted networking
  • Data-Driven Strategy: Leveraged key performance indicators and metrics to inform business strategy, prioritize hiring needs and optimize candidate selection processes
  • Guidance & Client Support: Acted as a strategic advisor to clients on HR compliance, compensation, leveling, and best practices; ensuring adherence to all legal standards and government regulations
  • Shared Services Model: Developed a scalable model to enhance pre-boarding experiences and support global hiring efforts efficiently
  • HR Policy & Employee Support: Provided counsel on HR policies, benefits programs, and administration, fostering a positive and compliant work environment
  • Applicant Tracking & CRM Management: Maintained the ATS and contributed to CRM strategies, managing content and pipelines effectively for all retained clients
  • Client-Centric Planning: Developed tailored business plans to support client growth through successful placements, building long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships
  • Revenue Generation: Generated annual revenues from $650,000 to $1.1 million in the initial 10 years, with a sustained average of $550,000 per year for permanent placements and contract roles
  • High-Impact Talent Analysis: Conducted in-depth analyses to ensure high-performing placements with low turnover and potential for promotion, achieving a 95% reduction in time-to-fill positions

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Wisconsin, Madison, Madison, WI
05-1992

Skills

  • Vacancy posting
  • Contract negotiation
  • Salary and benefits negotiations
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Persuasive sales techniques
  • Candidate sourcing
  • Compensation analysis
  • Talent management
  • Boolean search proficiency
  • Cold calling
  • Candidate pipeline management
  • Global recruitment
  • Recruitment marketing
  • Onboarding processes
  • Pipeline maintenance
  • Application screening
  • Job Adder, ICIMS, Bamboo, Greenhouse and Jobvite
  • LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Recruitment planning
  • Career fair management
  • Social media recruiting
  • Recruitment reporting
  • Business forecasting
  • Onboarding support
  • Applicant tracking systems

Additional Highlights

Junior League of Chicago, Y-Me Foundation, Reading In-Motion, Best Buddies, Chicago & New York Chambers of Commerce, American Breast Cancer Association, Girl Scouts of America, Misericordia Home, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Slack, Lever, Job Adder, iCIMS, BambooHR, Jobvite, Greenhouse, JazzHR, Phenom, Salesforce, Kronos, ADP, LinkedIn Recruiter, Lusha, Fetcher, Hired, Entelo, XOPA AI, ChatGPT, Claude, Jasper, MidJourney, CopyAI, Most Reliable and Friendly Member, People Team – Matterport, Shining Star Award, Junior League of Chicago, WB Award Nominee, Chicago

Accomplishments

  • Successfully led fundraising efforts for Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization, contributing to raising over $1 million in Chicago.
  • Junior League Leader actively involved in multiple charities across Chicago, recognized by community leaders for impactful leadership in underdeveloped areas.
  • Led sales teams, exceeding all stretch goals through strategic leadership and mentorship.
  • Organized and participated in fundraising initiatives for Misericordia, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Conducted Human Resource Leadership Seminars at various universities across the U.S., sharing expertise in team development and management.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Remote Contract Role) - Gigbolt
01.2024 - Current
Talent Acquisition Recruiter (People Team) - Matterport
09.2021 - 10.2023
Educator - Lululemon
09.2018 - Current
Talent Acquisition Recruiter/Founder - Genesis Recruiting, Inc.
10.1997 - 01.2021
University of Wisconsin, Madison - Bachelor of Arts,
VICTORIA ANN LYNCH