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Vinita Krishnamurthy

Redwood City,CA

Summary

I’m a results-driven recruiter with over 20 years of experience connecting top talent with innovative companies across industries. I specialize in end-to-end recruitment, talent acquisition strategy, and relationship building—with a focus on long-term success for both clients and candidates.


I work closely with startups and small to mid-sized businesses to provide flexible, efficient hiring solutions. Whether it’s high-volume hiring or niche technical roles, I bring a consultative approach, deep market insight, and a personal commitment to quality and speed.


What I Bring

# Full-cycle recruiting expertise in connecting top talent with innovative companies.

# Broad industry expertise across tech, product development, design, operations, and more.

# Strategic partner for scaling teams, shaping talent acquisition strategy, and optimizing recruiting pipelines.

# Consultative approach with deep market insight and a personal commitment to quality and speed.

# Passion for supporting business growth by securing exceptional, culture-fit hires.


Let’s connect if you’re looking for a recruiting partner who will treat your hiring like her own business—or if you're a candidate looking for your next big opportunity.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VP, Talent Acquisition/Client Partner

Altera Staffing, LLC
03.2007 - Current
  • Full-Cycle Recruiting & Tech Enablement: Expert in full-cycle talent acquisition for small to mid-sized businesses and startups, integrating high-touch methods with AI and automation to deliver fast, scalable, and reliable hiring results across diverse functions.
  • Strategic Leadership & Business Growth: Drove business expansion and operational excellence by collaborating with senior management to develop long-term strategic initiatives, modernize business procedures, and formulate innovative sales/marketing strategies.
  • Relationship & Retention Focus: Established a robust talent pipeline and strong referral network through consistent relationship-building, concurrently improving customer satisfaction ratings through diligent follow-up and prompt issue resolution.


Accomplishments:

  • Client Satisfaction: Achieved 95% client satisfaction, resulting in 50% repeat business.
  • Sourcing Efficiency: Enhanced candidate engagement through advanced tools, improving sourcing by 30%.
  • Recruitment expertise spans multiple sectors, including Healthcare, Fin-tech, Technology, Manufacturing, Construction, and Retail, placing candidates from entry-level to C-level executives.
  • Rapid Hiring Success: Surpassed industry norms by securing 9 critical hires in 7 weeks.
  • Improved Hiring Process: Streamlined interview process, reducing hiring time by 40% across roles.
  • Consistently delivered high-quality, strategically aligned talent, earning selection for multiple department-level executive searches.
  • Cultivated strong client relationships and deep expertise in complex hiring needs, leading to repeat business on multiple roles.


AI & Tech Stack Expertise:

  • Greenhouse, SmartRecruiters, Coda, JazzHr – for ATS and structured hiring workflows
  • Gem AI, Juicebox AI – for AI-driven sourcing and outreach
  • LinkedIn Recruiter – for targeted sourcing and passive talent engagement
  • Fathom, Gemini – AI Assistant to capture key insights during interviews and meetings
  • Calendly – for seamless scheduling and candidate coordination
  • Zoom, Google Meet, Teams - Video Conferencing Tools for candidate screening


Education

MBA - Business Administration, Marketing & Finance

Nagpur University
Nagpur, INDIA

Bachelor in Commerce - Accounting

Nagpur University
India

Skills

  • Talent acquisition
  • Technical talent acquisition
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Client relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Account management
  • Process improvement
  • Training and mentoring
  • Modern Recruiting AI tools

Certification

  • HubSpot Sales Software
  • Inbound
  • Child Abuse & Neglect Mandated Reporter Training
  • Mental Health First Aid USA

Languages

Hindi (Full Professional)
Tamil (Native or Bilingual)
English (Full Professional)

Timeline

VP, Talent Acquisition/Client Partner

Altera Staffing, LLC
03.2007 - Current

MBA - Business Administration, Marketing & Finance

Nagpur University

Bachelor in Commerce - Accounting

Nagpur University
Vinita Krishnamurthy