Accolade, Inc.

Own all North American based Technical Recruiting across Accolade as the sole Principal Technical Recruiter.  This spans four different locations and two countries (US, Canada).
Partnered and established relationships with hiring managers, executive leadership team and employees through interpersonal meetings, Zoom and Slack.
Collaborated with compensation & benefits and HRBPs to establish effective hiring methods.
Established automated searches with LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Worksource to save time and be more efficient in recruiting for multiple roles.
Responsible for filling high level openings such as: Director of Machine Learning, Senior Software Engineering Managers, Principal Level Software Engineers, Director of HRIS, Managers of Customer Success, Dir of Capacity Planning and more.
Branched out to help with recruiting for other departments and have made successful hires in Sales, Finance, Security, Product, People & Culture, Data Analystics, Clinical and other teams including hiring our current CISO.
Successfully helped hire over 90 technical hires for Accolade.
Successfully filled the tech intern program for Accolade hiring 15 interns.
Frequent contributor to Dad Jokes Slack channel.


Recruit for other roles outside of tech as needed.  Have supported Product, Data Analytics, Finance, Customer Success, Government Solutions, Internships and Clinical based positions.

Accolade is a personalized health and benefits solution that dramatically improves the experience, outcomes and cost of healthcare for employers, health plans and their members. With a unique blend of compassionate advisors, clinical experts and intelligent technologies, we engage individuals and families in their health, establish trust, and influence their decisions at every stage of care.

We’ve been recognized as one of the nation’s 25 most promising companies by Forbes magazine, the fastest-growing private healthcare company by Inc. 500, and a top workplace by multiple news publications.

Principal Talent Acquisition Partner

OneLogin

Senior Technical Recruiter for DevOps, QA, Database Engineering and Dev Teams.  
Partnered and established relationships with hiring managers.
Successfully filled four tech openings in three weeks.
Short role due to company being acquired three weeks into my employment.


OneLogin, the leader in Unified Access Management, connects people with technology through a simple and secure login, empowering organizations to access the world™. The OneLogin Unified Access Management (UAM) platform is the key to unlocking the apps, devices, and data that drive productivity and facilitate collaboration. OneLogin serves businesses and partners across a multitude of industries, with over 2,500 customers worldwide. We are headquartered in San Francisco, California. For more information, visit www.onelogin.com, Blog, Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

Our core values:

Security first - We make it our #1 priority to protect data and privacy. From the way we work to the technology we provide, security is top of mind
Customer focused - We design for, listen to and partner with customers to come up with smart solutions that drive business value
Collaborative - We take bold steps and work together to thrive across boundaries. We drive productivity as we grow as one team
Accountable - We get things done and take ownership of our work. Showcasing consistent quality and pride to perform at the highest levels
Creative - We embody creativity in everything we do. We embrace a diversity of ideas. We execute with ingenuity, flexibility, and agility

Senior Technical Recruiter

iSoftStone

Leading recruiting across North America and everything that comes along with it!

Partnering with internal and external hiring managers on hiring for Software Development Engineers and other various roles.
Managing recruiting across North America.
Interacting with senior leadership team to implement new and effective ideas to help manage the recruiting program.
Sourcing, interviewing and hiring candidates for iSoftStone.
Creating effective recruiting and sourcing strategies to achieve strategic hiring goals.
Managing social media communications including LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Glassdoor.
Training current recruiting team on employment laws, technologies and effective recruiting strategies.
Speaking at local coding schools and universities to promote campus recruiting for our associate program.
Creating a fun and rewarding culture where people want to come to work.
Part of the "culture committee" helping organize social events for iSoftStone.
Being a true brand ambassador for iSoftStone and helping out the organization in any way that I can.

Talent Acquisition Manager

Bluehawk Consulting

We help empower clients with the confidence to make effective decisions in order to transform their organizations. Our consultants offer the right mix of global experience and local knowledge to deliver impactful results. Contact us to learn more about our services.

Full life cycle recruiting for various IT roles including Software Engineers, Mobile Developers, SDETs, Data Engineers, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineers, DBAs, Business Analysts and more.
Requirements gathering on each position.
Communicate with internal hiring managers on various openings and develop creating recruiting methods to attract candidates for niche roles. 
Create and manage internal and external social media content.
Attend local job fairs and network with potential candidates at meet ups and events.
Be a true brand ambassador for Bluehawk.
In office entertainment including comedy, cooking, yoga and more!

Experis

Experis is the global leader in professional resourcing and project-based workforce solutions. We accelerate organizations' growth by intensely attracting, assessing, and placing specialized expertise in IT, Finance, Engineering, and Healthcare to precisely deliver in-demand talent for mission-critical positions, enhancing the competitiveness of the organizations and people we serve.

Full Cycle recruiting for contract, contract to hire and full time positions at Experis clients.
Recruit for top IT talent within the Seattle and Portland metro area.
Attend networking events and utilize creative methods to source talent. 
Interview potential candidates via phone, video and in person.
Provide interview preparation and coaching to potential candidates.
Gather requirements from hiring managers on various requirements.
Provide market data analysis on current skill sets to hiring managers.
Research and educate myself on the latest technology available.

Technical Recruiter

Quardev, Inc.

Full Cycle recruiting for IT roles within the greater Pacific Northwest.
Recruit for full time, contract and managed service projects offered by Quardev.
Create and drive recruitment strategies to ensure we are meeting our hiring goals.
Utilize strategic sourcing methods to identify top talent for open positions.
Attend job fairs, networking events and meet with local candidates to discuss industry trends.
Partner with internal and external teams to ensure we are meeting hiring goals.
Provide current market analysis and insight to internal and external partners to drive understanding of current hiring trends. 
Manage internal recruiting and sourcing team.

Founded in 2000, Quardev provides professional technical services in a project-based capacity in our secure facility and corporate headquarters in Seattle. Additionally, we support clients with technical staffing, contract-to-hire, and full-time placements. 

This is the thing that drives us. We are passionate about helping you find the right opportunity for your career. Our clients are working on the newest technologies and services; whether you are looking for a contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent position we can help you find your next cool job that will enhance your career path.

Recruiting Lead/Manager

eXcell, a division of CompuCom Systems Inc.

Lead Recruiter for two of CompuCom's largest Seattle based clients.  
Provide consultative recruiting strategies for clients as needed.
Actively engage in relationship building with clients to help find qualified candidates to assist them with their engagements in a timely manner.
Establish relationships with candidates by providing interview tips and coaching along the way to assist them in their career search.
Recruit for both contract and direct hire requirements.
Sourced and placed candidates for large national based projects.

As a leading IT outsourcer with more than 12,000 associates worldwide, we rely on the personal relationships we build with our associates and the clients who depend on them.

The expertise of our recruiters and our reputation as a top IT services, software and hardware provider working with some of the world's most recognized brands, mean we find the right fit for the right people. Whether you're looking for contract consulting opportunities or full-time employment, CompuCom has the right opportunity for you.


Received Service Excellence Award For Q2 2016.

Recruit for both direct hire and contract placements.
Sourced and placed candidates for large national based projects.

As a leading IT outsourcer with more than 12,000 associates worldwide, we rely on the personal relationships we build with our associates and the clients who depend on them.

The expertise of our recruiters and our reputation as a top IT services, software and hardware provider working with some of the world's most recognized brands, mean we find the right fit for the right people. Whether you're looking for contract consulting opportunities or full-time employment, CompuCom has the right opportunity for you.

Received Service Excellence Award For Q2 2013.

Wireless Advocates

Wireless Advocates, a third-party provider of wireless products and services in partners’ retail locations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, is committed to delivering high-value solutions that enrich people’s lives by helping them connect. With an expert team of sales professionals, collaborative relationships with leading wireless companies, and a desire to provide superior customer service, we continue to meet and exceed the needs of our customers across the nation.

We operate wireless kiosks and online sales activities for our retail partners Costco, Staples, Army & Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) and Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) in more than 1,000 locations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Wireless Advocates excels at collaborating with our partners and building a successful, dynamic wireless category within their stores. Our private label sales kiosks integrate seamlessly into their retail environments, and we strive to deliver a great experience with each customer interaction.

Recruiter

Remx Specialty Staffing

RemX Specialty Staffing provides placement of qualified specialty professionals on a temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct hire basis. Developed customized recruiting and candidate delivery methods to service the specific staffing needs of clients in many industries.

Worked with top-level candidates across the full spectrum of positions, including:
• Accounting & Finance Professionals
• Information Technology and Systems Consultants
• Office and Administrative Support and Management
• Engineering and Technical Experts
• Scientific and Clinical Research Associates

RemX is a proud division of The Select Family of Staffing Companies a top 10 industry leader in the United States with a national network of over 400 offices; Delivering talented people to businesses all over the United States.

Staffing Manager

Wireless Retailers

Oversaw four locations and  19 employees while assisting in growth and development of four store managers by teaching them how to coach, train, motivate, and hire employees while ensuring company operations  standards were followed and monthly district financial goals were met. 

Key Achievements
» Organized and marketed monthly sales events for Wireless Retailers to help increase revenue
» Increased district profit margins by an average of $30,000 per month in first three months
» Created company job descriptions, performance coaching documents and interview guides
» Improved retail operation standards by reducing shrink, maximizing payroll and ensuring stores were properly merchandised to carrier standards

District Sales Manager/Multi Level Management

-Over 11 years of recruiting experience.
-Master Of The Follow Up
-Eight years of national full cycle recruiting experience (temporary and permanent placement) in roles varying from Customer Service to High Level IT.  
-Three and a half years of multilevel management experience with a focus in sales, coaching and developing talent.
-Strong experience in internet recruiting, sourcing, behavioral based interviewing, and utilizing creative methods to find candidates.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-Professional, organized, and committed to giving 100% effort to the organization that I work for!

A great recruiter is an effective listener who can help and provide information and assistance to those in need.  Just like any other service, you want to work with someone who is knowledgeable and can help you along your chosen path.  I take pride in helping get you to that next level.  Feel free to message me directly if you are looking for work and I will do my best to help point you in the right direction!



Specialties: Staffing, Recruiting, Sourcing, Behavioral Based Interviewing, Analyzing Talent, Virtual Recruiting, Coaching, Internet Search Methods, Networking, Recruiting Process Improvement, Salary Negotiation, In Office Comedy, Master Of The Follow Up, Key Contributor to Dad Jokes Slack Channel

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