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RYANNE CONWAY
ad2qmu@r.postjobfree.com 978-***-**** Middleton, MA 01949 WWW: linkedin.com/in/ryanneconway Senior Recruiter / Talent Business Partner with over 10 years of experience in the dynamic field of technology and design recruitment. Experienced in managing end-to-end recruitment processes while collaborating with hiring managers, leadership teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive successful talent acquisition outcomes. Excels in fast-paced environments, known for exceptional interpersonal skills, and strategic planning and time management. Full-life Cycle Recruiting
Stakeholder Management
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Process Improvement
Negotiation Skills
Data-Driven Decision Making
Sourcing and Networking
Team Leadership, Training, and Mentoring
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
LinkedIn Recruiter, HireEZ, Visier, Gem
Wayfair Boston, MA
Senior Recruiter, Technology
04/2021 - 12/2023
Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, from job requisition creation and candidate sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding, ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
Hired for positions including Product Designers, User Researchers, and Software Engineers (Associate, Lead, Manager, and Associate Director levels).
Exceeded the tech organization's average offer acceptance rate of 70% by achieving an 89% offer acceptance rate.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers and department heads, collaborating to understand their specific staffing needs. Guided hiring managers regarding best practices in recruiting, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
Facilitated post-interview debriefs and provided regular updates on recruiting activities during team meetings.
Gained a competitive edge in the market by collaborating with company leaders in change management activities.
Implemented data-driven recruitment strategies, leveraging advanced analytics to optimize the hiring process, resulting in a 30% reduction in time-to-fill and improved overall candidate quality. Spearheaded diversity and inclusion initiatives, successfully increasing the hiring of underrepresented groups in technical roles. Implemented and managed applicant tracking systems (ATS). Developed new onboarding processes and documentation. Aquent Talent Boston, MA
Recruiting Manager
11/2015 - 08/2017
Led a team of five recruiters, providing coaching, mentoring, and overall performance guidance.
Held one-on-one coaching sessions to improve employee performance and foster continued learning.
Identified workflow inconsistencies and needs for process improvements Summary
Skills
Experience
throughout the organization, developed new solutions, and ensured efficient workflow to increase productivity across all departments. Designed and executed innovative employer branding campaigns to attract top tech talent, boosting the company's reputation in the industry and increasing inbound applications by 50%.
Hosted monthly networking MeetUp events and recruited special guest speakers from the creative industry to drive attendance. Aquent Talent Boston, MA
Creative Agent
11/2011 - 08/2017
Managed end-to-end recruitment processes for freelance and contract to hire candidates in the digital creative space, while managing relationships with the design-minded companies who want to hire them including advertising agencies, start-ups, universities, and technology. Hired for positions including Web Designers, Graphic Designers, Digital Producers, Visual Designers, Front End Developers, Mobile Developers, Production Artists, Copywriters, UX/UI Designers, and more. Collaborated with hiring managers to understand position requirements, learn about their company culture, and maintain a trusting relationship. Worked with senior leadership to develop comprehensive recruitment strategies for long-term implementation.
JCSI Westborough, MA
Candidate Marketing Manager
05/2010 - 10/2010
Responsible for building the Candidate Marketing program from the ground up.
Developed documentation and procedural guides and training for all recruiters and account managers.
Created tailored e-mail campaigns for each of our clients and their roles to be sent to passive candidates.
E-mail and call response rates saw an increase of 72%. JCSI Westborough, MA
Account Manager
11/2008 - 04/2010
Acted as the main point of contact for assigned accounts/clients while simultaneously managing a small team of internal recruiters and sourcers. Identified opportunities for improvements in the recruitment process based on feedback from hiring managers and other stakeholders. Tracked applicant flow data and provided regular reports and project plans to senior management.
Consistently met or exceeded candidate submittal and candidate placement goals, resulting in a steady flow of business and profitability from my direct clients.
JCSI Westborough, MA
Recruiting Team Lead
09/2007 - 11/2008
Reviewed resumes and conducted initial phone interviews with applicants to assess qualifications.
Assisted in developing recruiting strategies that aligned with organizational goals.
Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
Merrimack College North Andover
Bachelor of Arts, English
05/2007
Minor in Women's Studies
Education