JOHNEL ELLISON

925-***-**** ad48bk@r.postjobfree.com San Ramon, CA

Dynamic talent acquisition specialist with a proven track record at LiveRamp, where I spearheaded their 2020 Engineering Hiring Initiative, ballooning the team by over 150%. Renowned for exceptional candidate sourcing strategies and strong interpersonal skills, I've driven significant process improvements and mentored a global recruiting team. Expert in leveraging advanced recruiting analytics and fostering meaningful relationships. Principal Talent Acquisition Partner LiveRamp, San Francisco

• Manage an average requisition workload of twenty (20) high-profile technical roles while also leading several process improvement projects, and mentoring and training a new team of 4 offshore technical recruiters.

• Championed the migration from Greenhouse ATS to Workday ATS including testing capabilities and accuracy for all TA functions and processes, taking charge as the primary point of contact within Talent Acquisition

• Oversees the integration and optimization of Talent Acquisition metrics, including time-to-fill, team satisfaction, and candidate experience data, leveraging data analysis to drive continuous process improvements.

• Received FY23 LiveRamp Excellence Award for improving Talent Acquisition metrics through data-driven strategies and close partnership with engineering leadership.

• Promoted to the Principal Talent Acquisition partner to take on a pivotal position in partnering with the engineering department through a significant reorganization phase, further increasing my versatility and ability to drive strategic recruitment initiatives amidst challenging transitions. Lead Talent Acquisition Partner LiveRamp, San Francisco

• Elevated to a Full-Time role as Lead Technical Recruiter, driving LiveRamp's "Engineering Hiring Initiative" (EHI), successfully increasing the engineering team from 160 to over 400 within three years, partnering closely with executives, engineering leadership and the entire TA team to hire and retain great technical talent.

• Innovated the engineering recruitment process by initiating daily “Recruiting Stand-Up” meetings between Talent Acquisition (TA) and the Engineering Leadership Team (ELT), which sharpened focus on critical roles, improved communication, and expedited hiring processes, resulting in a 30% reduction in time-to-fill rates, a 50% decrease in time-to-hire, and markedly higher quality of engineering talent.

• Designed and implemented a cutting-edge engineering screening process, reducing engineering interview hours by 200% and enhancing candidate screening precision, alongside introducing innovative recruiting tools and technologies to attract top-tier engineering talent.

• Was the lead member of a 10-person technical recruitment team, overseeing project management, leading meetings, and serving as the primary liaison between engineers and hiring managers, significantly enhancing team growth and operational efficiency all while maintaining a full Req load. EXPERIENCE

OCT '23 - PRESENT

NOV '19 - OCT '23

Technical Recruiter (Contract) LiveRamp, San Francisco

• Spearheaded the growth of LiveRamp's Data Management, Data Science, Safe Haven, and Big Data engineering teams, establishing the company's first Data Science Consultancy and Measurement Team comprising 6 Data Scientists and 2 Measurement Analysts

• Personally sourced and hired over 65 experienced engineers across 5 different teams within my first year at LiveRamp.

• Sourced, recruited, and hired LiveRamp's Head of Data Science, catalyzing a paradigm shift in the company's data analytics approach; saved the company over $60K in agency fees because I was able to fill this role in 42 days without going to retained search.

• Acted as a strategic partner for engineering and business leaders, rapidly identifying talent needs, implementing effective sourcing solutions, and consistently delivering against ambitious hiring plans, earning recognition and praise and subsequent promotion to a full-time role.

• Championed a high-touch, personalized candidate experience, resulting in enhanced satisfaction and expedited hiring timelines throughout the interview process. Contract Technical Recruiter Hiretech Staffing, San Francisco, CALIFORNIA

• Conducted contract work at Medium, Skava, Thinair Labs, Zignal Labs, and Taulia, specializing in Big Data Recruiting, and driving strategic hiring initiatives across diverse technical environments.

• Established key relationships within the SCALA technical community during tenure at Zignal Labs, resulting in targeted hires that significantly impacted company success, saving resources and enhancing team efficiency.

• Collaborated closely with CEOs and Board of Directors to align recruiting objectives with organizational goals, leveraging data-driven insights to inform team-building strategies and drive decision-making processes.

• Implemented comprehensive recruiting processes from scratch, including vendor evaluation, internal team hiring, and ATS integration, resulting in streamlined candidate selection and screening processes.

• Pioneered the growth of recruiting teams at Zignal Labs and Taulia, overseeing expansion from 30 to over 100 employees and 100 to over 200 employees respectively, while also designing and delivering interview training classes and fostering collaborative partnerships with hiring managers to ensure hiring success. Talent Acquisition Consultant Toyota Financial Services, Torrance

• Developed and implemented a comprehensive recruiting strategy targeting individuals with specialized skills in finance, treasury, and investment systems, resulting in improved candidate flow and more qualified candidates. Manager of Talent Acquisition Creative Channel Services, Los Angeles

• Oversaw a team of 7 full-time employees and 2 contractors in recruitment operations, while reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Cal State University, Long Beach, CA OCT '18 - NOV '19

JAN '13 - OCT '18

DEC '09 - DEC '12

FEB '07 - DEC '09

EDUCATION

SKILLS

Advanced Certified Internet Recruiter

Candidate Sourcing Strategies

Knowledge of Technical Skills Interview Process Optimization Team Management & Performance

Recruiting Analytics & Data-Driven Metrics

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Hiring Manager Collaboration

Relationship Building & Recruiting Strategies Talent Assessment / Evaluation Greenhouse (ATS)

Lever (ATS)

Workday

Kafka

Jobscore

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