Michelle Yavrom-Davidson
**************@*****.*** 916-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-yavrom-davidson/ Full-Service Leadership Recruiter and Team Lead
● Seasoned Lead Recruiter: Demonstrated proficiency in full-service and lifecycle recruiting.
● Consistent track record of success in identifying, attracting, and retaining top talent leading teams of 2-3.
● Hyper Focus on HW, SW Engineering, Product and Design teams.
● Passion for People: Deep-seated enthusiasm for fostering positive relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and leaders. Committed to ensuring that all stakeholders feel valued, heard, and respected throughout the recruitment process.
● Negotiation and Closing Skills: Extensive experience in negotiation and closing hires. Skilled in navigating salary discussions, offer negotiations, and securing commitments from top talent, resulting in successful hires and long-term partnerships.
● B2B & B2C Marketing & Sales
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ANCESTRY, Lehi, Utah (remote) May 2018 to November 2023 A Data Company with a Human Connection, currently manages 10,000 terabytes of data. Senior Technical Recruiter
Hyper-focused on 5+ Years Engineering, AI, ML, UX, Product, Cyber Security, Data and Marketing Analytics. Utilized Perfect Match Messages and ChatGPT prompts (both AI technologies). Employed email marketing campaigns and LinkedIn Automated Client boosts. Recruited Passive candidates with Google as a hidden resume database.
Selected Achievements:
● Co-developed and reinvented new hire onboard flow experience.
● Created the salary calculator and offer process tool for recruiters.
● Drove transformation of product from web to mobile utilizing market knowledge.
● Awarded several Spot Awards for excellence in recruiting/sourcing solutions and delivery.
● Built 10% of the company, closing over 135 hires in six years.
● Served as Diversity Ambassador for more than five years, use of Slack Diversity Groups AMAZON AWS, Seattle, Washington (remote) May 2017 to April 2018 IT Services and IT Consulting
Senior Leadership Technical Sourcer
AWS Engineering Leadership, sourcing VPs, Sr. Directors, and CTO’s. Built strong director and executive level partnerships. Identified, monitored, and drove key hires with internal partners. Selected Achievements:
● Consistently and effectively sold the vision of employment opportunities, for Resources Business Group to prospective talent.
● Sourced, screened, four VPs with leadership responsibility, expanding the AWS Engineering who went to offer in 12 months.
DELL, Santa Clara, CA September 2011 to February 2017 IT Services and IT Consulting
Team Lead/Talent Acquisition Senior Advisor
Demonstrated success in full lifecycle recruiting, with a focus on engineering roles in the technology sector proven history in managing senior stakeholders and acting as a talent advisor and team lead. Selected Achievements:
● Received six Spot Awards, for excellence in turnaround time and delivery of TA services for five hiring initiatives.
● Invited to join Dell’s University Recruiting and co-managed a four-month project to hire over 150 Interns and full time graduates.
EVAULT, Santa Clara, CA August 2010 to August 2011 Information Technology & Services
Senior Recruiter
Served as a full-lifecycle recruiter, researching and reaching out to potential candidates through social media, job boards, and networking events. Assessed company hiring needs, created job descriptions, and hiring criteria, interfaced with hiring managers, and conducted full-cycle recruiting and training for new recruiting staff. Interviewed candidates and made recommendations to hiring managers. Established and maintained candidate profiles. Conducted background and reference checks. Assisted in the onboarding process and follow-up with candidates and new hires.
Selected Achievements:
● Collaborated with HR and other recruiters to develop and implement an effective recruiting strategy.
● Initiated, implemented, and managed the entire recruiting program for start-up technical companies.
● Hired 35 new employees.
HEWLETT-PACKARD, Palo Alto, CA September 1997 to August 2010 IT Services and IT Consulting
Lead Technical Recruiter and University Programs
Performed full lifecycle recruiting focused on hardware and software engineering and architects, field consultants and sales. Managed and planned strategic diversity recruiting initiatives. Selected Achievements:
● Awarded and recognized for implementing a hiring strategy exceeding expectations and goals leading a team of recruiters and sourcers hiring 150 Tech Consultants and System Analysts in six months.
● Successfully hired over 300 Solution Architects within two years.
● Recognized for excellent quality performance by the management team with a plaque of excellence after hiring 30 diverse candidates.
● Awarded and recognized for implementing the University Ramp-Up Initiative, inviting a group of college engineering students onsite for a two-day event of networking and interviewing, resulting in 40 offers.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Minor: Human Resources
San Jose State University, CA
Postgraduate Coursework in Therapy and Career Counseling Santa Clara University, CA
Training: Sourcing, Behavioral Interviewing,Comp Training, OFCCP, Diversity Recruiting Comp Training, OFCCP, Diversity Recruiting
Candidate Experience, Smart Recruiters, ICIMS, Workday, Data People Applications: Social Media, LinkedIn, ChatGPT