Talent Acquisition Technical Recruiter

JODY PAGE CARRESE

Austin Metro 512-***-**** ***********@*****.*** LinkedIn Profile

SKILLS SUMMARY

● Talent Acquisition and Operations: Full lifecycle recruiting, process improvement, and employer branding

● Strategic Recruitment: Translate business needs into career opportunities, attracting top talent

● Compliance: Adherence to all federal and state employment regulations

● Persistence: Source for hard-to-fill and niche roles

● Vendor Management: Agency partnerships and tools

● Data-Driven: Manage and report recruitment metrics to key stakeholders

● Collaboration: Develop strong relationships with HR Business Partners, finance, and Functional Leaders

EXPERIENCE

Talent Lead Senior Technical Recruiter

Bestow Remote October 2021 - Present

● Innovated targeted sourcing methods that identified top talent in competitive markets; reduced time-to-hire by streamlining processes and automating candidate outreach efforts while maintaining high-quality candidates for a C-Series Start-up.

● Championed targeted recruitment initiatives for key and VP roles, achieving an average fill time of 35 days while enhancing candidate quality through comprehensive vetting processes that increased retention rates by 15%.

● Executed end-to-end recruitment strategies focusing on critical positions; leveraged talent acquisition techniques to cut time-to-fill by more than 20% while maintaining high-quality hires across all levels.

Senior Technical Recruiter

SparkCognition Austin, TX February 2021 - October 2021

● Revamped recruitment strategies after the pandemic by implementing data-driven sourcing techniques, resulting in a 40% decrease in time-to-fill for critical technology roles and attracting top-tier talent to a C-Series start-up.

● Created specific benchmarks based on industry insights, which streamlined candidate filtering process by implementing automated assessments, allowing the team to achieve an impressive average turnaround of one week per role filled.

Senior Talent Acquisition Lead

Q2 Software Austin, TX January 2019 - February 2021

● Spearheaded end-to-end recruitment processes for over 50 technical and corporate positions, achieving a 40% reduction in time-to-fill metrics by streamlining interview workflows and enhancing candidate sourcing strategies.

● Executed targeted outreach campaigns using social media and niche job boards; achieved a placement rate of over 80% for specialized roles like DevSecOps within a competitive hiring landscape.

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Senior Contract Technical Recruiter (1099)

jando solutions January 2018 - January 2019

● Launched comprehensive recruitment solutions for clients, streamlining processes, which led to the placement of over ten candidates per month across technical disciplines without compromising quality standards.

● Championed implementing a new application tracking system, increasing recruitment efficiency by 50%, enabling the client team to manage 200+ applications simultaneously, and ensuring thorough candidate evaluations.

Senior Talent Manager (1099)

TEEMA August 2015 - January 2018

● Led comprehensive market research efforts identifying high-demand skill sets for cybersecurity professionals, guiding adjustments to recruitment tactics, which led to securing top-tier talent against larger competitors in the industry.

● Developed targeted sourcing strategies that increased qualified candidates for highly specialized tech roles by 40%; utilized industry-specific platforms to reach top talent. Senior Technical Recruiter

Providence Partners July 2014 - August 2015

● Achieved personal target of filling at least five key technical positions monthly without compromising quality standards or timelines despite fluctuating client demand throughout engagement periods.

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