Social Media Engineer

JUSTIN VAN ZANDT

San Francisco, CA adhxu0@r.postjobfree.com 415-***-****

SR. TECHNICAL RECRUITER TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST HIRING & RECRUITING EXCELLENCE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE RETENTION

Innovative and highly focused professional with 15+ years of transferable experiences handling talent acquisition for startups and large-scale operations throughout San Francisco, and Silicon Valley, aligning outcomes with the core mission of the organization.

P R O F I L E

Expert in building strong relationships with key stakeholders and hiring managers in Silicon Valley. Digitally fluent with an ability to recruit and screen candidates, including machine learning engineers, data scientists, scientists, software engineers, bioinformaticians, I.T. staff, embedded and electrical engineers, data engineers, technical support, and accounting professionals. Analytical professional skilled in leveraging data to identify and capitalize on best practices, implement process improvements, manage trends and the job marketplace while adapting to change. Responsible for leading searches for data science, software, engineering, product management, UX/design, operations and related leaders in technology functions including: Python, Java, Full Stack, Frontend, Backend, Ruby, C, C++, R, JavaScript, React, .Net, Executives, Accountants, Marketing, Administration, Support, Process/Quality Engineers and I.T. Staff. Expertly leads and executes the executive and engineering search process to build a network within the external talent market. Outstanding client relations and multi-cultural skills to not only respect but embrace an equal employment workplace of diversity. Consultative abilities exhibit tact and diplomacy in verbal and written communications. Implemented Rooney Rule to Increase Diversity & Inclusion/D&I.

Consistently acknowledged for sizable impacts in revenues and profits, acting as key liaison to executives, across departments, as well as an expertly managing client and hiring manager relations. Responsible for a 4-Year database revamp, overhaul, and clean-out. Background in I.T., Data Presentation, Hiring Manager Relationship Management, Sales, client retention, account management and full-cycle recruiting. 6 Years’ Management and Lead Experience.

Technical proficiencies in Greenhouse ATS, Lever ATS, Google Suite, MS Suite, UltiPro & LinkedIn Recruiter. Over 1500 First Connections on LinkedIn Recruiter.

Tenacious in securing new contracts, creating ideal professional matches, and pairing businesses and professionals with mutually beneficial relationships that result in quality team building and low turnover. C O R E P R O F I C I E N C I E S

Executive Communications

Strategic Business Planning

Data Analysis/KPI Metrics

Team Training & Development

Volume Outreach and Interviews

Operating Budgets & Forecasts

Policy & Procedure Development

Marketing & Business Development

Regulatory Compliance

Greenhouse/Lever ATS

Bilingual Communication

Diversity and Inclusion/D&I

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

Enlitic, San Francisco, CA 02/2020 to 05/2020

SENIOR TECHNICAL RECRUITER

Directed and executed recruiting efforts and full lifecycle recruiting and was able to influence and coach hiring managers on the recruiting process for successful talent acquisition. Defined objectives and operations with hiring managers by designing hiring and recruiting programs, organizing tasks, implementing process improvements, and remaining dedicated to quality assurance auditing. Laid off due to economic difficulties and restructuring resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Full life-cycle recruiter for 10 positions including: Data Scientists, Senior Deep Learning Engineer, Data Engineer, Frontend Developer, Deployment Software Engineer, DevOps, Product Manager, Full Stack Developer, Backend Developer and Radiologists.

Established a hiring and interviewing strategy, hired software, data science and engineering professionals for six-figure roles. Go- to source for viable candidates in San Francisco and Silicon Valley area, able to increase the number of interviewees growing the workforce and expanding operations for data scientists, software engineers, scientists, and radiologists. Very efficient at conducting many phone interviews quickly and with great and increasing detail and accuracy. Continually rewrote and edited interview questionnaires.

Researched, sourced (using referrals, data mining, and internet resources), evaluated resumes, wrote questionnaires with managers, conducted screening interviews to qualify candidates and presented candidates to hiring managers for consideration. Cultivated and leveraged strong personal relationships by understanding client needs and improving brand recognition, customer loyalty, and profit margins. Strong phone ability to close offers, set appointments/interviews, and network. Used Lever to go through over 1000 records dating back several years, rewrite questionnaires for each position after meeting managers, set up Easy Book Links and Hired Live Challenge Second Round Interviews, and move candidates through the process in four rounds.

Conducted detailed phone interviews, closed offers, and organized updates and reports vis Google Sheets and Lever ATS. Partnered with Software Engineers, Stakeholders, I.T., and Product Teams to identify opportunities, assess challenges, evaluate trends, forecast change, and integrate change initiatives that elevate bottom-line performance and long-term growth potential. Ensured compliance with company policies and requirements for federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Inspired a higher standard of compliance in training programs and promoted a regulatory compliant team. Responsible for achieving a drastic revamp of their database, completely updating all records to improve efficiency. Updated 4- years of data successfully on Lever; also directly responsible for optimizing workflow and productivity. Zero Financial Technologies, San Francisco, CA 07/2019 to 12/2019 SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST Contract

Coordinated and remained accountable for FinTech Talent Acquisition and full lifecycle recruiting across the organization. Swiftly responded to conflicting priorities and customized problem resolutions while meeting time, budget, and service quality requirements. Contract ended due to a 50% reduction in the workforce and relocation of most jobs to Toronto. Responsible for building and running full lifecycle recruiting process to recruit talent for a variety of positions with a focus on recruiting passive talent in the areas of Product Managers, Product Designers, Marketing Professionals, Android, iOS, Front-End and Backend Software Engineers, Fraud Analysts, Data Scientists and Customer Service Managers. Screened and tracked job applicants, managed the recruiting process, evaluated candidate fitness, performed interviews, and wrote interview questionnaires to achieve increasing staff levels. Advisor of senior staff, stakeholders/shareholders as a guide of strategy formulation. Able to conduct initial pre-screening interviews effectively and create a journalistic inquiry that gets to the root of the objectives. Strong public speaking ability; presented quarterly hiring targets and strategic planning objectives with executive leaders. Prepared staff for success by facilitating employee development initiatives and enhancing system (software) features contributing to an increase in KPI tracking and performance ratings. GenapSys, Inc. 08/2018 to 07/2019

TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

Spearheaded startup operation’s sole full lifecycle recruiting operations and established company-wide initiatives in the areas of machine learning, data science, bioinformatics, NGS Scientists, Mechanical Engineering, software engineers, executives, technicians, executive assistants, laboratory scientists and accountants/controllers. Developed an internal communication strategy to collaborate with an organized system, delivering 35 hires in 11 months of which only one had left the company by the time I moved on to a new opportunity. Built and maintained a strong candidate pipeline while ensuring a high level of candidate engagement and a positive candidate experience. Consulted cross-functional, peak-performing teams to support recruiting initiatives and delegate tasks that control costs and inspire customized solutions to technical challenges. Negotiated lower rates with vendors and external partners, building strategic relationships, growing community connections within the industry for optimized efficiency and revenue retention. Recruiting professional that drives business forward using strong interpersonal skills. Delivers high-quality service that puts the client first. Communicates these standards with the team to continuously grow teams. Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail in the maintenance of client records, including service plan changes, KPI fluctuations, marketing and trend analysis, candidate profiles, and progress documentation for client goals. CoreTechs Inc. 12/2001 to 08/2018

LEAD TECHNICAL RECRUITER

Nearly two-decades of loyalty to CoreTechs Inc. as a well-recognized and awarded Technical Recruiter. Consistently relied upon by management to meet or exceed placement/sales targets for more than 17 years. Provided exceptional guidance to clients to evaluate their needs to best match their requirements and the talent in the market. Full lifecycle recruiting and high quota goals. Placements resulted in supporting company in profitability. Led the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of database features and sales strategies to maximize business development via phone and email.

Developed all advertisements, hiring campaigns, training initiatives, and directly reached out to candidates. Made 40-50 calls per day and developed a strong relationship with clients. Provided consistent communication and devoted client service to better understand their culture, job requirements, and ideal candidate needs. Sourced top candidates from a proprietary database, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, headhunting, referrals, social media, and other sources. Strong knowledge and expertise in candidate search and talent acquisition to attract qualified candidates. Negotiated candidate’s salary and benefits/stock options engaging candidates to accept job offers. Handled the full life cycle for recruiting, including reference checks, interview set up, follow up, offer presentation, and keeping candidates warm throughout the process to ensure a positive candidate experience. Thought leader that promotes open communications, proactive collaboration, and positive work culture by building high performance teams, establishing hiring/onboarding strategies, and prioritizing employee engagement strategies. Mentored and managed staff by recognizing outstanding achievements, delivering performance reviews and responding to concerns with increased operational hours for troubleshooting and dedicated support, reducing labor churn. E D U C A T I O N

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Higher Honors University of California at Berkeley GPA 3.85 F O R E I G N L A N G U A G E S

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