DENISE SMITH

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

An experienced Talent Acquisition Professional with over 15 years of experience across a broad range of human resources, recruiting and talent management topics, marketing and communications functions in a variety of industries including medical devices, biotech, pharmaceuticals, technology, engineering, manufacturing and consulting. Global career and experience in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Extensive experience in talent management, full life cycle recruiting, partnering with business leaders to define and develop recruiting strategies, build strong relationships with stakeholders to identify and offer transformative talent and recruiting initiatives and programs to support business strategy. Expertise in:

Global Executive Search

Employer Branding

Training/Talent Development

Talent Management

Talent Acquisition

Social Media Marketing

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, University of Phoenix, December 2007 Bachelor of Arts (Professional Communication majoring in Public Relations), Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University, Australia, August 2000

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Roche, San Diego, CA May 2019 - present

Talent Acquisition Recruiter

I partner with R&D and sequencing solutions business leaders to attract, develop and retain talent and the next generation of leaders who will transform our approach to improving lives. Responsible for full cycle recruiting and hiring of talent focusing on software and hardware engineers, scientists, bioinformatics, medical & scientific affairs, clinical operations, procurement, product development, IT, finance, R&D and business leaders at many levels including Senior, Manager and Director.

Conduct compensation analysis and recommendations, negotiate and extend employment offer, track and disposition candidates accordingly. Maintains metrics and data relating to current and potential candidates. Manages and develops talent pipeline framework, participates in virtual recruiting and networking events and diversity and inclusion programs at Roche. Genentech, San Diego, CA August 2020 – present

Talent Discovery at Genentech Research and Early Development (gRED) Genentech Research & Early Development (gRED) aspires to make fundamental scientific discoveries and to develop these discoveries into first and best in class therapeutics that provide unique benefit to patients.

A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 40 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life- threatening diseases. Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer & other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech where we believe that our employees are our most important asset & are dedicated to remaining a great place to work. DENISE SMITH

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I am responsible for talent discovery in research and early development focusing on bioinformatics, predictive analytics and informatics roles.

C.O.I. Executives, San Diego, CA July 2012 – April 2019 Senior Global Executive Search Recruiter/Business Partner Asia Pacific (February 2014 – April 2019)

Executive Recruiter (July 2012 – February 2014)

Responsible for executing executive level talent recruiting initiatives, leading and delivering recruiting services to ensure specific roles are filled with the highest levels of quality and efficiency

Partner with client and hiring managers to support organization’s talent strategy and hiring demand; analyze trends and metrics related to HR/talent topics and offers guidance on workforce planning such as training needs for Business Units or individual coaching

Collaborate with business unit heads to develop and execute organizational development activities, employee performance management, compensation review and succession planning; identify and develop retention strategies

Headed up C.O.I.’s expansion into Asia, spent time in Singapore to develop business model and strengthen business relationships for C.O.I.’s Asia office launch Social Media Marketing and Employer Branding (September 2012 – April 2019)

Joined company as an Executive Recruiter, within 2 months, spearheaded C.O.I.’s social media campaign and within 9 months single-handedly increased LinkedIn followers from 550 to 5044

Developed short and long-term strategy for employer branding and C.O.I.’s online reputation

Monitors, manages and promotes a social media presence by developing and executing the communications strategy, created compelling messaging, increased awareness of the importance of employer branding for the company’s website, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter INDEPENDENT January 2011 – June 2012

Part-time Recruiter (Remote)

Created Internet job postings on ZipRecruiter, Dice, Monster, Careerbuilder and other free job posting websites

Recruited entry level to management positions in the information technology, financial and telecommunications industry

STATE FARM INSURANCE, San Diego, CA. March 2008 – July 2012 Claims Services

An effective problem solver who focuses on problems in a solutions-oriented manner, establishes relationships with internal and external customers to create a valuable transaction

Goal oriented - consistently met and exceeded service time goals

Adopted effective techniques in communication with difficult customers by applying conflict resolutions skills – understanding the customers’ needs, develops a plan to meet those needs with a “win-win” method to negotiation

DAUM WEIGLE INC., San Diego, CA. August 2005 – November 2007 Public Relations Account Coordinator

Developed and implemented public relations campaigns for ADT Security Services, Sensormatic and Limehouse Software

Conducted communications planning and research; establish, gather and present the client’s information needs in a timely manner

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Used electronic publishing technology – designed and created brochures and media kits for trade shows such as International Society for Technology in Education, RFID World and International Security Conference & Exposition West (ISC West)

Launched and created ADT Security Services media awareness of the benefits of the mass notification system following the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting; garnered coverage in publications such as RFID Journal News, Security System News, Security Magazine and SC Magazine NATIONWIDE INSURANCE, Winder, GA. October 2002 – February 2005 Total Loss Claims Processor

Maintained records of all total loss claims by creating spreadsheets and accurately updating files and databases, as well as distribution of workload

Provided outstanding administrative and organizational support and information to the claim’s representatives – maintained a response time within a 24-hour window

Conducted training of claims processors

Organized and processed large volumes of claims, employed claims procedures and communicated polices to customers

KREAB GAVIN ANDERSON, Singapore June 2000 – June 2001 Public Relations Account Executive

Planned and executed financial communications for NASDAQ-listed Pacific Internet, Asia’s largest Telco-independent Internet Service Provider; and the merger of DBS Land and Pidemco Land to form Capitaland, East Asia’s largest listed property company

Conducted analyst perception polls and qualitative market research for United Overseas Bank

Performed qualitative analysis of risks and market conditions to generate public relations opportunities and threats; developed pre-merger reputation analysis of DBS Land and Pidemco Land

Managed corporate communications and media relations for the Initial Public Offering and listing of North 22 Technology Services Group

Organized corporate communications training seminars as well as media/analyst conferences

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