Cory Richardson
Atlanta, GA
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-r/
Professional Summary
Experienced Recruiting Manager and Lead Technical Recruiter with over 5 years of experience driving recruitment strategy, talent sourcing, and optimizing hiring processes for tech companies. Proven success in delivering results for high-growth companies, including Roadie and Cypress.io, while managing end-to-end recruitment efforts, leading recruitment teams, and fostering collaborative partnerships across organizations. Known for strategic leadership, process improvement, and implementing data-driven solutions that streamline hiring. Adept at managing both internal teams and client relationships, ensuring talent needs are met efficiently and effectively.
Professional Experience
Recruiting Manager / Lead Technical Recruiter
Resource Wranglers – Remote / Atlanta, GA
April 2020 – Present
• Lead recruitment strategy for multiple clients in high-growth environments, with a focus on tech roles (software engineers, data scientists, DevOps, etc.).
• Served as the primary recruiter for Roadie (Atlanta, GA), providing recruitment leadership for their tech hiring needs since March 2021, successfully placing 50+ candidates over the last 12 months with an average 34-day time to hire.
• Overhauled Roadie’s hiring process, offering insights into market trends, and suggesting key process improvements that resulted in a more streamlined and efficient recruitment workflow.
• Managed recruitment for Cypress.io from March 2021 to September 2022, supporting their hiring needs across engineering and IT departments during rapid company growth.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies that align with company goals, reducing time- to-hire and improving quality-of-hire metrics.
• Directly manage and mentor a small team of recruiters, providing ongoing coaching and guidance on best practices, sourcing techniques, and interview strategies.
• Drive diversity and inclusion efforts, focusing on attracting a diverse pool of candidates for technical roles.
• Oversee and implement end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring a smooth experience for both candidates and hiring managers.
• Utilize recruiting tools like Greenhouse.io, Loxo.co, Lever, Namely, and LinkedIn Recruiter to source, track, and manage candidates effectively.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Cypress.io – Remote (Contract)
March 2021 – September 2022
• Managed full-cycle recruitment for technical roles, including software engineers, quality engineers, and DevOps professionals.
• Partnered closely with hiring managers to define job requirements and tailor interview processes to find the best fit for Cypress.io’s innovative tech environment.
• Leveraged advanced sourcing methods, including Boolean searches, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other platforms, to attract top talent in competitive markets.
• Successfully placed key technical hires, contributing to Cypress.io’s product development and scaling efforts.
Key Achievements
• Roadie:
o Successfully placed 50+ candidates in a 12-month period with an average 34-day time-to-hire.
o Led process improvements in Roadie’s hiring plan, resulting in smoother workflows and faster hiring times.
o Enhanced team collaboration by improving job descriptions, interview techniques, and feedback loops with hiring managers.
o Led the salary and benefits overhaul in collaboration with the Head of People, providing automated solutions for end-of-year compensation cycles. o Streamlined compensation and benefits processes, providing key data insights and actionable recommendations for the People team.
• Cypress.io:
o Supported the scaling efforts of Cypress.io with key hires in engineering and IT teams during high-growth periods.
o Played a pivotal role in maintaining a strong pipeline of candidates despite tight competition for tech talent.
Certifications & Training
• Management Essentials – [Harvard Business School] – [June 2022] Technical Skills
• Recruiting Tools: LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse.io, Loxo.co, Gem, Zoom Info
• Sourcing Techniques: Advanced Boolean Search, Social Media Recruiting, Passive Candidate Outreach, Networking, In-Bound Application Review
• CRM/ATS Systems: Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, ZOHO
• HRIS Systems: Namely, ADP, UKG
• Data Analytics Tools: Google Analytics, Microsoft Excel References available upon request