Executive Recruiter

Daniel Proia

********@*****.*** 925-***-**** Walnut Creek, Ca

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sfbayarearecruiter/

PROFILE SUMMARY

Accomplished recruiting professional with a proven track record in executive recruitment, talent acquisition management, and leadership roles. Adept at sourcing top-tier candidates across diverse industries, with a focus on accounting, finance, legal, and technology verticals. Experienced in managing full-cycle recruitment processes, mentoring teams, and optimizing recruitment strategies to meet organizational goals. Proficient in utilizing a variety of recruitment tools and platforms to streamline processes and enhance candidate experience. Seeking opportunities as an Executive Recruiter, Recruiting Manager, Senior Recruiter, or Talent Acquisition Manager to leverage expertise in driving talent acquisition initiatives and contributing to organizational success.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Proven ability to source and attract top-tier talent for executive-level positions across various industries.

Skilled in developing and executing comprehensive recruitment strategies to meet organizational staffing needs.

Experienced in mentoring and supervising recruitment teams to maximize performance and achieve objectives.

Proficient in building and maintaining strong relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and stakeholders.

Ability to conduct thorough market research and analysis to stay updated on industry trends and recruitment best practices.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Executive Recruitment Talent Acquisition Strategy Team Leadership Relationship Management Market Insights Problem-Solving Adaptability Technology Proficiency Communication

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Legal Recruiting Partner – August 2024 – Present

The Oculus Group, LLC.

Independently manage a full-cycle, 360-degree legal recruitment desk at The Oculus Group, specializing in the strategic identification, engagement, and placement of high-caliber attorneys across the US.

Responsible for delivering a tailored recruitment strategy that aligns with each client’s specific needs, organizational culture, and long-term objectives.

Manager of Legal Recruitment March 2024 – August 2024

The Oculus Group, LLC.

Spearheaded the talent acquisition initiatives for the legal division at Oculus Group, specializing in the strategic placement of top-tier attorneys across a broad spectrum of legal practice areas.

Successfully led the initial attorney placement initiative for a prominent virtual law firm, securing the first four hires, each of whom were experienced solo practitioners located across various regions of the United States.

Designed and executed a comprehensive end-to-end recruitment strategy for legal candidates, including sourcing, screening, and onboarding, specifically customized to meet the operational and cultural requirements of a fully remote, tech-driven law firm. Ensured alignment between candidate qualifications and the firm's innovative virtual model, emphasizing adaptability, self-direction, and digital fluency.

Lead and manage a high-performing team of 25+ legal recruiters, delivering ongoing coaching, strategic mentorship, and performance evaluations to foster professional development and maintain alignment with organizational objectives. Cultivate a collaborative team culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and achieving recruitment excellence within a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Consistently achieved monthly placement of 3 - 5 attorneys for The Oculus Group, partnering closely with colleagues to match top legal talent with a diverse portfolio of law firm and corporate clients. Leveraged strategic collaboration, market insights, and a consultative approach to ensure successful placements aligned with client needs and organizational culture.

Co-Founder and Executive Recruitment Consultant September 2023 - Present

CFO Recruitment Inc. (Full-Time)

Manage end-to-end recruitment for technical roles, including software engineers, data scientists, UX/UI designers, machine learning engineers, and AI researchers, ensuring a seamless process from sourcing to placement.

Collaborate with hiring managers, engineering leads, and product teams to assess technical and cybersecurity talent requirements, developing customized recruitment strategies with clear expectations and regular follow-up meetings.

Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key decision makers, delivering tailored candidate shortlists that align with their organizational needs and strategic goals.

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from client consultation and candidate sourcing to successful placement, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for both parties.

Provide expert guidance to all candidates throughout the interview process including offer negotiation advice, ensuring successful outcomes and positive client experiences.

Stay ahead of market trends and industry developments, offering clients valuable insights and proactive solutions to secure the best finance and accounting talent in the market.

Conducted in-depth technical interviews, including coding assessments, system design evaluations, and AI-specific problem-solving tests, to assess candidates’ technical proficiency and problem-solving skills.

Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates by nurturing relationships with passive candidates and continuously identifying top AI and technical talent in the market.

Sr. Sourcing Recruiter - Worldwide HR Operations February 2021 - December 2022

Amazon (Full-Time)

Sourced and recruited top-tier employee relations professionals and attorneys (Levels 6 and 7) for Amazon's Worldwide HR Operations Team, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, compliance standards, and talent needs.

Consistently executed a monthly placement average of 4.2 attorneys across the US in support of Amazon’s union avoidance initiatives.

I managed the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interview preparation, and offer negotiations, to ensure alignment with legal strategy and compliance requirements.

Led candidate assessments and mentoring throughout the interview process, applying the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method to evaluate candidates’ competencies, leadership potential, and cultural fit for Amazon’s dynamic environment.

Delivered monthly strategic briefings to senior leadership on legal industry market trends, compensation benchmarks, and employment data, serving as a trusted advisor on talent acquisition strategy.

Leveraged data-driven insights to optimize recruitment efforts, strengthen Amazon’s employer value proposition, and enhance its competitive positioning in attracting top legal talent across multiple practice areas and regions.

Consistently exceeded key recruiting performance metrics, including time-to-fill, time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, source of hire, application completion rates, diversity metrics, and candidate satisfaction, ensuring optimal recruitment efficiency and a positive candidate experience.

Led proactive talent acquisition initiatives to recruit skilled attorneys and Employee Relations specialists with expertise in union avoidance strategies, focusing recruitment efforts on regions with high union activity to secure critical talent for Amazon’s HR team.

Led, trained, and mentored a cohort of 10 college interns through a structured HR and talent acquisition internship program. Developed and implemented a hands-on curriculum covering sourcing, resume screening, and interview coordination.

Executive Recruiter: Accounting, Finance, & Tax May 2019 - November 2020

Parker + Lynch/LHH (Full-Time)

Awarded 2019 Rookie of the Year for exceptional performance on the Accounting/Finance Permanent Placement Team, demonstrating outstanding talent acquisition and client service skills.

Managed a diverse and growing book of business, cultivating and maintaining a strong network of big four public accounting and finance professionals throughout the San Francisco Bay Area to support both client needs and talent pipeline development.

Expertly sourced and recruited top talent from Big 4 audit firms, specializing in the placement of audit managers transitioning into industry roles across sectors such as Private Equity, Venture Capital, SaaS, Technology, Semiconductor, Biotechnology, CPG, Retail, and Non-Profit.

Adapted to evolving client needs and industry trends, leveraging a flexible approach to recruitment strategies and adjusting methodologies to stay ahead of shifts in the market.

Committed to ethical recruitment practices, adhering to confidentiality and transparency standards to ensure fairness, integrity, and trust throughout the hiring process for both clients and candidates.

Skilled in overcoming recruitment challenges, including candidate shortages, shifting client demands, and market fluctuations, while maintaining strong communication and solutions-oriented problem-solving.

Proficient utilizing leading recruitment software and ATS platforms, including ZoomInfo, Taleo, Jobvite, BambooHR, Greenhouse, SAP SuccessFactors, BrassRing, SilkRoad, indeed, CareerBuilder, ZipRecruiter, Bullhorn, Entelo, and LinkedIn Recruiter, to enhance sourcing, candidate tracking, and recruitment processes.

Executive Recruiter: Accounting, Finance and Tax May 2018 - April 2019

Nelson and Associates (Full-Time)

Drove a 31% increase in billings across the San Francisco and East Bay offices from Q1 to Q4, demonstrating a strong ability to enhance revenue growth through effective client relationships and strategic business development.

Consistently placed an average of four candidates per month across a wide range of industries, including Biotechnology, Technology/IT, Non-Profit, Retail, and Banking.

Successfully recruited for mid-to-senior level accounting/finance roles, with placements spanning titles from Senior Accountant to Director of Accounting.

Applied a strategic, consultative approach to align candidate qualifications with client needs, driving long-term hiring success and fostering strong client satisfaction.

Leveraged advanced recruitment tools and online platforms to enhance sourcing efforts, maintain organization, and ensure efficient, results-driven recruitment processes.

Effectively communicated the value proposition of job opportunities to candidates, persuasively negotiating terms with clients to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes and secure top-tier talent for clients.

Executive Search Consultant – Technology Recruiting Focus Aug 2017 - April 2018

Mitchel Lake Group (Contract)

Assigned to recruit onsite at Zenefits (client) as part of the Technology Recruiting team in San Francisco, providing focused recruiting support for high-priority technology positions across the organization.

Specialized in recruiting for the Cybersecurity team, partnering with hiring managers to strategically source, evaluate, and place top-tier cybersecurity professionals in critical roles.

Achieved a significant recruiting milestone by successfully closing the Director of IT role within 30 days, reducing a 96-day vacancy and demonstrating exceptional ability to fill high-priority positions under tight timelines.

Consistently met KPIs, placing an average of 3.6 technology candidates per month at the Zenefits' San Francisco office.

Reported directly to the Head of Cybersecurity at Zenefits, ensuring seamless communication, alignment of recruitment strategies, and the successful placement of candidates within the cybersecurity division.

Corporate HCQA Recruiter April 2017 - July 2017

Blue Shield of California (Contract)

Led recruitment efforts for multiple verticals at Blue Shield of California, specializing in Marketing, Accounting/Finance/Tax, and Healthcare Quality and Affordability (HCQA) professionals, also known as Obamacare experts.

Directed recruiting initiatives for the Healthcare Quality and Affordability (HCQA) division, focusing on sourcing top talent for key roles related to healthcare policy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Managed a high-volume requisition load, overseeing 45-50 open positions while providing recruitment support to 5-10 hiring managers, ensuring timely and efficient placement of qualified candidates.

Utilized advanced recruitment tools and ATS platforms, including Taleo, Workday, Tableau, and LinkedIn Recruiter, to streamline candidate sourcing, track recruitment metrics, and enhance recruitment efficiency.

Served as an On-Campus Recruiter for Blue Shield, actively sourcing and engaging top talent through campus events, career fairs, and recruitment drives, while effectively promoting the company’s brand and fostering relationships with students and university faculty to meet hiring needs.

Software utilized: Workday, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel.

Legal Recruiter January 2017 - March 2017

Sedgwick LLP – San Francisco, California - (Contract)

Collaborated on national recruitment initiatives across multiple office locations, including San Francisco, Chicago, and New York, supporting the recruitment of top-tier legal talent across diverse practice areas.

Successfully placed six attorneys, with four in the San Francisco office and two in the Chicago office.

Partnered with HR and Talent Acquisition teams to evaluate and implement an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) that seamlessly integrated with the firm’s proprietary software, optimizing recruitment processes and improving candidate tracking.

Led strategic intake calls with law firm partners to align on role requirements, expectations, and develop customized sourcing and job marketing strategies for each position.

Managed the full candidate lifecycle, from scrubbing assigned requisitions to conducting initial candidate screenings, scheduling interviews with Partners, and ensuring a seamless, positive candidate experience at every touchpoint.

Collaborated closely with the Director of Attorney Recruitment in San Francisco to facilitate smooth transitions for employees impacted by the relocation of Sedgwick’s office to Kansas City, ensuring minimal disruption and continued talent retention.

Corporate Recruiter February 2016 - December 2016

Western Governors University – Salt Lake City, Utah (Full-Time)

Served as Corporate Recruiter for Western Governors University (WGU), one of the most renowned online universities in the United States, responsible for sourcing and recruiting top talent across a variety of departments.

Consistently placed an average of 5.6 highly qualified PhD-level college professors, graduate teaching assistants, and research assistants per month by identifying top-tier talent for various academic roles, ensuring alignment with department goals and institutional priorities.

Identified and attracted top talent globally to lead virtual instruction across multiple academic departments, including IT/Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, Mathematics, and Secondary Education Teaching.

Utilized advanced recruitment tools and ATS platforms, including SilkRoad, Indeed, and LinkedIn Recruiter, to streamline candidate sourcing, improve recruitment processes, and maintain a steady pipeline of highly qualified candidates.

Recruiting Manager – Healthcare/HR Division December 2014 - January 2016

Robert Half – Oakland, California (Full-Time)

Managed a full desk as a Recruiting Manager at Robert Half for the Oakland and San Francisco offices, overseeing all aspects of recruitment, from candidate sourcing to final placement within the human resources and healthcare verticals.

Recruited top-tier talent for a broad spectrum of HR leadership and support roles, including Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Director of Human Resources, HR Manager, HR Assistant, HRIS Analyst, Compensation Analyst, Payroll Manager, Payroll Director, Brand Manager, and HR Business Partner, with a focus on sourcing high-caliber candidates for diverse HR functions.

Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, adjusting recruitment strategies to meet evolving business needs, market conditions, and emerging trends in HR services and talent acquisition.

Collaborated with senior leadership to align recruitment strategies with the division's strategic goals and contributed to long-term workforce planning, ensuring the organization’s recruitment efforts were aligned with its broader business objectives.

Consistently met and exceeded KPIs by placing an average of four top-tier candidates per month for the HR Services team.

EDUCATION

B.A. Economics California State University – East Bay (Hayward)

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