Talent Acquisition Full-Cycle

Kristina KP Perna

R E C R U I T M E N T M A N A G E R

Full-Cycle Recruiting

ATS Implementation & Optimization

Team Leadership & Development

Executive Partnership

Employer Branding

Talent Market Intelligence

Process Design & Scalability

Global & High-Volume Recruiting

S K I L L S

407-***-****

Cambridge, Massachusetts

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An accomplished Recruitment Manager with over 8 years of experience spanning high-growth startups — including building recruitment functions from the ground up as an early employee — to scaling talent acquisition at a multi-billion-dollar organization. Proven ability to hire for both technical and non-technical roles across diverse industries. Highly proficient with industry-leading Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as Greenhouse, Workday, Oracle, JazzHR, and more. Recognized for successfully leading and developing teams of Recruiters, Sourcers, and Coordinators, while partnering closely with executives and hiring managers to design and execute impactful talent acquisition strategies

P R O F I L E

E X P E R I E N C E

INSURIFY - LEAD RECRUITER - 2024-

PRESENT - CAMBRIDGE, MA

E D U C A T I O N

Reading University

4.0 GPA - May 2015

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS

I lead a cross-functional recruiting team covering all departments, from Tech, Legal, Product and all other departments. I’ve built and scaled full-cycle hiring operations that cut time-to-hire and elevate candidate experience. As a trusted partner to the C-suite, I drive workforce planning and strategic hiring aligned with business goals. I spearheaded an employer branding overhaul that boosted LinkedIn followers by 145% and raised our Glassdoor rating from 2.1 to 4.1 stars in just 7 months through targeted content, employee engagement, and culture-focused initiatives. MONEX USA - RECRUITMENT MANAGER

(CONTRACT) - JAN 2024-MAY 2024 - REMOTE

Hired to build the recruiting function from the ground up for a global financial services firm in a high-growth phase. Implemented a new ATS end-to-end — from vendor selection to rollout — and designed company-wide training to boost hiring efficiency. Hired and onboarded 10 new team members in just 3 months, ensuring alignment with departmental goals. Created and executed a high-touch candidate experience strategy, while partnering with HR and Finance leaders to align talent acquisition with broader business objectives. I was offered full time but i wasn’t ready to move to Washington, D.C. HOS - (FIRST RECRUITER) SENIOR TECHNCAL

RECRUITER / RECRUITMENT LEAD- 2021-2023 -

REMOTE

First hire at a global stealth startup, scaling the team from zero by hiring 150+ roles in year one — with a focus on passive and hard-to-fill talent. Built and led a recruiting team of sourcers, recruiters, and coordinators, establishing scalable workflows, dashboards, and a new ATS from selection to launch. Managed full-cycle hiring for technical and non-technical roles across the US and Europe (iOS, Python, QA, Data Engineering, Frontend, HR, Marketing). Developed internal talent by training Sourcers into Recruiters, building a strong bench. Presented quarterly hiring metrics and talent strategies directly to the CEO and exec team across multiple portfolio companies, serving as the global talent lead and daily partner to hiring managers and the C-suite. Kristina KP Perna

AMAZON - STRATEGIC RECRUITER -2017-2020 -

ORLANDO, FL

Recruited globally for Amazon’s Applied Research and Machine Learning teams, specializing in Principal-level and above talent across data science, AI/ML, and speech tech. Partnered with business leaders to align talent pipelines with complex technical challenges. Built and nurtured communities for niche, high- impact roles, while representing Amazon at industry events to boost brand visibility. Managed 20–25 active roles monthly, scaling to 100+ for major Transportation hiring initiatives. Delivered talent market insights and competitive intelligence to inform long-term hiring strategy.

A C H I E V M E N T S

Fun fact: my dog is starring in a

movie — proof I can spot and

nurture star talent anywhere!

Performed on Broadway and

Westend starting from the age of 2

First-ever recruiting hire for a global

startup — built the entire company’s

talent engine from scratch

alongside the co-founders.

I’m a professional marketer and I

have created viral marketing

content with 300 million+ views.

Hired niche, hard-to-find talent for

companies like Amazon and

beyond, tackling both technical and

non-technical roles across the

globe.

Rolled out new ATS systems and

streamlined hiring processes that

slashed time-to-hire and boosted

candidate experience.

Transformed employer branding —

grew LinkedIn followers by 145%

and lifted Glassdoor ratings from

2.1 to 4.1 in just 7 months.

Moved to the US alone and became

a citizen..

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