Talent Acquisition Palo Alto

E. Palo Alto, Ca. ***** MAUREEN PATTARELLI LARSSON 650-***-****

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SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

• Microsoft Office • Google Workspace • Writing/Editing

• Screening, ATS &

Junior Recruiting

• Project Coordination • Sales Support

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Talent Acquisition

• As a junior employment recruiter, screened candidates, wrote profiles, presented candidates to hiring managers, made recommendations and offers

• Performed reference checks, candidate follow-up, and supported recruiters with hiring initiatives

• Candidate sourcing, collaborated with external recruiting partners, launched ad campaigns

• Achievements: MidPen Housing - transitioned into a full lifecycle recruiting role, filled 10 challenging positions in 5 months from 2 work streams, sourced and established a strong pipeline. Completed several hundred reference checks and phone screens, moved from part-time to full-time employment

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Collaborative Projects

• Coordinated multiple successful organizational, community, and fundraising events for several nonprofit initiatives

• For all City of East Palo Alto ballot measures since 2010, helped plan and execute campaign strategy, wrote/edited materials, educated residents, and facilitated endorsements

• Achievements: City of East Palo Alto - successful passage of all but one City measure (volunteer role)

• Achievements: One East Palo Alto - developed all web content in collaboration with webmaster to relaunch the organization’s site

Office Management and Sales

• Managed front office operations, performed basic HR functions and provided executive support

• Assistance with business development, sales and marketing initiatives for 3 tech startups

• Logistics, planning, and light IT support for 2 sites for One East Palo Alto

• Achievements: Promoted to part-time sales role for a music tech startup, sold 100k of product CAREER HISTORY

KARDA Analytics, San Francisco, CA Business Development/Sales April 2025 – May 2025 (part-time contract) MidPen Housing, Foster City, CA Talent Acquisition Specialist April 2022 – June 2023, Feb 2024 – April 2025 Stanford University, Stanford, CA Talent Acquisition Screener (part-time contract) June 2017 – Oct 2018 Like Magic! Personal & Lifestyle Assistance, Silicon Valley, CA Self-employed April 2009 – Present One East Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, CA Nonprofit Consulting Writer and Office Manager, June 2009 – May 2010 PRIOR CAREER HISTORY and ACHIEVEMENTS in ADMINISTRATIVE ROLES

• A/R collection of 1.5m in revenue for 2 small tech businesses by leveraging strong relationships with clients;

• Administrator of small funding round for a small tech company; due diligence assistance for VC funding for 2 tech startups; promoted to part-time sales role for a music tech startup, sold 100k of product

• Early hire Office Manager to help launch 2 small businesses, 1 in tech, 1 in childcare and office space

• Recruited to coordinate a children’s program and manage part-time childcare staff for a mid-sized church

• Executive Assistant and PR roles supporting a pioneer tech leader EDUCATION AND INTERESTS

Study.com/Thomas Edison State University, Trenton, NJ. Working Scholars scholarship program. Major: Liberal Studies, concentration in Humanities/Social Sciences. Bachelor’s degree in process, anticipated graduation date 2026 Foothill College, Los Altos Hills, CA - undergraduate coursework McKinnon Institute Body Therapy Center, Palo Alto, CA – Certified Massage Therapist East Palo Alto Rent Stabilization Program - former Vice Chair and board member 2014 – 2023 City of East Palo Alto - campaign committee member, housing ballot measures 2009 – Present Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA - foster dog program volunteer, 2002 – Present

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