Talent Acquisition Workforce Planning

Drenda Matthys

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Executive Summary

Global Senior Talent Acquisition Leader with 15+ years of experience driving recruitment strategies for world-class organizations including Microsoft, Amazon, Uber, Deloitte, Accenture, and HP. Proven expertise in executive search, workforce planning, hiring strategy, talent pipelines, employer branding, and recruiting operations. Recognized for building high- performing TA teams, scaling technical and business hiring across multiple industries (tech, consulting, federal, biotech), and delivering consistent results in competitive global markets. Core Competencies

Global Talent Acquisition Strategy ● Executive Search & Leadership Recruitment ● Workforce Planning & Succession Management ● Recruitment Operations & Process Optimization ● Talent Branding & Candidate Experience ● Full-Cycle Recruiting (Technical & Non-Technical) ● High- Volume & Specialized Hiring (Cloud, Cyber, Engineering, Biotech) ● ATS/HRIS: Workday, iCIMS, Avature, Beamery, Lever, Salesforce, LinkedIn Recruiter Professional Experience

Microsoft – GTM/GTA Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition 12/2023 – Present

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for Go-to-Market (GTM) functions including Strategic Planning, Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Technical Support.

• Partner with senior leadership to develop and deliver scalable hiring strategies.

• Manage candidate sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and onboarding.

• Utilize market insights and data analytics to anticipate hiring needs and shape workforce plans.

GRAIL (Biotech) Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition 02/2022 – 09/2023

• Directed executive and senior-level recruitment across Biostatistics, Engineering Security, and PMO.

• Developed targeted sourcing strategies to strengthen leadership and technical pipelines.

• Elevated recruiting operations by implementing standardized processes and cross-functional projects.

• Recognized with HRSTARS Award 2022 – Recruiting Team of the Year. Uber Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition (Contract) 01/2021 – 02/2022

• Oversaw full-cycle recruiting for Engineering Security and Data Analytics teams.

• Created and implemented sourcing strategies that increased quality hires in highly competitive markets.

• Partnered with hiring managers to design structured interview processes and improve candidate evaluation.

• Delivered a strong candidate experience through proactive engagement and communication. Amazon (AWS) Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition (Contract) 01/2020 – 01/2021

• Built and executed TA strategies for CloudFront, Network Services, Cybersecurity, and Sales.

• Established recruiting processes to accelerate hiring while maintaining quality.

• Developed candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing and market research.

• Advised leadership on workforce planning and long-term talent acquisition needs. Deloitte Sr. Manager, Talent Management / Talent Acquisition 10/2018 – 01/2020

• Directed recruitment for Risk Advisory, Cyber, SAP, Big Data, and Financial Markets practices.

• Designed and executed talent acquisition plans that consistently exceeded hiring goals.

• Built scalable talent pipelines and improved recruitment operations across multiple business units.

Accenture (Federal Services) Sr. Lead, Talent Acquisition 02/2014 – 10/2018

• Managed federal and technical recruiting for Digital Analytics, Cybersecurity, Big Data, and SAP.

• Developed workforce planning and recruitment strategies for mission-critical roles.

• Led a team of recruiters and delivered large-scale hiring solutions in high-demand markets.

• Implemented innovative recruiting programs including virtual career fairs and referral programs.

HP – Hewlett Packard (PPS GBU) Director, Talent Acquisition 11/2011 – 02/2014

• Directed global recruitment across engineering, marketing, and corporate business units.

• Built scalable recruitment strategies, resulting in exceeding quotas across multiple cycles.

• Strengthened employer brand and enhanced candidate pipelines through proactive recruiting initiatives.

(Earlier TA leadership roles at Danaher/Tektronix, VMware/Acadia, PepsiCo, CSC, EDS/HP, and PSI.)

Education & Training

• International Business School – Dean’s List (4.0 GPA)

• ProSci Change Management Certified

• SAP Recruiting & Technical Talent Certifications

• Advanced Recruiting and Leadership Development Programs (Accenture, Deloitte, HP) Memberships

• Human Capital Institute (HCI)

• Dallas/Fort Worth Talent Network (DFWTRN)

• Global Women’s Network (HP/EDS/Accenture)

• Alliance of Technology and Women (ATW)

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