I collaborate closely with the CTO and VP of Engineering to spearhead recruitment efforts within the R&D Division. My responsibilities encompass leading a team of Senior-level recruiters to support our dynamic and rapidly expanding organization. In addition to overseeing recruitment, I play a pivotal role in standardizing processes and procedures, including reporting and headcount planning, to support Abnormal's workforce growth. I foster cross-functional collaboration with HR, Finance, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment and address hiring needs effectively. Skills: Team Leadership · Full-cycle Recruiting · Technical Recruiting · Program Management · Reporting & Analysis · CRM · Greenhouse Management

Served as a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager within Cruise's Technical Recruiting Division, overseeing a team of 3 managers and a larger group of 22 recruiting and sourcing professionals. My team supported various divisions including Hardware, Technical Strategy and Execution (TS&E), Safety and Systems, IT and Security, and Product, Design, and Research Organizations. In this capacity, I collaborated extensively with HR, Finance, VP-level leadership, and their direct reports, as well as interfacing across the talent acquisition function company-wide. As a leader within talent acquisition, I spearheaded action plans for the company's diversity initiatives and engaged in broader cross-functional projects, providing valuable insights into the overarching needs of Engineering. This included supporting international growth efforts and addressing recruiting requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities involved managing headcount, overseeing reporting and analytics, and providing career development coaching for my team members Skills: Reporting & Analysis · Diversity & Inclusion · Career Development Coaching · Interpersonal Skills · Technical Recruiting · Management · Communication · Succession Planning

I was blessed to spend almost 14 years at Microsoft. When I left I was Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager leading a wonderful team of recruiters for our Azure Division. I also had the honor and privilege of spending a large part of my time supporting the Manufacturing Supply Chain division both as a recruiter and staffing manager and then spent 1.5 years managing a team of recruiters in Universal Store and Windows. During my last 2.5 years at Microsoft I was responsible for leading our Geographic Expansion efforts both in building an office and team in Atlanta, Georgia as well as growing our Reston, VA and surrounding DC area locations. Within the Azure arena, I led a team supporting our security clearance hiring efforts aligned to the Department of Defense contract work which led to growth in WA DC and partnerships with our Military Affairs team. Skills: Interpersonal Skills · Communication · Succession Planning

Most recently I was a Sr. Staffing Manager role with the Windows and Universal Store teams here at Microsoft. After almost 9 years supporting the Manufacturing and Supply Chain organizations, it has been great being able to learn the other side of the Windows and Devices organization. In my management role, although I focus on broader and more strategic initiatives vs. end to end recruiting, I still plan to stay very close to the overall staffing initiatives and am always looking to network with folks interested in working at Microsoft. Feel free to reach out to me anytime if interested in joining our wonderful team and I will gladly put you in touch with one of our fantastic recruiters! Skills: Interpersonal Skills · Communication

Started my career with Microsoft as a Sr. Hardware & Devices recruiter on the Microsoft Band team and with the supply chain division on the engineering side. I worked closely with my internal "clients" (hiring managers) within these business units to gather information regarding overall hiring needs. My goal was to then source talent per the requirements of the positions and fill them with the best possible candidates we can find. I was responsible for full lifecycle recruiting from putting together a sourcing plan for my open roles, finding the best talent through proper sourcing, properly selling candidates and closing candidates on accepting offers. Beyond the day to day recruiting, I also was a staffing partner to my organizations assisting with work force planning, talent management and gap analysis, succession planning and also work closely with the HR business managers in regards to the above areas. Skills: Interpersonal Skills · Communication

While at TEKsystems I was an Account Executive working on account management/acquisitions of smaller local businesses. I was solely responsible for creating partnerships with local companies in an attempt to obtain their business in helping fill critical IT positions. I also assisted with staffing of the roles and recruited for local core technical talent. While at TEKsystems, I was able to advance my account management, business development and recruiting/HR skills. Skills: Interpersonal Skills · Communication

While at Zango, I worked in the business development department as a Business Development Manager. My primary job was to acquire media and entertainment partnerships for our online advertising ventures. I partnered with many viral websites and was able to bring on some of our top tier partnerships in the company. This being my first job out of college, I found myself learning many of the necessary development and account mangement skills that I use today such as negotiations, business management and acquisition, client management and much more. Skills: Interpersonal Skills · Communication