As an empathetic and strategic Recruitment Leader, I'm passionate about building high-performing teams, enhancing diversity, and driving a company's success. With a proven track record of identifying top talent, I take pride in creating robust and diverse teams that deliver exceptional results.
Experience
2023 — 2024
United States
Led full-cycle recruiting for backend and systems engineers (C++, C#, Python), partnering with hiring managers to build teams across infrastructure and AI-adjacent product areas.
2020 — 2023
2020 — 2023
New York City Metropolitan Area
I have a strong track record of successfully building high-performing teams that shape the future of the product design landscape. I support Product Design recruiting across Facebook, Central Products, Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus and Messenger, as well as new and emerging product platforms.
Key Accomplishments:
• Led end-to-end senior individual contributor (IC) and leadership-level, Product Design recruitment across multiple business units, exceeding hiring targets and contributing to Meta's expansion on a global scale.
• Leveraged innovative recruiting tools and methodologies to streamline the recruitment process, resulting in enhanced efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and successful candidate placements.
• Mentored and trained a team of 30+ Junior Sourcers, empowering them with sourcing best practices and strategies, ultimately elevating the overall effectiveness of the recruitment function.
• Played a crucial role in organizational development, succession planning, and performance management, collaborating closely with product leadership to align talent acquisition strategies with business objectives.
• Drove significant progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives by increasing the representation of underrepresented groups in Product Design by 40%, fostering a more inclusive and diverse workforce.
• Demonstrated expertise in learning and development, career growth, total rewards, and employee relations, fostering an environment of continuous growth, engagement, and employee satisfaction.
• Successfully recruited top-notch Product Designers for key initiatives such as Facebook Stories and Facebook Marketplace, resulting in increased user engagement and revenue generation.
2015 — 2020
2015 — 2020
Greater New York City Area
Lead Digital Creative Recruiter at Adecco Creative & Marketing Agency with a deep understanding of the creative and marketing industry. Leveraged my expertise to drive exceptional results for prominent flagship accounts such as Google, Apple, Coach, Fossil, Kate Spade, Ann Taylor, and other leading companies.
Key Accomplishments:
• Mentored a team of 4 Creative & Marketing Recruiters, providing guidance and training on best practices, sourcing techniques, and effective candidate evaluation processes.
• Took ownership of prominent flagship accounts, collaborating closely with key stakeholders to understand their unique talent requirements and successfully placing top-tier candidates in creative and marketing positions. By building strong relationships with clients, I consistently exceeded their expectations and contributed to their success.
• Managed a substantial workload, handling an average of 15-20 active requisitions simultaneously. Through effective prioritization and resource allocation, I achieved a consistent monthly average of 5-7 successful hires, ensuring client satisfaction and meeting their staffing needs in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated exceptional performance in meeting and surpassing monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), resulting in consistent over-achievement. With a strong focus on client satisfaction and talent retention, I maintained a portfolio of 50+ active associates on assignment each week, contributing to a positive business impact.
2014 — 2015
2014 — 2015
Greater New York City Area
As an HR Generalist at Friedfield Restaurant LLC, I played a pivotal role in ensuring legal compliance with federal and state employment laws, as well as internal HR policies.
Key Responsibilities:
• Interpreted and enforced compliance with federal and state employment laws, as well as internal HR policies, safeguarding the organization against legal risks and promoting a fair and inclusive work environment.
• Efficiently processed new hire paperwork and employee change paperwork, ensuring accurate and timely documentation for onboarding, employee status changes, and separations.
• Demonstrated expertise in facilitating I-9 legal compliance and meticulously validating I-9 forms, ensuring proper completion and adherence to immigration laws.
• Collaborated closely with hiring managers and employees to address HR-related queries, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and benefits.
• Assisted in the implementation of HR programs and initiatives, including employee engagement initiatives, performance management processes, and training programs.
• Maintained confidential employee records and HR databases, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with privacy regulations.
Education
Queens College
Masters
2009 — 2011
State University of New York at Old Westbury
BA
2001 — 2004