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Cynthia Burns

@cynthiaburns

I build high-performing teams through data-driven, human-centered talent acquisition for global technology organizations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead data-driven, human-centered talent acquisition for teams that value strong hiring partnerships, transparent candidate communication, operational improvement, and inclusive hiring outcomes.

I've led full-cycle, data-driven hiring for Microsoft, Wayfair, Education First, and other organizations, balancing speed, quality, and a candidate experience grounded in transparent, human-centered communication.

At The Andersen Agency, I manage hiring for Microsoft accounts, submit qualified candidates within 24–48 hours, and lead ATS and CRM implementation to improve recruiter workflow, pipeline visibility, and reporting. I also grew social media presence by 35% in nine months and engagement by 130% in 30 days through targeted employer-brand content.

At Microsoft and Wayfair, I partnered with hiring leaders across sales, AI, customer success, technical leadership, and supply chain, reduced offer timelines by up to 10 days, coached 20+ hiring managers on structured interviewing, and built visibility into candidate-pipeline diversity using Visier.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Talent Partner

Current

The Andersen Agency

Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Managed full hiring process for Microsoft accounts, from setting priorities with client teams to staffing plans and delivery. Drove employer branding strategy, growing social media presence 35% in 9 months and increasing engagement 130% in 30 days.

Recruitment Employer Branding CRM Implementation Social Media Strategy Stakeholder Management