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Jenna Prescott

@jennaprescott

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Talent Acquisition Leader with 15 years of global experience.

Switzerland

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that values diversity and innovation, offering opportunities for strategic impact and team leadership.

I am a Talent Acquisition Leader with 15 years of global experience, specializing in innovative recruitment strategies that align with business objectives. My career began in Management Consultancy Recruitment, and I have since transitioned into a tech recruiting specialization, where I have successfully built high-performing teams and developed streamlined interview processes.

At Expedia Group, I led global recruitment for B2B Technology, Product, and Data & AI, achieving significant milestones such as reducing the average time-to-hire from 80 to 64 days and decreasing the offer decline rate from 21% to 10%. I am passionate about fostering diversity and have implemented strategies that increased female representation in tech roles from 14.9% to 24.1% in just one year. My commitment to enhancing employer branding has resulted in successful campaigns that attract top-tier talent and improve industry presence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, Technology - Global

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Expedia Group

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Led global recruitment for B2B Technology, Product, and Data & AI at Expedia Group. Developed new interview processes and employer branding strategies, achieving significant improvements in hiring metrics and stakeholder satisfaction. Successfully filled 243 roles globally in 2024 with a reduced time-to-hire and offer decline rate.

Talent Acquisition Employer Branding Stakeholder Management Data Analysis Team Leadership Recruitment Strategy

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, Technology – EMEA

Expedia Group

Mar 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 10 months)

Managed Technology recruitment across EMEA for Expedia Group, overseeing a team of 17. Successfully rebuilt the team and designed effective interview processes, leading to improved hiring ratios and productivity.

Team Management Recruitment Strategy Onboarding Sourcing Stakeholder Engagement Performance Metrics Project Management Training Development

Recruitment Manager, Technology

Expedia Group

Jan 2017 - Jan 2020 (3 years)

Led global recruitment for software engineering and product roles at Expedia Group, achieving significant improvements in hiring velocity and diversity. Developed and implemented a new Diversity Recruitment Strategy.

Recruitment Management Engineering Recruitment Process Improvement Team Leadership Stakeholder Management Event Management Employer Branding Data Analysis Training

Senior Recruitment Partner, Technology

Sky

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)

Led a recruitment team for Product and Software Engineering roles at Sky. Developed assessment centres and improved candidate experience through training and relocation support.

Recruitment Strategy Team Leadership Assessment Centre Development Training Stakeholder Engagement Process Improvement Event Management Performance Metrics

Recruitment and Events Partner (Secondment)

Sky

Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)

Managed events to enhance the tech brand at Sky, leading sponsorships and partnerships to promote diversity in tech. Conducted market mapping for proactive engagement.

Event Management Stakeholder Engagement Project Management Recruitment Strategy Training Development Networking

Recruitment Partner, Technology

Sky

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)

Oversaw recruitment for Product and Software Engineering roles at Sky, achieving high direct sourcing rates and leading diversity initiatives.

Recruitment Management Event Management Stakeholder Engagement Process Improvement Team Collaboration Performance Metrics Networking

Recruitment Researcher (Sourcer)

Sky

Jan 2013 - Apr 2013 (3 months)

Supported corporate recruitment efforts at Sky, focusing on sourcing candidates for various roles. Promoted after six months due to performance.

Sourcing Recruitment Team Collaboration Market Analysis Communication Data Management Process Improvement Stakeholder Engagement Performance Metrics

Recruitment Consultant

Marks Sattin

Jan 2011 - Apr 2013 (2 years 3 months)

Part of a small team focused on building the Management Consultancy division, servicing large accounts and developing new business.

Client Management Business Development Recruitment Strategy Account Management Market Research Candidate Sourcing Negotiation Networking Communication Team Collaboration

Sourcer

Prism Executive Recruitment

Oct 2010 - Jan 2011 (3 months)

Started career as a Sourcer, supporting senior recruitment consultants in management consultancy searches.

Sourcing Recruitment Team Collaboration Market Analysis Communication Data Management Process Improvement Stakeholder Engagement Performance Metrics

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The University of Manchester

Bachelor of Science (Hons), International Management

2006 - 2010

Grade: 2:1

Studied BSc (Hons) International Management with American Business Studies, focusing on global business practices and management strategies. Participated in a one-year foreign exchange program at The University of Massachusetts, enhancing understanding of American business culture.