KCKelly Colby
@kellycolby
Experienced talent partner specializing in executive recruitment and operations.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Talent Partner with extensive experience in recruitment and operational support, currently leading talent acquisition strategies at Burke+Co. My career has been defined by my ability to optimize recruitment processes for Fortune 100 companies and top finance firms, ensuring that the right talent is matched with the right opportunities.
Previously, I served as the US Recruiting Manager at Egon Zehnder, where I directed recruitment strategies across multiple offices, developed workforce planning models, and championed diverse hiring practices. My role at Skillz as Head of Executive Administration allowed me to enhance C-suite operations and drive initiatives that fostered cross-functional collaboration. I pride myself on my ability to partner with leadership teams to create effective recruitment strategies and improve talent retention.
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Talent Partner
Burke+Co
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Lead full cycle recruitment for Fortune 100 companies, optimizing talent acquisition strategies and conducting behavioral-based interviews. Partner with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies based on market trends.
US Recruiting Manager
Egon Zender
Feb 2021 - Jan 2024 (2 years 11 months)
Directed end-to-end recruitment strategy across 12 US offices, managing stakeholder expectations and leading cross-functional teams to standardize recruiting operations.
Head of Executive Administration
Skillz
Feb 2021 - Mar 2021 (1 month)
Built and led a team of executive support staff, enhancing C-suite operations and developing career growth plans for team members.
Executive Business Partner, COO
Waymo
Jan 2021 - Mar 2021 (2 months)
Provided strategic support to the COO, optimizing executive operations and developing a streamlined operational calendar for leadership initiatives.
US Recruiting Manager
Egon Zender
Jan 2018 - Feb 2020 (2 years 1 month)
Led internal recruiting for all functional positions, establishing hiring standards and championing diverse hiring practices across 12 US offices.
Administrator & Operations
Egon Zender
Jan 2009 - Jan 2018 (9 years)
Managed operations and executive assistant teams across three California offices, overseeing office buildouts and large-scale events.
Executive Assistant
Egon Zender
Jul 2007 - Jan 2009 (1 year 6 months)
Provided strategic support to consultants, managing complex scheduling and client engagements while maintaining workflow databases.
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