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Kristen Smederovac

@kristensmederovac

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Experienced senior recruiter specializing in global talent acquisition.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values collaboration and innovation, where I can leverage my expertise in talent acquisition to drive strategic hiring initiatives and foster inclusive workplace cultures.

I am a full-cycle global recruiter with over 11 years of experience in diverse sectors including SaaS, high-growth tech, insurance, and healthcare. My expertise spans across various domains such as Sales, GTM, Finance/Accounting, and DEIB+. I pride myself on exceeding key performance metrics, including time-to-fill and offer acceptance rates, and I have consistently ranked in the top 10% of recruiters at Indeed.

Throughout my career, I have developed data-driven hiring strategies that enhance candidate experiences and improve recruiter efficiency. My role at Indeed involved managing over 18 concurrent global requisitions and leading initiatives that resulted in significant improvements in hiring outcomes. I thrive in collaborative environments and am passionate about building inclusive talent pipelines that reflect the values of the organizations I support.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Business Recruiter II

Indeed, Inc.

Sep 2021 - Jul 2025 (3 years 10 months)

Owned 18+ concurrent global requisitions across Marketing, G&A, GTM, Cross-Functional Collaboration DEIB+, Finance, and Strategy Operations from IC to Director+. Led top-of-funnel strategy and full cycle hiring for DEIB+ program expansion, partnering with VP to fill 20+ global roles ahead of target.

Process Optimization Data Driven Hiring Plans & Debriefs Sourcing & Recruiting Automation Equitable & Inclusive Hiring Champion

Senior Agency/Field Sales Recruiter

Country Financial

Nov 2019 - Sep 2021 (1 year 10 months)

Executed regional sales hiring strategies across 6 states and 3 markets with 200+ annual hires. Collaborated with Senior Sales Leaders (Director/VP) to exceed hiring goals in two priority markets for first time in 4 years.

Strategic Partnerships Candidate Sourcing Recruitment Strategy Sales Training Data Analysis Performance Metrics Stakeholder Management Mentoring

Agency/Field Sales Recruiter

Country Financial

May 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 6 months)

Managed recruiting partnership with 12+ Sales Leaders; responsible for recruiting strategy across 6 states and 3 markets to meet a 200+ annual hiring target of incentive-based sales agents and agency owners. Maintained highest sourced candidate metric on team by implementing multi-faceted sourcing strategies.

Recruitment Strategy Candidate Sourcing Market Analysis Event Management ROI Analysis Relationship Management Sales Recruitment

Academic Advisor & Instructor

Illinois State University

Aug 2013 - May 2018 (4 years 9 months)

Executed zero-budget recruitment campaign, increasing enrollment 4% and department GPA 10%. Facilitated all prospective student recruitment events, presentations, and follow-up communications.

Enrollment management Facilitation Presentation Skills Career Preparation Curriculum Development Communication Skills Mentoring

Early Career Recruitment Coordinator & Taleo ATS Administrator

Walgreen, Co.

Jun 2010 - Aug 2011 (1 year 2 months)

Maintained 24-hour SLA on 900+ job postings; provided Tier 1 ATS support. Assisted recruiters with scheduling, screening, and candidate communication.

ATS Candidate Communications ROI Analysis Recruitment Data Entry Administrative Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Illinois State University

Masters of Science, Communication

Grade: 4.0/4.0

Achieved a perfect 4.0/4.0 GPA while completing a Master of Science in Communication. This advanced degree provided a deeper understanding of communication theories and practices.

Illinois State University

Bachelors of Science, Communication

Grade: 4.0/4.0

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Communication with a perfect 4.0/4.0 GPA. The curriculum focused on foundational communication principles and applications.