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Stephanie Ford

@stephanieford

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Experienced Talent Acquisition professional with 9 years of expertise in recruitment.

United States

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What I'm looking for

Passionate about matching top talent with great opportunities. Seeking a dynamic, growth-oriented company that values collaboration and innovation, offering roles that allow me to leverage my expertise in full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition strategy.

I am a dedicated Talent Acquisition professional with a proven track record of exceeding hiring metrics across various industries, including GTM, Corporate Functions, and Engineering. My experience spans both in-house corporate recruitment and staffing agency environments, where I have successfully led teams and implemented scalable recruitment processes.

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work with prominent companies such as LinkedIn, GroupM, and Adecco, where I have consistently exceeded hiring goals and improved recruitment processes. My passion lies in matching top talent with great opportunities, and I take pride in building trust and rapport with hiring managers to deliver exceptional results.

I am also proficient in multiple languages, including Mandarin and French, which has enabled me to work effectively in diverse environments. My experience includes leading teams, implementing applicant tracking systems, and providing training and mentorship to new recruiters. I am committed to creating efficient and effective recruitment strategies that align with organizational goals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Recruiter, Private Equity

Regent

May 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Led full-cycle recruiting processes for Regent, a global private equity firm, focusing on shared services and portfolio companies. Built rapport with hiring managers and proactively sourced candidates to meet current and future hiring needs.

Executive Recruitment Talent Acquisition Recruitment Strategy Stakeholder Management

Senior Recruiter, Global Business Org

Apr 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Managed end-to-end recruitment for LinkedIn's Talent Solutions SaaS team across four vertical markets. Exceeded hiring goals and provided training and mentorship to new recruiters.

Talent Acquisition Recruitment Strategy Leadership Stakeholder Engagement

Foundations Recruiter

Jul 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 6 months)

Owned the recruiting cycle for the Foundations team, exceeding hiring metrics and achieving high candidate satisfaction scores. Proactively sourced candidates in a hyper-growth environment.

Candidate Sourcing Stakeholder Management

Principal Recruiter (Freelance)

Aegis Ventures

Dec 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 4 months)

Provided technical and non-technical recruiting support to portfolio companies, establishing recruitment processes and implementing an ATS to streamline hiring.

Technical Recruiting ATS Recruitment Strategy Process Development Stakeholder Engagement

Talent Acquisition Lead

GroupM

Oct 2019 - Apr 2021 (1 year 6 months)

Managed a team of talent acquisition professionals, revamped recruiting processes, and improved candidate experience while identifying top talent for various GroupM agencies.

Team Management Talent Acquisition

Sr. Technical & Creative Recruiter

Cypress HCM

May 2019 - Oct 2019 (5 months)

Handled multiple requisitions weekly, exceeding submission goals and ranking as a top performer. Worked with high-profile clients in the tech industry.

Technical Recruiting Client Management Performance Metrics Candidate Sourcing Recruitment Strategy

Account Executive

Adecco

Sep 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 4 months)

Ranked #3 nationwide as an Account Executive, generating new clients and managing a team of recruiters to achieve placement goals.

Team Management Sales Metrics Recruitment Strategy Business Development

Technical Recruiter

Wavsys & Kineticom

Jul 2015 - Feb 2017 (1 year 7 months)

Supported the full recruitment lifecycle for telecommunications, consistently meeting and exceeding KPI targets for various engineering roles.

Technical Recruiting KPIs Candidate Sourcing Telecommunications

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology & Global Studies

2011 - 2015

Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology & Global Studies. Developed a strong foundation in understanding social dynamics and global issues, preparing for a career in talent acquisition and recruitment.