KAREN COCO
Summary
Dynamic and forward-thinking Technical Talent Acquisition Recruitment Professional “big picture” thinker who maintains the ability to analyze situations and implement solutions that drive results by identifying and building teams of talented highly-skilled employees within the technology industry. Recognized for bringing cultural changes that improve employee productivity, loyalty, and satisfaction to meet company initiatives and increase bottom-line results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Technical Recruiter. Technical Sourcer.
SaaS/Software Technology Company "Confidential"
San Francisco
01.2021 - Current
- Managed 15 open positions and hired between 30-60 days with 100% offer acceptance.
- Compile candidate data, competitive intelligence, hiring trends, and recruiting market process.
- Develop recruitment goals and objectives.
- Execute Technical Interviews and Behavioral Interviews.
- Implement Interview scorecards for management evaluation.
Sr. Technical Recruiter, Technical Sourcer
NPA Global Reach Network Data Analytics Startup
San Francisco
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Directed all facets of search including initial research and planning phase, candidate identification, sourcing, assessment, development and presentation, offer and close.
- Communicate recruiting strategies to hiring managers, counsel on job profiles, potential candidates, acting as a resource ensuring candidates skills per job requirements.
- Consultative approach for successful business partner relationships of the organization.
- Business acumen the ability to understand how position aligns in the business.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
NPA Global Reach Network
San Francisco
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Deliver full life-cycle recruiting including project, client management, strategic sourcing for data analytics, data management, data science, and engineering.
- Trusted advisor and subject matter expert to build strong and credible relationships.
- Conduct research on candidate skill sets and demographics to identify leads using Boolean logic.
- Compile candidate data, competitive intelligence, hiring trends, and market analysis.
Recruitment Consultant
Space Time Insight
San Francisco
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Develop and deliver innovative advanced analytics and IoT applications.
- Direct report to VP Professional Services recruiting Engagement Directors, Project Managers, Consultants, Analysts, Application Architects and Geo-spatial Solution Architects.
- Utilized technical metrics for candidate's interviews and scorecards for management.
- Negotiated Offers.
Technical Recruiter
Hitachi Consulting
New York
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Full life cycle recruiting for Oracle and SAP Functional, Technical Consultants.
- Interviewing candidates, submitting candidates to hiring managers and facilitating meetings.
- Negotiate and extend offers.
- Forecast hiring needs and department goals with IT management.
Recruitment Consultant
Critical Arc Tech Startup
San Francisco
10.2008 - 12.2010
- Restaurant Pro the Premier Application Platform Developer.
- Sales, Presales, Product Marketing recruitment.
- Hired National Sales team in SF, CH, NY and PX with 100% acceptance rate.
Enterprise Resource Planning Recruiter
PwC
San Francisco
10.2007 - 09.2008
- Full Life Cycle recruitment for Senior Oracle Enterprise
- Partner, Director, and Senior Managers
- Consulted businesses on successful recruiting and retention practices to help minimize turnover
- Collaborated with HR leadership regarding candidate compensation.
Enterprise Resource Planning Technical Recruiter
SAP
San Mateo
01.2006 - 09.2007
- Full Cycle Professional Services National Recruitment.
- Responsible for meeting recruiting objectives in 5 Regions in United States.
- Regions to fill on average of 20 openings per month.
- Achieved the Highest Retention Rate.
Education
Certificate, Human Resource Management -
UC Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology -
California State University, Long Beach
Skills
Networking * Partnership
Business Acumen
Data-driven Mentality
Negotiation * Persuasion
Time Management
Diversity * Inclusion Initiatives
Collaboration *Communication
Forecasting * Planning
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Recruitment Assess* Plan* Source* Contact Present* Close
Performance Traits Drive for Results* Inquisitiveness* Orientation
Relationship Builder Flexibility* Passion* Partnership* Market Intelligence
National Recruitment Direct Hire* Contractor* Consultant* C-level
Technical Recruitment Data Scientists* Software Developers* Engineers* Architects* SAP Consultants* Oracle Implementation Consultants* Sales.
Certification
AIRS Professional Recruiter Certification PRC (2009)
AIRS Technical Recruiter Certification CTR (2011)
LinkedIn Recruiter
Timeline
Sr. Technical Recruiter. Technical Sourcer.
SaaS/Software Technology Company "Confidential"
01.2021 - Current
Sr. Technical Recruiter, Technical Sourcer
NPA Global Reach Network Data Analytics Startup
01.2018 - 01.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist
NPA Global Reach Network
06.2015 - 01.2018
Recruitment Consultant
Space Time Insight
01.2013 - 05.2015
Technical Recruiter
Hitachi Consulting
01.2011 - 12.2012
Recruitment Consultant
Critical Arc Tech Startup
10.2008 - 12.2010
Enterprise Resource Planning Recruiter
PwC
10.2007 - 09.2008
Enterprise Resource Planning Technical Recruiter
SAP
01.2006 - 09.2007
Certificate, Human Resource Management -
UC Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology -
California State University, Long Beach
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