
Sourcing Strategist at Waggener Edstrom Worldwide
Portland, Oregon Area

Sourcing Strategist at Waggener Edstrom Worldwide
Portland, Oregon Area
Seven years of recruiting and sourcing experience, both on the executive search and corporate sides.Thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Proven ability to initiate, manage and close the sales process while cultivating and maintaining strong prospective candidate and client relationships.
social media exploration/engagement, internet research, networking, talent development, corporate citizenship and sustainability
(Privately Held; Public Relations and Communications industry)
September 2007 — Present (2 years 3 months)
Candidate development strategy and execution for the agency's Technology, Social Innovation, Public Affairs, Healthcare, Corporate Communications, Consumer, Studio D (digital consultancy) and Analyst and Investor Relations practices in US, APAC and EMEA. Started on Microsoft account team staffing for US-based roles and now working across the agency’s practices and regions
Successfully identify and engage candidates through direct sourcing and social media engagement for difficult-to-fill roles from mid- to senior executive levels
(Privately Held; Market Research industry)
September 2005 — September 2007 (2 years 1 month)
Recruited senior-level Market Research, Marketing, Data Collection, Office Services, IT and HR candidates
Managed full recruitment life cycle (intake meeting > active/passive candidate sourcing > screening > coordinating candidate travel/scheduling > conducting reference checks > negotiating and extending offers)
(Privately Held; Staffing and Recruiting industry)
September 2002 — September 2005 (3 years 1 month)
Successful candidate placements with the following clients:
Aramark Uniform Services, Arbonne International, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Epson America, ConAgra, eHarmony, ePoll Research, Guthy-Renker Corporation, Herbalife International, Kern Direct, Leiner Health Products, Levlad/Nature's Gate, Lola Cosmetics, Markwins International/Calvin Klein Cosmetics, Murad, Natrol, Nestle USA, Orly International, PowerBar, Smashbox Cosmetics and The Walt Disney Company.
Specialized in searches within the Health and Beauty, Consumer Packaged Goods, Food and Beverage, Consumer Products, Entertainment, Nutrition/Fitness and Direct Response industries
Placed candidates in the functional areas of Marketing, Sales, Operations, R&D, Product Development, Packaging Design/Engineering, Graphic Design/Creative, Direct/Database Marketing and Brand Management
(Publishing industry)
2001 — 2002 (1 year )
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; UNFI; Food & Beverages industry)
2000 — 2001 (1 year )
BA , English , 1995 — 2000
social networking, candidate sourcing, cooking, gardening, skiing, hiking, cycling, landscape design, painting, drawing
Executive Recruiting Exchange (ERE)
LRW Above and Beyond award
WE People Services Collaboration award