About
Results-driven Higher Education Advisor and Talent Acquisition Leader with 5+ years of experience spanning technology, SaaS, and financial services, adept at bridging the gap between academia and industry. Proven expertise in full-cycle recruitment, diversity & inclusion strategies, and employer branding, consistently exceeding talent acquisition targets. As a Certified Career Strategist and Founder, I empower professionals and organizations through data-driven career development, strategic talent acquisition consulting, and impactful public speaking across North America and Africa.
Work
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
|Experiential Learning Advisor, Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program
Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Summary
Manages career and entrepreneurial development for 30 graduate students at UBC, delivering 1:1 coaching and fostering partnerships to bridge the gap between Canadian newcomers and target employers.
Highlights
Cultivated strategic relationships with employers and industry partners, successfully connecting Mastercard Foundation scholars to fulfilling work opportunities across Canada and Africa.
Designed and implemented a comprehensive career strategy curriculum, including 1:1 and group coaching sessions, to empower Canadian newcomers in successfully launching their careers.
Collaborated with university partners, including Innovation UBC, to connect aspiring entrepreneurs with essential resources for entrepreneurial and venture development.
Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Summary
Founded and leads a career development and talent acquisition consultancy, applying principles to empower industry professionals and emerging technology businesses across diverse sectors.
Highlights
Coached a diverse clientele (1:1 and teams) on job search strategy, career exploration, and negotiation, significantly advancing their career potential and goal attainment.
Developed and facilitated custom workshops and web-events, curating unique programs to enhance employee engagement and wellbeing for various organizations.
Led successful consulting initiatives for technology and education clients, focusing on diversity talent attraction, recruitment, retention, and corporate wellbeing strategies.
Toronto, ON, Canada
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Summary
Managed full-cycle recruitment for technical and GTM roles at IBM, partnering with D&I and HR teams to drive talent attraction, engagement, and best practices across Canada.
Highlights
Cultivated an extensive network with universities and external diversity organizations, sourcing diverse talent across Canada through multi-channel strategies.
Developed and implemented performance management roadmaps and mindfulness programs, enhancing new hire development, success, and overall employee wellbeing.
Advised global Talent Acquisition leaders on innovative diversity recruitment strategies, strengthening diverse talent pools and securing executive buy-in for industry partnerships.
Coached hiring managers and business unit leaders on the ROI of diversity hiring initiatives, improving team innovation and performance culture.
Toronto, ON, Canada
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Summary
Led employer branding workshops and served as a Market Development Representative, driving business development while enhancing DocuSign's resonance with diverse talent pools.
Highlights
Modeled agile candidate engagement processes, significantly growing the organic talent pipeline and redefining talent attraction strategy through collaboration with executive leaders.
Developed and executed a targeted talent attraction strategy for diverse communities, hosting web events to highlight DocuSign's unique employee experience.
Nurtured the SMB sales pipeline in Western Canada through 1:1 executive collaboration, prospecting, cold-calling, and client discovery calls.
Toronto, ON, Canada
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Summary
Developed account expansion and business development strategies for Canada's top 5 banks while contributing to campus recruitment and diversity initiatives.
Highlights
Drove diversity and sourcing efforts for IBM's Premier Sales Internship program, securing key talent marketing initiatives with HR teams at universities across Canada.
Pioneered a digital-first campus engagement strategy during the pandemic, ensuring continuity of talent marketing and strengthening candidate and partner satisfaction.
Supported a team of 4 account executives, identifying net-new business opportunities and modeling targeted business expansion strategies using Design Thinking and Agile processes.
Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Summary
Served as a Banking Operations Agent and Talent Engagement Partner, providing client service for individual and corporate accounts while supporting talent acquisition initiatives.
Highlights
Collaborated with Western Canada's Talent Acquisition organization to create professional development and networking opportunities for BC region interns.
Managed complex client transactions and investigations for North American commercial banking clients, ensuring adherence to strict confidentiality procedures.
Resolved client issues and delivered exceptional service to individual and corporate accounts, maintaining high satisfaction standards.
Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Summary
Cultivated strategic relationships with key government, corporate, university, and group clients to drive group sales and enhance client satisfaction.
Highlights
Expanded the group sales base to include student organizations at local universities, significantly improving business performance.
Delivered personalized game-day experiences, enhancing client satisfaction and fostering stronger relationships.
Managed stakeholder relationships across diverse client segments, ensuring effective communication and service delivery.
Languages
English
Certificates
Skills
Talent Acquisition & HR
Full Life Cycle Recruiting, Diversity Sourcing, Employer Branding, HR Strategy, Talent Attraction, Candidate Engagement, Sourcing, Screening, Interview Techniques, Data-Driven Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, HR Administration & Operations, ATS Optimization.
Career Development & Coaching
Career Development, Executive Leadership & Coaching, Career Strategy Curriculum, 1:1 Coaching, Group Coaching, Mentorship, Performance Management, Professional Development, Certified Career Strategist (CCS).
Program & Project Management
Program Development, Project Delivery, Event Management, Process Improvement, Agile Principles & Methodologies, Design Thinking, Curriculum Development.
Business Development & Partnerships
Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Stakeholder Management, Client Relationship Management, Account Expansion, Sales Pipeline Management, Corporate Wellbeing, ROI Analysis.
Leadership & Communication
Executive Leadership, Change Management, Public Speaking, Cross-functional Collaboration, Team Leadership, Consulting Initiatives, Training & Facilitation.
Technical & Analytical
Data-Driven Approach, Market Analysis, Economic Analysis, CRM Software, Microsoft Office Suite.