Hayden Cranz

Recruiting @ Etched

Saratoga, California, United States

About

I believe that building the future starts with hiring the people who will shape it. In my current role at Etched, a semiconductor manufacturing startup, I help connect brilliant minds to a mission rooted in innovation and sustainability. Working at the heart of a fast-paced tech environment has taught me how thoughtful recruiting practices can make or break a company’s ability to grow responsibly and efficiently. My background in sustainability fuels how I think about talent: systems, processes, and people must be built to last. That same long-term mindset guides how I support candidates, empower hiring teams, and contribute to cultures of continuous improvement. I’m most fulfilled when helping organizations grow intentionally — where every hire contributes to progress that’s both technological and human.

Experience

  • Etched (On-site)
    • Recruitment Coordinator
      Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    • Talent Operations
      Sep 2025 - Jan 2026 · 5 mos

  • Vineyard Operations Manager at Nazario Ranch Vineyards
    Dec 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 8 mos

    | Established comprehensive operational procedures integrating environmental policy advice into everyday operations ensuring both productivity goals (increased yield by 15% annually) and legal compliance were met consistently. | Coordinated marketing campaigns focusing on sustainable vineyard practices, expanding the business reach and sales by 15%. | Monitored customer feedback and implemented changes as needed to enhance service quality.

  • Talent Coordinator at SignalFire
    Apr 2025 - May 2025 · 2 mos

    As a Talent Coordinator Intern at SignalFire, I’ve been immersed in the foundations of venture talent strategy — learning how companies scale through intentional hiring across General & Administrative (G&A), Go-To-Market (GTM), and Engineering, Product & Design (EPD) functions. This role has been both tactical and educational, allowing me to: | Learn how different departments operate and collaborate across business functions. | Identify what makes a candidate exceptional for specific roles and team dynamics. | Use CRMs and sourcing tools to support searches and query top-tier talent. | Understand the nuances of cross-functional hiring and how talent impacts growth at every stage. With the guidance of experienced leaders, I’m gaining a deeper understanding of how to evaluate candidates not just for qualifications but for long-term impact and alignment with a company’s mission and needs.

  • University of Colorado Colorado Springs (Part-time · 3 yrs 1 mo)
    • Financial Advisor Team Lead
      2022 - 2024 · 2 yrs

      | Led cost analysis initiatives to enhance budget planning and compliance with fiscal policies, resulting in accurate forecasting and a balanced budget exceeding $400,000. | Responsible for the introduction of streamlined treasury procedures that improved financial management, while updating over five years’ worth of bookkeeping records and supporting environmental solutions through accurate fiscal oversight. | Directed a team of 9 in executing complex environmental solutions projects by utilizing data-driven methodologies and achieving a 95% success rate in meeting project objectives.

    • Inter-Fraternal Council President
      2021 - 2022 · 1 yr

  • Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual
    Mar 2022 - Aug 2022 · 6 mos

    | Attended bi-weekly developmental sessions improving financial advising techniques, including compliance auditing and reporting procedures for client accounts. | Developed strong customer service skills by providing individualized financial guidance to over 150 clients, ensuring adherence to compliance regulations. | Executed consistent follow-up processes with clients monthly to monitor adherence to repayment plans, demonstrating strong data collection and analysis skills applicable for environmental project assessments.