New York, New York, United States
Hi, I’m Theresa! I’m a Senior Recruiter and Talent Sourcer with 9+ years of experience helping companies of all sizes hire amazing people. I’ve built teams at global brands like Apple, Spotify, AbbVie, and Allergan, as well as high-growth startups across Tech, SaaS, Product, Design, Marketing/GTM, Sales, and AI/ML. I thrive in fast-moving, zero-to-one environments where things aren’t fully figured out yet. My sweet spot is bringing clarity to the chaos, figuring out what we’re actually hiring for, building strong, diverse pipelines, and keeping hiring moving quickly without sacrificing quality. I’m a hands-on sourcer (95%+ of my hires come from outbound work) and love digging into Boolean searches and niche communities to find talent that others don’t see. Partnering closely with hiring managers and delivering a top-notch candidate experience are where I do my best work. Over the years, I’ve hired for: • Tech & AI/ML (Data, Research) • Product, UX/UI & Brand Design • Marketing, Growth & GTM • Sales & RevOps • Corporate Ops, Finance & Manufacturing I also run a coaching practice, helping hundreds of job seekers navigate interviews, career transitions, and strategic job searches. Being on the other side of the table gives me perspective that makes me a better recruiter. Outside of work, you’ll usually find me DJing, traveling to music festivals, or discovering new artists. I love connecting people whether that’s talent to opportunity or a crowd to a great track. 🎧 📅 Book a 1:1 coaching session: https://calendly.com/thecareerpanda 🔗 Explore more: https://linktr.ee/career_panda
Helping job seekers from interns to C-level executives navigate career transitions, land roles, and grow their personal brand across Sales, Marketing, Creative, Communications, Engineering and Product. - Coached 160+ clients one-on-one with 45 securing new roles so far including VP, Director, and mid-level positions across tech, creative, marketing and business functions. - Develop personalized career strategies, including resume, LinkedIn, and portfolio optimization, job search planning and interview preparation. - Guide clients on career storytelling and positioning, ensuring alignment with goals and employer expectations. - Support career pivots, role changes, and promotions across industries including tech, media, entertainment, consumer brands, startups and e-commerce. - Built diverse and inclusive talent support strategies, helping underrepresented candidates navigate competitive job markets.
Led hiring and built the recruiting function for a fast-growing audio entertainment startup. - Owned 95%+ of sourcing through advanced Boolean/X-ray searches, competitive mapping, referrals, and niche communities (Slack, Reddit, industry boards). - Partnered directly with the C-suite to define role scopes and hiring priorities across GTM, Marketing, Creative, AI/ML, Data Science, and Executive functions. - Hired 150+ full-time employees and U.S.-based freelance writers in just 4 weeks to support an international product launch. - Built proactive talent pipelines to stay ahead of rapid growth and evolving business needs. - Established standardized hiring processes and trained managers on interviewing best practices, improving consistency and speed. - Tracked key recruiting metrics (submittal-to-interview ratio, time-to-offer, offer acceptance rates) to increase hiring efficiency and decision accuracy.
Sourced high-impact Creative, Marketing, and Product talent for high-growth startups, leading agencies, and global in-house teams across tech, media, entertainment, consumer brands, and e-commerce. - Owned sourcing strategy end-to-end, identifying, mapping, and engaging passive candidates for VP, Director, and mid-level roles. - Partnered closely with recruiters and hiring teams to understand creative needs, skills, and cultural fit. - Built diverse and proactive pipelines to support ongoing and urgent hiring needs while aligning to each client’s brand and DEI goals. - Leveraged advanced sourcing techniques (Boolean, X-ray, competitive research) across LinkedIn, Behance, Dribbble, and niche creative networks. - Conducted initial outreach, pre-screens, and qualification to ensure high-quality candidate slates.
Drove talent acquisition for Apple’s Creative Services team, focusing on design and product marketing roles. - Partnered with hiring managers to recruit Art Directors, UI/UX Designers, Brand Designers, Game Testers, Music Composer, Art Buyer and Copywriters. - Built and maintained a proactive pipeline of 150+ high-caliber candidates to support ongoing and future hiring needs. - Delivered 10+ strategic hires in just 6 months during a company-wide hiring freeze. - Led inclusive sourcing initiatives, improving representation across design teams and ensuring diverse talent engagement. - Implemented advanced sourcing strategies across LinkedIn, portfolio platforms, and niche channels to attract top-tier, passive candidates. - Streamlined hiring processes and collaborated with stakeholders to ensure efficient, high-quality recruitment outcomes. *Impacted by layoffs
Led full-cycle recruiting for Spotify’s Anchor and Podcast teams, supporting Creative, Marketing, Brand, Content, and Product roles. - Managed 10–15 concurrent searches at a time, hiring for roles from mid-level to leadership, including Global Brand Marketing Director, Growth Marketing Managers, Copywriters, Graphic Designers, Creator Partner Managers, Social Media Manager, and Product Managers. - Built proactive, diverse talent pipelines using Boolean/X-ray searches, social media, niche communities, and portfolio platforms to engage passive candidates worldwide. - Delivered hires in under 60 days on average, achieving a 95% offer-acceptance rate through strategic pre-close practices and candidate engagement. - Partnered with hiring managers to design inclusive job descriptions, interview loops, and scoring rubrics, improving fairness and candidate experience. - Leveraged Lever ATS to track pipelines, manage workflows, and optimize recruitment operations. - Supported Spotify’s DEI goals by building diverse talent pools and improving representation across Creative and Marketing teams.