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Adriana Lopez

Bay Area

Summary

Former Google recruiter with 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience across tech, startups, and high-growth environments. Recently completed a self-directed sabbatical focused on travel and personal growth. Re-entering the talent space with fresh energy, sharper empathy, and a strong drive to make impactful hires.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Self-Initiated Travel & Personal Development

Independant
06.2024 - 07.2025
  • Traveled through Spain, Portugal and Mexico to gain new cultural perspectives and reflect on long-term career goals.
  • Strengthened adaptability, empathy, and problem-solving in cross-cultural environments.
  • Returned with renewed focus, creativity, and a deeper appreciation for adaptability, empathy, and human connection—core elements of successful recruiting.
  • Now re-engaging in the recruiting space with renewed clarity and purpose.

Senior Recruiter

Ace Parking
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment, actively sourcing, screening, interviewing, negotiating offers, and closing out candidates.
  • Doubled hiring productivity (107% increase), filling 62 roles in 4 months by launching twice-weekly batch hiring days and collaborating directly with C-level executives, including the Senior Vice President, to accelerate hiring and improve alignment.
  • Managed candidate pipeline and workflow processes using Greenhouse.
  • Developed and presented dashboards and staffing/recruiting reports to department heads on as weekly basis.
  • Collaborated with department heads to establish workforce planning goals and align talent needs with business objectives.
  • Led diversity and inclusion initiatives to promote a more inclusive and equitable workplace.
  • Led onboarding initiatives to enhance new hire engagement and retention rates.

Senior Technical Recruiter

UnitedMasters
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Led full-cycle recruitment for technical roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, negotiating, and closing.
  • Recruited across a wide range of roles: Software Engineers (Frontend, Backend, Full Stack), Web Developers, Data Engineers, ML Engineers, Network Engineers, TPMs, IT & Product Managers, Cloud Engineers, Content Managers, Information Architects, and Software Testers.
  • Screened 30-35 candidates weekly, maintaining detailed and organized evaluation notes.
  • Leveraged sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, job boards, hiring events, and referrals to build diverse pipelines.
  • Conducted market research to stay ahead of industry trends and competitor hiring strategies.
  • Managed candidate pipelines and data using Greenhouse and GEM.
  • Collaborated with C-level stakeholders and managed ATS workflows to align with TA best practices.
  • Prioritized candidate experience through consistent communication and feedback loops, resulting in improved brand perception and survey satisfaction.
  • Applied data-driven strategies to track key recruiting metrics and continuously improve hiring efficiency.
  • Partnered closely with hiring managers to understand technical needs and deliver tailored recruiting solutions.

Recruiter L4

Google
08.2017 - 04.2022
  • Drove full-cycle recruitment for high-impact non-technical roles across Google’s gTech organization, including Program Management, Strategy & Operations, Product Operations, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Real Estate/Workplace, and Executive Support.
  • Filled 16–18 roles per quarter on average, doubling hiring goals by delivering high-caliber talent through streamlined sourcing strategies, panel alignment, and close collaboration with senior stakeholders.
  • Successfully partnered with VP and Director-level hiring managers to scope roles, define success profiles, and align talent strategy with org-level priorities.
  • Leveraged Google’s internal ATS (gHire), LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean sourcing, and employee referral networks to build high-quality, diverse pipelines in fast-moving markets.
  • Designed and rolled out structured interview processes, role-specific guides, and leveling documentation—improving consistency, reducing time-to-hire, and increasing pass-through rate to over 80%.
  • Played a key role in scaling centralized hiring processes within gTech: piloted with one team, then successfully expanded across multiple organizations globally, enhancing recruiter enablement and process efficiency.
  • Mentored and coached team of four sourcers, boosting pipeline quality and increasing candidate conversion rates by 40%.
  • Served as a trusted advisor to hiring teams, delivering market intelligence, compensation insights, and real-time funnel reporting to guide data-driven decision-making.
  • Championed inclusive hiring by embedding DEI goals into sourcing strategies and candidate experience, helping increase representation across key functions.
  • Organized and supported hiring events and targeted outreach campaigns to strengthen employer brand and candidate engagement within niche non-technical talent pools.
  • Consistently delivered high-touch, candidate-first experience—earning positive feedback and improving offer acceptance rates.

Full-Cycle Technical Recruiter

Insight Global
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Successfully recruited for highly specialized technical roles including Backend and Frontend Software Engineers (SWE), Site Reliability Engineers (SRE), QA Engineers, as well as Business and Campus hires.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive sourcing strategies leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter, internal databases, Boolean search, employee referrals, and targeted networking.
  • Averaged 6 consultant hires per month, doubling the company average, through proactive pipeline building and efficient candidate management.
  • Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-volume recruiting environments—consistently sourcing, screening, and closing top-tier technical talent across various domains.
  • Deep understanding of technical skill sets, frameworks, and role requirements, enabling accurate and efficient assessment of candidate qualifications.
  • Skilled in using a variety of recruitment tools and platforms (e.g., ATS, CRM, sourcing extensions) to attract, track, and engage high-quality candidates.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers, engineers, and cross-functional partners to ensure alignment on talent needs and hiring goals.
  • Known for delivering a positive, candidate-centric experience and maintaining clear, consistent communication throughout the hiring lifecycle.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
06.2016

Skills

  • Interviewing and Negotiating
  • Diversity Driven Recruiting
  • Market Research and Analysis
  • ATS (Greenhouse, GEM)
  • Boolean Search & Sourcing Techniques
  • Pipeline and Workflow Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Strategic Thinking

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Self-Initiated Travel & Personal Development

Independant
06.2024 - 07.2025

Senior Recruiter

Ace Parking
09.2023 - 01.2024

Senior Technical Recruiter

UnitedMasters
06.2022 - 01.2023

Recruiter L4

Google
08.2017 - 04.2022

Full-Cycle Technical Recruiter

Insight Global
08.2016 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of California, Davis

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