- Augmented Reality (AR) Development
- Sustainable Tech Innovations
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Robotics
- Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
- Documenting and sharing travel experiences
- Adventure Travel
- Swimming
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- Pilates
- Animal Welfare Advocacy
- Volunteer Work
Kim Pope
West Hollywood,CA
Summary
Accomplished executive recruiting professional with 20+ years of experience in both established and start-up environments. Demonstrated expertise in sourcing top-tier C-suite and technical talent in highly competitive markets. Collaborative leader who works closely with internal business and executive leaders to drive successful recruitment initiatives. Highly skilled in strategic sourcing, utilizing advanced Boolean search techniques to identify and attract top talent. Experienced in organization design, job descriptions, succession planning, and re-organization efforts. Recognized for exceptional leadership in training and mentoring recruiting teams, resulting in enhanced talent acquisition processes and implementation of industry best practices. Extensive background in ATS selection and implementation, including Greenhouse, Google Hire, Lever, and other leading platforms.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Leadership Technical Sourcer for Reality Labs
Meta
05.2022 - 04.2025
- (remote/FTE) HW ME/EE/Systems/Optical, haptics, PDE, PM, GenAI, Linguistics Engineering, and TPM
- (M1/M2/IC7/IC8/D1)
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand specific job requirements and candidate profiles.
- Identified potential candidates by utilizing various sourcing channels and tools.
- Supported recruitment initiatives by building a strong candidate pipeline.
- Enhanced talent acquisition process with strategic sourcing techniques.
Principal Technical Sourcer
Thumbtack, Inc
01.2021 - 05.2022
- (remote/FTE Supported SWE/Data Analytics, ML, Data Engineering, Infra, Security, Product, and Mobile Engineering.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and preferences.
- Conducted initial screenings to assess candidate qualifications and fit.
- Enhanced sourcing efficiency with innovative strategies and tools.
- Sourced candidates from diverse backgrounds to promote inclusivity.
- Utilized social media networks to reach broader audiences.
- Built relationships with passive candidates to keep them engaged.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Friend Buy
06.2020 - 11.2020
- (contract/remote) Supported Senior Frontend, Senior Backend, Platform Architect, SDET, and CSM
- Enhanced candidate sourcing by implementing advanced search techniques and utilizing multiple platforms.
- Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings to ensure a proper fit for organizational culture and role requirements.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting processes, ensuring timely placement of top-tier candidates.
- . Developed and maintained a strong professional network within the tech industry, leveraging connections for candidate referrals and business development opportunities.
- Advised hiring managers on best practices for conducting effective interviews, improving overall candidate experience.
Principal Technical Recruiter
DAI
03.2020 - 11.2020
- (contract remote) Support Data Science, Data Analytics, Data Infra (security/SRE/DevOps)
- Enhanced talent acquisition efforts by sourcing and screening qualified technical candidates.
- Conducted interviews to evaluate technical skills and cultural fit for various roles.
- Improved hiring outcomes with targeted recruitment strategies tailored to specific technical needs.
- Built strong candidate pipelines by leveraging online platforms and professional networks.
- Partnered with hiring managers to align recruitment strategies with organizational goals.
Principal Technical Recruiter
Spokeo
08.2019 - 02.2020
- (hybrid/contract role)
- Improved hiring outcomes with targeted recruitment strategies tailored to specific technical needs.
- Conducted interviews to evaluate technical skills and cultural fit for various roles.
- Enhanced talent acquisition efforts by sourcing and screening qualified technical candidates.
- Built strong candidate pipelines by leveraging online platforms and professional networks.
Senior Technical Recruiter/Sourcer
Tinder
03.2019 - 08.2019
- (hybrid/contract role) focused on SWE/Security, Data/Infra
- . Developed and maintained a strong professional network within the tech industry, leveraging connections for candidate referrals and business development opportunities.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting processes, ensuring timely placement of top-tier candidates.
- Implemented metrics-driven strategies to monitor recruiter performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Advised hiring managers on best practices for conducting compelling interviews and improving the overall candidate experience.
Senior Technical Recruiter/Sourcer
CapitalOne
04.2018 - 08.2019
- (remote/contract role): The team implemented a new 'One-Tech Model,' resulting in 60 hires in 2.5 months/across 4 USA locations: SF, CA, Plano, TX, Richmond, VA, and NOVA
- Enhanced candidate sourcing by implementing advanced search techniques and utilizing multiple platforms.
- Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings to ensure a proper fit for organizational culture and role requirements.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting processes, ensuring timely placement of top-tier candidates.
- . Developed and maintained a strong professional network within the tech industry, leveraging connections for candidate referrals and business development opportunities.
- Advised hiring managers on best practices for conducting effective interviews, improving overall candidate experience.
- Spearheaded employer branding initiatives that showcased company culture and attracted top industry talent.
Senior Technical Recruiter/Sourcer
Grindr
09.2017 - 03.2018
- (hybrid/contract role): Implemented a new hiring process supported by the implementation of Greenhouse
- (SWE, Data, Product, Data Science, and Finance/BI roles)
- Enhanced candidate sourcing by implementing advanced search techniques and utilizing multiple platforms.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting processes, ensuring timely placement of top-tier candidates.
- Implemented metrics-driven strategies to monitor recruiter performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Used Boolean searches to develop applicant portfolios for expected openings.
- Created comprehensive candidate profiles that highlighted key skills, experiences, and fit with corporate values, allowing hiring managers to make informed decisions quickly.
- Advised hiring managers on best practices for conducting effective interviews, improving overall candidate experience throughout the process.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Rubicon Project
03.2017 - 09.2017
- (hybrid/contract role): Supported seven remote locations (USA) SF, NYC, BOS, AUS, CHI, Seattle, Los Angeles: SWE, Data, Infra, Product Security Engineering
- Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings to ensure proper fit for organizational culture and role requirements.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages on behalf of clients, securing top talent while maintaining budgetary constraints.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting processes, ensuring timely placement of top-tier candidates.
- Advised hiring managers on best practices for conducting effective interviews, improving overall candidate experience throughout the process.
- Spearheaded employer branding initiatives that showcased company culture and attracted top industry talent.
- Created comprehensive candidate profiles that highlighted key skills, experiences, and fit with corporate values, allowing hiring managers to make informed decisions quickly.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Everbridge
08.2016 - 01.2017
- (hybrid/contract role) Supported Sales Engineering and Security Engineering; exceeded the hiring deadline by 2 months
- Enhanced candidate sourcing by implementing advanced search techniques and utilizing multiple platforms.
- Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings to ensure proper fit for organizational culture and role requirements.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting processes, ensuring timely placement of top-tier candidates.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop targeted recruitment marketing campaigns for niche roles.
- Advised hiring managers on best practices for conducting effective interviews, improving overall candidate experience throughout the process.
Principal Technical Recruiter
OpenX
04.2014 - 04.2016
- (on-site/hybrid contract/FTE role: Interviewed and hired over 131 Engineers and Engineering Leaders and redesigned the interview process and candidate experience
- Improved hiring outcomes with targeted recruitment strategies tailored to specific technical needs.
- Built strong candidate pipelines by leveraging online platforms and professional networks.
- Conducted interviews to evaluate technical skills and cultural fit for various roles.
- Provided guidance to candidates throughout interview processes, ensuring positive experiences.
- Partnered with hiring managers to align recruitment strategies with organizational goals.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment process to secure top-tier technical talent.
- Identified high-potential candidates for specialized technical roles through in-depth assessments.
- Streamlined recruitment workflows to improve efficiency and reduce time-to-hire.
- Enhanced employer branding by promoting company culture during candidate interactions.
- Conducted detailed market research to stay informed on technical hiring trends.
- Developed job postings to attract skilled professionals and increase application volume.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define requirements for technical roles.
- Improved recruitment metrics by implementing innovative sourcing techniques.
Senior Technical Leadership Recruiter
Fullscreen
05.2013 - 03.2014
- (contract/on-site/hybrid contract) Hired 35 Engineers, 1 CFO, 1 CRO, 3 VP's, Dir
- Of Comm and Corp Dev
- Built strong candidate pipelines by identifying and engaging top talent.
- Enhanced recruitment process by implementing innovative sourcing strategies.
- Conducted interviews and assessments to align candidates with organizational needs.
- Improved candidate experience by streamlining communication and feedback processes.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define role requirements and expectations.
- Strengthened employer brand by promoting company culture and values during recruitment.
- Developed recruitment strategies to fulfill staffing needs in a timely manner.
- Utilized social media platforms to increase reach and attract diverse applicants.
Senior Strategic Sourcer
Pandora
12.2012 - 05.2013
- (contract role/remote) Supported SWE/Mobile Engineers
- Improved candidate pipeline by effectively using social media platforms and recruiting tools.
- Strengthened employer branding with strategic sourcing campaigns.
- Increased diversity of applicant pool, sourcing candidates from a wide range of backgrounds.
- Developed sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates for various roles.
- Expanded talent pool, utilizing insights from market research.
- Managed sourcing activities to support recruitment objectives.
- Attracted qualified candidates through creative sourcing approaches.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Machinima
03.2012 - 03.2013
- (hybrid/remote part-time contract) Sourced and hired 10 Senior Engineers (Data & Ruby)
- Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings to ensure proper fit for organizational culture and role requirements.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting processes, ensuring timely placement of top-tier candidates.
- . Developed and maintained a strong professional network within the tech industry, leveraging connections for candidate referrals and business development opportunities.
- Advised hiring managers on best practices for conducting effective interviews, improving overall candidate experience throughout the process.
Principal Technical Recruiter
Shopzilla, Inc.
07.2011 - 12.2012
- Hired 80 Engineers/Managers & Developed Jobvite workflow
- Enhanced talent acquisition efforts by sourcing and screening qualified technical candidates.
- Conducted interviews to evaluate technical skills and cultural fit for various roles.
- Improved hiring outcomes with targeted recruitment strategies tailored to specific technical needs.
- Built strong candidate pipelines by leveraging online platforms and professional networks.
- Partnered with hiring managers to align recruitment strategies with organizational goals.
- Provided guidance to candidates throughout interview processes, ensuring positive experiences.
Principal Technical Recruiting Partner
Swoon, LLC
02.2010 - 07.2011
- Boutique Agency supporting Mobile Engineering, Backend Engineering, SWE
- Sourced top talent by leveraging multiple recruitment platforms and networks.
- Conducted initial screening interviews to identify qualified candidates.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, enhancing recruitment strategies.
- Improved candidate experience by streamlining communication during the hiring process.
- Developed job descriptions to attract suitable candidates.
- Enhanced recruitment outcomes by utilizing innovative sourcing techniques.
- Increased recruitment efficiency with data-driven insights and analytics.
- Organized career fairs to expand talent pool and increase brand visibility.
- Reduced time-to-fill vacancies by implementing effective recruitment strategies.
Senior Talent Partner
Eastridge Info
06.2005 - 04.2008
- (FTE/on-site/boutique agency) supported all SWE, Backend Engineering, Front End, Ops, Product, and TPM
- Established strategic alliances to drive business growth and expand market reach.
- Enhanced client relationships by fostering open communication and trust.
- Developed new business opportunities, resulting in increased revenue streams.
- Negotiated contracts to secure favorable terms and protect company interests.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders to support business development.
Senior Recruiter
Ernst & Young
03.2005 - 06.2005
- (contract/hybrid role) supported finance, accounting, and IT
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and labor market data to inform recruitment strategies accordingly.
- Conducted thorough candidate screenings, resulting in higher quality interviews and placements.
- Assisted hiring managers in creating accurate job descriptions that accurately reflected role requirements and attracted qualified applicants.
- Fostered positive candidate experiences through transparent communication throughout the recruiting process.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs and successfully fill vacancies in a timely manner.
Senior Recruiter
Gap, Inc.
03.2003 - 03.2005
- (contract/FTE on-site) Supported 4 Brands and Corp and supported eight different areas: Corp Dev, Legal, HR, IT, Ops, Communications, Architecture, and Finance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Behavior
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA08.2004
Skills
- Recruiting Leadership
- Organizational Development
- Diversity & Inclusion Specialist
- Technical Acumen
- Organizational Design
- Offer Negotiation
- Competitive Market Analysis
- SLA & KPI Performance Management
- Client/Hiring Manager Relationships
- Resume screening
- Interview scheduling
- Candidate sourcing
- Talent mapping
- Sourcing tools
- Expert LinkedIn sourcing
- Talent acquisition
Accomplishments
I have successfully built teams for niche, hard-to-fill roles at both large public companies and start-up tech firms from San Francisco/Bay Area to Los Angeles. By leveraging my professional network, I have increased awareness of the roles and organizations I support, which has generated interest and impressions in hiring.
Interests
Timeline
Leadership Technical Sourcer for Reality Labs
Meta
05.2022 - 04.2025
Principal Technical Sourcer
Thumbtack, Inc
01.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Technical Recruiter
Friend Buy
06.2020 - 11.2020
Principal Technical Recruiter
DAI
03.2020 - 11.2020
Principal Technical Recruiter
Spokeo
08.2019 - 02.2020
Senior Technical Recruiter/Sourcer
Tinder
03.2019 - 08.2019
Senior Technical Recruiter/Sourcer
CapitalOne
04.2018 - 08.2019
Senior Technical Recruiter/Sourcer
Grindr
09.2017 - 03.2018
Senior Technical Recruiter
Rubicon Project
03.2017 - 09.2017
Senior Technical Recruiter
Everbridge
08.2016 - 01.2017
Principal Technical Recruiter
OpenX
04.2014 - 04.2016
Senior Technical Leadership Recruiter
Fullscreen
05.2013 - 03.2014
Senior Strategic Sourcer
Pandora
12.2012 - 05.2013
Senior Technical Recruiter
Machinima
03.2012 - 03.2013
Principal Technical Recruiter
Shopzilla, Inc.
07.2011 - 12.2012
Principal Technical Recruiting Partner
Swoon, LLC
02.2010 - 07.2011
Senior Talent Partner
Eastridge Info
06.2005 - 04.2008
Senior Recruiter
Ernst & Young
03.2005 - 06.2005
Senior Recruiter
Gap, Inc.
03.2003 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Behavior
University of San Francisco
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