Olga Strongin
Redwood City
Summary
Dynamic Principal Recruiter at Conviva with a proven track record in building high-trust relationships and enhancing employer branding. Expert in client-facing communication and adept at problem resolution, I excel in translating complex needs into tailored solutions. Skilled in Microsoft Office, I drive impactful candidate experiences and mentor teams to elevate service standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pop‑up / Volunteer Styling & Merchandising
- Current
- Styled customers for events, offering personalized outfit and accessory suggestions to boost confidence and foster repeat business.
- Executed visual merchandising and curated product groupings for neighborhood pop-ups and trunk shows, enhancing customer engagement.
- Coordinated vendor setup, managed receipts, and tracked inventory to ensure smooth operations during events.
Principal Recruiter
Conviva
Foster City
03.2017 - 11.2023
- Designed and executed candidate experience programs and public events (panels, global hiring days), ensuring smooth venue setup and presentation flow for engaging experiences.
- Mentored and trained recruiting teams on consultative selling and client engagement, equipping staff with skills to elevate customer service standards.
- Built high‑trust, consultative relationships with senior clients and candidates across global AI/ML and engineering teams; transferable to personalized customer service and curated styling for boutique shoppers.
- Translated complex client needs into tailored shortlists and recommendations — adept at product curation, outfit pairing, and one‑on‑one styling.
- Enhanced employer brand and online presence through targeted content and visual storytelling, positioning for impactful boutique social media and merchandising concepts.
- Managed multi‑stakeholder projects and global schedules, ensuring reliable shift coordination, event logistics, and vendor communication.
- Developed inventory tracking systems using CRM and spreadsheets to enhance operational efficiency.
Education
BS - Economics
Odessa State University
Ukraine06-1989
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- Candidate sourcing
- Needs assessment
- Client-facing communication
- Relationship building
- Problem resolution
- Microsoft Office
- Quick learner
Availability
Flexible schedule; open to part‑time, holiday/seasonal, or event/pop‑up work.
Additional Experience Interests
- Long‑time collector/curator of unique clothing and jewelry; regularly source and style pieces for friends/family.
- Comfortable engaging customers in conversation, guiding them to purchases, and creating an enjoyable boutique experience.
Timeline
Principal Recruiter
Conviva
03.2017 - 11.2023
Pop‑up / Volunteer Styling & Merchandising
- Current
BS - Economics
Odessa State University