Sakinah Anderson
Menlo Park
Summary
Experienced recruiter with a proven ability to attract and retain top-tier talent across the tech and engineering industries. Skilled in developing innovative sourcing strategies, leveraging data analytics, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Adept at adapting to dynamic business needs and delivering measurable results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Sourcer
Meta
02.2025 - Current
- Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to attract diverse candidates
- Utilize various sourcing tools, databases, and social media platforms to identify top talent for leadership positions
- Establish relationships with potential candidates through personalized outreach and communication
- Conduct initial screenings and interviews to assess candidate fit and interest
- Implement data-driven approaches to measure sourcing effectiveness and inform future strategies
- Work closely with hiring managers and recruiters to understand business needs and preferences
Recruiter
Care.com (Contract)
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Recruit top-tier candidates across technical roles (engineering, product, AI) and functional areas including healthcare, marketing, and HR.
- Track pipeline data and provide timely updates to hiring managers/clients on open positions and hiring initiatives
- Provide high touch recruiting candidate experience throughout the hiring process
- Conduct full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, phone screening, and offer negotiation
- Achieve a consistent hire rate of 10+ candidates per month, including hard-to-fill technical positions
Sr. Recruiter
VMLY&R (GOOGLE)
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Spearheaded recruitment for Google’s technical teams, hiring for roles such as software engineers, data scientists, and product managers.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to align recruitment strategies with evolving headcount priorities in an agile environment
- Implemented data-driven recruitment strategies, leveraging analytics to make informed decisions and improve process
- Led a team of recruiters, providing mentorship and training to enhance sourcing and candidate assessment skills.
- Conducted regular talent acquisition audits to identify areas for improvement and ensure legal compliance
- Established and nurture strategic partnerships with educational institutions, industry associations, and professional networks to tap into specialized talent pools
Team Lead
Cielo, Atlanta, GA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Performed full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiation
- Sourced and hired candidates for technical roles, including software development, IT infrastructure, and HRIS systems.
- Balanced and prioritized 100+ requisitions, consistently hiring ~40 candidates per week
- Won a contest for achieving the most hires in a quarter, landing at 486 hires
- Streamlined onboarding processes, reducing time-to-hire by 30% for a high-volume client.Coached and mentor Coordinators and recruiters, developing their professional strengths
- Built and deployed effective recruitment marketing campaigns specific to the job openings
- Strengthened relations with clients by maintaining consistent communication and facilitating effective meetings
Recruiter
Cielo, Atlanta, GA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Exceeded goals by sourcing and phone screening a high volume of candidates
- Created positive candidate experiences by keeping candidates engaged and informed throughout the process
- Presented job offers and drove candidate acceptance, anticipating and negotiating counteroffers as necessary
- Tracked and reported recruitment activities and metrics
Recruiter
PeopleScout, Atlanta, GA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Conducted full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, phone screening, and offer negotiation
- Balanced ~80 requisitions with tight deadlines concurrently
- Exceeded goals by hiring 40-50 candidates a month, ranging from Retail, Telecommunications, IT, and Managerial roles
- Researched and compiled market and salary data to strategize recruitment plans
- Developed and nurtured strong partnerships with hiring managers
Recruiter
The Home Depot, Atlanta, GA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Performed high-volume hiring for retail employees, nationally
- Exceeded goals by hiring 300+ candidates per month for high volume Retail roles, Telecommunications, Accounting, and HR
- Raised D&I awareness by creating a calendar to diversify the holidays recognized and celebrated by The Home Depot
- Trained and mentored employees, accelerating and encouraging their professional development
Talent Acquisition Specialist
The Home Depot via StaffMark, Atlanta, GA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Ranked within the top 2 of 100 talent acquisition contractors for The Home Depot. As a result, the contract was extended multiple times until a permanent offer was extended
Education
Coursework in Business Technology
Chattahoochee Technical College
Skills
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): Workday, Greenhouse, Workable, ICIMs
- Data-Driven Talent Acquisition & Analytics
- Candidate Sourcing Tools: LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean Search, and CRM platforms
- Employer Branding & Diversity Recruitment
- Stakeholder Collaboration and Process Optimization
- Recruitment strategy development
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded employer branding efforts, resulting in a 40% increase in the number of inbound job applicants
- Successfully reduced time-to-hire by 30% through implementation of streamlined processes and advanced ATS
- Lead a team that consistently met or exceeded hiring targets, resulting in the on-time staffing of critical roles
Certification
- Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter
Industries
Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Healthcare, HR, Web3, and Engineering.
Timeline
Technical Sourcer
Meta
02.2025 - Current
Recruiter
Care.com (Contract)
01.2024 - 02.2025
Sr. Recruiter
VMLY&R (GOOGLE)
01.2020 - 01.2024
Team Lead
Cielo, Atlanta, GA
01.2018 - 01.2020
Recruiter
Cielo, Atlanta, GA
01.2018 - 01.2019
Recruiter
PeopleScout, Atlanta, GA
01.2017 - 01.2018
Recruiter
The Home Depot, Atlanta, GA
01.2015 - 01.2017
Talent Acquisition Specialist
The Home Depot via StaffMark, Atlanta, GA
01.2013 - 01.2015
Coursework in Business Technology
Chattahoochee Technical College