SHYMALA HOFFMAN, CASR
Oakland
Summary
Strategic Recruiter experienced in full-cycle recruiting and driving diversity initiatives, contributing over $550,000 in gross margin. Delivered results through effective process improvement and robust client relationship management. Focused on fostering teamwork, adapting recruitment processes to organizational needs, and ensuring alignment with company culture.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruiter, Creative & GTM
AQUENT
12.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with beauty retail CPG enterprise clients to develop and implement strategic creative go-to-market solutions and enhance financial operations.
- Developed and implemented innovative recruitment strategies to attract diverse talent.
- Streamlined full-cycle recruiting processes, enhancing candidate experience from initial sourcing through final onboarding.
- Implemented applicant tracking systems to enhance candidate management workflows and strengthen communication channels.
- Analyzed candidate responses during interviews to determine alignment with organizational values and job competencies.
- Cultivated strong relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners to facilitate effective recruitment collaboration.
- Developed training programs for recruiters, fostering improved performance and team effectiveness.
- Ranked within top three producers, facilitating generation of over $550,000 in gross margin.
Recruiter, Creative and GTM
AQUENT
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Built scalable candidate pipelines, reducing time-to-fill for critical roles.
- Sourced candidates through job boards and social media, improving outreach and engagement in talent acquisition.
- Sourced candidates through job boards and social media, enhancing talent acquisition outreach and engagement.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and create ideal candidate profiles.
- Conducted phone screenings to evaluate qualifications and cultural fit for roles.
- Scheduled interviews and coordinated logistics between candidates and hiring teams.
- Crafted job descriptions and postings that showcased company culture and values, attracting candidates aligned with organizational vision.
- Provided training to junior recruiters on best practices in recruitment strategies.
- Streamlined candidate screening processes, enhancing efficiency and improving time-to-fill metrics.
- Developed targeted recruitment strategies to attract top-tier talent across various industries.
- Conducted in-depth interviews, evaluating candidates' skills and cultural fit for organizational needs.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define role requirements and create compelling job descriptions.
- Analyzed recruitment data to identify trends, improving sourcing strategies and overall effectiveness.
- Fostered relationships with industry networks to expand talent pipeline and enhance employer branding efforts.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both candidates and clients, fostering long-term partnerships.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Created engaging job postings that accurately reflected position requirements while showcasing company culture.
- Increased candidate placements by developing and maintaining relationships with clients and candidates.
- Negotiated competitive salary packages with candidates, resulting in successful offers and acceptances.
Recruiter & Acting Managing Director
RANDSTAD USA
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Led team of 4 recruiters to improve recruitment effectiveness across diverse industries, aligning strategies with client needs.
- Aligned recruitment processes with client business objectives through effective strategy management and delivery.
- Oversaw full-cycle recruitment processes, ensuring comprehensive support throughout.
- Secured top talent by negotiating competitive salaries and employment terms with successful candidates.
- Monitored recruiting metrics and presented performance insights to senior leadership, driving data-informed decision making.
- Identified best practices for continuous improvement of recruitment processes.
- Expanded client base and enhanced service offerings through targeted business development initiatives, contributing to revenue growth.
- Provided training and mentorship on effective sourcing techniques to junior recruiters.
Head of Advisor Management
INGENIO
08.2013 - 02.2018
- Spearheaded operations and advisor performance initiatives, resulting in streamlined processes.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to scale programs, leading to increased advisor engagement.
- Advised clients on strategic decisions to optimize operational processes.
- Developed tailored solutions in partnership with diverse teams to meet client needs.
- Developed comprehensive reports on client performance with actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Strengthened client relationships through consistent communication and feedback sessions.
- Planned and executed orientation programs to support individual transitions into new experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Saint Mary's College of California
MoragaSkills
- Full-cycle recruiting
- Recruitment strategy
- Recruitment marketing
- Diversity strategies
- Interviewing techniques
- Referral development
- Client relationship management
- Negotiation skills
- Metrics analysis
- Process improvement
- Applicant tracking systems
- Mentoring recruiters
- Creative talent sourcing
Certification
- Certified AI and Sourcing Recruiter
AIRS, an ADP company
Issued May 2026
Credential ID 63880300
Core Leadership Expertise
- Talent Strategy & Client Leadership
- Revenue & Business Growth
- Recruiting Operations & Delivery
- Team Leadership & Enablement
Timeline
Senior Recruiter, Creative & GTM
AQUENT
12.2022 - Current
Recruiter, Creative and GTM
AQUENT
02.2021 - 12.2022
Recruiter & Acting Managing Director
RANDSTAD USA
05.2019 - 02.2021
Head of Advisor Management
INGENIO
08.2013 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Saint Mary's College of California