Sinead Farrelly Pendred
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist with a robust sales background, adept at fostering collaboration across teams. I excel in sourcing top-tier talent, developing innovative recruitment strategies, enhancing employer branding, and building diverse, high-performing teams. This expertise enables me to deliver impactful results that drive business objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Visier
Vancouver, Canada
10.2021 - Current
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for multiple departments, including sales, legal, finance, marketing, customer support, development, and IT.
- Collaborate with department heads to identify hiring needs and create detailed job descriptions.
- Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies to attract top-tier talent.
- Demonstrate excellent representation skills by articulating company culture and growth opportunities to potential hires, resulting in an improvement in candidate quality and alignment with organizational goals.
- Lead global recruitment efforts, hiring talent across Canada, the US, the UK, and Germany.
- Influenced strategic hiring decisions by providing data-driven insights and aligning recruitment strategies with business objectives.
- Achieved a 95% offer acceptance rate last year by enhancing the candidate experience and providing personalized communication throughout the hiring process.
- Saved $250,000 last year by transitioning to in-house recruitment processes and reducing reliance on external agencies
- Supported the implementation of a new ATS (Greenhouse) that reduced the recruitment cycle by 20%.
Business Development Representative
Visier
Vancouver, Canada
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Partnered with Enterprise Account Executives covering Canada and the US to generate net new logo customers.
- Leveraged CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, Outreach) to track, manage, and analyze sales data.
- Developed a creative cold calling strategy by incorporating storytelling techniques and personalized messaging, resulting in a 35% increase in appointment-setting success.
- Ranked as the top-performing Business Development Representative in 2021 and 2022 for outstanding sales performance and customer acquisition.
- Generated 1.2M in sales pipeline through successful email outreach, leading to closed net new logos such as Uber, Kaiser Permanente, and Electronic Arts.
- Mentored new BDRs through their initial ramp-up period, providing guidance on best practices and performance optimization.
Account Manager
TravelMedia.ie
Dublin, Ireland
10.2016 - 02.2019
- Spearheaded PR and marketing efforts to enhance clients' brand image and expand their presence across Ireland and the UK over a three-year tenure.
- Planned and executed a range of PR and marketing activities, including generating content for various platforms and coordinating bespoke press events and trips.
- Coordinated and organized press conferences and interviews with government officials, ensuring smooth execution and positive client representation.
- Successfully represented clients at prominent industry events, including the World Travel Market, enhancing their visibility and engagement.
- Generated and managed content across various platforms, contributing to increased brand recognition and audience engagement.
- Coordinated and marketed bespoke press events and trips, tailored to clients' needs, and driving successful media coverage and client exposure.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Dublin City University
Dublin, Ireland12.2016
Skills
- Data-driven decision-making
- Talent Acquisition
- Candidate Selection
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Background Checks
- Recruiting and Sourcing
- Contract Negotiation
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Visier
10.2021 - Current
Business Development Representative
Visier
05.2019 - 10.2021
Account Manager
TravelMedia.ie
10.2016 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Dublin City University
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