Andres Aguirre

Nike, Inc., Beaverton, OR

Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Manage full lifecycle recruitment for Nike’s Global Technology team to ensure both quality and efficiency in candidate pipelines.
• Responsibilities include:
• Strategic Workforce Planning (forecasting, tracking, and reporting)
• Talent Sourcing and Networking
• Candidate Assessment and Selection
• Employer Branding
• Interview Coordination
• Offer Planning, Extension & Negotiation
• Candidate Experience
• Collaboration with Hiring Managers
• Employment Market Research
• Requisition examples include Software Engineer(s), Senior Software Engineer(s), Senior Reliability Engineer(s), Senior Technical Product Manager(s), Senior DevOps Engineer(s)

Walt Disney Company, Burbank, CA

Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Managed full lifecycle recruitment for the VFX/FX Studio Engineering team (Marvel Studios & Lucas Films)
• Responsibilities include:
• Strategic Workforce Planning (forecasting, tracking, and reporting)
• Talent Sourcing and Networking
• Candidate Assessment and Selection
• Employer Branding
• Interview Coordination
• Offer Planning, Extension & Negotiation
• Candidate Experience
• Collaboration with Hiring Managers
• Employment Market Research
• Requisition examples include Data Scientist(s), Sr. Systems Engineer (Core Services), Advanced Analytics, Staff Software Engineer, Sr. Software Engineer(s), VFX Artist, 3D Animator, VR Developer, etc.

Yahoo Inc, Sunnyvale, CA

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Managed full lifecycle recruitment for Yahoo Finance and Yahoo US Tech Software Development, DevOps, Infrastructure, and Digital Marketing requisitions.
• Responsibilities include:
• Strategic Workforce Planning (forecasting, tracking, and reporting)
• Talent Sourcing and Networking
• Candidate Assessment and Selection
• Employer Branding
• Interview Coordination
• Offer Planning, Extension & Negotiation
• Candidate Experience
• Collaboration with Hiring Managers
• Employment Market Research
• Requisition examples include Data Scientist, Research Scientist, Sr. Front End Engineer(s), Sr. Full Stack Engineer(s), Sr. Android Engineer(s), Production Engineer(s), Principal Software Dev Engineer(s), Principal Design Engineer(s), Full Stack Engineer II, etc.

LiveRamp, San Francisco, CA

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Managed full lifecycle recruitment for LiveRamp’s Big Data Innovation team.
• Responsibilities include:
• Strategic Workforce Planning (forecasting, tracking, and reporting)
• Talent Sourcing and Networking
• Candidate Assessment and Selection
• Employer Branding
• Interview Coordination
• Offer Planning, Extension & Negotiation
• Candidate Experience
• Collaboration with Hiring Managers
• Employment Market Research
• Requisition examples include Sr. Business Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer Lead, Senior Software Engineer(s), Senior Big Data Software (Java/Scala) Engineer(s), Principal Technical Product Manager, Staff Software Engineer(s), etc.

Amazon (AWS), San Francisco, CA

Sr. Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Managed full lifecycle recruitment for Amazon’s AWS and Artificial Intelligence team.
• Responsibilities include:
• Strategic Workforce Planning (forecasting, tracking, and reporting)
• Talent Sourcing and Networking
• Candidate Assessment and Selection
• Employer Branding
• Interview Coordination
• Offer Planning, Extension & Negotiation
• Candidate Experience
• Collaboration with Hiring Managers
• Employment Market Research
• Requisition examples include Machine Learning Engineer(s), Data Scientist(s), Principal Tech Engineer(s), Application Engineer(s), Senior AWS Solutions Architect, Software Development Engineer I, Software Development Engineer II, Software Development (CDS) Engineer, Intech Software Developer, Manager(s), etc.

Nikola Motors, Phoenix, AZ

Sr. Technical Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Managed full lifecycle recruitment for Nikola’s Energy, Safety, Quality, Service / Warranty, Business Development and Manufacturing teams across the Nikola organization.
• Responsibilities include:
• Strategic Workforce Planning (forecasting, tracking, and reporting)
• Talent Sourcing and Networking
• Candidate Assessment and Selection
• Employer Branding
• Interview Coordination
• Offer Planning, Extension & Negotiation
• Candidate Experience
• Collaboration with Hiring Managers
• Employment Market Research
• Requisition examples include Energy Analyst, Hydrogen Project Controls Manager, Serviceability, Quality, Functional Safety, Material Readiness, FMEA Lead and Manufacturing Excellence and Software Engineers, Metrology Supervisor, Business Development Director, Senior Manager of Vehicle Service and Warranty, Senior Global Supply Manager, Parts Manager, Ergonomics Safety Specialist, Material Readiness Leader, Master Service Tech’s, Quality Inspectors, etc.

Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply, Phoenix, AZ

Lead Talent Acquisition Strategist

• Developed a new recruiting process to serve as a self-efficient and deliverable method to manage 200+ retail brick and motor stores across the U.S.

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation | Wekopa Casino & Resort, Fountain Hills, AZ

Lead Talent Acquisition Strategist

• Comprised a Multi organization-wide recruiting plan for a casino acquisition from Fort McDowell to Wekopa Casino Resort. This includes extending this recruiting plan to be used by (7) additional nation-owned organizations.
• Collaborated closely with hiring managers to comprehend their talent needs and design targeted recruitment strategies. This included leveraging industry knowledge of emerging technologies and industry trends while teaching proactive sourcing and engaging skills to the recruitment team.

Desert Diamond Casinos, Glendale, AZ

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Lead recruiter spearheading the talent acquisition of Desert Diamond’s largest enterprise expansion.
• Responsibilities include:
• Strategic Workforce Planning (forecasting, tracking, and reporting)
• Talent Sourcing and Networking
• Candidate Assessment and Selection
• Employer Branding
• Interview Coordination
• Offer Planning, Extension & Negotiation
• Candidate Experience
• Collaboration with Hiring Managers
• Employment Market Research
• Requisition examples include C-Suits, Table Games Manager, Table Games Shift Manager(s), Table Games Pit Manager(s), Table Games Dealer(s), MOD’s, Poker Room Manager(s), Assistant Director, Poker Shift Manager(s), Poker Floor Supervisor(s), Poker Dealer(s), Bingo Manager(s), Bingo Floor Manager(s), Bingo Shift Supervisor(s), Applications Administrator, IT Support Supervisors, IT Support Technician(s), IT Trainer, Surveillance Supervisor(s), Surveillance Network Tech, Surveillance Officer(s)

Phoenix New Times (LA Weekly), Phoenix, AZ

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Developed VMG’s (Voice Media Group) and VDS’s (Voice Digital Services) recruiting department.
• This included the implementation of an ATS, Developing a Recruitment Workflow, and establishing business relationships with job boards, recruiting tools, universities, tech trade schools, and much more.
• Lead the initiative for community engagement and industry events to assist in the demand and competition of technology candidates.
• Delivered full lifecycle recruitment for publishing and digital agencies. These include Phoenix New Times, V-Digital Services, LA Weekly, Denver Westward, Miami New Times, Dallas Observer, The Houston Press, OC Weekly, and Palm Beach New Times.
• Requisition examples include Agency Web PM, SEO Specialist, Social Media Marketing Manager, QA Analyst, WordPress Developers, Link Building Specialists, Digital Account Managers, PHP Developers, Paid Media Specialists, etc.

PetSmart, Inc., Phoenix, AZ

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Delivery of recruiting efforts for the IT teams across PetSmart’s Technology organization.
• Responsibilities include:
• Strategic Workforce Planning (forecasting, tracking, and reporting)
• Talent Sourcing and Networking
• Candidate Assessment and Selection
• Employer Branding
• Interview Coordination
• Offer Planning, Extension & Negotiation
• Candidate Experience
• Collaboration with Hiring Managers
• Employment Market Research
• Requisitions examples include Manager of Advanced Analytics, EIM Manager of Strategic Projects, Senior iOS Developers, Senior Software Developers, Security Engineers and many more.

Leslie’s Pool Supplies, Phoenix, AZ

Senior IT / Technical Recruiter (E-Commerce)

• Worked with the Executive eCommerce VP to successfully build out the eCommerce & Digital Design team.
• Responsibilities include:
• Strategic Workforce Planning (forecasting, tracking, and reporting)
• Talent Sourcing and Networking
• Candidate Assessment and Selection
• Employer Branding
• Interview Coordination
• Offer Planning, Extension & Negotiation
• Candidate Experience
• Collaboration with Hiring Managers
• Employment Market Research
• These requisitions included Director of eCommerce Integration, Director of Marketing Creative, Senior UX Manager, Social Media Marketing Manager, Senior Web Engineers, UX, Email and Content Manager, Catalog and Circulation Coordinator, Senior Manager of Email Marketing, etc.

Aetna Healthcare, Phoenix, AZ

Senior IT / Technical Recruiter

• Managed all levels of IT and OTS Recruitment for Aetna’s U.S. and Global Continuity market.
• Responsibilities include:
• Strategic Workforce Planning (forecasting, tracking, and reporting)
• Talent Sourcing and Networking
• Candidate Assessment and Selection
• Employer Branding
• Interview Coordination
• Offer Planning, Extension & Negotiation
• Candidate Experience
• Collaboration with Hiring Managers
• Employment Market Research
• Requisitions include Information Technology Vice President, IT Directors, IT Project Managers, Implementation Managers, Sr. Software, Application, and Mobile Developers

U-Haul International, Phoenix, AZ

Senior (Technical) Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Senior IT Recruiter for the International Corporate Headquarters of U-Haul International.
• Spearheaded all levels of U.S. and Canadian IT Recruitment.
• Responsibilities include:
• Strategic Workforce Planning (forecasting, tracking, and reporting)
• Talent Sourcing and Networking
• Candidate Assessment and Selection
• Employer Branding
• Interview Coordination
• Offer Planning, Extension & Negotiation
• Candidate Experience
• Collaboration with Hiring Managers
• Employment Market Research
• Requisition examples include IT Directors, Sr, Mid, Jr, and Intern level Software Developers, Mobile Developers, SAP(ABAP) Developers, Network Operation Managers, Network and System Admin, Supply Chain, Business Analysts and Help Desk