Cara M.

Cara M.

Lead Recruiter @ Okta

About

Experienced Lead Recruiter and dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist with a proven track record of building high-performing teams. I have successfully cultivated an inclusive and innovative environment in the Federal Sales sector. I specialize in identifying top talent, fostering relationships, and implementing cutting-edge tools to optimize recruitment processes. Adept at collaborating on key projects and driving strategic growth within organizations. Expertise in recruiting tools including: LI Recruiter, Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, HireEZ, 8Fold and GEM

Country

United States

City

Greater Asheville

Industry

Staffing & Recruiting

Skill

Recruiting, Interviews, Applicant Tracking Systems, Data Analysis, Survey Design, Research, Data Collection, Project Management, Technical Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Cold Calling, New Hire Orientations, College Recruiting, Internet Recruiting, Training, Management, Sourcing, Talent Management, Career Counseling

Experience

Okta

Lead Recruiter

Okta

LinkedIn
2021-7 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

As the Lead Recruiter for the Public Sector Sales team, I play a pivotal role in growing our team's success. I lead recruitment efforts that ensure a well-rounded team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. My strategic approach to talent acquisition has resulted in identifying and onboarding top-tier professionals who drive revenue growth by customer acquisition and retention. Key Achievements: Spearheaded the recruitment of Okta's Public Sector sales team Talent Acquisition Lead | NeuroDiversity Employee Resource Group (ERG) Lead on Global Expansion Project Flexed to assist with Engineering Recruitment in India Advocacy - EWOK (Employees with Experience @Okta) - Committee Lead Recruiting Process Project - Lead VMT Project - Global Operating Model - Canada - Lead ATS Exploration Project - Member

NetApp

Sr. Recruiter

NetApp

LinkedIn
2021-1 - 2021-7 · 7 mos

Why NetApp? In a world full of generalists, NetApp is a specialist. No one knows how to elevate the world’s biggest clouds like NetApp. We are data-driven and empowered to innovate. Trust, integrity, and teamwork all combine to make a difference for our customers, partners, and communities. As a Sr. Recruiter I energize and mobilize the hiring process. My strengths are candidate care and strategically honing the process. My goal is to ensure teams meet their hiring deadlines in a timely manner with well qualified candidates. Currently, I focus on Marketing, Sales, and HR roles.

Motional

Sr. Technical Recruiter

Motional

LinkedIn
2020-9 - 2021-1 · 5 mos

We're new in name only. We've been revolutionizing the field for decades. The Motional team was behind some of the industry’s largest leaps forward, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world’s first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world’s most-established public robotaxi fleet. Our DNA — a combination of Aptiv’s expertise in automotive technology and Hyundai Motor Group’s leadership in vehicle manufacturing — is uniquely powerful, and positions us to fundamentally change how people move through their lives. We’re creating, shaping, and advancing technology capable of saving lives, time, and money. We're Motional, and we're changing how the world moves.

Dell Technologies

Sr. Advisor, Talent Acquisition

Dell Technologies

LinkedIn
2014-10 - 2020-9 · 6 yrs

Next-level sales. Next-generation technologies. Our leaders are driven to see their people not only succeed, but achieve their fullpotential. Come see what this high standard can do for you. Apply today at jobs.dell.com/sales As a team member of the Dell Talent Acquisition group, I recruit all levels of sales people from entry to executive hires. I cover Enterprise Sales Central and South Region for the Dell EMC division. I also support our Sales Enablement team. In the past I have recruited for Specialty, Commercial and Federal sales as well as our GSAP program and Inside Sales. I served as a member of the ReStart team as well as a recruiter for the program. I am on the pilot team for our HiredScore new tool launch. Recently, I volunteered to assist the University Relations team as a Co-Lead for our Dell Campus Ambassadors and Advocates. Awards and Recognition - '17 Q2 Spot Award, '17 Q3 Bronze Award, '17 Q4 Spot Award, '18 Q1 Platinum Award, '18 Q3 Inspire award, '19 Dell Champion Award, '20 Multiple Inspire Awards

Sails-Up

Sr. Recruiter

Sails-Up

2012-5 - 2014-9 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Responsible for finding qualified candidates for open positions with our clients. Utilize tools such as LinkedIn, Indeed.com and proficient at internet research to search for talent. Build a talent network of potential candidates for future open roles. Manage tasks to allow for considerable time on phone interviewing. Able to adapt and learn quickly to work in a variety of Applicant Tracking Systems depending on client structure. Provide feedback to client to ensure quality and efficiency for filling requisitions. While with Sails-Up Cara has a record of success providing supplemental recruitment to companies such as Lenovo, Dimension Data, First Citizens Bank and Citrix.

Women Tech Community

Stay-at-home Mom

Women Tech Community

LinkedIn
2006-2 - 2012-5 · 6 yrs 4 mos
RTI International

Survey Specialist III

RTI International

LinkedIn
2000-1 - 2006-1 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Promoted from Survey Specialist II to Survey Specialist III. Provided project management for surveys, including recruiting, supervising, and training field data collection and professional staff. Managed 5 Field Supervisors, each of their teams consisted of 10 Data Collection staff Developed survey materials including consent forms, brochures, and manuals. Collected and insured quality of data. Prepared reports and project deliverables for management. Served as a liaison between the project and survey sites.

RTI International

Tracing Specialist

RTI International

LinkedIn
1999-1 - 2000-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Located subjects utilizing all available resources including databases, internet, government agencies and information given by subject. Identified additional sources to enhance tracing effectiveness, monitored and reviewed non-located subjects. Ensured quality and effectiveness of tracing activities, maintained confidentiality standards of the department.

Education

Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

LinkedIn

Student Development

Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

LinkedIn

Sociology

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