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Tianna Johnson

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Founder & Fractional People & Talent
San Francisco, California, United States

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  • Render
    Head of Talent Acquisition
    Render
    Aug 2023 - Jan 2024 (6 months)
    I joined Render in August to lead our global Talent & Recruiting team. Managing the team and building trust, I led the first official Headcount Planning & People Team planning exercise. I focused on creating a scalable recruiting engine with strong internal processes and DE&I initiatives. I also developed our Talent Brand, revamped our online presence, and aimed for "Best Place to Work" awards. I successfully hired key roles, including a Lead Designer, VP of Marketing, Senior Talent Partner, and Senior PM. We quickly scaled from 50 to over 70 employees, however due to constraints we had to slow down hiring and most of the Talent Team was impacted.
  • People Culture Talent
    Founder & Fractional People & Talent
    People Culture Talent
    Apr 2023 - Current (3 years 4 months)
    Helping VCs and venture-backed startups build thriving teams and inspire their people through exceptional Human Capital Management. We specialize in creating people-first talent strategies for high-growth companies. TALENT ACQUISITION We bring deep expertise in attracting, hiring, and retaining top startup talent, with strategies tailored to your growth stage. CULTURE BUILDING We design resilient, people centric, diverse teams that align with your unique culture, mission, and values. GROWTH SUPPORT From pre-seed to IPO, we help founders and leaders unlock their teams' potential and scale their businesses effectively. At the heart of People Culture Talent is our conviction that strong company culture drives long-term success. We create
  • Blue Startups
    Lead Mentor/ Advisor (Accelerator Program)
    Blue Startups
    Mar 2023 - Current (3 years 5 months)
    I'm thrilled to partner as a mentor and advisor to early founders going through Blue Startups VC. Blue Startups was founded with the goal of diversifying Hawaii’s economy by leveraging its unique strengths. Historically dependent on the tourism industry, we envision a Hawaii with a thriving technology sector, creating high-paying and interesting jobs for our “keiki” (children). As one of the first accelerators in Hawaii, Blue Startups has been essential in the creation of “Startup Paradise”, now a thriving new startup ecosystem in Honolulu, Hawaii. The partners saw an opportunity to leverage Hawaii’s strengths to develop and bring more technology companies (such as Tetris) to the islands. Blue Startups focuses on scalable technology comp
  • Notion
    Head of Talent Operations
    Notion
    Jan 2021 - Apr 2023 (2 years 4 months)
    I worked full-time at Notion for 3 years as their first recruiting/people hire and Head of Technical Recruiting. I helped scale the company from 30 to over 575 employees, building the People Organization & Infrastructure from scratch. Leading a global team of 9, I focused on empowering our recruiting team to hire talent that aligns with Notion's values. I collaborated with various departments to develop recruiting programs, create dashboards, and generate insights. I also standardized recruiting operations, launched global recruiting programs, and partnered with Legal & Finance to achieve SOC2 certification. Currently, I’m a Notion Consultant and Affiliate, teaching others how to use the product.
  • Notion
    Head of Technical Recruitment
    Notion
    May 2020 - Feb 2021 (10 months)
  • Lyft
    Senior Technical Recruiter
    Lyft
    Jan 2017 - May 2020 (3 years 5 months)
    As Lead Talent Partner at Lyft, I focused on building a diverse and inclusive company, developing hiring strategies, and scaling the Engineering and Product Organizations during hyper-growth. I partnered with leadership to create strategic hiring plans, led a team of 20+ recruiters, and contributed to the growth of the Engineering Org and new product lines. I managed strategic projects to achieve company OKRs, improved the SWE team matching process, and reduced hiring time. I ensured a positive candidate experience, leading to higher NPS scores and successful hires.
  • GitHub
    People Ops- Senior Talent Partner and Strategist
    GitHub
    Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (3 years)
    At GitHub, I played a key role in scaling the company from 200 to over 800 employees, contributing to hiring over 200 new employees across 22 countries, including more than 20 Executive and Leadership hires. I developed standardized hiring strategies, built Talent Operations, and led compliance efforts for the IPO. I also implemented training for new People Systems and streamlined hiring processes, reducing the time to fill positions from over 100 days to under 40 days.
  • nWay
    Head of People Operations, Talent/Recruiting and HR
    nWay
    Jan 2014 - Dec 2015 (2 years)
    As the first People Operations hire and key business leader at an early-stage Korean gaming company, I expanded the company from under 20 to over 120 employees and helped open the US and China offices. I managed a team responsible for Talent Acquisition, HR, and Office Operations, implementing systems like HRIS and ATS, and developing core values and the company mission. Additionally, I oversaw various functions including compensation, employee training, legal compliance, and performance reviews.
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    HR, Talent and Office Management
    Twelvefold Media formerly Buzzlogic
    Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 (3 years)
    I joined Twelvefold (formerly Buzzlogic) as an Office Manager and quickly took on additional responsibilities as an HR Generalist. Within six months, I led Business Operations, HR, Talent Acquisition, and Office & Facilities, contributing to company expansion and culture development.
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    Director of Community Programs
    Burlingame Aquatic Club
    Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 (2 years)
    As the First Community Programs employee and key business leader, I created and rolled out a community aquatics program, overseeing facility renovation, program creation, and business planning. I managed all operations, including recruitment, training, marketing, and events, and led the development of procedures, policies, and strategies that drove revenue and client growth.
  • YMCA of Greater San Francisco
    Aquatics Director
    YMCA of Greater San Francisco
    Jan 2010 - Aug 2012 (2 years 8 months)
    As one of six Directors, I helped renovate and plan the reopening of the historic Chinatown YMCA, focusing on program development, event planning, and water safety risk analysis. I managed and trained over 150 staff, overseeing all HR matters for Aquatics and developed the Official YMCA Aquatics Policy and Best Practice Manual.
  • Manhattan Academy Montessori School
    Athletic Director and Aquatics Director
    Manhattan Academy Montessori School
    Aug 2008 - Jun 2009 (11 months)
  • Marymount High School
    Aquatics Director
    Marymount High School
    Aug 2003 - Jul 2008 (5 years)
  • Marymount High School
    Assistant Athletic Director
    Marymount High School
    Jan 2003 - Dec 2008 (6 years)
  • Marymount High School
    Teacher
    Marymount High School
    Jan 2003 - Dec 2008 (6 years)
  • Marymount High School
    Assistant Accountant
    Marymount High School
    Jan 2003 - Dec 2005 (3 years)
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  • UCLA
    Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc
    UCLA
    Jan 2001 - Jan 2005 (4 years 1 month)
  • Punahou School
    Diploma
    Punahou School
    Jan 1997 - Jan 2001 (4 years 1 month)
  • Punahou School
    Diploma
    Punahou School
  • UCLA
    Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc
    UCLA
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