Christopher Martin Partner @ JJA.CO

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Partner

JJACO

Apr 2023 - Current (3 years 6 months)

JJA Executive Search provides search & recruitment services for VC/PE backed companies, specializing in executing CxO and VP searches & building world-class Technology, Product, Marketing, Sales, and Business Development teams. We are a team of executive headhunters specializing in swift, discreet, drama-free placements across the innovation economy.

Associate Director, Technical Talent Acquisition / People Operations

Carvana

Oct 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 4 months)

-Led a recruiting team during a hyper-growth phase for Engineering, Product, Creative, Analytics
and Tech Services teams which led to 450+ hires in 2022.
-Partner with executive leadership (CPO, President, VP Engineering) to develop prioritize and
execute on staffing model.
-Define career pathing and competencies for TA teams including KPIs & metrics.
-Champion recruiting process improvements and tool enhancements including system integrations
with Greenhouse, Workday, and Gem.
-Increased self-sourced hires by 21% and cut agency spend from $1.2 m to $0.
-Increased OAR (offer acceptance rates) by 9% (78 to 87)
-Leader of DEI initiatives including executive coaching and mentorship programs

Global Director, Talent Acquisition & HRBP

FabFitFun

Aug 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years 3 months)

-Led the talent management strategy for the technology and product departments including international teams.
-Established solutions within organizational & career development, performance management, compensation and culture.
-Leader of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion mindset.
-Partnered with finance and business leaders on annual headcount and forecast planning.
-Led executive recruiting efforts for Engineering, Product, Data & Analytics.

Head of Talent Acquisition

FairCom

Aug 2017 - Aug 2019 (2 years 1 month)

-Hands on leader responsible for hiring in all departments including Engineering, Product, Operations, Marketing and F&A for multiple offices.
-Led a team of 4 & grew headcount from 65 to 500+ employees in 18 months.
-Led the selection and implementation of Greenhouse ATS and served as subject matter expert for
recruiting software and systems.
-Directed the talent acquisition team in the development and execution of recruitment strategies.
-Ran point for executive level searches with retained firms.
-Managed an exceptional candidate experience across the organization.
-Designed and delivered Hiring Manager and interview team training across the company.
-Developed and fostered strong relationships

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

TrueCar Inc

Jul 2013 - Aug 2017 (4 years 2 months)

- Hands-on recruiting leader for the People team at TrueCar (during IPO) in all departments: Technology, Product, Data, Marketing, Partner & Dealer Development, F&A, HR, and Legal - for all offices including Santa Monica, San Francisco and Austin, TX.
- Actively sourced, reviewed and qualified passive candidates for appropriate openings.
- Develop and implement operational processes and practices that drive strong performance across all recruitment related metrics.
- Ensured a positive candidate experience for all individuals in consideration.
- Responsible for training, communicating and upholding recruiting process within HR department.
- Took a consultative approach to building relationships with hiring mana

Resource Manager

Trace3

Feb 2011 - Feb 2013 (2 years 1 month)

- Worked with account managers to provide resource solutions, both contingent and direct hires, in
strategic accounts across the company.
- Negotiated fee agreement/structure with client companies.
- Recruited, screened and qualified candidates, establish skill sets, scheduled and coordinate
interviews; including follow up, negotiating offers and conduct reference checks.
- In addition to hiring people from companies known for their strengths in technology such as
NetApp & EMC, we also hire technical professionals who have served large organizations as Lead
Architects or Vice President of IT.

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Managing Director

BeAboveIt Talent

Jun 2008 - Jan 2011 (2 years 8 months)

My own recruiting company focusing on Fortune 500 companies.

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Co-Founder

Center for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy UCLA CDMD

Jun 2007 - Current (19 years 4 months)

- The Center for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at UCLA leads the nation in translational science
focused on Duchenne and is the first comprehensive Duchenne clinic in the United States.
- Established in 2007, the CDMD at UCLA was built because of collaborations among UCLA
scientists, clinicians, and researchers. Its efforts span from education and outreach to cutting-
edge research, drug discovery, clinical trials, and care.
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is one of the most common and devastating genetic diseases of
childhood, affecting approximately 1 in 5000 boys.
- Progressive muscle degeneration leads to loss of ambulation by age 12, loss of upper arm use in
the teen ye

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Recruiter => Sr. Partner => Managing Partner

Prosum Technology Services

May 2000 - May 2008 (8 years 1 month)

- Responsibilities included strategy, leadership, business development, account management, and recruiting.

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Professional Baseball Player

Montreal Expos Tampa Bay Rays

Jun 1990 - Sep 1999 (9 years 4 months)

- Drafted in the 2nd round (52nd overall pick) in 1990 by the Montreal Expos
- Negotiated own player & equipment contracts with Franklin, Rawlings, Upper Deck & Topps.
- AAA All-Star in 1996

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