Sharon Laws

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Project Management Lead, Innovation & Business, Grant Management Services (ISOW)

Dallas College

Sep 2024 - Current (9 months)

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Project Manager, Innovation & Business, Workforce Apprenticeship

Dallas College

Sep 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year)

I help manage very complex and large grant-funded apprenticeships with a focus on underserved communities. These grants served between 4000 to over 8000 apprentices in the engineering, healthcare, and manufacturing spaces. My role combines project management and recruitment, overseeing project deliverables, budget, and performance to ensure seamless apprenticeship cycles from recruitment to certification. I collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, to manage project deliverables, budgeting, performance reporting, and project close-outs. Leveraging platforms like RAPIDS and Appian Cloud, I track progress and ensure compliance. I contribute toward departmental goals, developing solutions to meet apprenticeship de

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Sourcing & Recruiting, CIR, CSSR

Laws Associates

Sep 2022 - Current (2 years 9 months)

Shared expertise in strategic talent acquisition working with several startups and growth stage companies. I was able to successfully assist on helping these companies scale teams across various segments from technical staff to C-level. Built recruitment campaigns and sourcing strategies for pivotal roles, including Staff Engineers, Full Stack Developers, SREs, and VPs of Engineering, as well as attracted several passive FAANG professionals to join emerging startups. In healthcare, I’ve filled key positions for Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacy Leaders, and Mental Health Professionals. Also leverage innovative sourcing strategies across platforms and use data-driven outreach with A/B testing for optimal engagement. Had privilege to be a spea

Senior Strategic Talent Sourcer, CIR, CSSR

Okta

Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 (3 months)

Recruited to be a part of Okta's Global Sourcing Team, initially to work on critical software engineering roles, and pivoted to work with the Enterprise Sales recruitment team to work on initiatives and support the company's ambitious growth trajectories. Immediately identified and attracted top-tier Enterprise Sales talent from target companies and FAANGs, including Executives, Managers, and Directors for the purpose of contributing to key sales team expansions. Used Greenhouse and advanced Boolean search methodologies to pinpoint and engage strong passive sales talent. ***Note: Unfortunately, my tenure at Okta concluded due to a broad economic decision that led to the laying off of the entire sourcing team and multiple sales recruiters

Founding Sourcer, CIR

Automox

Apr 2021 - Aug 2024 (3 years 5 months)

Hired as the foundational Lead Talent Sourcer at Automox during a crucial growth phase, driving recruitment strategies for a cybersecurity disruptor in the endpoint management arena. Seamlessly partnered with the Talent Acquisition team, playing an instrumental role in fortifying both technical and non-technical teams, crucial for the company's product evolution and market penetration. Built a holistic Talent Sourcing Playbook, which became a single source encompassing innovative sourcing strategies, deep-dive competitive market analyses, and proven outreach templates designed for maximal engagement for evergreen tech roles within the company. Leveraged sophisticated Boolean search techniques paired with out-of-the-box outreach campaigns

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Sr. Technical Recruiter, CIR

Riccione Resources Inc

Aug 2016 - Apr 2021 (4 years 9 months)

Key Sourcing Recruiter of this agency-side tech recruitment firm. I created next-gen sourcing strategies, exhaustive talent mapping, and candidate-centric marketing initiatives and was the resource for review and introductions of new recruitment tools that could help the business needs. Collaborated closely with Hiring Managers in stealth startup companies in Security, Cloud, AI/Machine Learning, Big Data, and Health Tech fields. Delivered highly tailored sourcing strategies that addressed unique challenges and aspirations of early and growth-stage tech disruptors. Developed creative and targeted sourcing campaigns to entice passive candidates across a spectrum of tech roles, from hands-on software engineers and SREs to QA maestros and vi

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Sr. Technical Recruiter

Riccione Resources Inc

Aug 2016 - Apr 2021 (4 years 9 months)

Key Sourcing Recruiter of this agency-side tech recruitment firm. I created next-gen sourcing strategies, exhaustive talent mapping, and candidate-centric marketing initiatives and was the resource for review and introductions of new recruitment tools that could help the business needs. Collaborated closely with Hiring Managers in stealth startup companies in Security, Cloud, AI/Machine Learning, Big Data, and Health Tech fields. Delivered highly tailored sourcing strategies that addressed unique challenges and aspirations of early and growth-stage tech disruptors. Developed creative and targeted sourcing campaigns to entice passive candidates across a spectrum of tech roles, from hands-on software engineers and SREs to QA maestros and vi

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Coordinator, Bill J. Priest Institute

Dallas County Community College District DCCCD

Apr 2015 - Sep 2016 (1 year 6 months)

Bill J. Priest Institute is involved with workforce and economic development, offering programs, services, and relationships that align with local business needs, industry, and community. Worked with the Solutions Development department involved specifically with assessing and responding to local business and industry needs by creating, training, and qualifying the individuals for the workforce roles required for those requests. Specialized in creating and supporting training programs for technical, healthcare, and manufacturing roles. Involved with quarterly community awareness programs and presentations.

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