PAUL GOLDENBERG
Senior Full-Life-Cycle Recruiter
socalrecruiter007atgmail.com619-518
-2551 San Diego, CA, United States
Dynamic and experienced Senior Full-Life-Cycle Recruiter for driving talent acquisition excellence across diverse
sectors. Versed in Sales, AI/ML, Tech/Eng/Data/Product+GTM & G&A roles. Expertise in SaaS, full-cycle recruitment,
applicant tracking systems, and strategic sourcing techniques has led to streamlined hiring processes and significant
cost savings.
Proven ability to fill over 50 positions efficiently while enhancing candidate quality and retention through innovative
recruitment strategies. Committed to aligning recruitment efforts with organizational goals to foster growth and success.
Ready to leverage extensive background in optimizing talent acquisition strategies to advance objectives in a senior
technical recruiting role.
Professional Experience
LaunchPoint
Freelance Recruitment Consultant
August 2024 — Present
• Spearhead full-life-cycle recruitment with expertise in sourcing and talent advisory for startups, established brands,
and DoD/aerospace sectors. Positions in Sales, AI/ML, DevOps, FE/BE Devs, UI/UX, Data Scientists, Data Engineers.
• Deliver consulting services to enhance internal recruitment efforts, ensuring alignment with organizational hiring
goals. Worked with stakeholders & hiring managers on keep C-Suite & Operations roles.
• Collaborate with internal teams to fill critical hiring gaps and implement strategic talent acquisition initiatives.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines using advanced sourcing techniques and data analytics.
• Optimize recruitment processes to drive efficiency and improve candidate quality and retention.
FWDThink, LLC, San Diego
Senior Contract Recruiter
November 2023 — May 2024
• Developed and implemented talent acquisition strategies that aligned with organizational objectives, resulting in
streamlined recruitment processes and successful placement of candidates in both technical and non-technical
roles. Executed full-life-cycle recruiting, from sourcing to behavioral interviewing, ensuring high-quality talent fit and
adherence to company culture and values.
• Negotiated and secured contracts with six staffing vendors, achieving cost savings of 15% annually and expanding the
talent pool for high-demand roles within the Federal DoD sector. AI/ML roles, DevOps, Data Engineers, Sales.
• Orchestrated high-volume recruitment initiatives, successfully filling 50+ positions within tight deadlines by leveraging
ATS tools and strategic networking avenues. Enhanced candidate pipeline efficiency by designing and deploying a
specialized CRM system, increasing qualified lead conversion rates by 25% and shortening time-to-hire by 20% for
critical Federal & Commercial Business roles.
Upwork, Okera, Guideline, QTS
Senior Technical Recruiter & Talent Advisor
January 2018 — September 2022
• Company Overview: A company providing a comprehensive SaaS benefits platform.
• Led a focused recruitment project, successfully filling 6 GTM roles, 12 IT and Engineering positions for a FinTech start
-up within a 10-week timeframe. Efficiently sourced over 250 candidates, resulting in 39 successful placements over a 12
-month period, while maintaining an effective candidate-to-hire ratio of 2.5:1. Includes: Tech, GTM & G&A roles.
• Executed recruitment strategies for a diverse range of positions, encompassing both technical and non-technical roles.
Partnered with hiring managers to strategically refine job descriptions, leading to a 30% increase in applicant quality
and reducing the average time-to-fill by 20% across technical roles in cloud computing and data management sectors.
• Orchestrated end-to-end recruitment processes for cloud-based tech companies, achieving a 25% increase in offer
acceptance rates by leveraging strategic negotiation techniques and engaging candidate experience programs.
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Quantum Technical Solutions
Senior Technical & GTM Recruiter/Client Delivery
Manager
January 2016 — January 2018
• Streamlined the full lifecycle recruiting process, improving efficiency in managing a consistent volume of 25 to 40 job
requisitions.
• Implemented strategic sourcing techniques to identify and attract top GTM & IT talent for a range of technical
positions. • Maintained strong recruitment standards, ensuring the acquisition of highly qualified candidates for
specialized
technology roles.
• Spearheaded the development and execution of tailored recruitment strategies, resulting in a 30% reduction in
time-to-fill for key technical positions, while maintaining a talent pool of over 500 prospective candidates.
• Negotiated and closed recruitment contracts with major stakeholders, securing a 25% increase in annual client
retention rates and contributing to an overall revenue growth of $1.2 million.
AMN Healthcare, San Diego
Senior Recruitment Specialist RPO
January 2016 — December 2016
• Analyzed and reported on the effectiveness of sourcing strategies, ensuring data-driven insights informed recruitment
practices.
• Conducted weekly candidate pre-screening and facilitated their submission to recruiters, bolstering the talent
acquisition process for diverse healthcare roles.
• Streamlined the full recruitment lifecycle for multiple healthcare clients, achieving a 25% increase in placement rates
by leveraging advanced applicant tracking systems and data analytics tools.
• Orchestrated large-scale recruitment campaigns for healthcare clients with a focus on precision targeting, resulting in
an improvement in time-to-fill metrics through strategic talent pooling and proactive engagement strategies.
• Spearheaded strategic partnerships with leading healthcare organizations, implementing tailored recruitment
solutions that reduced hiring time by 30% and enhanced candidate quality through rigorous competency-based
assessment methodologies.
Talent Fusion by Monster
Senior RPO Recruiter
January 2015 — December 2015
• Developed and implemented effective sourcing strategies across online platforms and social media,
• enhancing candidate reach for diverse technical and non-technical positions. Successfully recruited qualified
candidates by leveraging networking channels, optimizing the talent acquisition process.
• Cultivated strategic partnerships with hiring managers to tailor recruitment strategies, achieving a 30%
• increase in successful placements within three months. Streamlined the recruitment pipeline by integrating analytics
tools, resulting in up to a 50% reduction in time-to-hire and improved candidate retention rates across diverse
industries.
Independent Virtual Office, San Diego
Senior Recruiting Specialist
January 2010 — December 2015
• Recruited top-tier GTM, Tech/Data/Product executives, including C-suite and director-level professionals, for a
cryptocurrency startup.
• Managed 10 to 50 job requisitions, maintaining a steady pipeline of qualified candidates across various industries.
• Enhanced recruiting strategies through social media, expanding outreach and candidate engagement.
• Utilized data analytics to reduce time-to-hire by 35% and improve candidate sourcing quality.
• Developed a talent acquisition program, increasing candidate retention rates by 25% with advanced ATS technologies.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Hotel & Restaurant Management
University of Wisconsin-Stout
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Areas of Expertise
• Full-Cycle Recruitment • Applicant Tracking
Systems (ATS) • Sourcing Techniques
• Data Analytics &
Reporting • Talent Pipeline
Development
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Improved Time-to-Hire
reducing hiring cycle duration from an average of 45 days to 31 days.
Increased Diversity Hiring
by implementing targeted sourcing strategies and creating an inclusive interview process.
Decreased Cost-per-Hire
by eliminating reliance on third-party staffing agencies and optimizing internal sourcing strategies.
Reduced Early Turnover
contributing to improved employee retention through improved candidate-job fit during the hiring process.
Achieved Offer Acceptance Rate
by building strong relationships with candidates and providing transparent, competitive compensation packages.