Lead Recruiter, IT and Security at Blizzard Entertainment
Irvine, California
Corporate Recruiting Manager @ CyberCoders Executive Technical Recruiter || July 2013 - May 2015Irvine, CA• Manage a full-desk in building a book of business with start-ups, enterprise level companies, and networking with every point of contact to really understand the holistic needs within each individual organization• Build meaningful relationships with candidates to uncover crucial, intangible qualities desired...
Corporate Recruiting Manager @ CyberCoders Executive Technical Recruiter || July 2013 - May 2015Irvine, CA• Manage a full-desk in building a book of business with start-ups, enterprise level companies, and networking with every point of contact to really understand the holistic needs within each individual organization• Build meaningful relationships with candidates to uncover crucial, intangible qualities desired within the next step in their careers• Manage a plethora of resources including LinkedIn Recruiter to hunt down rare talent and to ultimately find the right person for the right job• Maintain close contact with clients to forecast changes in hiring needs, listen to their feedback on every candidate, and understand all the nuances of every open position• Specialty in recruiting for several roles within the Technology Industry including, but not limited to: Software Engineers, Web Developers, Product/Project Managers, Mobile Developers, UI/UX Designers, Embedded Firmware Engineers, Hardware Engineers, Sales Representatives, and Director level roles• CyberCoders Recruiter Spotlight, July 2014: http://www.cybercoders.com/insights/recruiter-spotlight-michelle-ko-has-a-knack-for-matching-rockstar-candidates/• 2014 Top Billing Recruiter on the Purple Squirrelers Team From July 2013 to October 2017 (4 years 4 months) Playa Vista, CAWest Region Recruiter (Contractor) @ Cbeyond • Manage all tiers of the interviewing stages to hire Sales Engineers and Outside Sales Representatives for the Orange County, San Diego, and Los Angeles markets• Master all Corporate Recruiting Strategies within days and recognized for “displaying the business acumen of someone with many more years of experience”• Understand the different qualities and management styles each individual would harbor to ensure every hire to be set up for success• Exceed all expectations of Management by fully staffing the sales-force including building an entire team under a newly promoted Manager within the first two months of employment• Utilize several networking sites recruit Top Sales Professionals in the technology industry and build a robust network From January 2013 to July 2013 (7 months) Anaheim, CAField Recruiter (1099) @ Elevate • Manage sourcing strategies to find the right candidates for the rapidly growing sales force• Identify and screen potential candidates to present to the Vice President of Sales and the Director of Human Resources• Build and maintain relationships with multiple campuses to plan and publicize hiring events at upcoming college career fairs• Utilize the value of the Face-to-Face interactions to gain new recruits for all satellite locations in Southern California• Maintain job postings on several resources including job boards, alumni websites, and social networking sites From July 2012 to December 2012 (6 months) San Clemente, CASales Administrative Assistant @ Samsung Medical Center • First point of contact for Customers, Dealers, and Sales Executives• Manage all monthly Ultrasound Seminars for the Education Department• Manage Senior Leadership and Application/Sales Specialists' Corporate Expense Accounts through Microsoft Excel, Google Calendars, and Outlook• Direct Outside Sales Representatives through all internal departments From October 2011 to June 2012 (9 months) Cypress, CATerritory Sales Representative @ Cbeyond • Present and sell Cbeyond communications and IT services to small and mid-sized businesses• Managed set territories to find, analyze, and close business owners through cold calling and tele-prospecting• Manage office paperwork, phone calls, work calendars, and appointment calendars• Maintain professional relationships with Business Owners and Referral Partners to maximize client happiness and networking possibilities• Completed the industry recognized Six Week Training Program, identified & closed a deal within the first month of employment, and remained a performer by consistently hitting the monthly quota From June 2011 to September 2011 (4 months) Anaheim, CaliforniaLead Recruiter, IT and Security @ Blizzard Entertainment Irvine, California, United StatesSenior Technical Recruiter, IT and Security @ Blizzard Entertainment From November 2017 to July 2020 (2 years 9 months) Irvine, California
CyberCoders
Corporate Recruiting Manager
July 2013 to October 2017
Playa Vista, CA
Cbeyond
West Region Recruiter (Contractor)
January 2013 to July 2013
Anaheim, CA
Elevate
Field Recruiter (1099)
July 2012 to December 2012
San Clemente, CA
Samsung Medical Center
Sales Administrative Assistant
October 2011 to June 2012
Cypress, CA
Cbeyond
Territory Sales Representative
June 2011 to September 2011
Anaheim, California
Blizzard Entertainment
Lead Recruiter, IT and Security
Irvine, California, United States
Blizzard Entertainment
Senior Technical Recruiter, IT and Security
November 2017 to July 2020
Irvine, California
Executive Technical Recruiter || July 2013 - May 2015Irvine, CA• Manage a full-desk in building a book of business with start-ups, enterprise level companies, and networking with every point of contact to really understand the holistic needs within each individual organization• Build meaningful relationships with candidates to uncover crucial, intangible qualities desired within the next step in... Executive Technical Recruiter || July 2013 - May 2015Irvine, CA• Manage a full-desk in building a book of business with start-ups, enterprise level companies, and networking with every point of contact to really understand the holistic needs within each individual organization• Build meaningful relationships with candidates to uncover crucial, intangible qualities desired within the next step in their careers• Manage a plethora of resources including LinkedIn Recruiter to hunt down rare talent and to ultimately find the right person for the right job• Maintain close contact with clients to forecast changes in hiring needs, listen to their feedback on every candidate, and understand all the nuances of every open position• Specialty in recruiting for several roles within the Technology Industry including, but not limited to: Software Engineers, Web Developers, Product/Project Managers, Mobile Developers, UI/UX Designers, Embedded Firmware Engineers, Hardware Engineers, Sales Representatives, and Director level roles• CyberCoders Recruiter Spotlight, July 2014: http://www.cybercoders.com/insights/recruiter-spotlight-michelle-ko-has-a-knack-for-matching-rockstar-candidates/• 2014 Top Billing Recruiter on the Purple Squirrelers Team
What company does Michelle Ko work for?
Michelle Ko works for CyberCoders
What is Michelle Ko's role at CyberCoders?
Michelle Ko is Corporate Recruiting Manager
What industry does Michelle Ko work in?
Michelle Ko works in the Entertainment industry.
Who are Michelle Ko's colleagues?
Michelle Ko's colleagues are Ryan Antonelli, Kristin Connelly, Jeffrey Hunter, Emil Rodriguez, Chris Young, Kevin Michael Johnson, Anand Capur, Gavyn Thompson, Angel Ampas, and Ken Drake
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