Over 20 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition. Dual designations as a Sr. Human Resource Professional, and Global Human Resource Professional (SPHR, GPHR) Proficient using professional and social networking media, direct sourcing strategies, and experienced in developing candidate pipelines and building relationships in preparation for covering key succession planning gaps. Adept at building and developing relationships within a complex matrix environment, and skilled in managing complicated projects involving remote teams. Additionally, a keen ability to define metrics, identify trends, and analyze data to adjust strategy as needed. Efficient and decisive recruiter. Specialties: Recruiting | recruiter | Sourcing | sourcer | social media | employee development | Training | Coaching | full life-cycle recruitment | trainer | speaker

Contract Corporate Recruiter @ Contract Corporate Recruiter for multiple major pharmaceutical clients including Bayer and Pfizer. Full life cycle recruitment covering a variety of roles including: Corporate (HR and Finance), Global Commercial Operations, Compliance, Regulatory, Project Management, Consumer Care, Manufacturing From May 2015 to Present (6 months) Greater New York City AreaCo-Founder and Partner @ Sharon Cohen and Debra Horowitz launched Career Quarterback with 40 combined years of experience in Human Resources. Career Quarterback takes a customized, proactive approach to assist college students through the job interview process. Every step is addressed, from resume development, interview coaching, to Social Media branding. Our services are perfect for the college sophomore or junior seeking an internship, or a senior beginning the tough task of looking for a first job after graduation. Visit us at www.careerquarterback.com From December 2013 to Present (1 year 11 months) Greater New York City AreaRegional Talent Acquisition Lead for North America @ Collaborate with Business Leaders, HR Business Partners, and HR teams to develop and implement a Talent Acquisition Strategy for North America for Fragrance and Flavor divisions Full life cycle Recruiter for a variety of roles: Regional Account Manager, Regulatory Manager, Account Manager, Business Analyst, Fragrance Evaluator, Engineers Implement and align global sourcing strategy and employer brand to drive global Talent Acquisition agenda in the region and champion regional standards and practices. Establish a regional “community of best practices and performance” by engaging TA Managers & Recruiters and ensuring alignment to process, tools and systems. From September 2014 to May 2015 (9 months) Greater New York City AreaInternational Program Manager - Talent Acquisition @ • Defined and managed strategic program to achieve pro-active, relationship based sourcing within a high matrix environment. Indirectly managed group of 20 global (Europe, China, South America) sourcers while based in Basel, Switzerland • Recruiter for Corporate and HR key roles, and strategic recruitment for identified succession planning gaps with high potential to impact the organization • Managed implementation of client relationship management platform (Salesforce) for the global Talent sourcing community. Trained end users, and continually ensure efficient utilization of the system to capture and track pipeline candidate data • Identify current trends in global recruitment, understand strategic application, and provide guidance on use while considering global vs. local perspective • Trainer and Facilitator for Recruitment Academies (level 1-3); delivered 2 day training to recruiters • Planned and executed 3 day global forum to focus on building internal networks, education and increasing communication globally • University recruitment – facilitate relationships with International Business schools (IMD, INSEAD, IESE); prepare and plan on campus presentations for recruitment of MBA students; ensure potential candidates are properly pipelined for future opportunities From February 2012 to December 2013 (1 year 11 months) New Jersey/ Basel, SwitzerlandStaffing Manager @ • Managed a team of contract recruiters responsible for staffing high volume positions within Commercial, Corporate, IT, R&D, and global functions. Positions include: MD, PhD, Scientific, IT, Sales Management, Finance and Marketing. Partner with HR Team to align resources with client needs and ensure high quality results are delivered • Forecast staffing demands and ensure appropriate budgetary and resource levels are achieved Managed own requisition load as Recruiter • Evaluate staffing metrics weekly by reviewing reports and analyzing data • Develop staffing processes, guidelines and systems and ensure their implementation across HR and related support functions • Manage the utilization of employment marketing and branding tools including recruitment brochures, candidate information packages, career websites and creative multimedia • Active social media user and quickly able to identify new trends • Support achievement of AAP and diversity goals by developing and utilizing effective sourcing strategies, branding initiatives; tracking and measuring results • Provide interview training and support to hiring managers • Interface with Compensation, Relocation and Immigration to ensure consistency for candidates From September 2006 to February 2012 (5 years 6 months) New JerseyContract Recruiter @ • Designed and development centralized recruitment program for Commercial Operations. Responsible for full rollout of program including training of Sales Management • Recruiter for all Specialty care and Primary care sales force nationwide • Lead recruiter responsible for distributing work load to recruiters on staff • Reduced agency usage by over 50% • Project Leader for Sales force expansion reaching the stretch goal of hiring over 80% of sales representatives and sales management within a 3 month time frame. Won prestigious Olympiad Award in 2007 for success of project From September 2002 to September 2006 (4 years 1 month) Contract Recruiter @ • Sourced, screened, interviewed and evaluated exempt level candidates for Organon US Corporate Headquarters. Departments included Research and Development and Commercial. From January 2000 to 2002 (2 years) Recruiter @ Full life cycle recruitment for E-time business application From January 1997 to October 2000 (3 years 10 months)

BS, College of Human Development @ Syracuse University Sharon Cohen is skilled in: Contract Recruitment, Internet Recruiting, Recruitment Training, Human Resources, Process Improvement, Talent Scouting, Personnel Management, Interviews, Leadership, Management, Social Media, International Project..., Employee Training, Talent Acquisition, Strategic Recruitment..., CRM, Communication Skills, Succession Planning, Applicant Tracking..., Job Coaching, Staffing Plans, Coaching, Project Management, Strategy, Recruiting, Talent Management