Rana Shahbazi

About

Hi, I'm Rana, Your Job Search Strategist! Glad You're Here! Follow me for useful career and job search content and reach out if you find yourself wondering about what's next? Email: Rana@CareerConciergeServices.com Our Services: Reverse recruiting & job application services Interview Preparation Professional Resume Writing LinkedIn Profile Optimization Salary Negotiation I have a background in Talent Acquisition and Recruiting. My career has been a testament to the power of strategic thinking, empathetic leadership, and a data-driven approach. My background spans across critical roles in student programs, technical recruitment, and strategic talent acquisition, where I've not just met, but exceeded hiring goals and transformed recruitment processes. At AIS, I led groundbreaking initiatives, smashing hiring records by 64%, and implementing DEI programs that reshaped the hiring landscape. My time at Amazon further solidified my reputation as a leader capable of driving innovation and efficiency in recruitment processes. Now, as a Co-Founder of Career Concierge Services, my focus is on my real passion; empowering professionals and Executives to navigate their job search and career paths with confidence. Leveraging my extensive background and insider knowledge into the job market's nuances. At Career Concierge Services, my partner and I, aim to redefine career management services and offer job search guidance. We help professionals navigate their careers with conviction using a personalized approach to their job search. Reach out if you're not fulfilled in your current role, looking for change, or wanting growth, and we’ll unlock your potential together. We can navigate the complexities of the job market with ease and confidence. Skills: Reverse Recruiting | Job Search Coaching | Resume Writing | Resume Optimization | Interview Preparation | Salary Negotiation | Career Coaching

Experience

• Co-Founder | Reverse Recruiter | Job Search Strategist · Career Concierge Services09-01-2023

  Career Concierge Services can help you get unstuck with reverse recruiting and job search services: Reverse recruiting & job application services, Resume writing, LinkedIn profile optimization, Cover letter writing, Interview preparation, Salary/offer negotiation.

• Talent Acquisition Manager- Student Programs · Amazon05-01-2022 – 07-01-2023

  Managed a team of 10 recruiters responsible for delivering North America candidate offers and onboarding across two high-volume student populations—Graduate Research Teams and MBA programs—extending over 4000 offers. Built and sustained high levels of team engagement by setting clear performance standards, monitoring their progress, and motivating them through constructive feedback and continuous coaching. Implemented a streamlined training and onboarding process for new recruiters, resulting in a 50% faster ramp-up time and increased productivity within the recruitment team.

• Technical Talent Acquisition Manager | Cleared & Uncleared Roles · AIS (Applied Information Sciences)11-01-2020 – 04-01-2022

  Exceeded hiring goals by 64% from the previous year, marking a record-breaking achievement. Managed a team of eight Senior Recruiters/Leads and two Coordinators, utilizing data-driven metrics to foster a highly productive talent team. Advised and coached business leaders, including the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), on market trends to support strategic business plans and decisions. Launched company-wide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and spearheaded the launch of company-wide programs like Vets to Tech, focusing on hiring veterans transitioning to the tech industry. Eliminated all third-party recruiting fees, resulting in over $200,000 in savings.

• Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor · AIS (Applied Information Sciences)02-01-2020 – 11-01-2020

  Led the Talent Acquisition (TA) team, set weekly priorities, and utilized data to track and manage progress effectively. Collaborated closely with the recruiting manager and facilitated weekly staffing calls with Practice Managers and Account Executives. Handled full life-cycle recruiting for a variety of roles including Project Managers, Business Analysts, Software Engineers, Azure Architects, UX Architects, and Cloud Infrastructure Consultants, among others.

• Talent Acquisition Advisor · AIS (Applied Information Sciences)10-01-2017 – 02-01-2020

  Managed the hiring process for over 15 open positions simultaneously in a fast-paced and high-volume environment. Led efforts to host successful open houses in Dayton, OH, and Reston, VA, aimed at attracting and hiring new talent. Created an email list of potential attendees, placed radio advertisements, and conducted cold calls for effective outreach.

Education

• University of LondonMaster of Science - MS, Organizational Psychology
• Virginia Commonwealth UniversityBachelor of Science - BS, Psychology

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