Annette Barraza

Senior Technical Recruiter @Creative Circle

Los Angeles County, CA, US

Creative Circle is a specialized staffing agency representing advertising, marketing, graphic communication and interactive professionals.With local offices throughout major metropolitan cities across North America we are strategically positioned to service our client’s local and national needs. We list many of the top advertising agencies, design firms and corporations as our clients. Working closely with senior level directors, we have helped these firms identify some of their top talent on both a permanent and freelance/temporary basis.My Responsibilities Include:• Source, recruit, and hire for internal positions at Creative Circle offices nationwide including Sales Account Executives, Sales Coordinators, Creative Recruiters, Operations & Recruitment Coordinators, and varying roles in Marketing, Finance, IT and HR.• Schedule intake meetings with hiring managers to understand each positions unique needs• Create interview guides utilizing behavioral interview questions based off intake meetings• Screen candidates and ensure they’re technically and culturally aligned to the business• Schedule and facilitate the entire interview process• Negotiate offers of employment and draft offer letters and relevant documentation• Advise senior managers on recruitment practices and discussing best options for sourcing outstanding talent

Harvard University

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Business/Commerce, General

Stanford University

Master of Engineering - MEng, Information Technology