Bridget D.
M.S. Industrial-Organizational Psychology | People Ops & Talent Partner | Culture Ambassador | Performance, Recruiting & L&D Strategist
- Role
- Senior Talent Acquisition at SmartFinancial
- Location
- Irvine, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Bridget D.
I’m a People Operations and Talent Partner who thrives in fast-moving, high-growth environments where building from the ground up is the norm. Over the past 8+ years, I’ve supported scaling teams across technology, financial services, and corporate environments—helping companies grow smarter through stronger people systems.I’m equal parts builder and hunter: I design frameworks that improve performance and engagement, while rolling up my sleeves to source, recruit, and develop exceptional talent. Whether it’s refreshing a company-wide review cycle, coaching managers through feedback conversations, or recruiting top GTM and technical hires, I’m at my best when I’m making things work better for both people and business.My approach combines analytics, empathy, and execution. I care deeply about candidate experience, manager growth, and creating scalable processes that feel personal—not transactional.Focus areas: Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning | Performance Management | Leadership Coaching | Learning & Development | Engagement & Retention | HR Strategy & Change EnablementCurrently Pursuing: PHR Certification and a Certificate in Learning & Development through LinkedIn LearningPHR Certification and a Certificate in Learning & Development through LinkedIn Learning
Experience
Senior Talent Acquisition
Jan 2024 — Present · Newport Beach, CA, US
Led talent acquisition strategy, spearheaded interview training and hiring process improvements with a focus on inclusivity and compliance, partner with leadership and employees to address and resolve employee relations issues and concerns
Education
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Behavioral Sciences
2021 — 2022
Alliant University
Master of Science - MS
Alliant University
Master of Science - MS, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Cuyamaca College
Associate's degree, Psychology
2010 — 2014
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
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