Charlene Barrett

About Charlene Barrett

I’m a Senior Recruiter with 17+ years of experience hiring top talent across healthcare, corporate, and technical roles. My strength is building genuine relationships with hiring leaders and candidates, quickly understanding what teams need, and delivering high-quality matches in fast-paced, high-volume environments.I’ve supported startups, large organizations, and staffing agencies, giving me a unique ability to adapt to different workflows, cultures, and industries. Whether I’m sourcing clinical staff, corporate professionals, or technical talent, my approach stays consistent: be proactive, communicate clearly, and make the hiring process simple and positive for everyone involved.I’m passionate about connecting great people with meaningful work and supporting teams as they grow. Open to remote or hybrid recruiting roles, contract or full-time where I can add value quickly and help build strong, high-performing teams.

Experience

1. Aws Recruiter

   Amazon

   Feb 2026 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Recruiter | Amazon Web Services (AWS)Seattle, WA | On-siteSupport AWS Infrastructure hiring across technical and operational teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.• Manage full-cycle recruiting for Infrastructure roles including data center operations, networking, and engineering support• Partner with hiring managers to align on workforce planning, hiring strategy, and candidate calibration• Conduct structured phone screens aligned with Amazon Leadership Principles• Drive candidate experience while managing multiple concurrent requisitions• Facilitate interview debriefs and guide data-driven hiring decisions• Leverage Hirez, LinkedIn Recruiter, and internal tools to source passive talent

Skills

• Leadership
• Internet Recruiting
• Team Building
• Management
• Employee Relations
• Business Development
• Recruiting
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Customer Service
• Talent Acquisition
• Sourcing