Deanna Haustveit

About Deanna Haustveit

I thrive on building relationships and connecting top tech talent with their dream opportunities! Expert in full-cycle recruiting: sourcing, outreach, pipelining, screening, interviewing, offer negotiations, onboarding. Candidate Experience Advocate: Recognized for fostering trust, transparency, and building genuine relationships with current and future candidates. Strategic Talent Advisor: Partnered with hiring managers and executive leaders to align on current and future needs, leveraging data-driven insights to guide hiring decisions. Inclusive Hiring Champion: Committed to building diverse, balanced teams in partnerships with underrepresented groups, organizations, and employee resource groups (ERGs). AI-driven Talent Strategist: Skilled in using AI to source and build solid pipelines and talent pools in anticipation of future needs; AI automation advocate streamlining administrative tasks to focus on relationship building.My recruitment journey started in the fast-paced world of agency and boutique consulting, where I quickly discovered the impact and thrill of finding the right fit for both candidates and companies. Leading with empathy and transparency and building genuine relationships is at the heart of my approach — getting to know hiring leaders\' needs and challenges, as well as candidates’ aspirations and strengths to ensure they thrive in their new roles. I currently specialize in end-to-end recruitment in high growth tech environments, with experience attracting and hiring all levels (IC to Executive) across software engineering, product management, product design, security, authentication/authorization, program delivery, and data science (AI/ML). I’m deeply committed to fostering inclusive hiring practices, ensuring interview processes are fair, and that all candidates feel valued throughout their journey.Looking ahead, my goal is to continue to learn and grow as a strategic talent advisor and further scale recruitment strategies that prioritize inclusion, innovation, and efficiency. I aim to take on roles that allow me to drive impactful hiring initiatives, mentor other team members, and partner with organizations at the forefront of innovation. Let’s connect to discuss how I can help your team attract and retain exceptional talent!

Experience

1. Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, R & d

   Calendly

   Mar 2025 — Present

   Calendly is a leading scheduling automation platform that helps individuals and businesses streamline meetings, saving time and eliminating scheduling conflicts. With powerful integrations and an intuitive interface, Calendly makes coordinating meetings effortless.Thousands of teams across the globe use Calendly to make millions of 1-click meetings every week. Coordinate, connect, and nurture relationships all in one meeting lifecycle platform.What started as a simple scheduling tool is now growing into a multi-product company. We are launching our second product that has AI-driven capabilities and analytics insights which takes meeting productivity to the next level. We\'re hiring - https://careers.calendly.com/jobs

Education

• University of Washington

  Bachelor of Science, Psychology