Emily Sharp

About Emily Sharp

I am a professional with a passion for responsible and sustainable program execution in…

Experience

1. Hiring Manager

   Wild Animal Initiative

   Apr 2022 — Present

   Process improvement: Continually improve the sustainability, inclusivity and equitability of our hiring practices through retrospective meetings and regular check-ins. Optimize for efficiency and a positive candidate experience.•Recruitment: Understand hiring needs and collaborate with leadership to identify priority positions. Craft accurate and inclusive job descriptions to recruit staff with the skills necessary to excel. •Communication/Coordination: Coordinate with staff and candidates across time zones, communicating clearly and effectively.•Inclusion and equity: Combat bias in the hiring process, with a dedication to responsible hiring.•Decision-making: Consider all perspectives and make even difficult decisions from a place of understanding.•Mission alignment: Seek staff who enable us to improve the welfare of as many free-ranging animals in the wild as quickly as we can. •Project/team leadership: Manage hiring teams across timelines through task management in Asana, clear email communication, asynchronous teamwork, and regular check-ins. Tailor processes to those involved, effectively loop in experts or partners as needed.

Education

• Oregon State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General

  2002 — 2006