Joey Casarez

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ABOUT JOEY CASAREZ

I am a Senior Talent Acquisition professional with 15+ years of experience delivering full-cycle recruiting excellence across Engineering, R&D, Product, Cloud, IT, eCommerce, and G&A organizations. I specialize in partnering with senior leaders to build high-performing teams, drive strategic hiring initiatives, and deliver exceptional candidate experiences in fast-paced, high-growth environments.My expertise spans deeply technical and hard-to-fill roles, including EDA, AI/ML, Software Engineering (C/C++, Python, Perl, TCL), Cloud Infrastructure, Storage Systems, Product Management, Product Design, and UI/UX. I am known for conducting strong intake meetings, providing market intelligence, advising on compensation strategies, and closing top-tier talent in highly competitive markets.I take pride in being a trusted advisor to executives, Directors, engineering leadership, and cross-functional partners across HR, Finance, Legal, and Marketing. Throughout my career, I have successfully managed high-volume requisition loads (40–60+) while maintaining precision, communication excellence, and full alignment with business goals.As a diversity, veteran, and early-career talent champion, I actively partner with NSBE, SHPE, SWE, and HBCUs to build inclusive pipelines. With LinkedIn 1st-degree connections, I leverage my network and employer branding strategies to influence, attract, and engage talent at scale. I am also committed to supporting military-to-civilian transitions, providing volunteer coaching and mentorship through the Veterans Administration.My technical toolkit includes Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, Oracle HR, PeopleSoft, Avature, Kenexa/BrassRing, Jobvite, Cognos, Telemetry, Tableau, Excel, HackerRank, ATS/CRM reporting, and modern sourcing AI tools. I thrive in complex organizations where speed, accuracy, adaptability, and stakeholder partnership are essential.Before my career in talent acquisition, I proudly served as a U.S. Armed Forces Non-Commissioned Officer with a TOP SECRET clearance, supporting wartime operations in Baghdad, Karbala, and Abu Ghraib. My military experience instilled the discipline, resilience, leadership, and mission-driven focus that I bring to every role.I am passionate about helping organizations grow with the right people, and helping candidates find meaningful career opportunities where they can thrive.If you’re building teams—or exploring your next Recruiter. I’d love to connect.Please reach out to me @ j••••••••@hotmail.com