Kristi Birney

Talent Acquisition and Development Manager @Rincon Consultants

Santa Barbara, CA, US

Build high-performing, in-house recruiting function focused on delivering a white-glove experience for candidates, hiring managers, and internal partners- Design and implemented a strategic recruiting roadmap to support company growth, including expansion into emerging market sectors such as renewables and utilities- Spearhead the elevation of our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) with enhanced LinkedIn integration, improving pipeline management and hiring visibility- Lead the evolution of the Annual Performance Review (APR) process, including the creation of new supervisor tools, training resources, and demo sessions to foster a culture of continuous feedback- Partner with leaders across business operations, People and Culture (HR), and technical teams to align talent strategies with company objectives and team development goals- Developed and facilitated training programs that embed core values like service- oriented leadership, collaboration, and ownership into everyday practice.

Hawaii Pacific University

B.S Marine Biology, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography

Bren School of Environmental Science & Management - University of California, Santa Barbara

Master of Environmental Science & Management, Specialized in Coastal Marine Resource Management (CMRM)