Maria Alam

About Maria Alam

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Google, Meta, and Teza, I leveraged 6+ years of recruiting experience and my background in sales and consulting to source, recruit, and close top-tier talent across data science, technical program management, engineering, and product roles. I consistently exceeded hiring goals each quarter at Meta and maintained a 90% offer acceptance rate by building trusted relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners through strong communication, strategic networking, and skilled negotiation. Now, as a People Consultant in the GTM motion, I’ve channeled that same drive and people-first mindset into engaging directly with clients, understanding their unique business challenges, and delivering tailored solutions that create measurable value. I thrive on building relationships, opening doors to new opportunities, and representing products I believe in. Whether it’s recruiting top talent or driving GTM initiatives, my focus remains the same: creating meaningful connections and delivering results that align with company and customer goals.

Experience

1. Career Coach

   Exponent Interview Prep

   May 2024 — Present · Austin, TX, US

Education

• Houston City College

  Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  2012 — 2014

• Texas A&M University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Resources Development

  2014 — 2016

• Beaconhouse School System

  High School Diploma, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

  1995 — 2011

Skills

• Leadership
• Social Media
• Teamwork
• Team Management
• Matlab
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Communication
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Analysis
• Time Management
• Event Planning
• Customer Service
• Social Networking
• Management
• Research
• Marketing