Sarah Byars

About Sarah Byars

I\'m a lead recruiter with a passion for connecting people with purpose-driven work. With over 15 years of technical recruiting experience across agency, startup, and in-house environments, I bring a detail-oriented and relationship-focused approach to every search.I\'m currently building the future of mobility by leading the recruiting efforts for the COO organization at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies. As a joint venture between two industry leaders, our clear vision is to set the standards for software-defined electric vehicles around the world, from operating systems to cloud and connectivity solutions.My goal is to match exceptional talent with opportunities where they can thrive and make a real impact on this exciting new chapter in automotive technology.

Experience

1. Sr Staff Technical Recruiter

   Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

   Nov 2024 — Present

Education

• The Art Institute of Portland

  degree not complete, Design Management/Graphic Design

  2002 — 2007

Skills

• Excel
• Budgets
• Copywriting
• Web Design
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Event Planning
• Temporary Placement
• Higher Education
• User Experience
• Marketing Strategy
• Executive Management
• Webex
• Training
• Sharepoint
• Employee Training
• Building Relationships
• Resume Writing
• Team Leadership
• Internal Communications
• Coaching
• Networking
• Enrollment Management
• Time Management
• Higher Education Management
• Interviewing
• Social Media
• Graphic Design
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Public Speaking
• Training & Development
• Career Counseling
• Leadership
• Sales Management
• Communication
• Project Coordination
• Training Coordination
• Arts
• Interviews