Mary Schneider

About Mary Schneider

I build recruiting engines that find great people fast and keep them. I also help people land jobs whenever I can.Over the past 15+ years, I’ve helped companies scale teams across Fox, Amazon, Publicis Groupe, and PMK BNC, filling thousands of roles across Marketing, Creative, Engineering, Analytics, UX/UI, Ad Ops, Cybersecurity, Customer Support, Product, and M&A.My work spans early-stage startups to global enterprises, building hiring systems that improve speed, quality of hire, and candidate experience.I’m equally passionate about the human side of recruiting — helping people navigate careers, make the right connections, and find opportunities that change their trajectory.Because sometimes all it takes is one introduction on the inside.A few numbers that matter: 85% reduction in time-to-fill through sourcing redesign and pipeline systems $22M in incremental revenue enabled by building and staffing a net-new business unit 44% headcount growth through workforce planning tied directly to business priorities Managed teams of up to 8 recruiters across 5 markets: NY, LA, Chicago, San Jose, SF Zero agency spend by replacing vendors with in-house sourcing pipelines that outperformed themI source through people, not just platforms. I partner closely with hiring managers, stay engaged after the offer, and treat retention as part of the job.Currently open to fractional or permanent roles: Talent Acquisition Leadership, Head of People, Talent Partner, Principal Recruiter, Lead Recruiter, Recruiter, Executive Search.Industries I love: Advertising & Media, Technology, Consumer Brands, AI Startups, Hospitality, Wellness & Beauty, Longevity, Purpose-Driven, Fashion.Let’s talk. m•••@mconnectla.com

Experience

1. Director of Talent Acquisition & Growth (Non-tech & Technical)

   Moontide Agency

   Jun 2022 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Led full-lifecycle recruiting across Creative, Technology, Finance, Analytics, Sales, Business Development, and Client Services, significantly reducing time-to-fill while maintaining a strong, human-centered candidate experience. Leveraged recruiting analytics, pipeline reporting, and emerging AI tools to identify bottlenecks, prioritize critical roles, and continually improve the speed and quality of hires.Clients: Hydrafacial, Lumenis, SKNV, Sente, OrangeTwist, LA KingsOwned and optimized ATS and sourcing workflows, working hands-on with tools including BambooHR, TriNet, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Google Workspace, while integrating AI-assisted sourcing, candidate research, and workflow automation to improve efficiency and scalability. Maintained clean data and accurate reporting while mentoring a junior recruiter and aligning on hiring goals to elevate quality, efficiency, and candidate care.Partnered cross-functionally with HR and payroll systems to support headcount planning and hiring alignment. Built a strong in-house recruiting engine supported by data insights and AI-enabled sourcing strategies, eliminating the need for external recruiting agencies and driving meaningful cost savings.Led internship recruiting end-to-end, partnering with hiring managers to define roles, develop structured interview processes, and ensure a consistent candidate experience. Supported intern development through onboarding, feedback, and clear performance expectations, helping convert internships into a reliable early-career talent pipeline.From concept to execution, produced agency-wide events and themed experiences, managing budgets, vendors, operations, and logistics. Delivered high-impact activations through creative cost-saving solutions, including custom builds and in-house production, with events ranging from curated parties to live entertainment experiences.

Education

• Lehigh Valley College

  Business Administration

Skills

• Recruiting
• Talent Acquisition
• Social Media
• Advertising
• Sourcing
• Online Advertising
• Human Resources
• E-Commerce
• Technical Recruiting
• Talent Management
• Digital Media
• Crm
• Leadership
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• New Hire Orientations
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing
• Mobile Devices