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Self-employedWriter
Oct. 2023I took some time to pursue my passion for writing. Since then, I’ve published a novel titled The Giving Home (released May 21, 2025), written a TV series treatment and pitch deck for The Rise of Mages, and have a short novella scheduled for release in August. More details and work can be found at: jqjohnson.com
AmazonInternational Client Lead Recruitier - Technical
Jan. 2023 - Nov. 2023London Area, United KingdomDuring Amazon’s hiring freeze, I shifted my focus to enabling and educating my peers, as well as cross-functional teams I collaborated with. I played a key role in launching a 'Lunch and Learn' initiative for the broader Americas Store team, fostering continuous learning and knowledge sharing. Additionally, I helped deliver a large-scale training program that educated over 1,000 recruiters on best practices for hiring international candidates. As a certified Emotional Intelligence (EQ) trainer, I also facilitated workshops for North American teams, equipping managers with tools to build stronger team relationships and enhance overall emotional intelligence across the organization. I also focused on keeping candidates engaged until new opportunities became available—conducting interviews with SDE candidates when possible and collaborating with Hiring Managers to prioritize filling roles with candidates who had received offers from previous events before moving on to new applicants.
AmazonDE&I and International Technical Recruiter
Oct. 2021 - Jan. 2023United StatesHired into a lead role to build and lead a team of diversity recruiters focused on filling Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles across Amazon Stores. Collaborated closely with engineering teams in AI, Robotics, and Real Estate Planning to identify talent skilled in advanced technologies such as machine learning (TensorFlow, PyTorch), natural language processing (BERT, GPT), computer vision, deep learning, and data science tools (Python, Spark, AWS SageMaker). Drove strategic recruiting initiatives to scale high-impact technical teams in cutting-edge innovation areas.
Realogics Sotheby's International RealtyReal Estate Broker- Broker's Assistant to Jay Kipp
Mar. 2021 - Oct. 2021Seattle, Washington, United StatesI supported top-producing broker Jay Kipp, who closed over $300 million in sales. In this role, I served as a key liaison between buyers, sellers, and lenders—ensuring alignment on closing timelines, possession dates, and client needs. I also managed scheduling, coordinated events, and contributed to business development efforts to drive new opportunities from both buyers and sellers. In addition to this role, I operate independently as a licensed broker, representing both buyers and sellers to successfully facilitate real estate transactions.
AmazonDiversity Talent Acquisition Leader and SME
Jun. 2018 - Oct. 2020Greater Seattle AreaAs a Diversity Tech Talent Recruiting SME I takes a strategic role in recruitment process and provides guidance to multiple Consumer and cross functional business on setting-up hiring events and conferences. I help drives prioritization with the clients to ensure the right resource effort is on the right roles. I lead the sourcing strategy and research across all channels with the sourcing and client teams. I develops and maintains list and maps of industry talent from key companies to create range of targeted candidates.
I help mentor other recruiters on recruiting tools, tracking and communication with candidates.
AmazonTalent Acquisition Lead
Aug. 2017 - Jun. 2018Greater Seattle Area· Partner with hiring teams to build effective sourcing, assessment, and closing approaches with an ability to manage customer/partner expectations through a deep understanding of return on investment.
· Recruit passive candidates and gauge chemistry of candidates for fit and motivation rather than simply sell a role.
· Build and maintain network of potential candidates through proactive market research and on-going relationship management; conduct in-depth interviews of potential candidates, demonstrating ability to anticipate hiring manager preferences through high interview-to-offer ratios.
· Recommend ideas and strategies related to recruitment that will contribute to the long-range growth of the company, implementing any new processes and fine tuning standard processes for recruiting that fits within Amazon's mission to deliver the highest quality results to the customer.
· Articulate in writing recruiting plans with deliverables, timelines and a formal tracking process.
· Interview candidates within the framework of the position specification. Screen, interview and prepare an ideal candidate slate within an appropriate and consistent timeline
· Work with the business, HR, and Compensation to determine appropriate salary ranges and negotiate compensation with candidates.
· Participate in special projects/recruiting initiatives including assessment of best practices in interviewing techniques, leveraging of internal sources of talent and identification of top performers for senior-level openings
AmazonRecruiting Coordinator + Recruiter in Training
Jun. 2016 - Aug. 2017Greater Seattle AreaWhat do I do ? I enjoy the free breakfast that is provide every morning from Amazon Fresh! I also enjoy walking to meetings in the fresh clean air of Seattle, that occasionally has the smell of fresh bread. When I am at my desk; which has a spacious feel to it I do the following: • Scheduling interviews and hiring events while working directly with candidates and hiring managers, in some cases arranging travel for visiting candidates
• Updating candidate records and job postings in recruiting systems and confirming new hires and ensure all compliance requirements are met
• Providing follow-up correspondence to candidates on recruiting status via phone and email
• Tracking recruiting activities and providing candidate status in a weekly report
• Coordinating the post-interview debrief meetings and providing debrief materials
• Coordinate background checks, tracking documents and activities to ensure that they are completed on a timely basis
• Administer the Employee Referral program
• Provide support for recruiting of interns and administration of the ongoing internship program
• Run reports and compile relevant recruiting and headcount metrics on a regular basis
•Identifying opportunities for improving candidate experience and scheduling efficiency
• Assisting in the coordination of other recruiting activities as needed I then leave when I feel I have done my duties for the day. I then get to enjoy some refreshing wine that comes from the countless winery in the area.
PRO Sports ClubSpa Supervisor
Jan. 2016 - Jun. 2016Redmond, WA- Provides constant training, feedback and shadowing with new cast and existing cast
- Oversees Spa Concierge Desk and Reservations, Relaxation Lounges, Spa Locker Rooms and Spa Dining Room
- Oversees procedures conducted by cast at Concierge and Hostess desks
- Motivates and leads Concierge cast members
- Works closely with the Guest Services Manager to instill exceptional guest service standards in all support staff and holds them accountable
- Supports Guest Services Manager and Spa Management with implementing new procedures - Processes Service Recovery forms and Spa/Salon Comps daily
- Thoroughly checks for accuracy on all forms filled out at concierge desk
- Distributes cash gratuities daily following protocol
- Responsible for the accuracy of the cash till drops. - Supports Guest Services Manager with creating the agenda for monthly team meeting
- Thoroughly communicates new information on spa services, products (retail), service providers and club services and events to support staff
- Advises Retail and Inventory Specialist when low in retail products(s) as well as communicates guest product requests for new items
- Works with Guest Services Manager to maintain and update the Spa Concierge training manuals and conducts training as directed, host/hostess, reservations, coordinator, soiree, CSI and PRO Gateway
- Fully understands the CSI and Micros computer systems. - Works with IT to trouble shoot CSI and Micros issues as they arise and ensures all technical issues are communicated to IT, Guest Services Manager and Spa Operations Manager
- Meets with Spa Concierge cast members to problem solve, resolve issues and communicates cast coaching sessions to Guest Services Manager
- Acts as the initial contact for resolving guest opportunities by identifying the situation, determining the solution and communication
- Works with Guest Services Manager in the planning of monthly staff meetings. - Willing to work extra hours or flexible schedule.
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