Cara H.

Themis Talent: boutique talent advisory founded by experienced People Operations leaders that builds custom recruiting functions, interview training, and hiring systems for growth-stage technology companies (Seed → IPO).

• Built end-to-end TA solutions for early-stage tech clients—defined hiring plans, role families, and competency frameworks for engineering and product teams.
• Designed and implemented repeatable sourcing pipelines (diverse passive sourcing + targeted outreach) to reduce time-to-fill for critical startup roles.
• Partnered with founders and hiring managers to set hiring scorecards, structure interview loops, and train interviewers on competency-based interviewing.
• Implemented candidate experience improvements (transparent timelines, structured debriefs, candidate feedback) that increased offer-acceptance rates.
• Introduced recruiting tech and dashboards to track funnel metrics (apply→screen→onsite→offer) and identify bottlenecks for continuous improvement.

Rhapsody (rhapsody.health): healthcare-focused technology organization (rhapsody.health) delivering solutions to support clinical workflows and health systems.

• Full-cycle recruiting for clinical, product, and engineering roles—sourced both active and passive candidates across healthcare and tech.
• Built targeted pipelines for niche clinical and interoperability skillsets through referral programs, clinician networks, and specialized groups.
• Managed stakeholder partnerships with hiring managers to translate product/clinical needs into clear job requirements and scorecards.
• Introduced structured phone-screen templates and competency-based evaluation to improve screening consistency and interviewer calibration.
• Owned offer process and candidate communications to shorten offer-to-accept timelines and improve candidate experience in a regulated industry.

Merlin: aerospace & defense technology company building a vehicle‑agnostic, AI-powered autonomy platform for safe, reliable autonomous flight across military and civil programs.

• Recruited senior and mid-level engineering talent (flight controls, avionics, autonomy, systems engineering) to support Merlin Pilot development and integration programs.
• Developed targeted outreach to cleared/defense‑experienced candidates and managed security‑sensitive recruiting workflows.
• Partnered with engineering leadership to define role requirements, candidate scorecards, and hiring priorities during rapid scaling and public‑company transition.
• Reduced time-to-offer by streamlining interview loops, creating standardized technical assessments, and enabling faster stakeholder debriefs.
• Built and maintained talent pipelines for flight test, software, and systems roles to support sustained hiring across multiple aircraft programs.

Thrasio: leading acquirer and operator of branded consumer products (Amazon FBA) that acquires, scales, and optimizes e‑commerce brands using supply chain, marketing, and operations expertise.

• Led technical recruiting and recruiting operations to support engineering, data, and product hiring at scale for growth-stage e‑commerce operations.
• Built centralized recruiting operations (ATS workflows, vendor management, recruiter playbooks) to improve recruiter efficiency and reporting.
• Partnered with hiring managers to define engineering org structure, role families, and competency frameworks to support rapid product development.
• Spearheaded recruitment marketing and employer‑brand initiatives to increase qualified inbound applicants for hard-to-fill technical roles.
• Developed hiring KPIs and dashboards (source quality, time-to-fill, pipeline health) and used data to optimize sourcing investments and recruiter allocation.

Palantir: large software company that builds platforms to integrate data, decisions, and operations for government and commercial customers.

• Owned full‑cycle recruiting across Product Design, Software Engineering, and Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) roles, aligning hiring to product roadmaps.
• Designed campus and university recruiting programs—organized events, run interview loops, and converted high‑potential interns to full‑time offers.
• Created role-specific sourcing strategies for rare skills (FDE, systems-level engineers) including targeted outreach, technical content, and coding challenge coordination.
• Collaborated with hiring managers on candidate scorecards and structured interviews to improve hiring quality and reduce bias.
• Maintained offer process, salary benchmarking, and closing strategies for competitive tech talent in high-demand markets.

Advisory Board: research and advisory organization serving healthcare and higher education institutions with data, insights, and operational guidance to improve performance and outcomes.

• Full‑cycle recruiting for healthcare and higher‑education product teams—sourced product managers, designers, and engineering talent.
• Partnered with product and clinical stakeholders to translate domain requirements into clear role descriptions and interview scorecards.
• Developed targeted sourcing channels (healthcare networks, professional associations, academic partnerships) to find candidates with domain expertise.
• Managed interview coordination, candidate screening, and offer negotiations to ensure a positive candidate experience for mission‑driven hires.
• Improved time‑to‑hire by introducing structured intake sessions and prioritizing pipeline handoffs between sourcers and hiring managers.

Swarovski: global luxury brand known for precision‑cut crystal, jewelry, watches, and decorative objects, emphasizing craftsmanship and heritage.

• Supported corporate TA as a contract coordinator—managed interview scheduling, candidate communications, and offer paperwork for corporate hires.
• Maintained applicant tracking system records, ensured requisition accuracy, and coordinated background and pre‑employment checks.
• Facilitated onboarding logistics (new‑hire paperwork, equipment requests, orientation scheduling) to accelerate time-to-productivity for new employees.
• Coordinated cross‑functional interview panels and stakeholder availability to streamline decision timelines for key roles.
• Provided vendor and stakeholder support for recruitment events and internal mobility processes.

Vail Resorts Careers: talent brand for Vail Resorts—large operator of ski resorts and seasonal hospitality operations, focused on high‑volume, seasonal hiring for resorts across North America.

• Executed high‑volume seasonal hiring—reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and assessed applicants to support 300 seasonal positions across CA and CO.
• Led efficient screening and interviewing workflows to successfully onboard ~18,000 seasonal employees within tight timelines.
• Implemented high‑throughput phone‑screen and assessment processes to match candidates to seasonal roles (guest services, lift ops, F&B).
• Coordinated offer logistics, pre‑employment checks, and seasonal onboarding to ensure workforce readiness at peak season.
• Maintained positive candidate experience under high volume through clear communication, rapid feedback, and streamlined scheduling.

BNG Consulting, Inc.: boutique recruiting agency specializing in permanent placement for accounting, finance, investments, and related roles across the Boston area.

• Conducted retained and contingency searches for accounting, finance, and investment roles—sourced, screened, and placed candidates across mid‑market firms.
• Managed client relationships to understand hiring needs, craft role profiles, and deliver qualified shortlists aligned to culture and technical requirements.
• Led candidate assessment and interview support, coached candidates through offer negotiations, and facilitated smooth onboarding transitions.
• Developed a local market network of finance professionals and maintained an active pipeline of talent for recurring client needs.
• Advised clients on compensation benchmarking and hiring timelines to improve placement velocity and retention outcomes.

Tripadvisor: global travel and review platform that helps travelers discover and book accommodations, restaurants, and experiences worldwide.

• Supported TA team as a recruiting assistant—coordinated interviews, managed candidate communications, and maintained ATS hygiene for high-volume travel‑industry hiring.
• Prepared candidate shortlists and assisted with screening notes to accelerate recruiter workflows and improve handoffs to hiring managers.
• Managed logistics for on‑site and virtual interview panels across time zones and multiple business units.
• Tracked requisition status and generated weekly reports on pipeline health and interview activity for the recruiting leadership team.
• Ensured a strong candidate experience through timely updates, interview prep materials, and clear post‑interview follow up.