Emily Blackthorne (Deaner)
About Emily Blackthorne (Deaner)
Emily Blackthorne (Deaner) is a Senior Technical Recruiter with extensive experience in the technology sector, particularly in AI and software engineering recruitment. She has held various roles at Meta and is currently employed at Apollo.io, where she continues to excel in strategic sourcing and building partnerships with hiring managers.
Current Role at Apollo.io
Emily Blackthorne serves as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Apollo.io, a position she has held since 2024. She operates remotely from Los Angeles, California. In this role, she focuses on recruiting top technical talent, leveraging her extensive experience in the tech industry to enhance the company's hiring processes.
Previous Experience at Meta
Prior to her current role, Emily held multiple positions at Meta. She worked as a Principal Technical Recruiter for AI Software Engineering for four months in 2023. From 2019 to 2021, she served as a Senior Technical Recruiter focused on Core Software Engineering. Following that, she was a Technical Recruiting Lead for Gameplay AR/VR+ Software Engineering for 11 months and later for AI and Computer Vision for nine months. During her tenure at Meta, she achieved top 5% recruiter status with high offer acceptance rates for AI candidates.
Education and Expertise
Emily Blackthorne has a diverse educational background. She studied Computer Software Engineering at Nucamp Coding Bootcamp, achieving Full Stack Web and Mobile Development from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she earned an Associate's Degree in Music Business from Musicians Institute in 2012. Currently, she is studying Human Resources Management and Services at Cornell University, a program she began in 2023.
Recruiting Career Background
Emily's recruiting career includes significant roles prior to her time at Meta. She worked at Burke Williams Day Spas, Inc. as a Senior Recruiter and Northern California Hiring Director from 2013 to 2019. She also served as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Builder.ai for nine months in 2019. Her experience extends to TikTok, where she was a Talent Acquisition Partner for eight months in 2023, and she has held various roles in the healthcare and insurance sectors.
Skills and Specializations
Emily Blackthorne specializes in strategic sourcing, competitive closing, and effective communication. She has a proven track record in building dynamic partnerships with hiring managers and designing recruiting processes. Her experience includes leading high-performing teams of technical recruiters and sourcers in AI domains, such as computer vision and natural language processing. She is also fluent in working with large data sets and utilizing various tools to optimize recruiting processes.