Ryan Krivonick
About Ryan Krivonick
Ryan Krivonick serves as the Practice Group Leader for Metaverse & Development at Aquent, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, having held various roles at companies such as Meta, Draper, and PepsiCo.
Work at Aquent
Ryan Krivonick currently serves as the Practice Group Leader for Metaverse & Development at Aquent, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for leading initiatives related to the Metaverse and development projects. His tenure at Aquent has been marked by a focus on enhancing recruitment strategies and team performance. Prior to this role, he worked at Aquent in various recruiting capacities from 2014 to 2019, gaining extensive experience in creative and digital recruitment.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Aquent in 2023, Ryan worked at Draper as Sr. Talent Acquisition Marketing and Lead Generation for three months. He also held multiple roles at Meta, including Product Design Recruiter from 2020 to 2021 and Recruiting Lead - Product from 2021 to 2023. His earlier experience includes positions at HireMinds, CM Access, and PepsiCo, where he developed a strong foundation in recruitment and marketing.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Krivonick studied User Experience Design at General Assembly, where he earned a UX Certificate. He also attended Miami University, achieving a Bachelor of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior with a Marketing focus. Additionally, he participated in the Post Secondary Enrollment Option Program at Kent State University, focusing on Marketing and Economics. His educational background supports his expertise in optimizing recruitment processes and team management.
Achievements in Recruitment
Throughout his career, Ryan has managed teams of up to 10 full-time employees and 4 contingent workers, consistently exceeding team goals by 150%. He has implemented comprehensive training and development programs aimed at enhancing team performance. His focus on diversity recruitment has led to significant percentages of hires with diversity indicators. Additionally, he has utilized A/B testing to improve recruitment conversion rates.
Certifications and Skills
Ryan holds a certification as a Certified Internet Recruiter, which complements his extensive experience in recruitment. He has leveraged his UX Certificate to optimize recruiting processes and improve funnel conversions. His skills include partnering with vendor managers to enhance sourcing strategies and utilizing internal and external sourcing tools effectively.