Dakota Tu
About Dakota Tu
Dakota Tu is a Senior Talent Acquisition Coordinator at BeiGene with a diverse background in talent acquisition, sales, event planning, and research.
Current Role at BeiGene
Dakota Tu is currently serving as a Senior Talent Acquisition Coordinator at BeiGene. This role involves overseeing and coordinating the recruitment processes to ensure the acquisition of top talent. Responsibilities may include managing candidate pipelines, collaborating with hiring managers, and facilitating smooth onboarding processes.
Previous Experience at Mahana Therapeutics
Dakota Tu worked as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Mahana Therapeutics in 2021 for a brief period of 4 months. During this tenure, Dakota contributed to the recruitment efforts by identifying potential candidates, conducting interviews, and assisting in onboarding procedures to meet the company's staffing needs.
Role at Freenome
Dakota Tu held dual roles at Freenome, serving first as a Recruiting Coordinator from 2019 to 2020 in South San Francisco, CA, and then as a Recruiting Associate from 2020 to 2021. These positions involved managing recruitment logistics, supporting the HR team in administrative tasks, and improving the interview experience for candidates.
Sales Experience at Yelp
Dakota Tu gained extensive sales experience working as an Account Executive at Yelp, specifically within Yelp Restaurants in 2018 for 9 months and previously from 2016 to 2017 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Responsibilities included driving sales through client engagement, managing accounts, and developing strategies to increase customer acquisition and retention.
Education and Early Career at UC Riverside
Dakota Tu earned a Bachelor's Degree in Media and Cultural Studies from the University of California, Riverside. While at UC Riverside, Dakota worked in various roles including Research Assistant, Building Steward, and Events Team Member at the Associated Students Program Board. These roles provided skills in academic research, facility management, and event planning.