Vanessa Riley (Lion)
About Vanessa Riley (Lion)
Vanessa Riley is a Corporate Recruiter with extensive experience in talent acquisition across various industries. She has worked for several companies, including Belcan and PrincetonOne RPO, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
Current Role at Belcan
Vanessa Riley serves as a Corporate Recruiter at Belcan, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on recruiting for various engineering and management positions, utilizing her extensive experience in the field. Her current responsibilities include sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and collaborating with hiring managers to meet organizational needs. Working remotely, she leverages technology to connect with potential candidates and streamline the recruitment process.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to her current role, Vanessa held several positions in recruitment. She worked at PrincetonOne RPO as a Talent Acquisition Specialist from 2012 to 2013 and as a Talent Specialist from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she served as a Lead Recruiter at Express Employment Professionals from 2013 to 2015 and as an Executive Recruiter at Acara Solutions from 2019 to 2020. Her diverse experience in various recruitment roles has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the hiring landscape.
Educational Background
Vanessa Riley has a solid educational foundation in psychology. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Indiana State University, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, she attended the University of Central Lancashire for one year in 2003 to 2004 and Edge Hill College of Higher Education for 11 months in 2003. This educational background supports her skills in understanding candidate behavior and motivations.
Expertise in Engineering Recruitment
Vanessa possesses specialized knowledge in recruiting for a variety of engineering roles. Her expertise includes positions such as Quality Engineer, Program Manager, Supply Chain Manager, CNC Programmer, and Flight Test Engineers. This breadth of knowledge allows her to effectively identify and attract qualified candidates for technical roles, ensuring that organizations meet their staffing needs in engineering and management sectors.
Early Career Experience
Before transitioning into recruitment, Vanessa worked as a Junior Trader at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter from 2005 to 2009. This experience in the financial sector provided her with valuable insights into market dynamics and decision-making processes, which may enhance her analytical skills in recruitment. Her early career laid the groundwork for her subsequent focus on talent acquisition.