Wendy Lynn Figueroa
About Wendy Lynn Figueroa
Wendy Lynn Figueroa is a Senior Executive Recruiter with over 20 years of experience in talent acquisition, having worked for various companies including Cognizant, Accenture, and Black Box. She is known for her adaptability to technological changes and her effectiveness in diverse recruitment settings.
Work at Black Box
Wendy Lynn Figueroa currently serves as a Senior Executive Recruiter at Black Box, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she leverages her extensive experience in executive recruitment to identify and attract top talent for the organization. Her responsibilities include collaborating with hiring managers to understand their needs and developing effective recruitment strategies. Wendy's ability to adapt quickly to the rapid pace of technology changes enhances her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Wendy has over 20 years of experience in recruitment, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She was a Senior Executive Sales Recruiter and Business Partner at Cognizant from 2020 to 2022, focusing on hiring for BFS and Insurance sectors. Prior to that, she spent 11 months as a Senior Technical Recruiter at NTT DATA Americas in 2015. Wendy also held positions at Accenture as an Enterprise Sales Recruiter from 2007 to 2014, and at Rackspace as a Senior Sales and Executive Recruiter from 2019 to 2020.
Career Progression and Roles
Wendy's career includes significant roles in talent acquisition at various companies. She worked at DXC Technology as a Senior Digital Sales & Executive Talent Acquisition specialist from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, she was involved in Sales and Executive Leadership Talent Acquisition at Coforge from 2022 to 2023. Earlier in her career, she served as a Technical Recruiter at Avenue A - Razorfish (Microsoft) for 11 months and as a Global HR Recruiter at Abbott from 2004 to 2006.
Adaptability and Skills
Wendy is known for her adaptability in diverse settings, ranging from college career fairs to boardroom meetings. Her comfort in various environments allows her to effectively engage with candidates and stakeholders at all levels. Managers have recognized her as a 'clutch player' for her ability to perform under pressure, which is a valuable trait in the fast-paced recruitment industry. Wendy enjoys the rapid pace of technological changes and quickly adapts to new developments, further enhancing her recruitment strategies.