Mariafrancesca Gigliotti
About Mariafrancesca Gigliotti
Mariafrancesca Gigliotti is a recruiter with extensive experience in the gaming industry, currently working at Blind Squirrel Games. She has implemented innovative recruitment strategies and has a background in various roles at companies such as GameStop, Activision, and Obsidian Entertainment.
Current Role at Blind Squirrel Games
Mariafrancesca Gigliotti serves as a Recruiter at Blind Squirrel Games, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she implements proactive and creative recruitment strategies to enhance the hiring process within the studio, which employs over 130 individuals. Her responsibilities include building and maintaining relationships with external firms and placement agencies to optimize recruitment costs.
Previous Experience in the Gaming Industry
Prior to her current role, Gigliotti gained valuable experience in the gaming industry. She worked as a Quality Assurance Analyst at Activision from 2009 to 2010, and as an Operations Assistant at Obsidian Entertainment from 2013 to 2015. These positions provided her with insights into the operational and quality assurance aspects of game development.
Administrative Roles and Responsibilities
Gigliotti held various administrative roles, including her position as Office & Administrative Operations Manager at Cannalysis from 2018 to 2022. In this role, she managed office operations and supported sales efforts. She also served as an Administrative & Sales Assistant at Cannalysis for eight months in 2018, contributing to the administrative functions of the organization.
Educational Background
Mariafrancesca Gigliotti studied at Long Beach City College from 2008 to 2012, where she completed foundational coursework. She then attended California State University-Long Beach from 2013 to 2016, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management. Her education has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in recruitment and administration.
Recruitment Strategies and Public Speaking
In her recruitment role, Gigliotti has facilitated sourcing plans to attract candidates through conventions, social media, and college job fairs. She provides weekly status reports on recruitment progress to the executive team. Additionally, she possesses strong public speaking abilities, which she aims to utilize for teaching career development fundamentals at colleges and conventions.