Tamsyn O'keefe
About Tamsyn O'keefe
Tamsyn O'Keefe is a Talent Acquisition Assistant at Cera, where she focuses on enhancing the candidate experience and leads Diversity & Inclusion hiring initiatives. With a background in education and extensive experience in recruitment, she employs innovative sourcing methods to attract talent in the technology sector.
Current Role at Cera
Tamsyn O'Keefe serves as a Talent Acquisition Assistant at Cera, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the candidate and onboarding experience, ensuring that new hires are effectively integrated into the company. Tamsyn employs innovative sourcing methods and performance-based hiring strategies to attract top talent, particularly within the technology sector. Her work supports both startups and global enterprises in finding suitable candidates.
Previous Experience at Eden Private Staff
Prior to her current role, Tamsyn O'Keefe worked at Eden Private Staff, where she held multiple positions from 2018 to 2021. Initially, she served as a Consultant Resourcer/Administrator for one year, followed by two years as a Recruitment Consultant. During her tenure, she contributed to the recruitment of household and executive support staff for an international clientele, gaining valuable experience in talent acquisition and client relations.
Teaching Background at Nurture and Nature Montessori
Tamsyn O'Keefe has a background in education, having worked as a Teacher at Nurture and Nature Montessori in Bryanston, South Africa, from 2012 to 2018. Over the course of six years, she developed her skills in teaching and child development, which provided her with a strong foundation in communication and interpersonal skills that are beneficial in her current role in talent acquisition.
Education and Qualifications
Tamsyn O'Keefe studied at the College of Modern Montessori, where she achieved a Montessori Teacher Education qualification from 2005 to 2006. This educational background equipped her with the pedagogical knowledge necessary for her teaching role and contributed to her understanding of effective learning and development practices.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
At Cera, Tamsyn O'Keefe leads Diversity & Inclusion hiring initiatives, focusing on creating a more inclusive workforce. Her efforts aim to ensure that recruitment practices are equitable and that diverse candidates are actively sought and considered for positions within the company.