Lisa (Leese) Zimmerman
About Lisa (Leese) Zimmerman
Lisa (Leese) Zimmerman is a Recruiter specializing in Product and Engineering at CircleCI since 2021. She has a background in the arts and recruitment, having previously worked at organizations such as Puppet, Jellyvision, and the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Work at CircleCI
Lisa Zimmerman has been employed at CircleCI since 2021 as a Recruiter for Product and Engineering. In this role, she focuses on sourcing and recruiting top talent to support the company's engineering and product development teams. Her efforts contribute to enhancing the overall recruitment strategy at CircleCI, emphasizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the hiring process.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to her current position, Lisa Zimmerman held various roles in recruitment. She worked at Puppet as a Global Technical Recruiter for Engineering, G&A, IT, and Marketing from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she served as a Talent Acquisition Partner at The Standard in 2020 and as a Recruiting Coordinator at Jellyvision from 2015 to 2017. Her extensive experience in recruitment spans multiple sectors, including technology and the arts.
Education and Expertise
Lisa Zimmerman earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Music from Western Michigan University, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. This educational background has provided her with a unique perspective in her recruitment roles, particularly in organizations related to the arts. Her academic achievements complement her professional expertise in talent acquisition.
Background in the Arts
Lisa Zimmerman has a background in the arts, having worked with several prestigious organizations. She served as a Research Associate at the Lyric Opera of Chicago from 2013 to 2014 and held an Artistic Intern position at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 2010. Additionally, she interned with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra from 2008 to 2011. These experiences reflect her commitment to the arts and her ability to navigate the intersection of creativity and recruitment.
Advocacy and Personal Interests
Lisa Zimmerman is an advocate for mental health and supports the LGBTQIA+ community as an ally. She actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in her recruitment efforts at CircleCI. Outside of her professional commitments, she enjoys creating ceramics as a hobby and is a fan of the Chicago Cubs, reflecting her personal interests and community engagement.