Zeinab "Z" Ayad
About Zeinab "Z" Ayad
Zeinab 'Z' Ayad is a Talent Acquisition Manager at Common Citizen, where she actively recruits talent and partners with hiring managers to align recruitment with the company's values. She has a background in staffing and recruiting, having previously held various roles at WSI - Workforce Strategies, Inc.
Current Role at Common Citizen
Zeinab Ayad serves as the Talent Acquisition Manager at Common Citizen, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she actively recruits talent, ensuring that candidates align with the company's human-centered and purpose-driven values. She collaborates with hiring managers and executives to assess recruitment needs and requirements, contributing to the overall staffing strategy of the organization. Additionally, she has designed and implemented the recruitment strategy at Common Citizen, focusing on aligning with HR best practices.
Previous Experience at WSI - Workforce Strategies, Inc.
Zeinab Ayad has extensive experience at WSI - Workforce Strategies, Inc., where she held multiple roles. She worked as a Senior Talent Strategist from 2020 to 2021, focusing on talent acquisition strategies. Prior to that, she served as an Account Manager in Staffing & Recruiting from 2015 to 2018, where she managed client relationships in the Kalamazoo, Michigan area. Additionally, she was a Business Development Specialist at WSI from 2018 to 2019, contributing to the company's growth and recruitment efforts.
Sales and Marketing Experience
Before her tenure at WSI, Zeinab Ayad worked as a Sales and Marketing Executive at iSee Entertainment and Events in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from 2014 to 2015. In this role, she was responsible for driving sales initiatives and marketing strategies, which provided her with a strong foundation in client relations and business development.
Education and Academic Background
Zeinab Ayad earned her Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations from Western Michigan University, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. This educational background equipped her with essential skills in communication and strategic planning, which she applies in her current role in talent acquisition.