Mary Ann “Mabs” Bailey Sharp
About Mary Ann “Mabs” Bailey Sharp
Mary Ann 'Mabs' Bailey Sharp serves as the Director of Global Talent Acquisition and Executive Recruiting at Credit Karma, where she leads executive recruiting initiatives globally. With extensive experience at major tech companies, she specializes in talent acquisition and has a strong background in recruiting for leadership roles.
Work at Credit Karma
Mary Ann Bailey Sharp serves as the Director of Global Talent Acquisition and Executive Recruiting at Credit Karma, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on recruiting for leadership positions, including Chief Marketing Officer and VP of Product Management. She oversees International and Non-tech Recruiting, Internal Mobility, and Talent Brand initiatives. Sharp manages a team of executive recruiters located in London, San Diego, and Charlotte, emphasizing her expertise in remote leadership and team management.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to her current role, Mary Ann Bailey Sharp worked at Credit Karma as Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition from 2018 to 2022. Her experience also includes positions at Microsoft as a Technical Recruiter from 2014 to 2017, and at Zynga as a Senior Research Recruiter from 2009 to 2014. Additionally, she served as a University Recruiter at Facebook from 2007 to 2009 and held various roles at Google, including Recruiting Coordinator and SWE Global Allocations Associate.
Education and Expertise
Mary Ann Bailey Sharp studied at California State University, Chico, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Public Relations. She is currently pursuing further studies in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication at Arkansas State University. Sharp specializes in Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, Remote Leadership, Recruiting and Sourcing, and Passive Candidate Development, reflecting her extensive knowledge in the field.
Background in Recruiting
Mary Ann Bailey Sharp has a diverse background in recruiting, with experience hiring tech and non-tech leaders at various levels, from Senior Director to C-suite positions. She has worked in multiple locations, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Mountain View, CA, New York, and Charlotte. Her ability to manage distributed global teams remotely since 2011 highlights her adaptability and leadership in a changing work environment.
Achievements in Executive Recruiting
Known for her exceptional recruiting skills, Mary Ann Bailey Sharp has been referred to as the 'Nancy Drew of the Internet.' Her work in executive recruiting has involved high-stakes leadership roles, demonstrating her capability to identify and attract top talent. Sharp's oversight of executive recruiting initiatives globally at Credit Karma showcases her strategic approach to talent acquisition.