Sara Haakonsen
About Sara Haakonsen
Sara Haakonsen is a Talent Acquisition Partner at HighRadius, specializing in SaaS, FinTech, and Cloud recruitment. Based in Houston, Texas, she has over three years of experience in the field and has previously held various roles within the company since 2019.
Work at HighRadius
Sara Haakonsen has been working at HighRadius since 2021 as a Talent Acquisition Partner - GTM. In this role, she manages full-cycle recruitment for various positions, including Mid-Market Account Executives, Account Managers, Sales Managers, and Sales Engineers. Prior to her current position, she served as a Talent Acquisition Partner for Entry Level Talent from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she worked as a Financial Technology Advisor and in Account Based Marketing for nine months in 2020. Her journey at HighRadius began with an internship in SaaS Sales and Marketing in 2019.
Education and Expertise
Sara Haakonsen earned her Bachelor's degree in Marketing: Analytics & Consulting from Texas A&M University - Mays Business School, where she studied from 2016 to 2019. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her work in talent acquisition, particularly in the SaaS, FinTech, and Cloud sectors. She has over three years of specialized experience in recruitment within these industries, demonstrating her expertise in identifying and attracting top talent.
Background
Before joining HighRadius, Sara worked at Aspen Heights Partners as a Sales and Marketing Associate from 2018 to 2019. She also gained experience in the service industry as a waitress and hostess at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen from 2016 to 2017. This diverse background has contributed to her understanding of various business functions and enhanced her skills in recruitment and talent acquisition.
Achievements
In her role as a Talent Acquisition Partner at HighRadius, Sara Haakonsen achieved 100% goal attainment in Q4 2021. This accomplishment reflects her effectiveness in meeting recruitment targets and her commitment to the company's hiring objectives. Her performance in various roles at HighRadius showcases her ability to adapt and excel in different aspects of talent acquisition.
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Sara enjoys trying new restaurants, attending Orange Theory classes, and hiking. She also spends her free time watching sports with her doodle named Clutch. These activities reflect her active lifestyle and personal interests beyond her career.