Alana Padjen
About Alana Padjen
Alana Padjen is a professional recruiter with a Bachelor's degree in Communication from San Diego State University. She has over ten years of experience in recruiting for the Department of Defense and government contracting industries, currently working at Insight Global in the Greater San Diego Area.
Work at Insight Global
Alana Padjen has been employed at Insight Global as a Professional Recruiter since 2014. Over her tenure of ten years in the Greater San Diego Area, she has developed extensive recruiting experience, particularly in the Department of Defense and government contracting sectors. Her role involves sourcing a diverse range of professionals, including software developers, system administrators, network engineers, business analysts, project managers, UI/UX designers, and DevOps engineers. She coordinates and facilitates interviews, gathering requirements from hiring managers and HR for open positions.
Education and Expertise
Alana Padjen earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication from San Diego State University. Her educational background has equipped her with strong communication skills, which are essential in her recruiting role. She has specialized knowledge in security clearances, which is particularly relevant to her work with the Department of Defense and government contracting industries.
Background
Prior to her current position at Insight Global, Alana Padjen worked at The San Diego Union Tribune as a Multi-Media Account Executive from 2013 to 2014. She also served as a Promotions/Brand Ambassador at Mogl from 2011 to 2013. These roles provided her with valuable experience in client relations and marketing, which contribute to her effectiveness as a recruiter.
Achievements in Recruitment
In October 2015, Alana Padjen was promoted to Professional Recruiter at Insight Global, where she specializes in staffing for the Information Technology, Engineering, and Accounting/Finance industries. She is knowledgeable in vendor management tools such as Fieldglass, BountyJobs, and IQNavigator, as well as managed service provider onboarding procedures, enhancing her capability to meet the staffing needs of her clients.