Jennifer Phommachak
About Jennifer Phommachak
Jennifer Phommachak is a Technical Recruiter with over five years of experience in full cycle recruiting, currently working at Motion since 2023. She has previously held roles at companies including Bubble, SingleSprout, and AppleOne Employment Services, specializing in recruiting Software Engineers for Series A startups and promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
Current Role at Motion
Jennifer Phommachak currently serves as a Technical Recruiter at Motion, a company that is part of Y Combinator's Winter 2020 batch. She has been in this role since 2023, focusing on recruiting software engineers for the organization. Her responsibilities include maintaining a diverse pipeline of candidates and managing the full cycle of recruitment processes.
Previous Experience in Technical Recruiting
Prior to her current position, Jennifer worked as a Technical Recruiter at Bubble from 2021 to 2023, where she honed her skills in sourcing and selecting candidates for technical roles. Before that, she was a Technical Recruiter and DEI Co-Lead at SingleSprout from 2020 to 2021. Her experience spans over five years in full cycle recruiting across various company stages, including seed and Series A startups.
Background in Sales and Management
Jennifer has a diverse professional background that includes roles in sales and management. She worked as a Sales Director at both Smoko Inc and VALLEY CRUISE PRESS, LLC in 2017. Additionally, she served as a Recruiting Manager at AppleOne Employment Services from 2018 to 2020. Her early career included a significant tenure at VANS, where she held the position of Assistant Manager for seven years.
Education and Academic Background
Jennifer studied at San Diego State University, where she earned a degree in Business/Managerial Economics. This educational foundation has contributed to her understanding of economic principles and their application in business settings, particularly in recruitment and management.
Expertise in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Jennifer is passionate about promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within organizations. She has expertise in managing DEI programs and actively teaches these principles to enhance workplace culture. Her role as DEI Co-Lead at SingleSprout reflects her commitment to fostering inclusive environments in the companies where she works.