Riley Nichols
About Riley Nichols
Riley Nichols serves as the Lead Recruiter at Nirvana Insurance in San Francisco, California, where they have worked since 2022. With a background in recruitment at Chime and experience in the human resources field, Nichols has contributed to innovative recruitment strategies in the insurance industry.
Work at Nirvana Insurance
Riley Nichols serves as the Lead Recruiter at Nirvana Insurance, a position held since 2022. In this role, Riley is part of a team that includes industry veterans from notable companies such as Hiscox, AIG, The Hartford, and RLI. The team focuses on recruiting talent to support the company's innovative approach in the commercial insurance sector, utilizing advanced predictive models and real-time IoT data.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before joining Nirvana Insurance, Riley Nichols accumulated significant experience in recruitment at Chime. Riley worked as a Sourcer for 11 months in 2019, followed by a role as a Recruiter for two years until 2022. Additionally, Riley briefly served as a Senior Recruiter at Chime for one month in 2022. This experience contributed to Riley's expertise in identifying and attracting top talent in the tech industry.
Educational Background
Riley Nichols studied at Sonoma State University, where a degree in Communication and Media Studies was achieved from 2013 to 2017. This educational background provided a foundation in effective communication, which is essential in recruitment and talent acquisition.
Early Career and Internships
Riley's early career includes a role as a Human Resources Intern at Jackson Family Wines in 2017, where Riley worked for five months. Additionally, Riley served as a Corporate Recruiter at SThree from 2017 to 2019, gaining valuable experience in recruitment strategies. During the time at Sonoma State University, Riley also worked as a University Advancement Student Assistant for eight months, further developing skills in communication and organizational support.
Key Contributions to Recruitment Efforts
Throughout the recruitment career, Riley Nichols played a key role in attracting talent for companies backed by prominent venture capital firms, including General Catalyst and Lightspeed Ventures. This experience highlights Riley's ability to contribute to recruitment efforts that support innovative companies in transforming their respective industries.