Amanda Costa
About Amanda Costa
Amanda Costa is a Technical Sourcer with extensive experience in recruitment, having worked for companies like Nuro, Cloudera, and Live Planet, Inc. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and an Associate of Arts in Fashion/Apparel Design.
Work at Nuro
Amanda Costa has been employed at Nuro as a Technical Sourcer since 2020. In this role, she focuses on sourcing candidates for technical positions, leveraging her expertise in advanced sourcing techniques. Her responsibilities include identifying top talent and ensuring a positive candidate experience in a fast-paced environment.
Previous Experience in Recruiting
Prior to her current position, Amanda Costa held several roles in recruitment. She worked at Cloudera in various capacities, including Recruiting Coordinator, Sourcing Recruiter, and Technical Recruiter from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a Technical Recruiter at Live Planet, Inc. from 2018 to 2020. Her experience also includes a role as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator at SanDisk from 2013 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Costa studied at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, where she earned an Associate of Arts in Fashion/Apparel Design. She furthered her education at the University of Phoenix-San Diego Campus, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing. Her expertise includes sourcing talent for emerging technologies such as Virtual Reality and Blockchain.
Technical Skills and Tools
In her recruiting roles, Amanda Costa utilizes advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean strings and x-ray searches, to identify candidates. She is experienced in using various recruitment tools such as Greenhouse, Google Hire, Jobvite, and Workday. Her strong ability to cultivate relationships with internal stakeholders helps align recruitment strategies with company objectives.
Background in Customer Service
Before entering the recruitment field, Amanda Costa worked at MAC Cosmetics for four years as a Makeup Artist and later as an Assistant Operations Manager from 2011 to 2013. This background in customer service has contributed to her focus on maintaining an excellent candidate experience in her current recruiting roles.