Samantha Rafferty
About Samantha Rafferty
Samantha Rafferty is a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner and Producer Recruiter at Woodruff Sawyer, where she focuses on developing strategic partnerships and enhancing recruitment efforts. She has a diverse background in talent acquisition and human resources, with previous roles at GEICO, Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara, and Academy of Art University.
Current Role at Woodruff Sawyer
Samantha Rafferty serves as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner and Producer Recruiter at Woodruff Sawyer, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing recruitment efforts by networking with industry professionals and developing strategic partnerships. She collaborates with leadership to analyze staffing needs, ensuring alignment with the organization's goals. Additionally, she drafts, edits, and issues offer letters to finalists, maintaining clarity and compliance throughout the recruitment process. Samantha utilizes Greenhouse CRM to build out candidate pipelines and conducts quarterly outreach to maintain engagement with pipelined talent.
Previous Experience at GEICO
Prior to her current position, Samantha worked at GEICO as a Management Development Program - Auto Damage Adjuster from 2017 to 2019. During her two years in Coeur D Alene, Idaho, she gained valuable experience in managing auto damage claims and developed skills relevant to customer service and operational efficiency. This role contributed to her overall expertise in talent acquisition and human resources.
Background in Education
Samantha Rafferty earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She attended the university from 2011 to 2015, where she developed a strong foundation in communication theories and sociological concepts. This educational background supports her current role in talent acquisition, where effective communication is essential.
Experience in Human Resources
Samantha has a diverse background in human resources, having worked at the Academy of Art University as a Human Resources Administrator from 2015 to 2016 and as a Recruiter from 2019 to 2021. Her roles involved various HR functions, including recruitment and administrative support. This experience has equipped her with the skills necessary for her current position in talent acquisition.
Early Career at Girls Inc. and Snapwire
Samantha began her career as a Gymnastics Instructor and Administrative Assistant at Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara from 2013 to 2015. This role allowed her to develop organizational and teaching skills. Additionally, she worked as a Social Media Marketing Intern at Snapwire for two months in 2015, where she gained experience in digital marketing and social media strategies.