Chandra Balentine
About Chandra Balentine
Chandra Balentine is the Director of GTM Recruiting, Americas at SentinelOne, with a strong background in full cycle recruiting and significant contributions to the company's growth.
Title and Role at SentinelOne
Chandra Balentine currently holds the position of Director, GTM Recruiting, Americas at SentinelOne. In this role, she is responsible for leading the recruiting efforts for the Go-To-Market (GTM) team across the Americas. Her extensive experience in recruitment within the tech industry has been pivotal in driving the growth of SentinelOne’s talent pool.
Previous Roles at SentinelOne
Before becoming the Director, GTM Recruiting, Americas, Chandra Balentine served in several key positions at SentinelOne. She was the Sr. Manager, GTM, GSS and G&A Recruiting from 2022 to 2023 and a Manager, Sales Recruiting in 2022. Additionally, from 2019 to 2021, she held the position of Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager and began her journey at SentinalOne as a Senior Recruiter from 2018 to 2019, all in Mountain View, California.
Early Career and Roles in Austin
Chandra Balentine's early career included significant roles in the Austin, Texas area. She worked at ASAP Systems as the Director of Austin Operations from 2017 to 2018, managing local operations. Prior to that, she served as Regional Manager -- HR & Operations at S&P Communications from 2015 to 2017. Her longest tenure was at developerprogram.com, where she worked as Director of HR for 11 years from 2003 to 2014.
Educational Background
Chandra Balentine received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs from The University of Texas at Arlington. She also completed a Certification in Paralegal Studies from the same institution. This educational foundation in communication and legal studies has complemented her career in talent acquisition and human resources.
Impact at SentinelOne
Since joining SentinelOne, Chandra Balentine has been a key player in the company's growth. When she started, the company had around 200 employees. Her efforts contributed to increasing this number to over 2500 employees. She has extended over 600 offers and recruited 30-40% of the US team. Known as a 'SentinelOne culture warrior,' she has been instrumental in shaping the company’s GTM recruitment strategy and culture.