Kandace Young
About Kandace Young
Kandace Young is a Senior Program Manager specializing in People Operations and Recruiting Operations at Stack AV, where she has worked since September 2023. She has extensive experience in talent acquisition and program management, having held various roles at notable companies such as Argo AI, Duquesne Light Company, and Uber.
Work at Stack AV
Kandace Young has been serving as the Senior Program Manager for People Operations and Recruiting Operations at Stack AV since September 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing recruitment processes and managing people operations within the organization. Her experience in program management and recruitment is leveraged to streamline operations and improve overall efficiency in hiring practices.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Stack AV, Kandace Young worked at Duquesne Light Company as a Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter from May 2022 to September 2023. She also held multiple roles at Argo AI, including Program Manager II and Recruiter I, from 2021 to 2022. Her background includes positions as a Recruiting Coordinator and Talent Acquisition Partner at Arconic, where she contributed to recruitment strategies and candidate engagement.
Education and Expertise
Kandace Young earned her Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management and Services from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for her career in human resources and talent acquisition. Additionally, she has demonstrated expertise in program management, recruitment coordination, and operational efficiency.
Strengths and Skills
According to the StrengthsFinder assessment, Kandace Young possesses strengths in Consistency, Empathy, Relator, Harmony, and Discipline. These strengths contribute to her effectiveness in managing teams and fostering positive workplace relationships. Her ability to relate to others and maintain harmony within teams supports her role in people operations and recruitment.
Early Career and Involvement
Kandace Young began her career in various roles, including a Computer Lab Assistant at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Lifeguard at Family Resources. She was also actively involved in Delta Gamma as Vice President of Programming and Director of Member Education. These early experiences helped shape her leadership and organizational skills.