Karyn Tobin
About Karyn Tobin
Karyn Tobin serves as the HR and Recruitment Manager at Structured in Los Angeles, California, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in dance and recruitment, having previously worked at Cornish College of the Arts and as a freelance dancer and choreographer.
Current Role at Structured
Karyn Tobin serves as the HR and Recruitment Manager at Structured, a position she has held since 2021. Based in Los Angeles, California, she has been instrumental in managing recruitment processes and human resources strategies within the organization. Her role involves overseeing the recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing candidates to onboarding new hires, ensuring alignment with the company’s goals and culture.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before joining Structured, Karyn worked at Cornish College of the Arts as a Recruiter/Admission Counselor for Dance and Music from 2017 to 2021. In this role, she was responsible for guiding prospective students through the admissions process, leveraging her expertise in recruitment to attract talent to the college's dance and music programs. Her earlier experience includes a brief tenure as a Team Member at Evergreens Salad in Seattle in 2017.
Educational Background
Karyn Tobin has a diverse educational background in dance and related fields. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Dance from Cornish College of the Arts, where she studied from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she completed an Accredited Intensive program at Duke University in 2016. Her foundational studies in dance began at Johansen Olympia Dance Center, where she trained for 14 years. Karyn also studied French Language and Non-Western World Literature at Centralia College.
Freelance Dance Career
Since 2017, Karyn has been active as a freelance dancer and choreographer in Seattle, Washington. Her work as a professional contemporary dance artist showcases her commitment to the arts and her ability to perform and create choreography across various platforms. This experience complements her recruitment role by enhancing her skills in project management and collaboration.
Skills and Professional Attributes
Karyn possesses strong organizational skills and outstanding interpersonal communication abilities. She has a proven record of establishing trust and providing excellent customer service throughout her career. Known for building and nurturing productive relationships with clients, she has effectively motivated individuals from diverse backgrounds and needs, contributing to improved efficiency and cost reduction in her projects.