Vanessa Christensen
About Vanessa Christensen
Vanessa Christensen is a Senior Recruiter in People Acquisition at Sunrun, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in recruitment and project management, she has held various roles in companies such as Chameleon Design, Recruiter.com, and BDS Marketing.
Current Role at Sunrun
Vanessa Christensen serves as a Senior Recruiter in People Acquisition at Sunrun, a position she has held since 2021. She is based in Newport Beach, California. In this role, she focuses on enhancing business efficiency and team productivity by sourcing high-quality candidates. Her work involves developing relationships with hiring managers and consistently exceeding recruitment goals.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to her current role, Vanessa Christensen held various positions in recruitment. She worked at Recruiter.com as a Senior Recruiter for three months in 2020. Before that, she was a Corporate Recruiter at BDS Marketing from 2011 to 2014 and a Senior Direct Hire Recruiter at Eastridge Workforce Solutions from 2014 to 2016. She also served as a Corporate Recruiting Manager at System Pavers from 2016 to 2020.
Education and Qualifications
Vanessa Christensen completed her education at multiple institutions. She studied at Canyon High School and later attended Orange Coast College, where she earned an Associate of Arts degree in Information Technology from 1993 to 1995. She also attended Loyola Marymount University, where she achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts from 1998 to 2000.
Skills and Proficiencies
Vanessa Christensen is proficient in various Applicant Tracking Systems, including iCIMS, Taleo, Jobvite, and Virtual Edge. She possesses strong skills in utilizing the Google Platform and Microsoft Suite, including advanced functions like Pivot Tables. Her expertise extends to supporting training, performance optimization, and motivational strategies.
Background in Project Management
Before her extensive career in recruitment, Vanessa Christensen worked as a Project Manager at Chameleon Design from 2003 to 2008. This five-year experience provided her with a foundation in managing projects and enhancing team collaboration.