🏳️🌈 April Starlight 🏳️🌈
About 🏳️🌈 April Starlight 🏳️🌈
April Starlight serves as the CEO and Recruiter at Tangerine Search Inc., a woman-owned recruiting firm based in the SF Bay Area, where she has worked since 2019. With a strong commitment to inclusion, she has extensive experience in recruiting across various industries, including AI, healthcare, and streaming media.
Work at Tangerine Search
April Starlight serves as the CEO and Recruiter at Tangerine Search Inc. since 2019. Under her leadership, the firm focuses on recruiting for technical and leadership roles across various industries. Tangerine Search is recognized as a Certified LGBT Business Enterprise and is both Woman-Owned and Woman-Led. The firm supports clients throughout the United States and Canada, emphasizing a commitment to inclusion and valuing contributions from all employees and candidates.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to her role at Tangerine Search, April Starlight worked at The Ascent Services Group as a Senior Recruiter from 2010 to 2014. She also held a position as a Senior Technical Recruiter on a contract basis at Crunchyroll from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she was the Director of Vendor Managed Programs at IT Avalon from 2016 to 2019 and served as Technical Recruiting Manager there from 2014 to 2016. Her diverse experience in recruitment spans various sectors, including technology and media.
Education and Expertise
April Starlight studied at Mills College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and French from 2000 to 2004. She also attended the American University Center of Provence and completed the International Baccalaureate program, achieving an International Baccalaureate Diploma from 1996 to 2000. In 2018, she obtained the Certified Contingent Workforce Professional designation from Staffing Industry Analysts, further enhancing her expertise in recruitment.
Industry Focus and Client Engagement
April Starlight works with clients in innovative industries such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and self-driving technology. Her firm also engages with established sectors, including streaming media, banking, healthcare, software, and gaming. This diverse industry focus allows her to leverage her recruitment skills to meet the specific needs of various clients.
Commitment to Inclusion
April Starlight demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering inclusion in the workplace. Her recruiting practices prioritize valuing employees and candidates for their unique contributions. This focus on inclusion is a core principle at Tangerine Search, reflecting her dedication to creating equitable opportunities in recruitment.