Annie Edminster
About Annie Edminster
Annie Edminster is a Senior Recruiter at Tessera Therapeutics, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in recruitment and sales coordination, she specializes in hiring for IT and Data Sciences teams and maintains strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
Work at Tessera Therapeutics
Annie Edminster has been serving as a Senior Recruiter at Tessera Therapeutics since 2022. In this role, she leads hiring efforts for IT/Data Sciences and TechOps/CMC teams. She builds and maintains a network of potential candidates through proactive market research and ongoing relationship management. Additionally, she collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure a robust pipeline of candidates, both internal and external. Edminster also serves as a trusted Talent Business Partner, establishing strong relationships with hiring managers, HR, and finance to guide the recruiting process.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before joining Tessera Therapeutics, Annie Edminster worked as an Associate Recruiter at StratAcuity: The Science of People from 2014 to 2015. In this position, she gained experience in recruitment processes and candidate management. Prior to that, she spent seven years at Digital Prospectors as a Sales Coordinator, where she developed skills in strategic talent systems and relationship management. Her background in recruitment is complemented by her earlier roles, including her time at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Macy's.
Educational Background
Annie Edminster holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing with a minor in Psychology from Syracuse University, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She also attended The University of Queensland for 11 months in 2009. Edminster completed her high school education at York High School, achieving a GPA of 3.8/4.0. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her career in recruitment and talent management.
Skills and Expertise in Recruitment
Annie Edminster possesses strong skills in utilizing talent systems, including Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and AI Talent Platforms. She conducts in-depth interviews of potential candidates, demonstrating an ability to align with hiring manager preferences. Edminster identifies and builds relationships with key search firms and professional industry groups, including diversity associations, to enhance recruitment efforts. Her expertise enables her to deliver high offer-to-interview ratios and effectively manage the recruiting process.