Olivia Yuen (Van Sickle)
About Olivia Yuen (Van Sickle)
Olivia Yuen (Van Sickle) is a Talent Acquisition Coordinator at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2019. She has a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan and has held various roles in recruitment and community organization.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Olivia Yuen has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator since 2019. In this role, she provides expertise and support to colleagues, particularly as a WorkDay guru. Her responsibilities include running and distributing weekly open position and compliance reports, managing the onboarding process for her team, and ensuring a smooth transition for new hires. She also processes and checks new hire background checks and I-9 forms. Olivia advocates for process change and efficiency in the recruitment process, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the talent acquisition team.
Education and Expertise
Olivia Yuen holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Michigan School of Social Work, where she studied Interpersonal Practice and Community Organizing from 2013 to 2015. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience from the University of Michigan, completing her studies from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background equips her with skills in interpersonal communication and community engagement, which are valuable in her role in talent acquisition.
Background
Before her current position at Thomson Reuters, Olivia Yuen worked in various roles that contributed to her expertise in recruitment and community support. She served as a Recruitment Coordinator at FarmLogs for six months in 2017. Additionally, she worked at the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living as an Independent Living and Employment Specialist on a contract basis from 2015 to 2016. Her experience also includes a role as a Case Manager/Community Organizer at Avalon Housing, Inc. from 2013 to 2015, and as a Team Member at Domino's from 2015 to 2017.
Professional Experience
Olivia Yuen's professional experience spans several roles that focus on recruitment, community organization, and support services. At Thomson Reuters, she has developed her skills in talent acquisition and onboarding. Her previous role at FarmLogs as a Recruitment Coordinator allowed her to gain insights into the recruitment process. Additionally, her work at Avalon Housing, Inc. and the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living provided her with a strong foundation in community support and advocacy, enhancing her capabilities in her current position.