Valerie B.
About Valerie B.
Valerie B. is a Lead Technical Recruiter at TuSimple, specializing in staffing for the Autonomous Automotive industry. With a background in Human Resources and experience in various recruitment roles, she has effectively reduced employee turnover and managed teams to enhance recruitment processes.
Work at TuSimple
Valerie B. has been serving as the Lead Technical Recruiter at TuSimple since 2021. In her role, she manages staffing needs specifically for the Autonomous Automotive industry, focusing on specialized areas such as Information Security and Functional Safety. Valerie has been instrumental in reducing employee turnover by 10% through the implementation of new training and safety programs. She oversees a team of three area managers and 50 associates, in addition to directing the work of 35 independent contractors.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to her current position at TuSimple, Valerie worked as a Corporate Recruiter at Semper Solaris from 2020 to 2021. She also held the role of HR Recruiter at Surge Force, LLC for four months in 2019. Additionally, she served as a Talent Manager at Titanium Cobra Solutions for ten months in 2019. In these roles, she contributed to enhancing recruitment processes and candidate intake strategies.
Education and Expertise
Valerie B. studied at Grossmont College, where she focused on Human Resources Development and Business Office Management. She completed her Associate's degree over a two-year period from 2011 to 2013. This educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her recruitment and staffing roles.
Career Development Initiatives
Throughout her career, Valerie has implemented various initiatives to improve recruitment processes. At Titanium Cobra Solutions, she organized job fairs and open houses to enhance the company's candidate intake process. Additionally, during her time at Eastridge Workforce Solutions, she tracked trends and suggested enhancements to refine product offerings, which included changes to layouts and promotions aimed at driving sales.