Karen Myers
About Karen Myers
Karen Myers is a Talent Partner and Co-Founder at Talent Farm LLC, where she has worked since 2010. She has extensive experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, specializing in building high-performing teams in product, design, and research sectors.
Work at Kustomer
Karen Myers currently serves as a Talent Partner and Sourcer at Kustomer, a role she began in 2024. Her position is remote, allowing her to contribute to the company's recruitment efforts from anywhere. Prior to this role, she worked at Kustomer for four months in 2023, also as a Talent Partner through Talent Farm. Her experience at Kustomer highlights her ongoing commitment to talent acquisition in the tech industry.
Experience at Talent Farm LLC
Karen Myers co-founded Talent Farm LLC in 2010 and has been integral to its operations for 14 years. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Talent Farm specializes in talent sourcing and recruitment. In her role as a Talent Partner and Sourcer, she has worked with various clients, including Kustomer, DoorDash, and Airtable, demonstrating her expertise in sourcing top talent across multiple sectors.
Background and Education
Karen Myers studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Economics, focusing on Mandarin Chinese and French languages. She also attended Aix-Marseille University, where she studied International Economics. Her educational background supports her proficiency in diverse recruitment strategies and stakeholder management.
Recruitment Expertise
Karen Myers possesses extensive expertise in recruitment, particularly in building high-performing teams in product, design, and research sectors. She specializes in advanced sourcing techniques and executive search, utilizing applicant tracking systems and portfolio assessments in her recruitment processes. Her skills extend to offer negotiation, candidate screening, and engagement, making her a valuable asset in talent acquisition.
Previous Work Experience
Throughout her career, Karen Myers has held various roles in recruitment and talent acquisition. She worked as an Account Manager at Artisan Creative from 2003 to 2006 and served as a Technical Sourcer at DoorDash from 2020 to 2021. Other notable positions include her roles at Fitbit, Miro, and frog, where she led talent acquisition efforts. Her diverse experience reflects her adaptability and commitment to fostering collaboration in hiring processes.