Jenn Travis

Experience

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  Microsoft

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2021

  Identified, evaluated, and hired top “early in career” engineering and non-engineering talent from universities across EMEA by forming partnerships with universities, developing talent acquisition strategies, and hosting events.Developed and implemented a new framework for hiring engineering talent from across Africa, including hiring processes, candidate experience, compensation analysis, alignment, internship experience, and timelines. This led to an increased acceptance rate YoY and an increase over number of countries hired from sub-Saharan Africa by 120%.Program managed the introduction and in-person training of a new assessment methodology to multiple stakeholders in APAC, EMEA and NORAM, building consistency and equality in the interview and acquisition process with 100% implementation across the globe. Show less

  • Partnerships & Engagements University Recruiter

    Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

  • EMEA University Recruiter

    Sept 2016 - Jan 2021

  • Stretch Assignment: Global Intern Program

    Apr 2020 - Aug 2020

  • Intern Program Coordinator

    Aug 2015 - Sept 2016
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  Meta

  Aug 2021 - Jan 2023

  PhD Recruiter

  Oversaw stakeholder management, training, and coaching. Functioned as talent acquisition subject matter expert.Managed and developed contractors, significantly improving recruiting and professional skills.Fostered strong relationships with 45+ senior hiring managers to develop competitive ways of landing technical PhD talent, successfully exceeding hiring goal by 136% with an 88% acceptance rate.

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  Oxy

  Apr 2023 - May 2024

  Workforce Development Specialist

  Focused on the growth of the organizational change management and workforce development practices in Oxy’s Information Technology Department.Designed and implemented a comprehensive onboarding experience for early in career hires.

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  Microsoft

  May 2024 - now

  Senior Business Program Manager

  Supporting datacenter operations and growth across the U.S. and Canada. Led the development and execution of Microsoft's first-ever Military Datacenter Pathway program, designed for SkillBridge-eligible transitioning service members. Managed curriculum design, branding, marketing, and communications strategy to ensure a smooth transition from military service to datacenter roles. Built and maintained key relationships with external stakeholders, such as military bases across the U.S. to advocate for and expand the program’s impact. Show less