Soulfire Alchemy Network LLC 

Chief Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Officer

Ultranauts Inc

Spearheaded the design and execution of streamlined processes, elevating recruitment support for Executive leadership, C-Suite Directors, Hiring Managers, Stakeholders, and VIPs, resulting in an enhanced talent acquisition experience.
Achieved a remarkable 200% increase in the volume of high-caliber candidates by tailoring hiring strategies and enhancing Senior Leadership engagement.
Orchestrated and led the Recruitment team through intricate projects, introducing an efficient Change Management process to optimize operational effectiveness.
Actively engaged in networking events, demonstrating a commitment to Neurodiversity and guiding Neurodivergent Job Seekers.
Led strategic SEO Marketing campaigns and outreach initiatives, yielding multiple successful hires with an average annual salary of $120K.
Pioneered tracking, SEO optimization, and trend monitoring, significantly reducing time-to-hire from 120 days to just 28 days.

Talent Acquisition Manager

Developed and executed innovative recruiting strategies, leveraging creative outreach, community events, and transparent communication.
Employed diverse sourcing methods to identify potential candidates and created compelling lead magnets to attract top-tier talent.
Conducted inclusive interviews and screenings, elevating candidate engagement and overall candidate quality.
I managed the complete hiring process, from posting job openings to extending job offers.
Fostered and nurtured strong relationships with hiring managers to ensure alignment between talent acquisition efforts and organizational needs.

Senior Recruiter

Diversability®

Volunteer where I am able to grow my DEIB knowledge, attend trainings, and provide mentorship opportunities in the community while spreading the message of DEIB.

Diversability Collective Member

Soulfire Alchemy

Soulfire Alchemy offers transformative holistic coaching and consulting services, specializing in distance energy work, art magick, and organic teas. Our mission is to help individuals achieve balance, healing, and personal growth through customized, empathetic guidance. Discover the power of holistic healing with our certified crystal healer and empathic guide. Join our community and embark on a journey of spiritual wellness and transformation. #HolisticHealing #EnergyWork #ArtMagick #OrganicTeas #SpiritualWellness

Certified Life Coach

Elite Neurodistinct Solutions 

Elite Neurodistinct Solutions champions neurodiversity in the workplace with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in strategic talent planning, DEIB training, and disability advocacy. With 827 placements, a 99% retention rate, and 100% client satisfaction, we empower organizations to embrace neurodiversity and foster inclusive environments. Our holistic coaching services, including distance energy work and art magick, offer unique solutions for personal and professional growth. Join us in creating lasting impact.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Advisor

WilsonHCG

Elevated team performance by mentoring and training junior recruiters to achieve outstanding results.
Successfully executed full-cycle recruiting activities, from sourcing to salary negotiation, resulting in consistently meeting monthly metrics and goals.
Achieved a 50% increase in production by implementing creative recruiting strategies and community engagement.
Delivered a 25% increase in screening and submission rates, demonstrating exceptional talent acquisition skills.
I specialized in tech, IT, and manufacturing industries, consistently exceeding performance metrics and achieving client satisfaction.
Proficient in recruiting for positions requiring expertise in Python, Java, JavaScript, React, and .NET, delivering exceptional results every time.
Consistently demonstrated a strong focus on achieving client satisfaction and exceeding expectations, resulting in a reputation for outstanding service.

Recruitment Consultant

Chenega Corporation EH&F

Successfully executed full-cycle recruiting activities, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, engagement, and salary negotiation.
Demonstrated proficiency in recruiting for positions requiring Python, Java, JavaScript, React, and . NET skills.
I specialized in healthcare, engineering, corporate, government, and tech industries.
Achieved 60 placements with a remarkable 98% retention rate, consistently exceeding performance metrics and expectations.
Experienced discriminatory and abusive management, leading to separation from the company.

Contract Recruiter

Vimly Benefit Solutions

Successfully sourced, screened, interviewed, and engaged with candidates for open positions, resulting in over 100 placements with a 100% retention rate.
Conducted B2B calls and proposals to establish and maintain client relationships.
Coordinated marketing/networking events and fundraising efforts to increase company exposure and engagement.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment processes.

Healthcare Recruiter

PROVAIL

Successfully sourced, screened, interviewed, and engaged with candidates for open positions, resulting in 350 placements with a 95% retention rate.
Held National Certification through APSE and specialized in DEIB recruitment, emphasizing ADA laws.
Conducted B2B calls and proposals to establish and maintain client relationships.
Coordinated marketing/networking events and fundraising efforts to increase company exposure and engagement.
Expertise in placing technical placements that utilize Python, Java, JavaScript, React, and . NET.
I specialized in recruitment for healthcare, engineering, corporate, retail, tech, and restaurant industries and with clients seeking second-chance employment due to previous incarcerations or felony convictions, including Person-to-person crimes.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment processes.
Led the intakes of new clients, working within Federal and State Funding and generating plans that averaged over $18K-$22K per contract. This generated over $400K in almost three years.

Full Cycle DEIB Recruiter

Sherwood Community Services

Successfully sourced, screened, interviewed, and engaged with candidates for open positions, resulting in 60 placements with a 95% retention rate.
Conducted B2B calls and proposals to establish and maintain client relationships.
Partnered with one of the largest Non-Profits in Snohomish County, YWCA, to collaborate, train, and empower homeless job seekers and their families. 
Conducted in-person in-home assessments and evaluations, resulting in efficient training plans. 
Led the intakes of new clients, working within Federal and State Funding and generating plans that averaged over $18K per contract. This generated over $200K in just one year.
Coordinated marketing/networking events and fundraising efforts to increase company exposure and engagement.
Expertise in placing technical placements that utilize Python, Java, JavaScript, React, and . NET.
Focused on recruitment for Healthcare, Engineering, Corporate, Retail, Tech, and Government industries.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment processes.

Full cycle DEIB Recruiter

Arwyn is a seasoned Senior Recruitment Manager and Talent Acquisition Expert with over 20 years of experience in identifying and nurturing top talent across diverse industries. Driven by a passion for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), Arwyn is dedicated to creating inclusive and dynamic workplaces. As a DEIB Trainer and Disability Advocate, Arwyn empowers organizations to embrace neurodiversity, shifting the narrative from disabilities being a “superpower” buzzword to fostering meaningful discussions and actionable change.

Key Metrics:
827 Placements: Successfully placed over 827 candidates in various roles.
99% Retention Rate: Achieved a 99% retention rate, demonstrating the effectiveness of our placement strategies.
100% Satisfaction: Maintained a 100% satisfaction rate among clients and candidates.
$90M Book of Business: Managed a book of business valued at over $90 million over the last 20 years.

Reach Out To Arwyn: https://forms.office.com/r/Ld7CWMqB7Z
Email: info@iamarwyn.org

Arwyn Swanger, CESP

Using Selenium, Cucumber, Java, Eclipse, TestNG, and Maven, I created efficient and fast automated tests of web applications, which also printed out thorough reports upon completion of a test suite, to be viewed in a web browser. I aided other developers when struggles arose on applications they were working with.

We extensively made use of Git to process merge requests and code reviews. Submitted code was usually run on someone else's machine to double check its reliability. This was across multiple work streams from the Bank of New York Mellon, such as Markets, Investment Management Technology, and Asset Servicing Technology.

Later, I scripted tests (with Java and Selenium again) for accessibility issues that most existing automated accessibility tools are not known to catch.

Software Quality Engineer (I, then II)

I ran test cases of assorted software products, including web and mobile apps. Some devices on which the tests were conducted were remote, using the cloud services Perfecto or BrowserStack. I reported various issues in trackers, such as Trello, JIRA, and occasionally GitHub. Slack was the primary medium of communication among coworkers and engagement managers. Clients included major utility, media, and financial institutions.

Software Quality Assurance Tester

Ernst & Young

As part of a neurodiversity recruitment initiative, I worked both individually and in teams, on exercises using (partial list) Excel, Visual Basic, Python, and budgeting and database proposals for a client.

Super Week attendee

Completed job search coaching, resume editing, team projects, viewing jobs in action, project presentations, mock interviews, and official interviews as part of program to facilitate hiring of people on the autism spectrum.

Cohort Participant

Oregon Museum of Science & Industry

I assisted museum visitors in the laser lab, via demonstrations and descriptions. I also helped maintain the laboratory. In earlier stint, worked in physics exhibit area, demonstrating various interactive tools and devices to teach visitors about static electricity, early phonographs, kinetics, gears, gravity, and energy generation/conservation.

Laser Lab Assistant

Both individually and in groups, performed assorted activities and exercises to prepare for the enterprise software industry, especially the way things go at SAP. Explored problem solving approaches and technology streamlining with emphasis on customer satisfaction.

Enterprise Readiness Academy Apprentice

Free Geek

Build, Evaluation, and Test Area – I assessed computer hardware (i.e., RAM chips, keyboards, mice, and optical disk drives) and peripherals to determine suitability for repurposing. I ran tests according to protocols, isolating item issues.

BETA Intern

Habitat for Humanity ReStore

I received, unloaded, handled, disassembled, sorted, and transported donations (furniture and appliances) in nonprofit home improvement store and donation center selling new and used furniture, appliances, home accessories, building materials and household items at a fraction of the retail price. The store supports recycling, sustainability, and community outreach.

Associate (Volunteer)

Thug Design

Project 1 - Assess the effectiveness of marketing strategies at making PC gamers upgrade their hardware.
Project 2 - Wire a microcontroller to an existing PC and download and install software for it, such as drivers. Rate the compatibility, ease of setup, and clarity of instructions provided.
Project 3 - Similar to #2, except with an Optane memory module. Test its effectiveness at accelerating the performance of an existing hard disk drive and rate the user experience, user interface, and setup instructions given.

Paid Focus Group Member / User Experience + Product Tester

CENTER FOR EMERGENT MATERIALS, The Ohio State University

Eight-week paid program funded by the National Science Foundation

I tested the stability of various Ruddlesden-Popper Perovskite phases (2-layered oxides of this type are already well known) to determine if halide versions could form the same space group patterns known in oxides, or if the halides were even stable enough to be synthesized in the first place. The stoichiometry of the 2-layered phases means it is possible for them to disproportionate into other compounds, even with no other reagents present. This was the case for the halides tested during the program.

Equipment used: Glove box, hydrogen/oxygen torch, quartz tubes, glassware, X-ray diffraction slides and instruments, glass vials, ceramic crucibles and tubes, programmable furnaces, mortars and pestles, analytical balances. Graduate supervisor: Andrew Sharits. Advisor: Patrick Woodward.

Undergraduate Researcher

Oregon State University

Undergraduate shadowing under graduate supervision, Xiulei (David) Ji’s laboratory

I synthesized cathodes through stirring conductive carbon, solutions of PVDF and coated carbon. Solvent used was N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone. Coatings included tin dioxide, vanadium(V) oxide, nickel(II) hydroxide, and antimony(III) oxide. I poured slurries onto aluminum foil, dried, and cut into thin disks to create finished cathodes for button cell batteries. We cut sodium metal disks to use for the anodes. 

Electrolytes included sodium perchlorate and tetraethylammonium tetrafluoroborate, in propylene carbonate or a solution of that compound and ethylene carbonate. The electrodes were separated by glass fiber disks. I placed a spacer and spring atop the sodium anode, added caps, and sealed by crimping them under 1000 pounds of force for 45 seconds.

Undergraduate researcher

Software analyst, math geek, inorganic chemistry nerd, programmer, game developer, bowler, neuroatypical, cat fan.

Software developer: Java, C, C++, UnrealScript, JavaScript. Algorithms such as sorting lists, weighted averages, modular arithmetic, and prime number generation and testing. Game design experience including weapons, server construction and features, and optimization. Virtual reality prototyping in C and Java from scratch.

Researcher: Main interests in sodium and lithium-ion batteries, polymers, and other inorganic chemistry applications/developments.

Technician: Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical devices and equipment.



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