MADELINE HARBICK

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Recruiter

Maddie@futurefusehq.com | 347.445.7551 | Asheville, NC | www.maddieharbick.xyz

PROFILE

-AI-native recruiter with 6 years driving high-velocity talent acquisition operations.

-Expertise hunting elite talent, selling opportunities, and closing top hires.

-Proven success using talent intelligence to build and scale technical teams for high-growth organizations.


SKILLS

CORE SOURCING • Technical Sourcing (Machine Learning, Data Science, Software Engineering, Optimization, PhD AI Research) • Pipeline Architecture & Talent Mapping • Multi-Channel Sourcing • Passive Candidate Engagement & Conversion • Diversity & Inclusion Pipeline Dev.  • Candidate Screening & Assessment •  Hiring Manager Collaboration & Stakeholder Management • Scalable Process Design

STRATEGY  • Talent Ecosystem Design • Workforce Strategy • Competitor & Market Intelligence • Employer Branding • University & Research Lab Partnerships

OPTIMIZATION  • Agentic Workflow Design • Sourcing Metrics & Performance Optimization • Talent Analytics & Pipeline Metrics • Conversion Tracking • Quality & Speed Optimization • Dashboard Development & Visualization

TECH STACK  • Notion, ChatGPT, Claude AI, Perplexity, Microsoft Suite, ATS, CRM


EXPERIENCE

Talent Scout & Workforce Innovation Strategist | FutureFuse | Remote, Asheville, NC | 9/24-present

FutureFuse is a workforce innovation practice specializing in AI/ML talent acquisition through content creation, thought leadership, and community-driven sourcing strategies to connect technical professionals with high-growth startups.

  • Build technical talent ecosystems and community pipelines, including alumni networks and niche technical groups, to connect top talent and foster career growth.

  • Design systems to automate sourcing workflows, candidate engagement, and pipeline management, while leveraging analytics to map talent flows, identify skills gaps, and inform strategic talent decisions.

  • Bridge leadership strategy and people data to provide insights and frameworks to guide technical professionals in navigating the future of work.


Lead Technical Sourcing Specialist, *AI/ML + Human Capital | Deloitte | Remote, Asheville, NC | 2/22-6/23

Deloitte is a global consulting/professional services firm specializing in business, technology, and human capital solutions.

*Avg. Monthly Performance: Prospects Sourced (350x) - Response (25%) - Conversion (63%)

  • Scaled AI/ML pipelines for Deloitte’s ReadyAI™ initiative, sourcing 5,000+ engineers and data scientists to power AI deployments across government and enterprise clients.

  • Translated complex technical requirements into sourcing blueprints for ML, optimization, data science, and AI research roles.

  • Built data-driven candidate profiles using competitor intelligence and workforce analytics to target niche AI/ML domains.

  • Executed multi-platform sourcing campaigns with automated outreach, maintaining a 25% response and 63% conversion rate.

  • Delivered 5–7 qualified submissions weekly, enabling 20+ ReadyAI™ automations and ML models for federal projects.

  • Designed ATS dashboards and tracking frameworks to monitor engagement velocity and pipeline health.

  • Partnered with recruiters and engineering leadership to align sourcing precision with ReadyAI’s technical roadmap.


Lead Sourcing Specialist, *Cybersecurity + AI/ML/IT | Crowe LLP | Remote, Charlotte, NC | 6/22-9/22

Crowe LLP is a global consulting and professional services firm specializing in accounting and technology solutions.

*Avg. Monthly Performance: Prospects Sourced (350x) - Response (25%) - Conversion (63%)

  • Sourced AI/ML and cybersecurity talent for Crowe’s Applied AI and governance projects.

  • Built inclusive pipelines to boost technical diversity and innovation.

  • Partnered with tech leaders to map niche AI roles and core skill clusters.

  • Created scalable dashboards to track skills, certifications, and hiring velocity.


Regional Recruiting Manager | Bayada | Remote, Charlotte, NC | 9/21-2/22

Bayada Home Health Care is a nonprofit provider of home health, hospice, and personal care services.

*Avg. Monthly Performance: Prospects Sourced (200x) - Interviews (40x) - Hires (4x)

  • Built high-velocity pipelines for 40+ clinical roles across 4 offices, surpassing hiring goals.

  • Drove multi-channel sourcing via Greenhouse, Indeed, and referrals, achieving a 58% offer rate.

  • Launched first University Outreach Program, partnering with 28 nursing schools to fuel future talent.

  • Collaborated with leaders to refine hiring strategy and streamline recruitment workflows.


Sourcing Specialist | Bayada | Remote, Charlotte, NC | 6/21-9/21

*Avg. Monthly Performance: Prospects Sourced (500x) - Screens (40x) - Conversion (20%)

  • Launched Bayada’s first technical sourcing function, scaling pipelines for 60+ healthcare roles.

  • Built pre-screen systems, coordinating 40+ weekly screens to accelerate recruiter handoffs.

  • Created segmented talent frameworks, managing 400+ weekly applications across skill pipelines.

  • Streamlined recruiting workflows, cutting time-to-screen and elevating candidate experience.


Recruiting Manager | Robert Half Agency | Hybrid, Charlotte, NC | 10/19-4/20

Robert Half is a global talent solutions agency.

*Avg. Monthly Performance: Prospects Sourced (200x) - Interviews (50x) - Accounts Managed (5x)

  • Managed full-cycle recruiting for 30+ marketing, design, & advertising reqs, meeting 90% of hiring goals.

  • Partnered with Finance and Tech teams to streamline workflows and boost pipeline efficiency.

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Education: Savannah College of Art and Design: Bachelor of Arts, Art History

GenaAI Education: AI Agent Fluency & Agentic Workflow Systems, Certificate - AI Build Lab, 10.25-11.25


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