MADELINE HARBICK
AI/ML Talent Sourcer & Workforce Innovation Strategist
Maddie@futurefusehq.com | 347.445.7551 | Asheville, NC | www.maddieharbick.xyz
PROFILE
-Strategic, AI-Native Technical Sourcer with 6 years driving high-velocity talent acquisition operations.
-Expertise hunting elite technical talent, selling opportunities, and closing top AI/ML hires.
-Proven success scaling technical teams for high-growth organizations while building talent-dense pipelines.
SKILLS
Strategic TA: AI/ML & data science talent sourcing, Technical Role Fluency, Talent Density Mapping, Talent Ecosystem Design, Passive & Active Candidate Conversion, Workforce Strategy for High-Growth Startups, Diversity & Inclusion Pipelines, Competitor & Market Intelligence
Recruiting Ops: Multi-Channel Sourcing (GitHub, Kaggle, Reddit, Hugging Face, Discord, Slack, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, ArXiv, LinkedIn, Dice), Pipeline Architecture, Candidate Engagement & Outreach, Employer Branding, University & Research Lab Partnerships, Talent Campaign Design, Thought Leadership in Technical Hiring
Analytics & Tech or Systems: Talent Analytics & Reporting, AI-Assisted Sourcing, Candidate Scoring & Pipeline Metrics, ATS/CRM Management (Lever, Greenhouse, Avature, Workday, Salesforce), Workflow Optimization & Automation, Agentic Systems, Dashboarding & Visualization (Notion, Slack, Teams, Excel)
EXPERIENCE
AI/ML Talent Scout & Workforce Innovation Strategist | FutureFuse | Remote, Asheville, NC | 9/24-present
FutureFuse is a talent and workforce innovation practice that leverages AI, data, and community-driven strategies to help organizations scale technical teams and guide AI/ML professionals in navigating the future of work.
Build AI/ML talent ecosystems and community pipelines, including alumni networks and niche technical groups, to connect top talent and foster career growth.
Design agentic workforce systems to automate sourcing workflows, candidate engagement, and pipeline management, while leveraging AI analytics to map talent flows, identify skills gaps, and inform strategic talent decisions.
Bridge leadership strategy and people data to provide insights and frameworks that guide AI/ML professionals in navigating the future of work.
Lead 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 Rate (25%) - Conversion (63%)
Scaled high-velocity pipelines for Deloitte’s U.S. Delivery Center, sourcing over 5000 AI/ML engineers and data scientists to power the ReadyAI™ platform in a hyper-competitive market.
Reverse-engineered ideal candidate profiles using competitor intelligence and talent market analysis, ensuring all prospects had proven AI/ML training pipelines for immediate impact.
Executed multi-platform sourcing and engagement strategies, including 6-touch drip campaigns, niche tagging, and 100+ passive candidate contacts weekly, maintaining a 25% response rate and 63% conversion rate.
Delivered 5–7 qualified submissions weekly, accelerating hiring timelines and filling critical technical roles on schedule.Enabled Deloitte to meet expansion goals and deliver 20+ AI/ML automations and models for government clients by providing top-tier, pre-vetted technical talent.
Built reusable dashboards and talent tracking frameworks in ATS, monitoring skills, location, experience, engagement signals, and career trajectory to optimize pipeline quality and velocity.
Partnered closely with recruiters and engineering leadership, translating technical requirements into actionable sourcing strategies while maintaining high hiring standards.
Lead Sourcing Specialist, *Cybersecurity + AI/ML | Crowe LLP | Remote, Charlotte, NC |
Crowe LLP is a global consulting and professional services firm specializing in accounting and technology solutions.
*Avg. Monthly Performance: Prospects Sourced (350x) - Response Rate (25%) - Conversion (63%)
Designed and executed creative sourcing strategies for niche AI/ML and cybersecurity roles, uncovering hidden talent through Slack/Discord communities, professional forums, and competitor networks.
Built inclusive talent pipelines, proactively engaging underrepresented candidates to support diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Partnered with technical leads to define precise candidate profiles, ensuring alignment with specialized project requirements.
Implemented scalable sourcing workflows and dashboards, tracking candidate skills, certifications, and engagement metrics to optimize quality and speed of hires.
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 and scaled high-velocity talent pipelines for 40+ clinical requisitions across 4 offices, consistently exceeding quarterly hiring goals.
Implemented creative multi-channel sourcing strategies via Greenhouse, Indeed, and referral networks, generating 8–12 qualified candidate interviews weekly with a 58% interview-to-offer rate.
Spearheaded the region’s first University Outreach Program, engaging 28 nursing programs to develop future talent pipelines and strengthen brand visibility among emerging professionals.
Partnered cross-functionally with directors and managers to optimize hiring strategies, improve candidate experience, and streamline full-cycle 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 Sourcing & Pre-Screen Pilot, coordinating 40+ candidate pre-screens weekly for 60+ entry, mid, and senior-level roles, partnering with senior recruiters to optimize candidate flow.
Built 60+ segmented, skills- and location-based talent pipelines in CRM, managing 400+ applications weekly and creating reusable pipelines for future hiring needs.
Redesigned end-to-end recruiting workflows, including applicant review, sourcer-to-recruiter handoff, and onboarding processes, improving efficiency and 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+ dynamic requisitions, building high-quality candidate pipelines for marketing, advertising, and design roles while consistently meeting client and division goals.
Partnered cross-functionally with Finance and Technology teams to streamline recruiting processes, improve pipeline efficiency, and support strategic talent initiatives.
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Education: Savannah College of Art and Design: Bachelor of Arts, Art History