Claire Whitlatch

Claire Whitlatch has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Claire started their career as an intern at Moana Restaurant Group, where they assisted the Director of Marketing with special projects and launched social media campaigns for each restaurant. Claire then interned at Positive Adventures, providing administrative assistance and developing the company's social media campaign. Later, they worked as a hostess at Piatti Ristorante before joining SAN DIEGO MUSIC FOUNDATION as an intern, where they played a dynamic role in event planning and office administration.

In 2012, Claire joined Auberge du Soleil as part of the front office team, delivering exceptional guest experiences and addressing their needs. Claire also performed administrative tasks related to guest services. Claire then worked at Restoration Hardware as a Human Resources Assistant, expanding their responsibilities to include coordinating new hire orientation and managing the associate discount program. After that, they were promoted to the role of Human Resources Coordinator, where they additionally coordinated HR events and trainings.

Claire's next career move was to Apple, where they served as a Group Administrator for Worldwide Corporate Recruiting. Claire provided administrative support to a large team and played a crucial role in the onboarding process for new employees. Claire later became a Program Manager for University Recruiting, managing relationships with top universities and implementing campus recruitment strategies.

At Cisco Meraki, Claire held two roles as a Recruiting & People Program Manager. In their first role, they focused on global talent recruitment, while in the second role, they specifically handled technical talent recruitment. Claire then transitioned to Samsara, where they initially served as a Manager of Global Talent Operations. In this position, they contributed to the company's talent acquisition strategies. Currently, they are the Head of Global Emerging Talent Recruiting & Programs at Samsara. In this role, they develop innovative strategies and programs to attract, recruit, and support the company's next generation of talent. Claire has successfully led recruitment efforts resulting in numerous new graduate hires and internship placements.

Throughout their career, Claire has also participated in speaking engagements and panel discussions to share their expertise in innovative recruitment strategies and addressing the confidence crisis of Gen Z candidates.

Claire Whitlatch has a diverse education history that spans several institutions and fields of study. Claire initially attended the University of San Diego, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration with a focus on Management.

In 2014, Claire pursued a Master Certificate in Human Resources from Cornell University ILR School, specializing in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration. Claire further enhanced their HR skills by completing an Inclusion & Diversity Certificate Program from Cornell University ILR School in 2018.

Claire then turned their attention to project management, receiving a Certificate in Project Management from the University of California, Berkeley in 2016. Subsequently, in 2019, they participated in the New Manager Bootcamp at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business as part of their executive education endeavors.

Additionally, Claire has obtained various certifications relevant to their field. Claire completed a Certificate of Completion from Asana in September 2020. Furthermore, they hold a Master Certificate in Human Resources from eCornell, although the specific obtained month and year are not provided. Claire is also associated with the Northern California Human Resources Association (NCHRA) for a certification in Developing Core HR Competencies, although no details about the obtained month and year are available.

Prior to entering higher education, Claire attended The Branson School, but no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for this period.